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Free days almost passed but still loving it ;)

Whoooaaahh, it's been great! I had 4 free days from work and must say I have really took the best out of it.

Day 1. Pure relax. I switched off my phone ( yes, you are totally allowed to do this, since mobiles people always think you need to be available at all times, but I do not agree, camoon, we all need some alone time sometimes), I slept around 13 hours, I walked to my neighbour to get some morning coffee ( 3 o'clock in the afternoon...), came back home and did absolutely nothing, just sat down and allowed complete laziness to roll over me. When working hard work with your body all days long, it is such a holiday to have a day like this sometimes.

Day 2. Enough of the lazines, though I did sleep another 13 hours. Then it was time for cleaning action. Made the house nice and tidy, then I hit the road to Turku city, which is by the way the European capital of culture this year, if you are interested visit Turku2011. I am not interested, to be honest, not at all. I see this "culture" taking money out of much more important things to spend the money for.

Day 3. Went to Caribia Spa in Turku with Sanna, the maker of Hemmot ( Dudes) that were seen in one park last summer. More relax time, it was wonderful! In the evening I saw all my 3 nieces, they are so adorable and again I was so happy to be the auntie of these little girls ( when they still can be called little, I know that for them being little is not going to last forever). Always happy to see family, it doesnt't happen too often anymore.

Day 4. After waking up to my youngest niece crying and some nice quality time with her, started driving back home. Now final relaxation, enjoying it with some South- African beats ;)

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