New Puppy. Not Much Sleep.

We added Lola to the household last week – an adorable black-and-white Havanese puppy.  Feeling a bit sleep deprived, and that’s not good for me!  My amazing roommate and friend has volunteered to be on night duty during work days and I take her on the weekend. She knows what I’m like when I don’t get my 8 hours!

My attitude the last week has reminded me just how important it is not to be too tired in recovery. I find my frustration level gets very, very low. I’m short-tempered, impatient, and grumpy. I think of hungry-angry-lonely-tired, tired is my biggest issue.  I have always been really careful with it and make sure I get enough sleep most of the time. Sometimes you don’t have much of a choice, however. That’s when you have to be extra aware – know that the feelings are just about being tired and not really about reality.

When I’m tired I tend to embarrass myself by having tizzy fits over the little things – things I would normally just let go.

Excuse me while I take a nap