Back from the abyss

Okay, I admit it, I've been negligent. Well, more than negligent. Negligent would be disappearing for a week or so. Disappearing for six weeks must qualify as derelict or delinquent or some other tenth grade vocabulary word.

I have no excuses. I just haven't been inspired. Rather than bore you with thoughts that don't even interest me, I decided to stay quiet. But, at last, I have a thought interesting enough to share.

My company has a "use it or lose it" policy towards vacation. As of January 1st, any unused days are gone. It's a lovely company and I love my job, but not enough to work for them for free. What this means is that Since December 21st, I've had to work exactly half a day. I went in for a few hours Wednesday morning and have been off since.

I have learned in this time that I am not cut out for a life of leisure. I am bored out of my mind. I can only play with my Wii and watch TV and read books for so long. And I love to read. But I'm going crazy here. And I have a few days left!