People always seem to think Americans get no time off, well, not sure about that, I think there are constantly bank holidays here, perhaps because they are spread out a little more than in e.g. Germany and Sweden. Though Germany is pretty hard to beat, but I think Hong Kong is the record holder. They still have the British and also get the Chinese holidays (which are not so modest, either). However, many shops here, including dry cleaners, are open 7 days a week and after living in Germany where literally everything apart from petrol stations and some bakeries are closed on Sundays and bank holidays, it is such a blessing to be able to go shopping any day you want. The stress we used to feel Friday afternoons or Saturday mornings is completely gone and we have learnt to appreciate this quickly. It was always a stryggle to make it to the dry cleaner, butcher etc. in Cologne, whereas they close between 6 and 6.30 pm on weekdays, they would only be open between either 9 am and 1 pm. Add post office and some smaller shops outside the city too. Always such a race against time.
Just received my work permit! That must be a new record in efficiency! Not even a week since I posted the requested "evidence" such as marriage certificate etc. to the Homeland Security. Also got an appointment to capture my biometrics next week. Now let's see if that needs to be postponed:) So, like an ashamed dog I take all my complaints back about people being rather slow here.
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