9 Hours Ahead...

... can be really tough to adjust to. I got to Moscow on Sept. 5. I was having a bit of difficult time adjusting. I slept till about 1pm, and then was up until after 1, but let's face it, what else is new. My schedule was very similar to this when I was in the US and did not have to work. Then Matt came over, and he got into the rhythm of time difference with no problems whatsoever. Since, he was by me, I think I adjusted more and more to difference in time. However, Matt flew back on Sept. 23, and his flight was at 6 am, which required us to be at the airport at 4 am. My hubby wanted to make sure that he would adjust to American time right away, therefore he pulled an all-nighter right before he left on Sept. 23. Guess what, I pulled an all-nighter as well with him, decided to keep him company. Well, that is when the problems started :) I have been screwed up ever since. Ok, it's only been like 3 days, but still, I can't fall asleep until 4:30 am and then I sleep till 2 pm. Hmm, not the best schedule in the world. Good thing I don't have to work, I would be really in trouble. So, this morning my husband called me at 7:50 am my time, I have fallen asleep around 4 (the last time I checked the clock it was 3:47 am). I was not able to fall asleep after talking with him, and decided that I better get up and face the day. It's 6:20 pm right now. I am extremely tired and my head hurts. I believe I am pretty cranky too, but I am sticking to it, I am not going to bed until at least 9 pm, and then I should be right on track. I really do hope that this strategy works, because I don't think I have the will to push myself away from taking a nap in the middle of the day for too long or sleep in. Well, my fingers are crossed. I will let you know if I am still as messed up with this time next week or I am all better :)