Hawaii-Bound.

About a week ago my dad sent around a text informing all of his kids of next summer's vacation plans.  He also indicated that he had a week timeshare vacation they were going to lose, so he and my mom on a whim decided to go to Hawaii from July 16 - July 26. I was jealous, of course, but good for them!

Then, on Friday night, my mom called me (in the middle of my early evening nap).  I woke, saw her call, and ignored it because talking to anyone when I'm sleeping is a bad idea for both me AND the other party.  When I didn't answer, she called again, and then eventually I woke up to a text message:

"Want to go to Hawaii? Flight is $500. Leaving on Jul16 and returning Jul26."

By this time, I was waking up and text her back: "Haha! Yes... I'm not sure how realistic it is though."

She responded, "You should if you can get away."

Apparently she wasn't feeling like texting.  She asked if I was at a party or if I could talk, so I called her back.  We talked for a few minutes and then ultimately, I was talked into it.  And now, I'm going to Hawaii!

Israel is not happy about it-- thinks it's a bad idea. I told him that he's right-- it is a very bad idea... one that I will contemplate (and enjoy) as I'm soaking up the sun on a sandy beach.  I figure it's the last vacation that I'm really going to get in a long while.  After the baby comes I won't be able to just pick up and leave town like I've become so accustomed to in the past.

I thought my boss would flip out about me taking so much time off work with such little notice... He didn't really flip out... in fact, given the $33 Million settlement we just pulled in that we'll be getting paid for next week, I got the news that I'll be receiving a "substantial" bonus and a pay raise.  SA-WEET!

In other news...

Today is / would be my 5 year wedding anniversary (if I was still married).

Weird.