I had a dream last night...

[lithera]

... that it had snowed and I was driving in it. I was displeased by this, generally, not because of the fact that I was driving in snow but the fact that so was everyone else. I also remember thinking to myself that if it continued snowing, there was no way in hell I was going to work tomorrow. Oh no, not at all.

So... I don't know what I'm doing for Thanksgiving. I don't think I'm able to fly out for Christmas this year either. It isn't that I couldn't get the time off... It's a combination of not being able to have the moeny for it until the end of November and the general frowning upon taking vacation at this time of the year in my department. I'm thinking maybe... I don't know. There is a conference people go to in Vegas in this department. (Several, actually.) Maybe I could go visit on one of those. I don't know. I'm just.... Starting to feel Christmas coming and it is a generally amazing feeling but there is that dark undercurrent of panicking since I have to buy everyone presents and I currently have no money. Yes, I'll have present money before Christmas comes but... I want to go buy presents /now/.

There are lots of people who have grandparents ailing and my thoughts are with you.

There are times when you realize how different people are. And sometimes you realize that you just don't have the language to communicate the reason for the difference.

Anyway... I should get more work done. I just had some thoughts to toss out there.

Oh, btw, Dad? If you read this far, know that you and Neil Gaiman share a birthday. Thought you might find that interesting. He lives in Minnesota, you know.

Comments

[technocracygirl.livejournal.com]

Do you want someplace to go for Thansgiving? I'm fairly certain my family will be happy to take you in, as long as you're willing to go to two houses with me. ;)

[lithera.livejournal.com]

That's very tempting, my dear. Let me think about it but ... it would be good to have the Marci time, too.

[technocracygirl.livejournal.com]

And I'd love to have the Kat time. Granted, it'll be family time as well, but, hey, my family is pretty friendly. I would need to know soonish, though.

[thezzyzx.livejournal.com]

Oddly enough, yesterday I was driving through snow on Mt. Charleston.

[puppygrrl.livejournal.com]

If you want to come spend Thanksgiving and/or Xmas with us, you are welcome to.

[trilliumgrl.livejournal.com]

You know you are always welcome at my place. Food and laziness is to be had.