Is Insomnia contagious?

So, over the years I've had this intermittent, transient insomnia. No biggie. It comes for a few days a week for a few weeks, then it's gone. No biggie. Not sure what makes it happen, not sure what makes it go away. That's cool. I can deal.

Only.

This time it's not getting much better.

Lots of stress at work, lots of personal stress, lots of reflection on things with HER, growth with SLPTG, etc. Stress, historically, has not been the event which gets my insomnia started, but, hey, it sure can contribute, right?

Staying at SLPTG's has been a nightmare. The pitter patter of animal feet, the sounds that I'm not used to hearing don't allow me to sleep. So, it's usually 90 minutes or so of uninterrupted sleep per night. Ouch. That hurts. But. It's not getting better. So, I'm not there a lot, but, I am there sometimes.

So, when you're sawing logs, know that I'm counting sheep, counting protrusions (tiny stalagtites) from the textured ceiling, counting anything that might help me sleep.

I'm hoping SLPTG doesn't catch it. Then we're both fucked.

-Rusty.

VBall

SLPTG started VBall last week, or something like that. Ever-so-supportive, I went and cheered her on. Well, as much as I could. The team is not competitive and only gets together this time of year to play. They play just for fun. And if it's fun, great, right?

So. Yeah. I'll be parked there, being the supportive one for a while. Hey. Last week I even got to keep score.

Good weekend. Saw HER on Friday to pick up (can't think of a nickname). Had (can't think of a nickname) all weekend. It was nice. Relaxed, went for walks. (can't think of a nickname)is so used to having her own backyard, I'm sure the common area was like walking in a toilet for her. She is the (can't think of a nickname)after all.
Saw HER again yesterday when I dropped off (can't think of a nickname). She seems to be ok. OK. not great. But OK. Needs to do some things to get on with life, but that's HER thing. Not mine.