I’ve punched out till June 2020!
As of 5pm yesterday, November 29, 2019, I’m officially off work until June 2020. I wrapped up my work nicely, I think. I thanked my manager for approving my leave…. Read more »
‘Tis the season for light therapy
I have one lamp at home and another at work Last winter I posted about my home light therapy lamp. It’s my trusty workhorse of a lamp. I’ve downed many… Read more »
Joyously counting down the days till my leave
I’ve taken it upon myself to start telling colleagues about my forthcoming 6 months of unpaid leave, especially people I share files with, so we can plan for a handover… Read more »
We’re going to Florida for the winter!
Victory is mine With my leave from work finally approved last month (a parting gift of sorts from my outgoing director), I spent a few weeks contemplating how to get… Read more »
A glorious summer was had by me
Toronto is the best city in the world when it’s warm out The summers here are marvelous. Torontonians walk or cycle everywhere, flock to outdoor swimming pools and street festivals,… Read more »
Leave of absence request granted!
Management has finally OK’d my leave request Six months after making my verbal request, my manager has at last OK’d my request to take an unpaid leave of absence from… Read more »
Where is my green light?
It has become clear that no progress has been made to advance my leave request up the chain of approvals. (#Government.) Considering I first asked in December, I was certainly… Read more »
“Snowbirds” CBC Short Doc about a French-Canadian retirees in Florida
It’s still the dead of winter in Toronto but check out some retirees living a version of my dream for me. This CBC Short Doc is about a French-Canadian snowbird… Read more »
Remote work idea for writers like me
I wouldn’t be working on my proposed 6-month leave of absence from my traditional desk job next winter — I’ll have my certificate coursework to keep me busy till spring… Read more »
Roatan beach vacation
In mid-February I went to Roatan, one of the Bay Islands in Honduras, for a wonderful week with my dad. The weather was spectacular — warm, sunny and clear everyday…. Read more »