Late nights and long hours.

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While I have always... disliked having to sleep, albeit loving sleep itself, I don't always like late nights.  Oh, well, I enjoy the quiet.  I like the dark, if I enjoy the sun too, mostly... at a distance.  It is simply that most of the rest of the world is asleep.  Most people can't handle, or have no option, to be up or active at night.  Most stores are closed, though with the internet things have changed that way.  Whatever the case might be at any given time, tonight is not one of my favored over-nighters.  Partly, I suppose, because I am still tired but could not sleep, woke up, and that has happened two nights in a row.  Well, and the fact that I must stay up...  Hmm, though I am considering a nap. 

I did find the joists in the ceiling, though not using the magnet I had actually bought for the project.  Beside being rather large, I... have some fearful respect for the thing.  However, on check out, their online system asked if I wanted some free stuff.  Well... DO I!?!  Yes I do'ed!  In the group of free items were some very small tab magnets (of the same type strong magnet) and a collectiion of various magnets of different lengths and thicknesses that ended up forming a bar.  I used the bar of magnets, since it was easier to hold anyway, to finally find the joists, then used the tab magnets to mark the drywall screws.  Something is odd about the ceiling, it seems like there is a space between the drywall and the stud, as if there are spacers or something in there.  When I was drilling it seemed like that anyway.  In any case, the joists where found, the holes drilled, the hooks installed, and the plants are now hanging where they can get a bit more light... Uhrm, when I happen to be up in the day, and remember to open the curtains.  They best be hardy plants, that's all I'm saying.  Oh, right, I best get those several magnets down and put them away while I am at it.

I also used my instant ice packs and first aid knowledge for the first time, together, tonight.  Looking up information on bug bites, and more spider bites, I kept seeing that putting an ice pack on the area for 15-20 minutes could help.  While the notion was a complete flop, I did notice a general weakness in my simple supplies.  I have no ace bandages.  I have the disposable cling stuff, but didn't want to open that up.  Part of the problem with that advice is that, being on the inner part of my arm, at an arch, keeping the ice pack tight against the arm while still doing my doings was impossible.  Though I suspect the ice pack thing is just for the histrionics, so they feel like they are getting the dire attention such a terrible wound requires.  I... don't think it does a damned thing to aid or relieve symptoms.  Just... my take.  At least in my situation.  Still, it was fun to have the supplies to at least try something like that.  Well, I also failed to do something I should have known to do.  When I wrapped the ice pack in a towel I didn't dampen the towel.  Still, I think it is a dud.  Then again, if I can find an ace bandage, or something else non-disposable, or an open pack of the disposable stuff, I might give it another try some time while resting tomorrow.  Just to be sure.  I did rather ding that home health project up pretty bad.  Bleh.

Hmm...  Nap time.  Almost as good as nachos!  I am really hungry, but I think I am more tired.  I'll keep the alarm on and try to remember to call Midas first thing, then go back to sleep if I can, want, or something.  Good night, again.