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.
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