With GREAT regret, I must pull out of my plans to attend. I have some sound reasons:
Work: As most of you know, I just started a new job 4 weeks ago, and I am tasked with a major deliverable close of business Tuesday. I have to button a project up by end of November. That's going to be a very aggressive timeline even if I DON'T take a few days off.
Money: Just started this new job after two months of unemployment. While I could have stretched it and dipped negative into my bank account, it just doesn't make sense. As usconservative put it, "A vacation is something people do when they know they have a steady paycheck coming for a long while. You don't know that yet."
Driving time: Alla y'all know I was gonna drive. Well, it's 13 hours one-way. Two days of four would be spent driving. If I'm gonna drive two days, I better be spending FOUR, not two, at my destination. I'd probably have discounted this reason if not for the other two.
I am NOT happy about this. But it's realistic. It's sensible. More than one person has said, "Good decision," even the lady who was going to watch my cats for me.
TheMom, I have a cabin reserved, and that reservation can go to anyone else who is shut out. One day is paid. They can have it, whoever wants it.
JimRob, with my change of plans, I can do a 100 for the fundraiser. Expect to see that come in within the next day when I get to doin it.
I am sad.
I am especially I won't get to see my friends.
I am also sad none of my friends get to fire this, what I was bringing:
