Sleeping on an airplane?

I have to know if there is some secret to sleeping on an airplane? Can one actually get good rest while crammed into a tiny space and sitting upright?

I personally cannot sleep on a plane. Try as I might, I just can't do it. I have tried sleeping pills, neck pillows, ear plugs and eye masks and nothing works. I sit by the window and try to lay my head against the wall and the arm rest juts out into my side. I sit on the aisle and try to lay my head this way and that...nothing. For short flights, I really don't mind. But it's the longer ones, usually coming back to Scotland from the States that I NEED sleep.

So I pose the questions to you. Can you sleep on planes? What is the secret? What do you do to get most comfortable? Share your airplane sleep success.

Today

Outside my window… I see clouds and the threat of rain. A typical 'summer' day in Edinburgh.

I am thinking… that I wish I would just feel better already, this cold is lingering...and I'm hungry.

I am thankful for… for the opportunity to Travel.

From the kitchen… I am thinking I will fry up some bacon.

I am wearing… sweats...yet to shower and change into real clothes today.

I am creating… cards! Making a set for my friend, Rebecca.

I am going… nowhere today! Well, maybe 2 mins away to Rebecca's to give her the cards.

I am reading… a Venice travel book

I am hoping… to feel better and get our Italy trip all sorted today.

I am hearing… Casino Royale in the background as Derek I get some things done.

Around the house… we need to clean and pack.

One of my favorite things… friends. I am thankful for the friends we have made here and had a great evening last night with a good group of them.

A few plans for the rest of the week… 1 day of work and then Italy for 10 days!

Irony

So I am back from Virginia after an amazing week with family and sunshine! Surprisingly Edinburgh is sunny and somewhat warm as well, Derek claims I brought it back as it apparently rained the whole time I was away. What can I say...?

Yesterday kicked off a crazy, insane week of work and today I am sick. The week I NEED to be at work I have fallen ill to the point where I can't think straight and must stay home. Going to work and forcing myself to stay all day probably didn't help. I am hoping that this day at home will heal me and I will be back on my feet tomorrow to continue the madness. Here's hoping!

HP6

Today I completed Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. I wanted to reread it before the movie comes out in July. I decided to listen to it on audio this time around and it was wonderful. It occupied me for about 2 weeks on the bus to work, lunch break and bus ride home. It was a great distraction and has reignited my love for all things Harry Potter. Now I know the movie will not be nearly as good as the book, but I am still excited!!

And on a side note, one of my friends saw J.K Rowling walking around Edinburgh the other day. I forget that I live in the same city as her, I need to keep an eye out!

busy

It's amazing that with the longer days and nicer weather comes a busier schedule. I feel like I have been going nonstop and I am exhausted.

Tonight I am looking forward to spending the evening with my hubby and watching Season 2 of Survivor before another busy day begins in the morning....