I'm interested in anything else that coders and techies might use as a warning that they need a break, a vacation, to "get a life."

I know I need a life, a vacation, or an extended break when I can't:

• Remember the last time my wife and I went out to dinner
• Recall where we ate during the last dinner out.
• Remember the last movie I saw.
• Name three movies coming out soon that I'm looking forward to
• Remember when we had a babysitter so my wife and I could just have some time together.
• Recall when I last bought new clothes.
• Tell you the color of my house, car, or desk.
• Have earned more time off in the last six months than I've taken.
• Tell you the prices of the best processors currently available, as well as the next level down.
• Remember the day of the week.
• Remember what month it is.
• Forget to send a birthday card.
• Remember the last (non-tech) book I read or realize I haven't read at night for several weeks (at least).
• Remember the last time I made my little girl giggle.

There are many others signs, but I'll leave those to your imagination. ;-P

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