Tiistai 🇫🇮 Þriðjudagur 🇮🇸

Due to yesterday's ordeal, we had to take a day off. After waking up and realising how wretched the house was, we reluctantly took Abby for her morning walk, combined with my bun procurement. It was already hot outside, and as the temperature ascended, our spirit descended. When we dragged ourselves home - including Abby, who was walking with her tongue sweeping the pavement - all we could think was getting out of the house. As the kitchen revamping included renewing all our old lamps, we decided to check what LED kitchen lamps were available at IKEA. What a brilliant escape plan! It's cunning but not devious, yet simple and genius. It was a brilliant reason to leave the house behind, and it didn't give the impression of doing something in vain.

We arrived at the store far too early, even though we washed the car after the Austrian trip, so instead of waiting like two confused pensioners waiting for a free meal, we checked the department store next to IKEA.

We went to a bookstore to see what was on offer, then bought something to drink, and it was already opening time for IKEA.

The lamp I thought would be a good idea to instal cost far more than anticipated, so we jumped in the car and drove back home. We stopped at the local supermarket to buy some nosh, got a KFC menu - I wish we hadn't - and returned home. The fast food was okay, and beggars can't be choosers without a properly functioning kitchen - it is empty now, and only the stove stands bravely in the middle of the room.

Anyway, Ági had an appointment with her nail specialist - alas, this sounded like she had some fungal infection when the truth is, she had her nails polished, I reckon - and I had an English lesson with Charlette, which was phenomenal. She is the best teacher I've ever met.

The rest of the day was about resting, having some nosh, taking Abby for her afternoon walk, and working out.

I almost forgot: we had to switch on the AC units "inda haus", as the weather is "loco". The highest temperature was +35-36°C, so when we returned from our shopping frenzy, the house resembled a Finnish sauna on full throttle. According to the weather forecast, we must weather the storm till this Sunday, when a cyclone will bring some refreshing temperatures. Until then, we can roast in our lard or switch on the AC units and enjoy the artificial antarctic ambience.

Well, the evening walk with Abby was anything but entertaining. This little rascal stopped by at every blade of grass and ambled like a sloth. While we were knocking about for twenty minutes in the +30°C at 7:30 p.m., it dawned on me how early the sun was about to go down. I wouldn't say I like it. It was a sobering reminder that autumn is around the corner when we will have fewer daylight hours.

Keskiviikko 🇫🇮 Miðvikudagur 🇮🇸

My new bridge is in my mouth. It took the doc almost an hour to meticulously and precisely fit it in and cement it. I wasn't allowed to eat for three hours, and I still can't chew anything on the left side of my jaw. However, my dental features are ship-shape-and-shiny. Only one tooth is left: they need to replace the old filling. Once it's done, I'll have a Hollywood-type smile. Before the dental care, I went through the lesson plan I'd prepared the other day for today. When I returned home from the dentist, I took Abby for her afternoon walk and drove to Budapest to teach. Before arriving at where I taught, I popped into a store to buy some "kifli" for later and four "Túró Rudi" to appease my rumbling stomach. After teaching, I hurried back home, grabbed two "kifli", some butter and plum jam, and ate like a king. It was already pitch dark when we returned from our evening walk with Abby. I hate the early dusks. However, summer tries

Goodbye 2023 - Hello 2024

2023 has been an interesting year for many reasons. There were ups and downs, good and bad times, laughter and tears, but most importantly, us being together. During the last few years, I've noticed that we can overcome any obstacles together, which is a fantastic and soothing thought. Come 2024, for better or worse, together we will solve everything. May the world be a better place in 2024.

GRAZ - day 1 - 🇦🇹

We are in Graz, as Ági’s linguist conference starts tomorrow. We woke up early in the morning. I had to de-ice the cars, which took an hour. Once I finished the job, Ági took Abby to the dog sitter, and I packed my things for the weekend. Abby didn’t want to stay at the dog-sitter - poor thing - but Ági’s callousness conquered her temper tantrum. Travelling to Austria is always a pleasure. The roads were clean, the traffic was not heavy, and taking the scenic route was a brilliant decision. We could have opted for the Balaton route, but the northern direction seemed a better choice. We stopped at an unknown little village, where the shopping mall was phenomenal. We grabbed a coffee and stretched our legs because sitting in a car for hours is not the best thing in the world. Anyway, we arrived at the hotel - which looks great - safe and sound. The room is small but clean, however, the area is a bit dodgy. It’s close to the main train station, which attracts many people, so it is a busy

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