And turning off my email and phone.
::Applause::
Mal: Can I come in? Inara: No. Mal: See? That's why I usually don't ask.
'Our Mrs. Reynolds'
Spike's Bitches 48: I Say, We Go Out There, and Kick a Little Demon Ass.
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Sparky1 - Dec 21, 2015 6:21:49 am PST #22812 of 30002
Librarian Warlord
Toddson - Dec 21, 2015 6:22:20 am PST #22813 of 30002
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
So many people are surprised - and relieved - when they get an actual response from a person. We've had people call my office and exclaim about having the phone answered by a real live person (zombies aren't much for receptionist duties).
sj - Dec 21, 2015 6:28:23 am PST #22814 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
So taking a break and showering and eating and coffeeing. And turning off my email and phone.
{{{Laura}}} Sounds like a good plan. Take care of yourself please.
amyth - Dec 21, 2015 6:40:33 am PST #22815 of 30002
And none of us deserving the cruelty or the grace -- Leonard Cohen
{{{Laura}}} Sounds like a good plan. Take care of yourself please.
Seconded!
Laura - Dec 21, 2015 6:50:19 am PST #22816 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
They apparently got the message. My receptionist sent me an email that he would direct all the calls to my helper. He never actually sends me calls because he knows I hate the phone, but he has sent at least a dozen stupid support emails to me this morning. We'll see how long he holds off. My minion also told me to go away and take a break. A large percentage of my doctors are on vacation this week anyway. It should not be so busy. Grrr. Yes, taking a coffee break now. A long one.
Steph L. - Dec 21, 2015 7:21:18 am PST #22817 of 30002
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Laura, a large percentage of my authors are off this week, too, so I have no idea why we're even trying to get them to return their articles this week. I'm just shrugging and figuring that next Monday will be busy.
Zenkitty - Dec 21, 2015 8:13:47 am PST #22818 of 30002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Laura, cheers and applause! Good for you.
I'm about ready to throw my laptop through the window. No one in my workplace seems to grasp the concept of "being on vacation". None of my gifts are wrapped, the gifts that have to be mailed have not been mailed, my tree is naked and its tired old bulb has burned out, and the house is full of bags and boxes of books and stuff awaiting return to their proper place. The new floor looks good and there's a wreath on the door, so some progress has been made, but I just want to sleep for two days.
Laura - Dec 21, 2015 9:50:03 am PST #22819 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
No one in my workplace seems to grasp the concept of "being on vacation".
Oh yeah. I really love it when people ask me about my vacation when I go up north for the summer. Still pulling 16 hour days, just different couch.
Zen, we need to go on a real vacation where there is no internet or cell service. Except direct Buffista access perhaps.
Zenkitty - Dec 21, 2015 12:33:16 pm PST #22820 of 30002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Zen, we need to go on a real vacation where there is no internet or cell service. Except direct Buffista access perhaps.
The problem is, when I'm not working, no one else is doing my job anymore. My boss seems to have not grasped the fact. I'm already dreading the mess I'll come back to in January.
Laura - Dec 21, 2015 12:36:00 pm PST #22821 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
Oh I understand, Zen. Tis a pipe dream.