The Winner.

A few months ago, I posted an entry on the almighty TEMPUR pillow versus Home Shopping Network's similar yet inexpensive AIRMAX pillow.

We have a winner, ladies and gentlemen.

For Christmas, JV and I finally decided to splurge and get each other a Tempur pillow. One Saturday, we headed to Bonifacio High Street with a mission.

About an hour later, we happily skipped (fine, I skipped) to the car with our huge Tempur boxes in hand. Yes, we were aware that our bank accounts were much emptier. On the other hand, we knew that the promise of peaceful and restful nights awaited us.

Two nights later, my mom borrowed my pillow. Guess what she asked my dad to get her for Christmas?

It's been about a month and a half, and I must say--I'm really happy with my pillow. My spine is happy. My neck is happy. I'm happy. I haven't had a single nightmare since I got the Tempur. On some days, I find myself laughing when I wake up.

I've been sleeping better. My dreams have been better. Life is better.

*Some descriptions may be a wee bit exaggerated*

Excess.

I can be excessively hyper.

Sometimes, I can be so excessively hyper that I annoy even myself.

If I were another person, I wouldn't even listen to me.

That can't be good, can it?

February.

I don't know why, but I'm suddenly bursting with optimism.

It's pretty strange how I'm more optimistic now compared to the start of the year--which is when people are most enthusiastic about changing their lives and starting over.

January is over, but the rest of the year isn't. I KNOW it's going to be a great year.