Status.

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Things on track, generally.

2 /12 weeks to Vegas. No changes to anything trip-wise. MGM fucking with me. I could be at Delano again for less than $400 all in, but not going to bite. Sticking with posh.

Work sitch unchanged but worrisome. As far as I know I still have a job after June, but my boss has gone quiet on me and it makes me nervous. I don't think he would pull the dick move of cutting me loose after the current contract is done, but if he does it's going to be unholy hell thrown at him. You can't tell someone their job is safe then pull that rug at the end. Going to try to corner him soon to get some surety. As it stands 2 Vegas trips and, you know, not being homeless depends on it. Not much out there in the job market, but I'm looking.

Despite the slight uncertainty in the workplace, I've decided I need a new toy before the April trip. Getting a new watch. Took advantage of a 15-month 0% interest rate CC deal from my bank. Looking at either a ceramic Longines or a Tudor diver. I'm a little boy and I need a toy every once in a while.

Baseball season is here. Giants looking like they may be fun this year. More offense and what could be a killer rotation when we get everyone back. Should be a more entertaining team than it was last year, anyway. Dubs counting down to the playoffs, which they will probably squeak into and promptly go nowhere.

Anyway, yeah. It's April. It's a Vegas month.


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