Clearly nobody had enough sleep. I myself rose at five in the morning, and I lasted most of the morning before succumbing to a tortured nap. The kids weren’t so fortunate. They were tired and ornery for most for most of the day, getting in trouble for all manner of nonsense ranging from screaming to fighting to not listening at all.
Wifey wasn’t too pleased either. The partying was great, but the lasting fatigue serves as a reminder of party purpose: I am getting old. So old in fact that I am learning to accept certain physical and psychological regimens and complications. I must now, for example, exercise and eat well in order to remain fit. Once upon a time I could run a sub-4 40 yd dash after consuming two cheeseburgers and a crate of fries. Mentally I’ve learned that there are times where I need to take breaks–always after a large project. It isn’t a long pause. Usually I need anywhere from 1 to 6 days to recover and an additional 3-6 to fall back into the flow of a new project. So, we’re looking at 4-12 days between projects. I’m working on a series of mental exercises to bring that time back down to 24 hrs. The key in reduction is performing creativity exercises to refresh and spark the brain, as well as some mind clearing and relaxation techniques to relieve stress.
As always, I am a work in progress.