Night Owl

I am becoming a bit of an owl recently. After putting the boys to bed, I find myself invariably drawn to the computer to do some "work". "Work" means anything from replying email, home admin (usually means clearing the perpetually messy study table!), and real work (the work that brings in the dough).

I find it more peaceful to work at night. I think all mummies will know what I mean. No little ones tugging at your shirt, cajoling you with their super cute look to go play with them. No slightly bigger ones asking you to do painting, craft or watch scary parts of Kung Fu panda movie with them. Only the whirring sound of the fan, my incessant typing on the keyboard (either making silly comments on facebook or doing real work.. ha.. which explains why I take so long to complete my work and why I end up sleeping even later!) and the bright computer screen staring me in the face.

I like the peace at night. I am less distracted but at the same time, also slower. The brain is definitely slower at night and distractions like the internet abound.

Its now 12.53 am and I just read some working lawyer mama's blog, checked in on the statuses of my facebook friends (I have no idea why I am such a busybody!), typed a few sentences for work purposes and now blogging. I think I would be much more efficient if I did only work, sans other internet-related activities. I would also look fresher in the morning if I accordingly got more rest! Hmmpphhh.... I think I will blame the internet!!