Jotting Down Some Randomness

The past week has been one of change and challenges for me. I am usually not lacking things I want to write about, but the past few days have been ... well, busy. I've jotted little random thoughts in my "possible blog" notebook but none of them really warrants a full blown blog. So I … Continue reading Jotting Down Some Randomness →

Afternoon Delight

Every doctor appointment I go to starts this way: Doctor: You still working midnights? Me: Yes Doctor: Yeah, we gotta get you off those! Well, she will be happy when I come to the next appointment! I will finally be able to answer "no." A week or so ago, our interim manager called to ask … Continue reading Afternoon Delight →

Hello Darkness, My Old Friend

This past weekend was the end of Daylight Saving Time. It is hard enough for people on a normal schedule to adjust to this twice a year, but as a midnight person it makes it very difficult! So many people were bragging about getting an extra hour of sleep, that meant nothing to our family. … Continue reading Hello Darkness, My Old Friend →

That was “interesting” … and uncomfortable!

Remember a while ago when I blogged about working midnights? Yesterday was an example of just what kind of toll it can take on a person when you don't get a lot of sleep. Let me tell you about it. Because I wanted to make sure I spent some time with Ella for her birthday, … Continue reading That was “interesting” … and uncomfortable! →

Very Few Understand ….

I had something happen today that I am sure will be turned around to make me look like a real jerk. What it really boils down to, however, is that no one really understands people like me. "People like me" = midnight shift workers. For some people "Nightshift" is a song (albeit a GREAT song) … Continue reading Very Few Understand …. →

The Beginnings of a Beautiful Friendship

One year ago tonight, right about the time I am writing this blog, Sam and I posted a picture on Facebook of us in front of the "Welcome to Kentucky sign". We were on our way down to Florida for a vacation that would not only serve as a vacation, but also as our honeymoon. … Continue reading The Beginnings of a Beautiful Friendship →