Back in the office
I feel like I'm doing research again, which is nice. I don't get to do that as often as I like anymore. There always seems to be a conference on the horizon. I have a lot of fun at conferences, but talks need content and that means research. Trying to squeeze out results between writing abstracts, writing the talks themselves, and actually going
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Yes, the early to bed thing is totally unrealistic sometimes. I laughed myself while writing it.
As for the easily digestible before bed... Ideally you want protein for rebuilding tissue. You don't need a dose of carbs before bed - after all, unless you're planning on getting in some good sleepwalking, you don't need a blast of energy stores to help you sleep.
Yoghurt is a good pre-bedtime snack, or I sometimes have a tofu that is unsweetened but nevertheless called dessert tofu.
If you're only eating a meal before you go to bed, then scrambled eggs or an omelette are a good option. Add some spinach or some other dark, leafy green if you can. It's great for vitamins.
Whether you're sleeping early or not, do graze. You'd get further on a handful of nuts and some dessert tofu or yoghurt than on a bowl of cheerios.
In other news, I am mourning the theft of my brand new bike. I join the thousands of Montrealers who will be trying to convince merchants to let me bring my bike into their establishment with me, since no amount of locks, security cameras, or passers-by seem to make a difference to Montreal bike thieves.
Hope you're well. :)
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