This, That and the Bed
I'll be out of pocket for a few days while I visit with friends and family this week. Today we're headed for the State Fair of Texas.
In years past, something has always happened to stop me from going, but this time the weather is great, no one is sick, and we have company so we'll be playing tour guides.
This Friday is also a special day. Greg and I will celebrate our 39th wedding anniversary. We usually go out some place special but I'd be glad to make a gourmet meal if that's what he wants. As long as we're together, it doesn't matter.
Da bed: A few weeks ago I mentioned that my sleep has suffered for years and that it was time to find a new bed. I've waffled on the decision for years because I was afraid to commit (and invest) on such an expensive item.
After another miserable night of sleep I finally gave in and did some reconnaissance shopping, trying out several beds and talking with the sales people. The chain stores were big on the heavy sales pitch. Although most of the beds were 'nice', they weren't all that different from what I'd been using.
I checked out the TempurPedic mattresses but their 'cooling technology' was a little misleading. When I did further research I found that the foam cooled off but only if you weren't lying on it. What good is that while you're trying to sleep on a hot mattress?
Finally, I went to a mom and pop (non-chain) mattress store and they showed me a hybrid bed that used coiled foam. From the get-go it was incredibly more comfortable than the other beds I tried.
It was also very expensive.
Another few nights on my existing bed and I finally caved and took the plunge.
It's been almost two weeks and I can say without exaggeration that it's the best sleep I've had in my life. Even though I have existing painful pressure points on both sides of my hips, I have not felt them at all on this bed.
I used to get up exceptionally early, getting only four or five hours of sleep because staying in bed any longer became too painful. Now I sleep a full seven hours and have not had a single backache. Not one.
It's still a big investment, but I am sleeping so much better that I hate to get out of bed.
The brand name is called Woude and it's made by the WorldBed Studio out of California. Their web site is awful. It gives you hardly any useful information, but you'll want to go to the showroom anyway and check it out for yourself.
Update: I don't believe it. It's thundering and lightning outside. Oy! Maybe it'll be short-lived. Wish us luck.
So, what's going on for you this week?
In years past, something has always happened to stop me from going, but this time the weather is great, no one is sick, and we have company so we'll be playing tour guides.
This Friday is also a special day. Greg and I will celebrate our 39th wedding anniversary. We usually go out some place special but I'd be glad to make a gourmet meal if that's what he wants. As long as we're together, it doesn't matter.
Da bed: A few weeks ago I mentioned that my sleep has suffered for years and that it was time to find a new bed. I've waffled on the decision for years because I was afraid to commit (and invest) on such an expensive item.
After another miserable night of sleep I finally gave in and did some reconnaissance shopping, trying out several beds and talking with the sales people. The chain stores were big on the heavy sales pitch. Although most of the beds were 'nice', they weren't all that different from what I'd been using.
I checked out the TempurPedic mattresses but their 'cooling technology' was a little misleading. When I did further research I found that the foam cooled off but only if you weren't lying on it. What good is that while you're trying to sleep on a hot mattress?
Finally, I went to a mom and pop (non-chain) mattress store and they showed me a hybrid bed that used coiled foam. From the get-go it was incredibly more comfortable than the other beds I tried.
It was also very expensive.
Another few nights on my existing bed and I finally caved and took the plunge.
It's been almost two weeks and I can say without exaggeration that it's the best sleep I've had in my life. Even though I have existing painful pressure points on both sides of my hips, I have not felt them at all on this bed.
I used to get up exceptionally early, getting only four or five hours of sleep because staying in bed any longer became too painful. Now I sleep a full seven hours and have not had a single backache. Not one.
It's still a big investment, but I am sleeping so much better that I hate to get out of bed.
The brand name is called Woude and it's made by the WorldBed Studio out of California. Their web site is awful. It gives you hardly any useful information, but you'll want to go to the showroom anyway and check it out for yourself.
Update: I don't believe it. It's thundering and lightning outside. Oy! Maybe it'll be short-lived. Wish us luck.
So, what's going on for you this week?
Comments
I hope things work out for lots of outdoor fun and activity for you guys. And an early Happy Anniversary to you and hubby! Big Hugs to you both!!!
Have fun at the fair today. I'll keep my fingers crossed that the weather clears up and you have a lovely day. =o)
One day i'm going to have to make a change as well
Much as I hated to spend the money, I can't deny I'm much more rested.
Re your bed: My husband balked at the price we paid for our bed, but admitted last night that it was money well spent. And I agree. After nearly a week in a hotel room for Dragon*Con, I'd forgotten how sore my hips could be in the morning. I don't have that problem with our new bed. Sometimes you just have to ignore the price for comfort, huh?
Seems like yesterday.
As we say in our family...That's a lot of many.
And congrats on the anniversary! Also worth the investment. ;)
Greg and I both like different types of mattresses too, but so far it's working for him too. The only other option was separate beds and we're not ready for that yet. :)
Good job on the bed. It's one place where it's important to go with what works, even if it' expensive. Hope you continue to sleep well!
As for the mattress, we recently purchased one, but I still get sore shoulders from laying too long. I doubt they'd sell the same brand mattress over here. Oh well, at least it supports my back to some extent.
As for my week, I've been writing as much as I can. :)