Thanks Doc

Thus saith my lovely Dr. Gail: "Your sleep architecture is shot. You get large amounts of low quality sleep with frequent interruptions most likely caused by chronic stress. Don't worry, your nervous system will be able to re-establish normal sleep patterns--assuming we find the root cause of the chronic stress--in two to three years."

I guess this is what growing up is all about. I haven't had a natural, solid night's sleep in two years and, best case, I won't for several more. Welcome to the new normal, I guess.

Laundry

Mom, I think I get my laundry skills from Dad. I was trying to figure out how to remove deodorant stains and decided that rather than do just one of the options I found on the internet, I would do all of them. At once.

So on my back patio I have 10 sweat stained white shirts soaking in my secret concoction overnight. What's in it? Glad you asked:

1/2 cup table salt
1/2 cup rock salt (i figured why not)
1/2 cup Tide
2 cups Borax
2 cups white vinegar
4 cups bleach
4 cups ammonia

I know that at least some of that stuff you are not supposed to mix together (produces chlorine gas or something). It started fizzing everywhere. And I feel lightheaded. It probably means it is working well.