almost but not yet

With the heat and the power cuts its been hard for many people to sleep. At school today all the teachers talked about when their power was out and how long for, and what time they did/didn't sleep.
It is also hard for them to teach this week as some people have already gone on holidays. New Year isn't until this week but many schools had this week off too. Those who could have already travelled to their home province as the bus ticket prices will be more expensive next week.
Hot, sleepy, and not yet on holidays!