The Cashless Vacation

"A" and I have been on vacation since last Friday. (No that's not me)


It may as well be though. It's turned out to be one of those vacations you just didn't properly plan for. It always seemed so far away, and we figured we'd have extra cash when we got there. After bills, and other planned expenditures that's a big "NO" we don't.

So we had a decision, spend some of our future nest egg savings, or tough it out and spend some when we get paid again on Thursday. We're waiting. So we've had plenty of time to do all the things we normally wouldn't have been able to because of working obligations.

I'm getting to the gym early in the morning, and studying for my next chapters in Algebra. I'm going to get two chapter tests in, rather than the usual one a week. That is a big help, and more important than any vacation. Alright, if we had a planned vacation I wouldn't have studied, but that's beside the point.

My bond with Jasmine the kitty is much stronger now. I'm trying to teach her to attack intruders by instructing her to attack "A" every time she comes in, and out of the apartment. The cat is slowly catching on. She walked over and meowed at "A", but it sounded more aggressive than usual.

If the weather stays nice, we will be hitting the beach with a vengeance. I'm dying to show off my pecks (joking, they're pretty nice though). Maybe get my epidermis irradiated to a nice golden brown.

The best part is the utter disconnection with the daily grind. Sometimes you loose focus that what you do daily is worth something. When you start to feel that way, the days get longer. I love my work, it's just that I have to finish school before I can ever be fully involved in what I'd like to do. Then, I hope I'll feel more complete. If not, I'll figure something else out.

I've always wanted to help beached whales, and find out more on how the deep sea conveyor belts of differentiating salinity play such a crucial role in the existence of our future race.