logan607 ([info]logan607) wrote,
@ 2008-02-08 00:09:00
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Current location:in my apartment, cleaning
Current mood: cloudy

Safe



When my four-year relationship finally disintegrated, my sister came to see me. I hadn't slept in days. She brought food and told me to go to bed, then sat quietly in my living room and read. I slept for hours. When I woke up, she was still there.

Over Xmas, I wasn't sleeping causa the work drama. But my brother came to visit. I remember laying down on the floor where he was working and passing out. It was the first poison-free sleep I had in two months.

I suppose you're all sick and tired hearing about Heath Ledger. I liked his films, but that's about it. He mighta been a prince or a scumbag, I dunno.

But I had myself a little freakout when I read about how he died. Cause he's the same type of insomniac as me; his mind was "always racing," he said and "pills failed to work." That's me. Good god, it's wretched misery.

There's this line that goes, Everyone dies alone. But that's just horses___. Most people don't die alone. But what a way to go if you do. Poor bastard.

Sorry, I'm still sick and moody. On a happy note, it was Chinese New Year yesterday (xin nian quai le!). I took the day off, saw the family and ate my weight in dumplings.

On an even happier note, it's the weekend.


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[info]sleeplessdallas
2008-02-08 05:36 am UTC (link)
I got so use to seeing your post daily, that I got worried when you haven't posted for past couple of days.
Good to see ya.
On the note of sleep, have a baby, you will still be loosing sleep, but when you get it, dude, you be out. I have never, never, slept so tight in my life!

Happy New Year, may it bring you calmness in your soul and love in your heart. Health that will never be depleted and everything else is bull :D

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[info]logan607
2008-02-08 01:19 pm UTC (link)
Thank you for the kind wishes (as always!)

As for the baby, I'd like one but I suppose I should meet a nice girlie, get hitched and then have one - at least for my mom's sake. =)

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[info]koreanjohnny
2008-02-08 05:47 am UTC (link)
Happy New Year :) let's hope it brings better luck for both of us (Yes, i celebrate too)

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[info]logan607
2008-02-08 01:19 pm UTC (link)
Happy New Year to you too, brother!

Yes, I'm hoping this will be much better than the last two - both of which I'd like to never repeat.

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[info]koreanjohnny
2008-02-09 07:13 am UTC (link)
Hah i'd drink to that, friend

Good luck to us then :]

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[info]veijukka
2008-02-08 06:34 am UTC (link)
There you are! Gosh, I know you have a life away from this thing, but a few days away and I was starting to wonder what happened to you.

Happy New Year! My friends and I are going out to celebrate tomorrow since none of us could sooner.

All good things to you, Logan. Especially some rest.

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[info]sleeplessdallas
2008-02-08 06:37 am UTC (link)
I think he should be forbidden to have a life outside this thing :P

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[info]veijukka
2008-02-08 06:50 am UTC (link)
*laugh* No kidding, huh? Doesn't he know we hang on his every word? World just doesn't seem right without daily posts from Logan!

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[info]logan607
2008-02-08 01:21 pm UTC (link)
Aw, quit joshin'...

Wait, you celebrate Lunar New Year? Are you Asian? I recall you once saying you weren't but then again, I'm a bit cloudy...

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[info]veijukka
2008-02-08 03:27 pm UTC (link)
We're only half joking. ;)

Nope...not even pretend Asian. But I do enjoy Asian culture and hey...I'll take any excuse for a party. I know some of the Korean and Chinese students at school and was invited to come celebrate. :)

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[info]myeah
2008-02-08 06:36 am UTC (link)
It sounds like you need to have your brother and sister around a little more often, you must feel safe to fall asleep in their presence. :) Maybe I could borrow them too, I've slept like h*ll for nearly three years now. Oh how I would love to sleep solid for at least 3 hours!

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[info]logan607
2008-02-08 01:23 pm UTC (link)
It is hell, isn't it? I've been taking some new poison that works for me but it's got some heady side-effects.

As for my brother and sister, I'll ask when they're free to borrow them. I do feel comforted when they're about but that only works sometimes. Those two times I just remember very clearly.

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[info]irene82
2008-02-08 06:57 am UTC (link)
is living closer to your family out of the question? i dont know what ill do if i dont sleep in the same room as my twin! we've been roomates since we were born!!

