How to Take a Sick Day When You're Not Sick

"Sometimes you just need some time to yourself -- to hit a museum, get drunk in the afternoon or play Wii all night without the sound of your boss's voice ringing in your ears. But like a lot of Americans, you've only got 10 days of vacation a year, and they're already parceled out to family visits and your annual trip to Bonnaroo. Needless to say, those sick days start to look pretty tempting."

[via asylum]