Sleep

I yearn for a good nights sleep. I can't remember the last time I had a really good nights sleep that wasn't drug induced. Now, before you go all "oh my gosh he takes drugs", we are talking Tylenol PM so don't get your panties in a bunch.

There are many reasons why I don't sleep well. But lately it seems that I have a lot on my mind. I'm getting married (which I honestly never thought would happen), my Fiance is moving in. This is something that is a big adjustment for me. I very much want to spend the rest of my life with her, but I've never lived with anyone before. I've had roommates and some of them were women, but never in a let's share a life together aspect. I'm excited to try it and nervous about it all at the same time.

As stated previously she bring two cats with her and my cat doesn't play well with others. If I may digress for a moment. Last night I had a rude awakening. I thought all this time, that my cat was the innocent bystander in all of this ruckus. Just sat there minding his own business when her cats would come over and harass him. But no, this is not the case. I saw my cat growl and hiss at one of hers because her cat was standing in front of the open window that Harley likes to stand in. In other words, Harley was pissed off because one of her cats was in his spot. I don't know if cats have a sound for "places back" but I think I heard it last night.

But back to sleep, the cats not getting along is stressing me out. I'm not sure why, probably because I've never dealt with a situation like this before. The Fiance is wonderful, she is beyond patient with me and my neurosis about the cats. I'm even dreaming about my cat eating the head of one of her cats. It was quite disturbing because I couldn't tell if Harley was playing or actually trying to eat her cat. Yeah...I know...I'm strange.

I know what your saying, once the cats get along and I get used to sharing my life with someone all will be well and I'll be able to sleep. Not so fast there sonny. I also have a job where it's best described as working for the Dread Pirate Roberts, "Good job today, I'll most likely fire you in the morning". I'm looking for a new job, and found a great opportunity, but of course I'm not sure if they are going to hire me. So I do have a few other things on my mind.

I know that in the grand scheme of things, my life is far from bad. In retrospect I've grown up in a very Norman Rockwellish type of environment. I do have a wonderful life in many respects. I have good friends, a fantastic woman who loves me as much as I love her, my health, a loving family, and a job that for now pays the bills. I feel almost guilty complaining about not sleeping well and cats not getting along. But in the end this is my blog, and my venue to vent. To quote someone who I respect and love very much....some days are just oatmeal.