One of the best things about two weeks of days off paid at the end of the year?

I can hit happy hour.

Nothing finer on this cold grey afternoon than booze, fries, and a book in a warm nook in the corner window at Ben and Nick's. Not a soul in there at 3 pm. Beer (even Stella -- hey, there was a free giveaway glass!) in the afternoon is just so nice.

Being off also means a school night trip to The Mallard this evening with my friend Chris when he bails from his bartending gig at 9 pm.

I love being on vacation!