Our last of work this year! It was so nice to walk out at 11:00 and know I wouldn't have to be back till January 2, 2001. 2001. That sounds strange. It was a strange morning as it's always difficult to concentrate when you're exciting about getting off for a week.

I ran some errands then came home and took a nap for a couple hours but it's 9:30 now and I'm wide awake. I am always excited before a trip. I'm worse than a kid. The difference is that the kid will fall asleep sooner than they expect. I'll have to wait till I'm on the bus. Oh, well, I got a good nights sleep the last two nights and a nap so I'll be ok.

I'm not an evening news addict as I'm usually going to bed at 10:00 when the local news comes on. It's interesting watching it. There is so much that goes on locally that I miss since my schedule doesn't mesh with the local news broadcasts. I get some local news on the radio but it's not the same. I can remember knowing all the news anchors and weather people but anymore I vaguely know who they are but I couldn't tell you what channel they are on.

I watching all the flights that are cancelled and delayed and feel smug because I'll be taking the bus. It may be crowded but it's no worse than the airlines and I enjoy it more.