Insomnia Ramblings

I had a period in my life where I went months without sleep - and not the same period my darling son was an infant. It doesn't hit too terribly often anymore. I have rebuilt my life into something more balanced, more real, less dramatic. I have worked hard at developing my "stress relief" arsenal of tools. So on the occasion insomnia does hit, it really kind of catches me off guard. Mostly I was thinking about work and some impending activities coming up that I'm obviously feeling unprepared for. I tried most everything in my arsenal for mental balance, So-Ham meditation, going to my "happy place", convincing the inner DJ to serve up some good quiet music. Nothing worked. So I decided to try to empty the brain. I've been making lists for work, chatting with fellow insomniacs on facebook, reading blogs, looking up prenatal yoga classes. Still, wide awake, and now getting hungry. Hungry is a dangerous place right now, as it seems to set off the "morning sickness" nausea that lasts all day The joys of being pregnant :-) Monkey hollered for me a little while ago, so it worked out well that I was already awake.  
As I read blogs on here, I am inspired to write. I'm not sure I have enough interesting things to say to gather a following or try to bring on some ads or anything, but I admire and am inspired by those who do. The Bloggess regularly makes me snort liquids out of my nose. I love reading the thoughts of my good friend Stacey in all of her blog-ventures, and her faith in God is ever inspiring to me. She is one of a rare few I've known who is truly Christian. I am open to all teachings, and her honest no-nonsense sharing of her life is inspiring. Recently, I have been enjoying Rants from Mommyland tremendously! I can't wait to participate in the Hooker Helpers next year :-) I wish I'd found them sooner. 
So to a fledgling blogger, a bout with insomnia is a welcome time to write a bit, perhaps empty the brain a little more in hopes of returning to bed for some sleep. Goodnight wherever you are! Happy 2012!