Hi Milly
Ooh I've always wanted to see how those locks work, I find that kind of thing fascinating - I'm just so weird like that. I will be holding thumbs for you (wishing you luck) that you get the good weather for it.
I took Melatonin last night before bed and I think it helped (or possibly just the changes implemented have already had an impact) but I slept through the night last night for the first time in probably weeks and it was good quality sleep too. I felt like a different person this morning and my jaw was far less painful.
The breathing - I am the same as you - my breathing definitely is an aspect that changes depending on the circumstances and stressors. I have a sneaky suspicion that this is also tied to elevated levels of preparedness as in my body and mind preparing for fight or flight response.
A few years ago I did some training for the work I was doing at the time (it was linked to anti-poaching) and we were doing threat awareness training and environmental surveillance. My instructor said that he could see I am always in what he called "active yellow" mode. It was a compliment at the time because I aced the training in the top 3 of the class in both theory, practice and fire arm handling - but in reality, being on alert constantly is actually very bad for your nervous system and learning to find some "at rest green" is going to be a priority for me.
Sorry about the long comments, I really need to work on not writing novels when replying lol.
Have a super day and hope you enjoy the lock ascending :)
Hi Andy, I'm glad you found some Melatonin. I remembered it after I responded yesterday. I took it nightly for 3 months in the Philippines and saw much improvement in my sleep. I felt rested even after short hours of sleep. I guess it helps you to get deeper sleep. I was worried and warned that I might become dependent on it, but when I arrived UK, I slept perfectly fine without the need for it. It's all natural, so I think that's a great option.
I totally get being alert and in "active yellow" mode. I'm like that naturally, and I think you need to be, depending on your environment basically.
I became conscious of this after living in Holland for a year. I didn't understand a new feeling that came over me. It was the first time I ever let my guard down and relax.
Now, I think I've found a balance:)
It's a beautiful morning here, and doing the flight of locks was pleasant with a fresh breeze.
That's ok with the long comments. Sometimes mine gets out of hand, and other times it's just a short line; with no real reason. I guess it's just the mood and the topic, maybe :)
Hey Milly.
So delighted to read that you enjoyed the flight of locks. I know that there's a big one out close to Leicester (Foxton locks) which I wouldn't mind going through just for the experience you know?
This I can imagine would be a really strange phenomenon - would love to welcome that feeling to be honest! It's good that you've now found that balance!
I had the most stunning cup of coffee two days ago at a little place close by here which I think deserves a mention in 3Cs, will put it together soon :)
Hope the rest of your day is wonderful.
Enjoy
Yes, Foxton Locks is beautiful. We will take on that set probably tomorrow, and moor up there for a few days, so friends can pop up to see us for the day, before we get into Leicester.
Cameron and I used to visit it and dream about owning a boat many years ago. The locks are different and you need to follow the correct sequence.
The volunteers say:
"Red before white, and you'll be all right; white before red, and you wish you were dead."
They need say no more, for me to get the idea😆
Yes, please! I hope you get the chance to write about your coffee experience:)