Last night I finished "Echo Park" by Michael Connelly. I understand that this may not be the most riveting topic to write about after a several week absense from posting, but considering that I was only on page 30 something when I began reading at 8:30, and then finished the rest of the 457 page novel before going to bed is worth noting.
I'm not quite sure what compelled me to do such a thing. Around 10:15 Jeremy and I actually headed up to bead, did our devos, and then as Jeremy began watching Bob Ross masterfully paint his happy trees I continued reading my book. This new book reading habit at night instead of watching TV was intended to help us go to bed earlier. I tend to watch TV longer and so I thought reading would help me fall asleep better - not so.
I mean, Harry Bosch (main character) had just started interviewing the the alleged murderer in an investigation that had haunted him for 13 years, and I knew there was a twist coming, so I just kept going. Welp, I got through the entire book, heavy eyes and all. I wish I could tell you what time I finally finished - 2, 3, 4 am? But after a certain time at night I flip my clock over so I can't read it. It's my way of mentally tricking myself into thinking that maybe I got more sleep than I really did. For instance, maybe I am a speed reader and went to bed by 1am (doubtful) in which case I got a good 5 hours of sleep. More likely I didn't go to bed till 2 or 3, and probably clocked a mere 3-4 hours of rest. Mentally I like to think I slept 5 hours :-).
Also of note was that at some point in the night Jeremy started laughing out loud in his sleep. This happens often, but is particularly funny when I am awake to listen to it. Sometimes he wakes up right away and tells me what was so funny that he was dreaming about, but I had to wait until the morning to hear the story this time - and yes, it was in fact funny.
Well Michael Connelly, you have succeeded as an engaging author, but have failed to help me fall asleep on time. I will need to move on to some lighter material tonight and am open to suggestions :-)
