Feeling Down When I Should Be Up Getting ready to go on a ten-day vacation to Seattle, Washington, and Vancouver, B.C. On July 1, which is Canada Day, I’m scheduled to attend a parade and play in Gibsons, B.C., with some friends known as the “Lost Canadians.” My plans also include sightseeing, hiking, and of course checking out some good restaurants. The last time I was in Vancouver, I didn’t make it to Richmond, which supposedly is the largest Chinese area in Vancouver. I definitely will visit Richmond this time. It will be interesting to see how it compares with San Francisco and Hong Kong. Stay tuned for my report.

Before I go on vacation, work has a tendency to pile up, but this time seems worse than usual. Today was one t-o-u-g-h day at work. Even though I busted my neck to get a big project done, I got hassled over some little stuff. What did I do to deserve this? At a time when I should be feeling good about getting away for a few days, I’m feeling down instead!  ¶ 8:35 PM