Six days in and my sleep pattern is still not right*.  Last night I was up late completing an online job application.  Went to bed around 2 a.m. and found myself wide awake at 4.  Back to bed at 6 a.m. and slept until 8.  Took a nap at 2 p.m. and woke up at 4.

If the pattern holds I reckon I’ll get the recommended 8 hours of sleep, except I’m getting it in fragments.  Which is fine I suppose, although during my waking hours I’m feeling lethargic and unmotivated.  Did make it out to the bank to deposit $236 in small checks from my inherited oil lease royalties that had accumulated during my time in Korea.  Thanks mom!

The job I applied for is with a military contractor on Yongsan Garrison that provides career counseling for soldiers and their family members who are leaving the service.  Although I’ve never actually worked as a career counselor my experience as a human resources manager I think qualifies me to teach folks job application and interviewing skills.  Of the jobs I’ve looked at this seems like the best fit.  I’m not optimistic the company will see it that way though.  But nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Tonight I’ll make my darts debut in the Monsters of the Midlands pub league.  That may bleed over into my scheduled two hours of sleep, but I’ll adjust I suppose.

*I really don’t think this sleep disorder is entirely caused by jet lag.  Sleeping alone has also got me out of sorts.  It didn’t rain today so tomorrow I may get out the lawnmower and do some mowing.  Maybe a little physical exertion will convince my body it’s time for a good night’s sleep.