Can't sleep.

I went to bed at about 7:30 eastern time last night. I don't why I was so tired that early. I woke up at about midnight and have been unable to get back to sleep. It's one of those deals where you just lay there and stare at the ceiling for hours. I have to leave for work in about two hours, so I just decided to get up and get ready.

I used to have this problem frequently back when I was in school. I would wake up after four hours of sleep in the middle of the night and be unable to get back to sleep. I'd get up and work on school stuff. I had a lot on my mind back then, and I suppose that was the reason for my insomnia.

I've got a few things on my mind right now, too. They are related to my work. Ever since the owner of the small company I work at found out I've been looking for work elsewhere, he and the general manager have been very kind to me. They told me they might promote me to a management position at some point. They typically let people go if they find out they've been looking elsewhere, but they want me to stay. I got a nice bonus yesterday from the owner. I've had problems with my immediate supervisor there in the past, but all that seems to be smoothed over now.

There is one more company that is interested in me. I haven't got an offer from there yet, but I think it's a possibility. I wrote about it here the other day. The pay is about $4 an hour more than I make now and the insurance is good. One big drawback is that I'd be starting out at the bottom as far as seniority goes. That's not bad when you are 25, but I'm 43 and I have almost five years in at my current employer.

It's a lot to think about- major life decisions and all. I wish I could just kind of forget about it until I actually do have an offer, but the wheels in my mind keep turning.