In training camp, the only way to tell which day of the week it was was through the class schedule. And even then you had to work it out.

Here it's so much easier to tell the days apart. Weekdays are packed with training, classes and chores. Weekends are the days when you have a bit more time to yourself. And when friends come visit.

I managed to fit in a workout and some laundry before the hordes turned up. And with something to look forward to, all the chores went a lot more quickly.

Hanging out with friends is relaxing. No need to watch what you say. No need to put up a front or wonder what impression you're going to make. No worries they'll misunderstand what you say. And you get all the news and the gossip in real time.

So I spent a really nice day. And only felt a little bit lonely when they left.