As usual there's very little of consequence going on up here. I have decided that I'm going to go to Europe again in a few months. This time for a jaunt with GAP Adventures through France and Italy. Unfortunately I don't quite have the same amount of time as I have been able to squeeze previously but I'm still planning at least 19 days.

When I handed in my 'request for leave' form to my Manager today his response was "Management has said no vacations until after April". To which I gave him a blank look and said 'well I was first told I was leaving here February 28, then that got switched to end of March... what are you trying to tell me? My date isn't until the 26th of April, is there something I need to know?' He made some feeble attempt at an explanation and I just waved him off saying don't worry about it.

I'm fully resigned to the fact that they seem completely intent on keeping me here. I just keep going about my business with a smile on my face and making sure everything gets done. That way maybe someday when I do get away from here they'll remember that. Not to mention that I'm still pretty happy to have a job in this crazy economy.

Very much looking forward to Vancouver on Thursday. Looking forward to cutting loose and partying a little but also to check up on Sister. I think she's nearing rock bottom so maybe she'll actually be open to listening to some common sense. While I doubt it I'll at least try.