Twitch

My right eyelid has been twitching so much lately that it's really gotten on my last nerve. In an attempt to discover how to make it stop, I consulted Dr. Google. According to the Mayo Clinic, the most common causes of eye twitching are as follows:

1. Alcohol


2. Caffeine


3. Fatigue


4. Irritation of the eye surface or inner eyelids


5. Lack of sleep


6. Physical exertiion


7. Smoking


8. Stress

Well, we can rule out 1, 6 and 7 immediately. Although I like a good glass of wine, there isn't enough time after getting home, but before going to sleep. Number 6 is a no since I don't do anything besides sit at my desk and deliver tax returns to managers and partners. Number 7 is a no because...well, eww. Number 7 will never be a possibility.

Looking at the remaining possibilities, I can agree with every one. Number 2--I'm drinking more caffeine than ever before just to make it through the day. It's not going to be pretty when busy season is over and I try to go cold turkey. Number 3 is a part of the life of any CPA 13 days before the filing deadline after working 60+ hours/week for more weeks than can be counted. Number 4--wearing contacts for up to 20 hours a day is just not good especially when Nashville apparently has some of the highest pollen counts on record. Number 5 goes back to Number 3. I feel like this is redundant. Number 8 is unfortunately also part of the life of any CPA this close to a filing deadline. Every other phrase out of my collegues mouthes is "chargeable hours" or "get it out". I almost had a panic attack this morning when none of our copiers or printers worked and I couldn't find my stupid red pencil. It's funny now, but I almost started banging my head on my desk because I was so frustrated.

I'm hoping this twitch will be long gone by April 18th and won't become a nervous habit!