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Writer's pictureAngela

A Lovely Weekend

Since I started working twice a week in the office, I realized I got in the weekend mode sooner.


How so? Let me explain:


Well, the two days in the office are Thursday and Friday. I was more efficient. At home, sometimes there were construction noises or distractions from household chores: hanging laundry, or cleaning up a messy kitchen (I can not stand seeing that whenever I pass by). Things that you don't get when you work in an office.


Walking back home from the office has become something pleasant and enjoyable when the weather permits.


Well, I pass by places that are inviting: like shopping malls or winter attractions.


On Thursday, I stopped by a shoe store and bought two pairs of quality boots, something I was planning on rewarding myself after March 16.


I did it to "bring good luck", as cleverly said by the store owner who practiced French with me. He said he would help me to achieve my goal so I decided to pass by another day just to say hi, and maybe buy more shoes later on 👠👠👡👡👟👟


I did it after I finished work on Friday. We exchanged a few words and we said goodbye.


I was invited to play cards with my friends. They started early afternoon and I joined them at the food court in the same mall.


We played until after 9:30 pm. I got home around 10:00 pm.


Saturday was peaceful, with lots of snow and tranquility.


I started my day by assembling the bench and the piano stand I received the day before.


I went to the library and borrowed a few books on how to play piano. I am getting serious about learning this new hobby, thanks to my friend's generosity.


I went swimming and had one lane all to myself for a good 15 minutes.


Sunday was an eventful day. I had a few activities, each lasting around 2 hours.

  • dance exercise: 10:20 to 12:30

  • photo shot and chat with people: 1:30 to 3:30

  • walking and shopping/eating: 4:00 to 6:00

  • social dancing: 7:00 to 9:00

I left home at 8:45 am, I arrived home at 10:00 pm.


My watch recorded over 28,000 steps (close to 20 km), that number says a lot.


Each event has its own merit. I enjoyed my second time Sunday morning routine and I liked my first professional photo shot experience. Walking under the sun and chatting with friends was certainly one of my favorite things to do.


What I loved the most is the social dancing which I have missed for so long. It felt so good to dance to the music with some good partners. It was something I used to do every week at one point. There are so many Facebook entries that recorded those good moments. Unfortunately, I let go of a lot of my dance dresses and dance shoes. With this renewed passion, I think that I have to shop again. Photos in the image are from almost ten years ago. Ah, I miss those good old days when I could dance free...


“When you dance, you can enjoy the luxury of being you.” Paulo Coelho

“The job of feet is walking, but their hobby is dancing.” Amit Kalantri

“There are shortcuts to happiness, and dancing is one of them.” Vicki Baum
















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