I've accrued too much comp time and annual days that I haven't used, so my boss is making me take a vacation. It starts next week, and I think I will be off for about 11 days.
I don't mind of course. Paid vacation? Yes please.
Trouble is, I don't know what to do with myself. I can't think of anything I want to do that doesn't cost a bunch of money that I don't want to spend.
I've thought about maybe going to the coast for a few days and try out some actual fresh seafood, but I don't even know if I want to bother doing that.
Sooo yeah I can't think of anything really. I just might stay home instead. Anybody have any ideas about what to do with time off?
Forced vacay
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June 26th, 2015 at 01:06 pm 1435323981
Good luck, I'm feeling a bit bored myself in this temporary apartment we are living in! You'd think I'd want to be out exploring the new place, but it is hot here.
June 26th, 2015 at 01:39 pm 1435325999
And yes, the heat is another reason why I am not keen on going out or a road trip or something.
Thanks for the suggestions. I think I will do some of those.
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June 26th, 2015 at 03:04 pm 1435331084
Have you checked your auto insurance to make certain it's appropriate for age and type of vehicle and priced appropriately based on bids by the big re-insurers?
If you are reviewing cupboards and drawers, do you have stuff you no longer use, need, or love? or CraigsList? Anything you might donate for a tax receipt? Have you squirrelled away old technology not used, not needed? Can it be dropped off at a collection station like Staples?
A gift of time would allow you to review supplies to see what might be getting close to expiry. Perhaps AM cooking would allow meals prepped for a week returned to work?
...just some random thoughts
June 26th, 2015 at 03:29 pm 1435332596
Try a completely new challenging recipe - something from ethnic cuisine that you like but never thought you could cook.
List some things on ebay that you don't need.
Go to waterpark if the weather is hot?
I could definitely use the time to declutter and wash kitchen cabinets and such. Things that can always be put off, and always get put off.
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June 26th, 2015 at 05:36 pm 1435340161
Joan: Good ideas. I'm still kind of slightly obsessed about building my own motorhome. If or when that day comes, I will be doing all of the above.
Snafu: Hahah, always with the good investment advices. Unfortunately, I'm in the weirder category of people who look at it TOO often. I review my portfolio weekly, and check certain positions daily. Sometimes, the market starts to get to me, and that's when I know I have to walk away from it and do something else.
Decluttering isn't a bad idea though. I am overdo for a spring cleaning.
Nika: Haha already do that and will definitely continue to do so. Maybe I'll even have time to run in the mornings or late evenings, when it's not so hot out. The heat is atrocious.
Carol: You are absolutely right. I will make an effort to be more sociable.
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June 27th, 2015 at 01:24 pm 1435411462
Movies is definitely another idea, and I'm way behind on a bunch of those movies too. Also, a great way to stay out of the heat.