Because I spent it on a vacation from reality.

Camping in the woods in a costume.

My first boffer LARP event was fun, and I managed to get only about ten or so bug bites (and no ticks, yay!) and one new bruise on my leg.

Sadly, it rained just about all of Saturday, all of Saturday night, and off an on Sunday. Argh! Very wet tent, and no way to pack it up easily.

But still fun. I was not too cold, though next time I will bring my mummy bag - the regular sleeping bag was too open at the top and let in drafts.

I played a character trying to escape her past which she would not talk about. I fit right in, everyone on the new island settlement was doing the same thing. And I got to dress a bit like a pirate (though everyone called me Gypsy or Surgeon).

I also found you can have fun without needing to swing a fake sword. Also, these folks take their costumes seriously! The number of very well-made coats and cloaks and other costuming was impressive!

Also, this is one of the icons djinni made me, based on a druid costume.

The book launch party for Carousel Tides was a lot of fun, with some great conversation and lovely art. Sharon Lee throws a good party.

I've never been to OOB before, and had a lovely time. Most of the town was shuttered, but the few stores that were open had the nicest stuff, like Board Silly and the candy factory.

That was my birthday mini-vacation. And it was good weekend in a lovely place, with books and book-people.

Edits - the link for Board Silly now actually works!

Back from vacation.

Back in the same state as Vinny (see icon).

Both a visit to a friend and work have confirmed that the WiiFit is the coolest thing ever. Sadly, no money for a new gizmo and a bigger TV.

One of the less fun parts of being a librarian is writing grants and jumping through hoops to get grant money.

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has nicer hoops than most.

These hoops include an all-expenses-paid trip to the Sagamore resort.

Sadly, I don't think the spa is considered a business expense. I'm pretty sure I won't be staying in the Castle either.

However, I am not about to turn down three days and two nights at a posh resort on Bill Gates' dime.

I leave tomorrow afternoon, and return sometime Tuesday. The resort has wireless, but may not have a computer lounge for those of us with no laptops. So I may be without LJ access or email for that time.

They have hiking trails! And I bet there is a pool!