Time is money

A few days ago I read an article in a Norwegian newspaper that voices were being raised about scrapping the majority of the national bank holidays. Most countries separated state and church by now and in a way it makes no sense then to keep on celebrating certain religious holidays on a national level. This coming Monday we will have a day off (third one this month) and of course I would not want to give up these holidays but I do see the point behind wanting to get rid of them. However, new national holidays would then have to be installed, not based on any religion that is not shared by everyone. Having longer weekends or just some random days off in the week to look forward to is necessary I think for a good working spirit, but so far I wasn't able to come up with enough newly invented holidays. Therefore I guess I will not stick to any principles and just be happy for being able to sleep long during these three days. :P We could have a national day off just for sleeping long though...

Regarding free time I also found out that I have four hours of overtime at work which I need to take up before the end of the month. I took the first one yesterday and it's amazing how good it feels to leave the office way before anyone else and start the weekend earlier. ;) Shocked and envious looks everywhere. XD

Today and during the past days I have been preparing my big summer holiday. After having paid the airplane ticket, one would think the biggest part of the costs is covered...but no! Vaccinations had to be bought, a travel passport, a Visa card needs to be arranged... Costs with no end it seems. Maybe I better should have stayed in my own garden instead of wanting to explore some further regions on this planet. :P Those who have seen it know it's rather small though. ;)