I'm Writing a Novel in My Sleep

daily view of my desk/couch

"einstein" by dorfun is marked with CC0 1.0.

​I tend to overthink. So much that it wakes me up in the middle of the night. It could be hours before I feel sleepy again and I often debate whether it's worth going back to sleep. 
Counting sheep. Drinking a glass of warm milk. Yoga stretches before bed. Aromotherapy. CBD.
All the insominia remedies you can think of I've tried. 
The latest remedy I came across was to journal when you can't sleep.
I have pages and pages of journals filled. I do believe in the power of self-reflection and that gratitude can ease an overactive mind....just not a 2 am.
I thought an overthinking thought, what's the harm in trying?
I'm just lying here thinking about not sleeping.
These last few sleepless nights I gave it a whirl. I wrote and wrote and wrote with no signs of tired eyes.
My journal, nearly full.
Maybe now is a good time to start that novel?
Perhaps I should watch videos on YouTube of people solving math equations? I always struggled to stay awake in high school algebra class.
Besides looking forward to a good night's rest, I recently have been looking forward to Sunday evenings to watch the series, The Last of Us. My brother, a fan of the video game,  is very enthusiastic about the series.  I am not a fan of the films, books, or music            (besides the band White Zombie) themed around the apocalypse, gore, horror, zombies or any dead scary things. Something about this series has gotten ahold of me. Maybe it's the dialogue, the premise of the show or Pedro Pascal's voice? It remains a mystery. I guess in the end it's best to not judge a series by it's genre.

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​While I enjoy the comfort of my own home, a fortune cookie tells me otherwise.
This past weekend I went to a couple of art shows, a dive bar for a birthday party and Sunday brunch with friends. Based off my previous plans, one would think I should be staying home more. As winter continues, I think it's good to get out of the house. I suppose all my weekly trips to Target and Trader Joe's probably doesn't count.  

Installation at Art Show

Trader Joe's purchases