I have a lot of vacation days to fit in between now and the end of the year - and if I don't use them, I lose them - so I really need to take them. But my job also makes it very difficult to take them. I was all set to take this Friday (today) off and have a 3-day weekend. Well, late yesterday afternoon, I talked with one of my campaign company coordinators and she wanted to meet with me today - ugh!

At least I get to do that this morning so I can still take a half-day of vacation. But this really changes everything - I was going to finish up my Christmas decorations and clean the house today because tomorrow I am doing some shopping and then meeting a friend for a movie and dinner. Sunday, of course, is football - which I have to go out to a sports bar and watch - but at least I think a friend is joining me there.

Now today I will be at work until noon - then home and it will be late tonight by the time I get everything done - so much for relaxing! But maybe I can find time at work today to make a list - that will help me at least be more efficient in getting my housework done. I have to be very flexible in my job - but I also need to get in my vacay days.