Noise and More Noise

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A couple of days ago I had a headache that wouldn't quit. I had a blog post I needed to write with a fast-approaching deadline, and I don't do anything well when I have a headache. I was trying to finish the books I was blogging about, but there was an awful noise like a really loud hum or mild roar. I couldn't figure out where it was coming from so I got dressed and went out to see what my neighbors were doing. Then I saw one of those trucks in the driveway a few houses down with a hose extending into the house. It might have been a carpet cleaning truck, but it sure made a noise that was vibrating my headache. Luckily I had my nest referred to in a recent post (http://www.mylot.com/response/3211051/19975873"), and I had some white noise to turn on. The truck finally left. I had a few hours to read in peace. Then my husband wanted to watch a program so I left the living room again. It was time to open the windows since it was beginning to get cool enough to turn off the A/C. It was then the dings started. I looked out the window and discovered that the backup noises from construction vehicles were the new source of noise pollution. I live three blocks from the freeway ramp where they are doing something noisy during the night. I could see the bright lights from my window and I could hear not only the backup dings, but also loud engine noises and some clangs. I retreated to my "nest" in the bedroom again. I was hoping they wouldn't keep up the noise all night. I would not have gotten any sleep. Finally the really noisy activity stopped. It was a good thing, too, since I needed to start writing. I knew I had a dental appointment the next day and that night I needed to publish the blog post. I still fought the headache until bedtime. I'm very thankful the headache stayed away yesterday and so far today -- in spite of the dentist appointment. It's actually been a good day and I got a lot done. How has your day been?