Been a Screech Owl By My Window

[pshaw_raven]

I was lying awake last night and heard Screech Owls calling. It sounded like one was pretty close by, and I could barely hear another responding. This was around 1 a.m. Besides a bat house, I think it would be a good idea to build a nesting box, since this seems to indicate there are owls living locally. This is the third confirmed owl species out here - I've seen Great Horned Owls, Barred Owls, and now these guys. Voice ID only so far, but when I'm up early I'll try to look for them, though Screech Owls can hide really well.

I am probably going to acquire a weighted blanket. The last week or so I've been using my electric blanket at night, and it attracts cats. So I spend the night "pinned" under about 20 pounds total cat weight. But according to Fitbit my sleep has seriously improved. Since I have both anxiety and a tendency to insomnia, I think it's a good investment.

Today is going to be so busy. :P I have an eight mile training run that I need to do before I go to the doctor. I won't do it if I wait until this afternoon. I have a bunch of other small errands and things to do and I don't exactly want to do any of them. I also know I shouldn't reward myself with food, but I am going to stop by a new bubble tea place that opened, as a treat for getting it done.

Comments

[we_are_spc]

Yum bubble tea! It took us a bit to realize we could eat the tapioka pearls. xd

Enjoy some for us, yeah?

-TRausio+ because blendy >.>~

[rainbocean]

I've heard so many good things about weighted blankets. It sounds like it'll be a good option for you. And good luck getting everything done

[cdayzee]

I've toyed with the idea of a weighted blanket but have put it on hold until my body decides it's done with the hot flashes. They only occur once in a while & they're not as severe, so I think they're on their way out.
I have thought about getting one for my oldest daughter. She suffers from anxiety & stays up all night because she says she can't sleep. She's recently started taking melatonin just to get some rest. It works well for her. Anyway, I don't think she'd follow the cleaning directions for it & would ruin it.