tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post5740382136988894116..comments2024-01-30T13:57:40.271+11:00Comments on LoveCats DownUnder: Do You Nap?Ally Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-1606155909650109992016-06-30T22:30:49.178+10:002016-06-30T22:30:49.178+10:00Isn't Harry lovely? I'd love to be a nappe...Isn't Harry lovely? I'd love to be a napper, Rachel, as people say a "power nap" revives you. But I can't sleep during the day unless I'm not well, so no naps for me. However curled up under warm covers reading with cats to keep me company is a different story altogether!Kandy Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992773219169379298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-12087181690409142662016-06-30T15:13:13.933+10:002016-06-30T15:13:13.933+10:00Wow, Amy, you really have that whole routine down ...Wow, Amy, you really have that whole routine down pat! I wonder if all the years of working nights has helped you be more flexible with sleeping patterns? I guess you would never have survived otherwise.Rachel Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200504088343160284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-92072747663383313802016-06-30T15:11:04.688+10:002016-06-30T15:11:04.688+10:00Annie, I've heard that before about the sleep ...Annie, I've heard that before about the sleep cycle length. Only problem is how do I wake up after 25 minutes? I've thought about setting an alarm, but sometimes it takes me 15 minutes or more to fall asleep, so if I set the alarm, I might only get 5 minutes. <br /><br />Yep, maybe curling up with a great book instead is the solution. :)Rachel Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200504088343160284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-79348429934550041772016-06-30T14:44:05.504+10:002016-06-30T14:44:05.504+10:00Lyn, chronic pain is a rotten thing. Totally under...Lyn, chronic pain is a rotten thing. Totally understandable that you need naps on the weekend. <br /><br />You know, I walk past Harry all the time and wish I had my camera in my hand - he always seems to be in a pose ready for a photo!Rachel Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200504088343160284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-67997074306468791402016-06-30T13:53:56.284+10:002016-06-30T13:53:56.284+10:00Cheryse, I'm *so* jealous! I love the idea of ...Cheryse, I'm *so* jealous! I love the idea of nanny naps but they're just not refreshing for me. Maybe I just need more practice? :)Rachel Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200504088343160284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-87975479037785131222016-06-30T13:52:27.888+10:002016-06-30T13:52:27.888+10:00Stefanie, that's such a good point - I do nap ...Stefanie, that's such a good point - I do nap when I'm sick. But I guess the day is already lost then anyway. I'm already in a mind fog!<br /><br />Harry is adorable, isn't he? I'm going to miss him so hard when he goes to his forever home!Rachel Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200504088343160284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-70964563775971680162016-06-30T13:35:45.332+10:002016-06-30T13:35:45.332+10:00Bron, that's me exactly! If I nap, the rest of...Bron, that's me exactly! If I nap, the rest of the day is basically a write-off. <br /><br />We should call that happy day The Reading, Lounging and Snacking Day. :)Rachel Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200504088343160284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-33857184074780248012016-06-29T23:57:37.416+10:002016-06-29T23:57:37.416+10:00Your dogs are just the cutest!!
I am also a non-n...Your dogs are just the cutest!!<br /><br />I am also a non-napper, in fact that's how I can tell if I'm really sick. Sleeping during that day is not a good sign for me. But I don't stay up too late and I try to have a sleep in one day each weekend. Like most things in life, I favor routine ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07358827139946367507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-25333933268240725252016-06-29T20:55:50.519+10:002016-06-29T20:55:50.519+10:00Helen, I love him too! And he'd be totally wel...Helen, I love him too! And he'd be totally welcoming to you curling up and napping with him - he's such a smoocher!<br /><br />Interesting about doing night work - that must have helped you get into irregular sleeping patterns. I'm envious about you being able to have the 5 minute naps!Rachel Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200504088343160284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-66251444292193001842016-06-29T19:59:31.172+10:002016-06-29T19:59:31.172+10:00I am a brilliant power napper even if I do say so ...I am a brilliant power napper even if I do say so myself, Rach. If I'm feeling a little sleepy in the afternoon whilst writing I crawl into my bed and fall asleep in about 1 minute flat. 20 minutes later my eyes fly open and I spring out of bed and pick up where I left off. <br />I love it! Of course it would probably be better for my butt if I were to go for a walk instead...Amy Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12690419732247281048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-82067554210162047452016-06-29T19:38:08.563+10:002016-06-29T19:38:08.563+10:00I've been working 12 hour days at my most rece...I've been working 12 hour days at my most recent job but if I had the choice, I'd definitely have a nap after lunch. It renews you for a longer afternoon session and leaves you fresh much longer into the evening. Nanny naps are awesome.Cheryse Durranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01778247429428503606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-45099587015830981102016-06-29T17:14:41.008+10:002016-06-29T17:14:41.008+10:00Now those are some seriously cute photos!
No, I&#...Now those are some seriously cute photos!<br /><br />No, I'm not a napper either, though I'm tempted. I watched a TV program recently about sleep and the experts said don't try to nap for more than 25 mins. If you nap for 30-60 minutes your body thinks you're going to indulge in a full cycle of sleep and that's why you feel groggy when you wake. Maybe try the shorter length? Instead of napping I love the idea of curling up with a great book.Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-73201925300592087402016-06-29T17:01:58.902+10:002016-06-29T17:01:58.902+10:00Rachel, I'm afraid I am no help whatsoever. N...Rachel, I'm afraid I am no help whatsoever. Napping and I do not agree. Instead of power naps, mine sap my power and I'm brain-fogged and useless afterward. I do need my solid night-sleep though. Without seven or eight hours I don't function well.<br /><br />I do love the idea of a napping kind of day, as depicted by you, except without the naps!Bronwyn Jamesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00720477786460767921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-35301668726355821152016-06-29T12:56:32.560+10:002016-06-29T12:56:32.560+10:00I would rather not be a napper... however the way ...I would rather not be a napper... however the way that chronic pain has a tendency to zap energy or impact sleep quality combined with the fact that I work 40 hours a week in what can be a mentally exhausting job, means it is rare that I don't nap on Saturday and sometimes Sunday. <br />I have no objection to napping, it's just that I seem to spend most of my Saturdays sleeping and not getting anything done.<br /><br />Is it any wonder that I'm such a slow poke with writing - since it tends to go to the side when I'm tired or ..... excuse.<br /><br />Harry is such a character when he naps - I'm going to miss your photos of him when he goes to his forever home.Lyn Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-3893674095959154372016-06-29T12:33:32.729+10:002016-06-29T12:33:32.729+10:00Hi Rachel
I do love Harry I want to curl up and n...Hi Rachel<br /><br />I do love Harry I want to curl up and nap with him LOL. I don't nap often these days either although I can do without too many problems but it can sometimes cause problems for me when I do go to bed I sometimes close my eyes for 5 minutes while sitting in a chair and that does me, years ago when I di a lot of night work I would often go to bed during the day to catch up :) no help I am sorry<br /><br />Have Fun<br />Helen Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984438742736003285noreply@blogger.com