Day Off

It was supposed to be.  Unfortunately Mercy Hospital does not afford me real coverage so except for a brief time under anesthesia this morning my beeper has remained live even if I could not be physically present.  My nurse practitioner got more than she bargained for trying to cover the hospital.  I definitely need a real vacation and there can be no compromise on this.  As is I do not really get time off, only postponement of the tasks.  But those few minutes of propofol and what was probably forgetable extacy was most welcome.