Vacation but no vacation

My boss just asked me if I was on vacation now. (Toussaint in France) I was like no, sorry yes I am!
And he goes: "Oh, you're on vacation!" as in: great so you can work more hours.
No, it's not possible. I know Im on vacation but it doesnt feel like it. So many things to do. It doesnt help with the bureaucracy in France. I think Ive spent about 4 hours in the metro just to get an application and refill it. So Im now on my way out AGAIN to get a new application because something went wrong with the first one.
...breath in breath out....
I havent had time to update my blog time either. This morning I just handed in our file for Valentine Gauthier the designer we've been working for this past month. What a relief!