Lag being the operative word

Oh, jet lag…we meet again.

I felt fairly productive yesterday and was able to stay up until midnight thanks to finding a movie on in English.  Against all odds I didn’t take a nap yesterday either, so I actually slept through the night and thought I had this thing whipped.

Not. So. Much.

Although I was lucky enough to get a totally normal amount of sleep (the poor Wife hasn’t had more than 4 hours at a stretch since we left Finland) my body feels like it is in shutdown mode today.

I’ve had a righteous headache since I woke up and the energy level of a sloth. Actually sloths can move pretty fast when they want to and I’m thinking  if imminent danger were to arise today, I’d probably be a goner. 

They say when you’re caught in an undertow you shouldn’t fight it, but instead let it take you to the bottom where you can then swim free of it and return to the surface.

Sincerely hoping today is the bottom.

open letter

Dear Jet Lag,

So we meet again. It's been a while. I hope all has been well in your world of torturing travelers.

I know you're busy and all, but I was wondering if you wouldn't mind easing up just a wee bit today considering I feel like the walking dead.

I know you actually allowed me more than 3 hours of sleep last night . I know that's the most I've had since last Wednesday night and really I'm very thankful. To be fair, I know Thursday night was self-induced.

I also know I've technically got another 4 days before you truly release your grip, but you see I can barely keep my head up right now and I'm seriously debating on the use of toothpicks to hold open my eye lids. I'm sure you'll agree that tiny pointed wooden sticks should never be near one's eyes so you can appreciate the severity of the situation today.

Any little bone you want to throw me would be wildly appreciated.

Sincerely,
MAV

p.s.- Apologies for any misspelled words or incoherency, since you're the cause I'm sure you understand.