Sleep Mask

I have always thought I would make myself one of these, but I didn't know if I would actually wear one.  There are so many cute ways to design a sleep mask.  The possibilities are endless...

I covered elastic for the head strap, but you could also make a tie-on sleep mask.  I just know that I am not a calm sleeper and it would come untied in the night!

That's right...minky dot on the back.  I figured it would be cozy and comfortable having that covering my eyes.  I don't know about you, but I need cozy and comfortable when I'm sleeping!

I have never worn a sleep mask before, so I figured it would be hard to blog about the benefits if I didn't give it a shot.  So, I tried it out and I am still on the fence about it. 

I turned off the TV and all the lights, crawled into bed and put the mask on.  Obviously with anything new, there is going to be an adjustment period.  I felt a little anxious and uncomfortable at first.  Not to mention, the dog was very confused.  This mask is not in any way tight, but I felt like there was all this pressure on my face.  I actually took it off twice and then talked myself into putting it back on.  I knew I had to do this.  I had to just get past the initial shock to the system and let my mind adjust.  OK, OK...maybe I am being a bit dramatic.  But, I did lay there for 30 minutes...blatantly aware that this mask was on my face.  Finally, I fell asleep.  I certainly appreciated having complete darkness to fall asleep in (because I can't sleep if there is a light on, or the alarm clock screen is too bright, or the bright lights from the casino where I was staying in Reno are peeking through the curtains).  Even more so, I appreciated having complete darkness the entire night and straight on to morning.  I think I may have actually experienced a more productive sleep than normal.  It may take several tries before I am completely used to it, but I am going to keep trying.  I think this could be a good thing.