So between the new zboard keyboard Matt got me, the pillow I bought, the 18″ robot mom got me, I was gonna have to ship a box home. Rather than give the post office $30, I went shopping with Matt for a large suitcase.

I saw one at Disney when I was there with Laurie for $160, but it was not much larger than my carry on. At JC Penny’s I found a 29″ Samsonite Garment bag, normally $320, on sale for $160. It was missing the garmet bag, but had everything else, so they took another $10 off (was the last one) I can fit my entire carry on case in this beast and then some. So now I finally have a decent suitcase and can contact Samsonite about the garment hanger. It even came with a spill proof insert for shampoo and such, and a removable insert for separating your clothes from other items.

Whilst shopping we picked up the WoW strategy guide, which I normally don’t do, as it is beta info, but the maps were good enough that I changed my mind.

Also I found Wilsons having their after xmas sale and picked up some nice leather/cashmere gloves for $20, $50 off the price some schmoe paid last week.

Tomorrow I take the day off work to visit friends in San Diego, then am meeting a new friend for dinner, with a short trip to the zoo in between I hope!

All in all, a good day.

I’ve been under a lot of stress lately, work, health, etc and I’ve come to realize that my sleep, or the lack of it has been affecting me greatly.

So I’m at my parents and have a normal pillow, and I woke up with yet another neck ache. Stress throughout the upper body, etc. Even my $80 Posturepedic pillow at home does not help.

While xmas shopping for a pillow for my Dad (good Karma, eh?) I ran across the tempur-pedic at Brookstone. Expensive, but I felt it, a foam like material that gives easily, yet supports, and with a 90 day trial period, I got one.

The pillow is flat, unlike most, with a roll in the end, for your neck. They have different sizes for differently sized people. You say on on it and it feels odd - Because your heat is flat and your neck is level with your spine what a concept.

Well 10 hours of sleep later, I woke up and my neck popped into place. No pain, no stress, nothing but relaxation. I’m serious, it’s that good, and was just night one.

I’ll keep reporting on it, but honestly, if this does keep this kind of benefit, the $135 is much cheaper than other remedies that invade your body to rest better, vs. one that just let’s your body rest comfortably.