(((Melissa)))
I know how you feel with the thoughts popping in your head when trying to rest. I do this a lot. Sometimes it helps me to watch mindless tv, nothing that engages my brain. I can at least get a couple of hours of sleep on the couch.

I am so sorry you are missing friends. I understand, because I usually get to travel home for New Year's, but not this year. I am choosing to "forget" that it is a holiday by watching netflix instead of all of the fun on tv.

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