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I was an official chauffeur today. I had to drive Ági to the university this morning and bring her back this evening. I hardly had time to study as much as I'd wanted to, but at least I got out for a bit. Not that I would be in prison; only staying at home every day makes it feel like being in a super secure institution. Anyway, the nearly hundred kilometres I drove today was fun, and the car's consumption is outstanding - 5.6 litres during the morning route and 6.1 in the evening.

My class with Charlette was superb. She really is the best English teacher I've ever met. The lesson was all about what I needed to strengthen and improve my English, so I was over the moon. She really is inspirational, and her knowledge is top-notch. Wind up, wear out, and drop in on are the phrasal verbs I wasn't entirely sure of; therefore, they need more attention so I can explain their meanings while teaching. 

The weather could be better. It's not bad, but the intense cold wind from the north brings colder air. This means the early summer is almost over, and the gloomy days are coming back slowly. Exactly when I started to enjoy my walks in my beloved TEVA sandals. Now I can put them back in the shoe trunk and hop in my hiking shoes. BRRRRRR... 🥶 

Our beloved series is almost over. One more day left to watch the last episodes, which makes us sad. As hard as we loved the series, we find it equally hard to believe it's over. We hope they create another season - or seasons - because this series was top-notch. And we mustn't forget how much we grew to love the Finnish language. 

🇫🇮Näkemiin kaverit!🇫🇮

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