Well, at least the cats were kicking back!

Actually, I was, too. I didn't do much of anything except work on my Secret Project and take in a movie (Stomp the Yard, not bad at all, and ohhh! that stepping is SO cool). The Professor and I spent a lot of time discussing vacation plans, which are now decided.

I hoard my vacation days as though they were gold. I have 12 left, that must be used by May 1st. I had planned to use 5 of them in March to take D-Man and Skater Dude to Costa Rica. But when I found out that the airlines had doubled the fares for that week, I re-scheduled that trip to early June. (Hey, Congress, how about an anti-gouging law for the airlines?)

I'm going to use a couple of those days for skiing, and the rest for a trip to Croatia. I've wanted to go to Dubrovnik for a long time now, but as I got on the internet, and then bought some guide books, I realize that the whole country has beautiful scenery and fascinating architecture. Who knew that there are huge waterfalls in Croatia? And apparently there are rooms for rent in old lighthouses. My children are of Croatian descent on their father's side; I'm pretty sure at least one great-grandfather was born there. If I can find out which town he (they?) came from, I can send my kids a card postmarked from that town. Wouldn't that be a great keepsake.

Well, it's time to go to work. Hope everyone has a great Monday -- at least, as great as a Monday can be.