Super-extended "weekend"

The "weekend" that began last 17 August lasted longer than expected: by a whopping eight-day extension! Why? Because of heavy rains (and subsequent flooding) over most areas of the country leading to suspension of classes and office work virtually everywhere. While that gave me more time to read papers and review notes for my classes, it made for a rather boring week being cooped up at home and not being able to go out and get some fresh air, so to speak. Still, am thankful that our area and home didn't get inundated by floodwaters unlike the less fortunate elsewhere.