OK, so this is what my week looked like:
Saturday: St. Nicholas plus brother-in-law's birthday. Dinner at my sister's. Much of the previous week was spent looking for presents for both occasions. S. Nicholas is quite an issue here, and although we have agreed to only exchange symbolic gifts, one has to consider what to put in the bag (or a stocking as used to be a tradition). Phew!
Sunday: recovering from overindulging in various foodstuffs. A trip to the stalls along the river in the old town where all kinds of stuff is sold. Consumption of adult beverages - it was cold and foggy and therefore humid after all, and did I mention cold?
Monday: a busy day at work (as usual) followed by full three hours of the French course (as usual). After that sort of treatment my only two synapses in the brain are close to burning out (as usual).
Tuesday: farewell party of one of my soon to be ex colleagues who's retiring at the end of the year. Appointment at the hairdresser's later on - have to take care of the greys (don't ask!)
Wednesday: department party after work, consisting of about an hour and a half of bowling followed by dinner at a Mexican restaurant... all the while the rain pours as if there's no tomorrow (I'm beginning to wonder if Pigeon Falls has anything to do with it)
Thursday: the rain continues to pour, streams overflow, floods and mud slides in many areas. A busy day at work seasoned by a fire drill - we had to evacuate the building and stand in the cold and wet and draughty platform, getting in the way of the unsuspecting passers-by for about half an hour.
Friday (yep, tomorrow): another evening of bowling with all that goes with it...
Phew, folks at home hardly remember me anymore. And I feel knackered! This December madness had better stop soon or I'll be needing a room at the psychiatric ward. Meanwhile, the (insert expletive of choice) rain hasn't stopped at all for over 48 hours and it doesn't seem to do so any time soon. I have no words strong enough to express my utter disgust and exasperation!
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3 comments:
It could be worse it could be snow with wind. At least you can drive in the rain.
Well don't hop a plane for Hawaii because it is raining just as badly here. The roads have become rivers pouring to the ocean. The skies are gray and the breeze has the hint of a chill.
Whew! You've been way too busy.
Hoping you soon get some sunny skies to cheer you.
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