I have always been a light sleeper, ever since I was little girl. When I was in high school the click to set my alarm clock off would startle me awake. Thankfully I'm no longer quite that sensitive, but I am still a very light sleeper.
Since moving to my apartment I have loved every minute of it, except my neighbor upstairs. She seems to have the same work hours that I do and so the noise levels have been within the hours that I'm awake.
But every so often she keeps some very odd hours....
Take last night for example- I heard her stomping around upstairs before bedtime and I've gotten used to this. It seemed to quiet down as I was turning out the light around 10:30ish and stayed that way. But then 2:30am hits and I hear what sounds like drawers being slammed, furniture being moved across the floor, stomping, etc. I have no idea if this is actually what's happening above me. I can only relay what it sounds like.
Finally I'm able to go back to sleep, only to be awoken again at 3:30 to the same sounds. Then this time it sounds as though a garage door is being opened. I can only guess what that might be- the washer/dryer or the disposal?
Needless to say, I didn't get a good night's sleep last night. So I am tired and grumpy and blogging about my neighbor upstairs.
Since I've not had the change to meet her, I can't really say anything. Also, when I've seen her getting out of her car she never smiles, never says anything, and avoids eye contact. I get the impression we may never have the opportunity to meet.
So for now....I'm researching white noise apps on my Iphone and praying that tonight she will actually sleep!