Sound Sleeper

I have been trying to think of something interesting to write about, but I am having a hard time coming up with something that seems like it would be interesting to others. But then I remembered that everything doesn't have to be a juicy, soap opera drama. People will read because they are interested in an update, even if the content seems boring or uneventful. So here is the best update I can come up with for now.

Richard and I are definitely in a honeymoon phase. I wonder how many honeymoon phases one relationship is entitled to? Obviously, I think surviving a long-distance relationship entitles you to an additional honeymoon phase. Like a buy one, get one free or a get-out-of-jail free card. Because surviving a long-distance relationship is no easy feat. So this honeymoon phase is two-years in the making and it is well deserved. So I think it should last for two years, although I doubt we are that lucky. No matter how long it lasts, it has been great and I am planning on enjoying it while it lasts.

One reason I know we are in the honeymoon phase is because of how well we are both sleeping. I cannot remember the last time I slept through the night without waking up more than once. Since we have been in our new home in Hawaii I have slept better than I have in years. I have slept like the dead. If I wake up at all, which is now a rarity rather than a given, I fall right back asleep. I was wondering why my sleep patterns would change so drastically. There are obvious reasons including a less stressful job, living in a peaceful area, non-severe (i.e. Bay Area) weather changes. It could just be the distance from our loud, nocturnal pet rabbit. But I like to think it can be chocked up to the end of the LDR.

There have been mornings this past month where I have woken up in the most uncomfortable position, with a full grown man snoring loudly in my ear and practically laying entirely on top of me. Sounds unpleasant and uncomfortable, but I woke up feeling fully rested, with a stupid smile on my face. Living alone I fell asleep every night wishing he was there. That can't make for restful sleep. I'm sure the consistent weather and serene atmosphere help, but I really do think the biggest contributor to the change is the peaceful heart and spirit I seem to have now that we are living together again.

Sleep is so important to general health and mental health that I really hope this trend lasts. In the mean time, I am not going to keep trying to figure out why it is happening, I am just going to enjoy it and appreciate it. And I really, really appreciate it. I got so used to sleeping poorly I forgot how wonderful it is to sleep well. I am also going to stop wondering how long this honeymoon phase is going to last and just focus on enjoying every minute of it. Including the restful nights.