Typhoon Holidays

Because of Aere's extended attack, two days off work and school ensued. Advantages? Holidays were holidays. A time for rest and doing-nothing. Disadvantages? Well, the time of rest and doing-nothing really gave off nothing.

My initial plan to finish reading the major part of Merleau-Ponty's Phenomenology of Perception by the end of this week may have to be postponed due to the repose. A bit anxious to see time slip away with nothing that could be done about it in these two days. Though the familial gathering was no less enjoyable, the pressing of time still has its hold on me all the time.

N's new and very first semester in primary school will start next week. Hope my plan can be fulfilled by then.

Aere Gone

After a whole night of ravaging menace, typhoon Aere has gone a bit far from this area. Yet the damage has already been done. A few sections of this city have been flooded and hundreds of people forcefully removed from their homes due to the danger caused by the torrential rain and landslide.

Looking up at the overcast sky covered with thinner clouds, I cannot help feeling lucky to live on the higher floor of the building––only if the threat of earthquake is ignored.

Facticity of life.

Aere

Attacking here right at this very moment is the typhoon Aere. Outside the rain comes down in raging torrents. Damages are highly expected as is witnessed to by many a sour story of similar attacks in the past. As Aere is slowed down in its moving speed by another stronger typhoon, Chaba, the duration of Aere’s attack would be extended to an unhappy length. In fact, schools are already closed and all sectors of business called off today. It is just announced that tomorrow will be another holiday due to Aere. A a holiday of the kind will be welcome to no one.

Hope Aere will be more gentle while enjoying its cruel visit here.