[Sundae]

I've slept badly all my life, but with this job I can seriously zonk out with 10-15 minutes.
I've learned to read the signs, having been caught nodding off in the living room with half a glass of squash in my hand (got a rocket for that one, because of a spill that didn't actually happen) or coming to in front of the 'puter.

I get myself to bed irregardless* of the time because I know what's going to happen.
And I don't wake with the same stress and wide-eyed stare I used to have at 03.00, I just turn over and think "Mmmmmm, 'nother two hours...."

It's more exercise, better food and less alcofrolics. But none of those have worked before. Something about this job and the early rising just has my system shutting down at any time after 19.30. No tricks, no advice for anyone, it just happens. Oh and Diz now sleeps with me all night rather than jumping on my face or hair - he's adjusted really well. He gets to snuggle with me til 22.00 then have access to the house. The 'rents open the bedroom door; I'm sparko. All I know is I wake up cuddling him at 05.00.

I have managed later bed times. But almost always Thursday - Sunday when I start at 09.30 or have two supposed days off.
So that depends on how much overtime I have done.
On the night I didn't get home until gone 23.00 (day off, called in for overtime as counter glass was smashed and all stock needed to be removed and replaced) I didn't actually fall asleep walking home. But I marvelled at the people walking into town to start their nights out. And said that once was me.

* that one's for you, Infi