entertainments from the other side (of the finish line)

  the last few weeks have been murder at bedtime.  this is the time of year i do NOT fall asleep.  typically i zonk at 2300 whether i need to or not.    irony of all ironies, i do not enjoy swallowing pharmaceuticals that put me down.  especially after waking up at 7 AM, working, having a good long run, pilates, AND yoga.  reasonably enough, one would suspect i should sleep like a brick.  um, negative ghost rider.  i end up watching cupcake wars until 3 in the AM.  not gonna lie, i have indeed picked up some excellent cooking and baking techniques that i am dying to try.  tonight is not the night for that.  i am happily awaiting my chemically induced angelic slumber.  beauty rest, you know.  must maintain that everlasting youthful facade.