Our new home.

We were at our wits end trying to deal with our apt manager and couldn't find another apt to rent. It was very difficult facing another hot Utah summer with no a/c. I would get over 100 degrees in our apt and our a/c wall unit didn't work. But then a miracle happened.

Kyle's parents offered to help us get a house. We have been looking and found one that we both really like. I am so grateful for Kyle's parents kindness, love and generosity.

Our final walk through is tomorrow and if everything has been done to satisfaction we can take possession on Saturday.
Front room coat closet.

Laundry/food storage room.

Living room

Back yard stairs leading to food storage/laundry room and sliding glass door to kitchen.

Front door.

45 min!

So I've been trying to sleep for the past 45 minutes. Really I've been in bed reading for about an hour but I turned off the light by alas my mind will not be turned off as easily.
I think everyone in my family knows what I'm talking about. OVER ACTIVE BRAIN!!!!
I usually fight this issue with self meditation methods. I slow down my breathing. Take my mind to restful places. Sometimes I even count my breathing. But tonight nothing is working. I wouldn't mind as much but I have to get up for work in 6 hrs.
So I would like to poise the question: What are some of your methods for turning off the brain and falling asleep?