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After The Storm

The storm wasn't as raging as forecasted, at least over here. According to the news, regions were hit by it quite severely, so it wasn't just a summer rain pouring down gently. Some cities were flooded, and the golf-ball-sized hail damaged goods. But as I said, it wasn't that bad over here, and apart from thunder and lightning, the biggest issue was the gale-force wind, which, fortunately, didn't cause any damage. The storm cooled the air, and the scorching heat disappeared today.

I did a bit of DIY this morning. After devouring my breakfast and having coffee while watching another episode of Dexter, I took the grinding papers and gave one of the wooden railings what it deserved. I chose one of the worst condition pieces; its surface turned black due to the improper varnish they'd applied when installing the railing, and it took me one and a half hours to get it back in shape. I wish the grinding machine could have been a better help.

After finishing my little DIY frenzy, we spent the rest of the day with our lunch, a foot massage, and binge-watched Dexter. It's about Dexter, a fictional character who is a forensic blood spatter analyst at the Miami Police and who, by the way, is a serial killer. He only takes the lives of those who commit serious crimes, so the audience might consider him as a sort of hero after a fashion. Anyway, it's a hilarious series, and we enjoy watching it.

As for my English studies: today was one of the most unproductive days ever. I couldn't touch any of my English books, and I'm afraid I will do the same tomorrow. I spent the last week pondering on how to proceed with my studies. But this story belongs to another entry, so bye all...
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