Home for Christmas
For years, I was the one who came straight back to work the day after Christmas, New Year and Thanksgiving, too. There were things that needed doing, work that didn't stop just because the rest of the world was taking a break. Somebody had to do those ceaseless tasks, and if it wasn't me, one of my coworkers might have to give up holiday plans to come in and work. So, I enjoyed the days off while the library was closed, but dutifully returned as soon as the doors opened again. This year, the work in my new position is not so time-sensitive, at least not at this time of the year. Taking an extra day after Christmas would have little impact on my department; so I planned to join the ranks of those who disappeared from the workplace and spent an extended holiday at home. In truth, it was only one extra day off, the Friday between Christmas and the weekend, but the timing worked out that there would be five whole days to spend in merriment with the ones I love. It would be a