Growing up?

I've grown used to being tired and not having enough sleep due to other factors that I don't really control (2 jobs, family obligations, etc.). But when I lose sleep due to my own folly, it really burns my britches.

Last night, I had some free time at home. Instead of reading a book, watching TV with my family or playing a game with my kids, I started playing Ages of Empire II. Yes, I know its very old school, but I still love it. The command-and-conquer theme is just what I need as a 40 year old man. :)

But I stayed up to freakin' 1:30!

That's late, especially when I have to be at my day job by 8:00 at the latest. Sigh. Tired on the job. Yawn.

And today is the day that I get to go have lunch at Cherokee Casino (and hopefully drop some coins into the slots!). Bummer that I have to go in a half-awake state. Not very smart.

I think eventually I will get this all figured out. Maybe. Sort of.