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[info]logan607
2008-02-08 01:24 pm UTC (link)
No, I live very close to them all except for my brother, who live very far away.

It only works sometimes and under certain stresses when I sleep better with them around. I've been single for over a year now and I've gotten used to it, I think (you know that whole drama) but it's still nice to have someone to watch over you, right?

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[info]mary_lennox
2008-02-08 07:00 am UTC (link)
Reading about how you slept so soundly when your siblings visited - that struck a deep chord in me.

I know exactly how that feels - isn't it the most peaceful sleep?

I remember when my sister stayed with me when I was so sick, during those nights she was there, I had the most restful sleep - regardless of all the pain and meds.

Thanks for sharing - I think tomorrow I'm going to call her and tell her how much I love and miss her. :)

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[info]logan607
2008-02-08 01:26 pm UTC (link)
That's great - family is so important. I think it is more peaceful when you're surrounded by people that care; insomnia's a very solitary thing.

Yes, give her a call...

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[info]turtle5485
2008-02-08 07:39 am UTC (link)
i can never eat more than 10 dumplings in one sitting. family nearby is always a wholesome feeling.


happy new year! hope its a great one for you.

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[info]logan607
2008-02-08 01:26 pm UTC (link)
10 is an appetizer for me - gosh, I'm such a pig.

Happy New Year to you too, here's hoping it's a good one!

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[info]girlsgirlsgirls
2008-02-08 08:42 pm UTC (link)
hahah that's a great dumpling capacity!!

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[info]ly_ph78
2008-02-08 08:00 am UTC (link)
Yes, that is the sanest explanation.

Thank you so much for sharing.

Hope you have a happy, healthy new year.

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[info]logan607
2008-02-08 01:27 pm UTC (link)
Of course - I always do...

Happy New Year to you and yours!

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[info]in_a_silver_bag
2008-02-08 09:35 am UTC (link)
Well, I hope you're done with the sick and moody soon. Gute Besserung! :)

And a happy, healthy and safe new year to you!

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[info]logan607
2008-02-08 01:28 pm UTC (link)
Danke sehr - I hope it's a good year for us all!

Maybe this year everything will work out for both of us just right. I hope so.

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[info]kastinkerbell
2008-02-08 01:51 pm UTC (link)
Happy New Year! We started celebrating here (in my office) last Thursday. The worst part is that I had class last night and therefore had packed a simple dinner. Then everyone just *had* to talk about Jiao Zi all day. I can't get it out of my head. I can't believe there weren't any in the freezer when I got home. :(

Gong Xi Fa Cai.

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[info]logan607
2008-02-08 02:27 pm UTC (link)
Jiao zi is the best - actually, you can take anything and wrap it up in a piece of dough and I'll eat it: ravioli, pirogi, dumplin, samosas...

Man, I want some more now.

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[info]kastinkerbell
2008-02-08 02:33 pm UTC (link)
I'm right there with you. Every culture has it's own "dumpling" and I like every one that I've met.

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[info]oo_mimi_oo
2008-02-08 05:27 pm UTC (link)
filipino-chinese have this tradition where we live with our family until get married and there are times where i desperately want to move out and live on my own. hearing your story makes me thankful that i've got them with me.

have you tried acupuncture? my uncle's insomnia got better after he tried it.

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[info]logan607
2008-02-08 08:14 pm UTC (link)
I've been told I should many times but the problem is that it's expensive and takes a while. Right now, I just don't have the time or coin to experiment.

Yes, your sister mentioned something about that too - interesting. I don't think I could live with my folks again but I see them constantly.

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[info]daiseefut
2008-02-08 07:25 pm UTC (link)
Gong xi fa cai! to you! It's a new year and I hope a much better one for you!!

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[info]logan607
2008-02-08 08:16 pm UTC (link)
Xie xie - you too!

I hope so too, I hope so too...

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[info]girlsgirlsgirls
2008-02-08 07:33 pm UTC (link)
I was just hoping you'd post, so that I could respond. I had the most amazing morning and I know you'd be able to relate. Relate to suspecting hope's false promise, but accepting it anyway.

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[info]logan607
2008-02-08 08:17 pm UTC (link)
Well, let's hear it...

*sits*

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[info]girlsgirlsgirls
2008-02-11 07:25 am UTC (link)
oh lordy. where do I begin...

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[info]logan607
2008-02-12 02:10 am UTC (link)
Begin in your blog - I'll see you there...

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