Sweetness!

I arranged for two days off next week while I'm moving. While talking to my boss about it, she pulled up her record of my PTO (paid time off, a fancy way to say vacation days) and said that I would still have 14 days left after that. I agreed that it sounded about right and went back to my desk, but I knew it wasn't right at all. My account shows that I only have 9 days left. I think she forgot to count my sick days. Do you think I'm going to mention anything about it?? ;) For those who may remember, a very similar thing happened last year. I ended up with about 4 extra days then too. I'm not complaining!

Then, this morning, HR sends out a memo that they're increasing our PTO accrual rate to stay competitive with other companies. So, instead of 1.5 days a month (18 days a year), I get 1.92 days (23 for the year). Plus, we still get three floating holidays. That brings me to a total of 40 days off for next year! Whoo-hoo!! And since it sounds like my Faster boys are planning to tour next summer, I couldn't ask for anything better.

Sorry, I'm sure none of you care. I'm just sitting here doing the happy dance in my head (instead of in my cube) and I needed to share. =)

ATTN: Wicked fans!

A while ago I threw out the question to see who might want to see Wicked when it's on tour in Chicago. I have some more details now, and an on-sale date for tickets, so I'd like to see about firming up some plans. By my count, we have a possible 12 people! Yay! So, first of all...

When: 2nd or 3rd week of May, either May 13-15 or May 20-22
How much?: I don't have prices yet, but other shows are $60-70, so I figure it should be pretty close.
Which show?: A Sat show, either the matinee or evening
Cast?: The cast hasn't been announced yet, but rumors are that Stephanie J. Block (who was just in The Boy From Oz) will be Elphaba and Kendra Kassebaum (well known to die-hard Rentheads) will be G(a)linda.

My plan right now is to see who is all in for sure, then I'll go ahead and buy all the tickets and you can mail or PayPal me the $$$. I'm aiming for either somewhere in the 10-15th rows in the orchestra, or the very front of the balcony. Since it's still a few weeks before the tickets go on sale, that should give people enough time to make up their minds. Once we get that all settled, we can work on transportation and a hotel. I'm more worried about the tickets.

If you're on the fence about it, I'd just like to say that it's a gorgeous musical! Fabulous staging, beautiful music, wonderful story. Believe me, I wouldn't take you all to see a horrible show. And you'll get to see me cry like a baby during "For Good," so that should be some incentive. ;)

Chandler, I was going to ask you if you still wanted to go to Toronto, as tickets go on sale on Monday, but I'm guessing that's out right now.

So, let me know what you think!