happy time and a half day

i am working on thanksgiving and on christmas this year. im not sure how to feel about it. i will eventually get to go home and visit my family towards new years but im missing out on two major family events. new years means nothing to me but it happens to coincide with my sister being home from germany and is the day before my vacation days. since im without family this year ive dubbed both holidays time and a half day. it is my little bit of consolation. my much needed prize for putting work before family.. someday this will be unacceptable but i suppose for now its a smarter strategic move. new york is expensive and if i want to move into a new apt i am going to need first months rent, security, finders fees and last months rent.. not to mention something leftover for utilities and transportation and food.
(im rationalizing but not feeling any clearer)

so happy time and a half day, i hope youre spending your time with your families, feel a little extra love so that i can vicariously live a normal life through you.