One of the things that I definitely miss being in the Philippines is the long weekend. I think majority likes it. I didn’t say everyone because there are some who prefer going to work instead because (a) they are workaholics (b) workplace is their home (!) (c) per day laborer (d) etc.
As you probably know, long weekend here is not as frequent just like in the Philippines. Holiday economics is not observed in UAE. And of course, there’s no typhoon here (to rain is miraculous). So when laziness attacks, my usual odd wish of “sana bumagyo bukas” won’t persuade Mother Earth a suspension of classes/work.
Back home, when there’s a long weekend I would usually be spending two of the three days at my favorite malls, go to province/go out of town, or spend all three days at home working, worst, spend the long weekend as if there’s no weekend (meaning I’m at the office). For those who don’t know me personally, you might think I’m an office slave. Heehee. No. It’s normal for us to almost live in the office and sleep for only 2 hours especially during busy season.
When I started working overseas, that’s when I found more time for myself. And one of the nicest realizations is that I feel just like staying home during weekends (except for hearing the mass and doing the weekly groceries, occasional socialization, etc.). I appreciate the gift of time that I have now. I’m still busy but per my definition of being busy (2 hours sleep), I had a 180-degree change of working environment as far as schedule is concerned.
Until lately, that things are going to being real busy again. Last week I think my eyes became Garfield-like. There was one time I was finishing papers while tuning it to Cinema Global, without really paying attention to the movie. To my surprise, Mano Po 2 and 3 were already finished and my laptop is still being tip-tap-tip-tap by me. I didn’t know it was already 6am and I still have to go to the office. Glad I managed to get an hour sleep before doing my pre-office routines.
This weekend, I was so busy again: work (much), personal errands, etc. Gee, work has already affected my blogging and bloghopping schedule. Heehee. I have pending bloggable stuff + the tags (promise, I’ll do that). I smell busier months ahead. And now, my waking up schedule needs to be earlier by 1.5 hours. Why? I’ll tell you soon.
Instead of blogging about something that I intend to, I just found myself writing this one instead. I think I just wanted to ask you, “how’s your weekend?”
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the weekend was over before we know it.
my life turned around when i got married, because i stopped working also, simultaneously, to work on my papers. i can imagine the long hours put into work, i was tired everyday then. i used to work 10-12 hours a day, and suddenly, i’m a stay at home wife. what a big contrast eh? but i’m loving it, and not for long now, i’ll be back on the saddle again anyway.
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speaking of busy weeks, mine is going crazy. our server has shut down, and i’ve been unable to send out our reports. also, we’re so busy covering the democratic convention, then the republican next week…arghghg. i’m still sleeping at my normal hours, but the stress is starting to eat me.
my recent weekend was restful, i went out with my parents then took a long nap =). this coming weekend is a three day one, so i am quite happy.
Hehehe, sa Pinas, iilang long weekends na po dumaan, and you can shout Harray for another coming in September!
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These are the only holidays here in US. I miss the long weekends and the suspension of classes/work because of bagyo…and of course, the struggle of going to and from work because of the floods and strong winds…hahaha…”walang ganyan sa states!”
Tuesday, January 1
New Year’s Day
Monday, January 21
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday, February 18*
Washington’s Birthday
Monday, May 26
Memorial Day
Friday, July 4
Independence Day
Monday, September 1
Labor Day
Monday, October 13
Columbus Day
Tuesday, November 11
Veterans Day
Thursday, November 27
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, December 25
Christmas Day
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Hi WIts.
My weekend was great. Had a 3-day off…sarap!!! (inggit lang kita hahaha)
HUbz and I spend our weekend at home in front of the laptop, you see we’re both world wide web addicts…. Aside from that, we did the usual cuddling and playing around hahaha!!!
NOw…what’s the next Pinas Holiday ba, cant wait!!!
Have a wonderful day!
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Weeeheeee, super inggit talaga ko Jeanny.
Btw, granted na yung request mo na makita ang mukha nung babaeng nakatalikod (yung picture ko dun sa isang post). Dami kayo nacucurious eh. Ayan, maiimagine nyo na itsura ko when you’re reading my entries.
ay walang bagyo diyan? sarap ng long weekends kaso di ko rin na experience kasi yung trabaho namin walang holidays hehe ;P
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Oo, walang bagyo. Sobrang saya nang mga tao dito pag may konting patak ng ulan. Sayang, hindi kayo covered ng long weekends. Salamat sa pagbisita.
Being a plain housewife and homemaker is the nicest deal. Enjoy your time.
Wow, a long weekend there. I realized we’ll also have one after the Ramadan. Finally.
Kakainggit at kakamiss nga yung long weekends dyan. I’ll check the award. Thanks, Sheng!
Haha! Kakamiss yung baha at bagyo.