Reged: 08/06/04
Posts: 4381
Loc: Within stray mortar fire of DC
LOL!! Looks like we're going through exactly the same thing!!!! Hm, I'm trying to find an answer for you about the eating to stay awake. Maybe cook something else that will make you have to stand at the stove? Or clean the kitchen, rearranging pots or dishes (something that does not require bending)??
I usually just fall asleep. I've always said I want to figure out a way to eat and sleep at the same time. Usually I'm too tired to eat. I can't tell you how many times I've ordered food and then just fallen asleep ebfore it came. My poor BF has had to answer the door so many times like, I didn't order this...!
The biggest prob is going to occupy yourself somewhere while there's stuff on the stove and you FORGET. Guilty!!
Sorry I don't have the answer, but if I figure it out, I'm going to post it here first!!