trying – The Diary of The Deranged Writer

XXV: A Hell of a Week & A Simpler Prayer

So, what do I want to talk about?

Well, first, let me talk about one hell of a week.

10-Minute Warning CLXXIV

All right. What can I share here in under 10 minutes?

Since Monday I have been trying to sleep and wake up early—for real, this time. I drink my nightly medicine a few hours before bedtime, I lessen my social media time before bedtime, and I try not to hit the snooze button when my phone’s and smartwatch’s alarms go off.

Is it working for me so far? Yes. Thankfully, yes, and I hope to continue this for a long time. I’m not getting any younger and I need good sleep. I quote my therapist, Dr. M, “Sleep is medicine.”

Anyway, I really should go to bed. Like I said, I’m trying to sleep and wake up early. And tomorrow is another busy day at work. (It has been super-busy for a few weeks already.)

Song of the Moment XXXII: Ed Sheeran’s “Save Myself”

I’m in a mellow mood tonight after a long day at work, reminiscing and missing a few people while my sad Spotify playlist is on shuffle. I was about to buy a Jack and Coke Zero at the nearest convenience store, but today is Wednesday so I resisted.

And then Spotify played an Ed Sheeran song about loving oneself – something I’m not good at. But I swear I’m trying.

So before I save someone else, I’ve got to save myself
And before I blame someone else, I’ve got to save myself
And before I love someone else, I’ve got to love myself
Ed Sheeran’s “Save Myself”

The official audio of Ed Sheeran’s “Save Myself”.

Good night.

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