There is nothing quite like a Friday before nine days off. Even better, I only have to work five days out of the next thirty, so I should have a lot more time than what I am used to.
The reason for the next nine days off is a little complex, actually. Next Monday is a public holiday. Tuesday and Wednesday are holidays only for my company, as they are shutting down to save electricity. Companies in the area rotate these holidays to take pressure off the local utilities. Finally, Thursday and Friday are personal holidays for me – just a way to burn some of the holidays that I have saved up over the last few years.
I’ll go back to work on July 28th, and after that regular five day week we’re off to Europe for a two week vacation.
The timing of this upcoming long holiday is really quite helpful. I can organize for the trip, take care of all kinds of tasks that have added up, and also have plenty of free time to read, relax, and exercise. Maybe I’ll have some time to blog while I’m at it…
