Slept better last time around, and therefore I feel better today. I’m in a much better mood too. These days, I’m usually only in a bad mood when I sleep shitty. Most of the problem definitely lies in my nose, between the allergies and the nasal valves. It doesn’t happen every time I sleep, but every two to three times it’s a problem. I slept flat in my preferred position, planning to reach over for one of the new pillows I got if my nose clogged up, but I was okay. Not that I don’t feel hopeless, or that it’s going to take forever to resolve the issue—if it even can be—but it doesn’t seem as much of a crisis when I’ve had decent enough sleep and don’t feel half bad.

It rained while I slept, but there was no thunder. They still haven’t returned to beat in the rest of the windows next door. I’m sure they will when I have to sleep. I hate having that hanging over my head, but I can’t believe he’s only going to replace half of the windows. Who knows—maybe I’ll get lucky enough to have them come when I’m awake?

The candle warmers are definitely better for wax cubes and detunneling. Otherwise, as I’ve learned, candles don’t last nearly as long this way. The faster they melt, the faster the scent is released.

I decided I wanted to make room spray with my leftover essential oils, so I did some research to get a good idea of what the ratio between oil and water should be. I learned that I should add an emulsifier since oil and water don’t mix. It didn’t matter with the diffuser because of the ultrasonic device in it. It gave me a list of things I could use, and I think I’ll start with vinegar. If that’s not good for whatever reason, I’ll try alcohol.