I'm so bummed out. I really thought I could visit the Philippines early next year but my boss negotiated with me to postpone & just do it until 2007. I'd been on this new designing job for four months & I was asking for a 3 week vacation already! I think my boss doesn't know if he's going to laugh or think I'm crazy or even exasperated with me.  He's an awesome boss & had been really lenient with me until this request for a 3 week vacation. Hahaha! Anyways, I can't hardly wait. I'm just so excited to visit & see my old friends & family.