On my summer vacation, I did / will do / am doing:

I've been tempted to mod some posts down out of jealously/spite/envy, I'm not sure which...

There is not option for "I can't afford to go on vacation, you insensitive clod!" so I chose drudge work (paid). Unfortunately, the stupendously rising cost of living and the stupendously static salary has led to a situation where we can longer afford fancy luxuries like vacation, braces for my daughter, or even to pay my bills. This morning I notice that my bank account is overdrawn and I have not paid even one of this month's bills yet. It almost makes me want to quit my job. I mean, if I can't survive even while working, then I might as well quit and not be able to survive but having a lot more free time.