Wednesday, August 21, 2019

It's ironic how...


 Last night the air was cool and fresh, perfect for sleeping. I was picking some vegetables from the garden before dark and I noticed the leaves turning over on the trees. This is usually a sign of rain, the sky was completely clear however, I did notice the sun setting white, another sign of rain. I thought maybe it was going to rain the next day, the weather man had said clearing out overnight.

 At 2:30 in the morning I was awoken to a strange sound, I soon realized it was the oddest sounding thunder I had ever heard. I jumped up and closed the windows just as a downpour started. At the sound of rain, I remembered the trees with their leaves turned up earlier in the evening, mother nature like all moms, "a mother knows"! We definitely could use the rain, just not the thunder and lightning. I went down stairs to snuggle into my reclining chair and wait out the storm. Unfortunately every time I was just about to doze off, another storm would come, this went on until almost six, I felt exhausted by morning.

 Usually if something wakes me between two or three, I can't get back to sleep. The hour of the wolf, so to speak. It's ironic how at three in the morning, I begin to clearly remember all the tasks I was supposed to do earlier in the day but forgot. It's ironic how I suddenly have the energy at three in the morning that I had needed at work during the day. Also ironic that I can clearly see where I am making mistakes in my social life at that hour as well. Ironic that I become totally focused on those thoughts, no matter how hard I try to block them until the following day, compared to losing my train of thought often at other times, when I need to be focused. Also ironic that at three in the morning, I'm unable to do anything about my problems and for some bizarre reason, I finally seem ready to take on the task.

26 comments:

Deedles said...

You oughta know that I now feel an Alanis Morissette song coming on.

Old Lurker said...

I am not sure any of those things are actually ironic. Did you go to school with Alanis Morissette?

(Ugh. Now I am down an irony rabbit hole. I kind of hate this concept.)

Have you gone to any Ottawa Pride events this week? What are you planning to attend?

Old Lurker said...

Deedles sniped my comment! Oh well. You live, you learn.

Deedles said...

You will notice, Lurkster, that I got here two minutes earlier than you. Well, great minds and all that.

anne marie in philly said...

Alanis Morissette - UGH!

it is 1:15a and I am awake and reading. this is the best time of the day for me.

Sixpence Notthewiser said...

I love Alanis!
And 5e hour of the wolf! I like that. I sometimes wake up at three in the morning, too. I usually just blog cause like you said, I find myself eerily awake.

XoXo

Richard said...

Some see problems while other see opportunities. How's that for being positive about life?

Jimmy said...

I heard this song before.

Sooo-this-is-me said...

Deedles, you were sent here to punish me weren't you! :D

Sooo-this-is-me said...

Lurky poo, yes you are correct but I'm using the term loosely here in today's speech context. Is it not a wittle ironic to finally get an answer when you can no longer use that answer?

Sooo-this-is-me said...

Are you still here! :P

Sooo-this-is-me said...

I still can't figure out which one of you two, is the evil twin!

Sooo-this-is-me said...

Anne Marie, I never thought of that, sometimes reading helps me fall asleep.

Sooo-this-is-me said...

Sixpence, I try to stay away from screens in the morning because they will keep me awake for sure.

Sooo-this-is-me said...

Richard, true.. sometimes I will make a list of things to do later when I get up for real, helps keep me focused.

Sooo-this-is-me said...

Jimmy, I could make a musical out of this!

Old Lurker said...

Are we avoiding the topic of Pride, Steven? I see right through you.

Also aren't you at work now?

Deedles said...

Stevie, I wouldn't dream of punishing you, unless that's what you're into, I want to make you happy after all. As for that being up at 3:00 in the morning, that's when I'm on my second pee of the night. I had to add that since I haven't exercised my right of sharing tmi for a little while. By the way, Lurkster is the evil twin. I'm the cute, butter wouldn't melt in my mouth, sweetly nice one! I am now gagging on that absurd piece of cow patty :)

Sooo-this-is-me said...

Old Lurker, la la la, I can't hear you! I can't hear you!

Actually buddy I'm working on some things, I just don't want to mention it until I have accomplished something.

Sooo-this-is-me said...

Nope.. not into spanking or anything like that. I can never tell if you are the more innocent twin or just really clever at making Lurky look like the bad one. :D Hahaha! Me luv u!

Deedles said...

Interesting, Stevie, I never mentioned spanking! Hmmmmmm. I've got ways, dear boy. Some involving beans, broccoli, the over indulgence of sugar free candy, and a locked, small, windowless room! Since I am not the evil one, I will spare you :)

Sooo-this-is-me said...

O key doe key.

Old Lurker said...

I regret to inform you that I am likely more deadly when it comes to the poison gas arms race. It's really embarrassing, as a rediscovered this afternoon.

"Working on some things", huh? Those things had better involve attending some Pride events this week, boyo.

Sooo-this-is-me said...

Lurky, nobody is going to be surprised by the fact you are full of hot air!

Old Lurker said...

Agreed, but usually the hot air comes out the other end.

Sooo-this-is-me said...

Lurky, ... I'm glad that.. you shared that with me?