Jet Lag: the Myth is Real

Oh my goodness. I am suffering from the worst jet lag ever. I don't mind waking up at 3:30 in the morning so much, it is falling asleep all throughout the day that is killing me. I cannot keep my eyes open. I.am.so.sleepy.

I have probably jinxed myself because I have completely succumbed to the sleepiness, and fallen asleep at least twice during the day for a couple of hours. Tonight I probably will be staring at the ceiling for hours. I am really messed up!

However, we had a marvelous time on our trip. I particularly fell in love with Edinburgh. It was amazing to spend time with our son, and we spent many memorable hours cooking together in the evenings.

But I am glad to be home. The laundry is now done. Lots and lots of laundry. The suitcases are unpacked and my husband swears he will put them away tomorrow. I went to the grocery store and actually made a nice dinner. A stuffed tri-tip and homemade baked beans. Except now all I want to do is go to bed. Eating is not on my list of things I want to do. 

Eva watered our plants while we were gone, so everything in the yard looks so nice. The weather is finally full-fledged spring, with blue skies and temperatures in the 80s. It is wonderful to be home to a good hot shower, a washer AND a dryer, and a grocery store that has all the things I want without any confusion. You should have seen me try to explain to a butcher what andouille sausage is. I should have known better. It turns out there is some kind of weird spreadable pork product called N'duja that everyone tried to push on me. Not the same at all. FYI jambalaya is a dish best made at home in the US. Ahren was hungry for it, so I thought I'd give it a try. If you try it overseas, spicy chorizo is as close as you are going to get.

I've been thinking about sewing, and have three colorful summery quilting projects to share with you all in the next week. Just what we need, right? Never too many projects. Well, maybe you can use up some of your stash and sew along with me! More on that after my nap.

Comments

[Mary]

Glad to have you back!

[Carol]

Welcome back! Sounds like your Sew-Jo has also returned. Xox

[Lisa]

I am a new follower but love your continuous in and out bits of daily life and quilting stories.

[Taria]

I hope your body gets back to normal soon. What a wonderful trip though.

[T Holzer]

Oh, no good, Nicole! I hope you are better soon! I enjoyed all of your pics that you posted of your trip and thanks so much for sharing. You've definitely made me want to visit Edinborough and see it for myself. And I'm looking forward to your's and Sarah's book reviews! Very exciting!!

[Jan]

Welcome home! Perhaps once you get into familiar everyday activity your brain will realize it's time to get on a 'normal' schedule. While you were away I listened to 'Reeding Between The Lines' & enjoyed what you & Sara had to offer! I'll look forward to hearing more reviews!

[Nancy B]

Not surprising - I'd be crawling. Not a 20 something anymore. Rest as needed. Your body is making some demands, so listen. No guilt!! Everything will be waiting and you'll catch up eventually!

[Sally]

So glad you are back and full of fun memories. Always interesting to grocery shop in a different country. "spreadable pork product" ahh, no thank you.

Soon enough your jet lag will sort itself out. Until then, revel in the ability to nap during the day!

[Ina]

1) you have a new follower! welcome Lisa! go look at all of Nicole's beautiful quilts.

2) we went to Australia and had jet lag when we got there. 2:00 a.m. in a gorgeous hotel room wide awake. pulled out the Foeder's guide and planned our days. of course, couldn't keep our eyes open during the day. we adjusted but it was rough.

3) I bet Ahren had fun sharing his world with you. you should travel there more often. I know. I know. easier said than done.

[Kerry L]

So glad you had a wonderful trip and a great visit with your son! Looking forward to your summer quilt projects!