As I sit staring at my grilled jalapeno-cheese sandwich at 4am this morning, it's not difficult to diagnose the cause: jet lag. Wikipedia has a definition that goes like this:"Jet lag is a physiological condition which is a consequence of alterations to the circadian rhythm. Such disturbances result from shift work, daylight saving time, altered day length, or as the name implies, transmeridian travel as on a jet plane. They are known as desynchronosis, dysrhythmia, dyschrony, jet lag, or jet syndrome. The condition is generally believed to be the result of disruption of the "light/dark" cycle that entrains the body's circadian rhythm. It can be exacerbated by environmental factors."
What a mouthful!
All I know is that it's a common condition that plagues road warriors and everyone of us has our own way of dealing with it. My remedy this morning is a grilled jalapeno-cheese sandwich!
Other antidotes I've used in the past include:
- Reading
- Watching CNN or whatever movies are on at 3 am
- Re-arranging furniture or wardrobe
- Potting & watering plants
- Baking muffins
- Bubble bath
- Sleep..lots of it whenever I like! (only applicable on holidays though)
And another obvious new addition to the list is BLOGGING :-)
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