What? We *Don't* Close at Noon on Friday?

Gees, talk about Scrooge and Bah, humbug! But apparently we don't close at noon on Friday because it's not actually Christmas Eve.

Eleven years I've been here and I would swear we close at noon on the last day before our holidays. Though not last year, I'm told. (I wasn't here, so certainly wouldn't remember.)

Okay, maybe it was the previous two Principals (since I've been here, I mean) who graciously closed the university at noon that last day.

Like anyone is going to be here? Or working if they are?

Well, I won't be here regardless, as I've got one vacation day to use up.

Heading in to work, at 6:45AM one day last week.

On another note entirely, I had a haircut on Saturday and my stylist was booked for a C-section this morning at 8:30AM. Her baby (first child, a boy) is/was breech, with his head stuck under her right ribs. I really hope all went well and that they're both fine. I told her I'd always remember his birthday, as it's my mom's birthday too. (Happy birthday, Mom!)

As for my hair, well, I really don't want to see anyone else, so had her lob a couple of inches off with the hope that the short cut will carry me through till March, when she starts working again. 

Ah, vanity....

Universal Blessings, Light and Mercy to All Beings.