I enjoyed a meal with a friend today after a long time. It’s a bit far from where I live, but we had tempura and it was delicious. Being able to sit at the counter and enjoy freshly fried ingredients was really tasty. When I got back home, Kurumi was already asleep.
I enjoyed afternoon tea with my wife today. I didn’t know that this service was offered at the restaurant inside the nearby wedding venue. We went without having lunch, but I ended up getting full with this menu. After the meal, we took a stroll in the courtyard and felt the cool breeze by the waterfall. Our dog, Kurumi, was waiting for us in his cage while we were away. As soon as he realized we were returning home, he started barking the moment we opened the front door. Later, I charged the car at the gas station. Seeing the gasoline prices soaring, I thought it was a good decision to go electric.
とても不安定な天気の一日でした。午前中は時折激しい雨が降りましたが、夕方になってからは青空が広がって風もあり、少し涼しささえも感じられます。今日、暦では処暑(しょしょ)だそうです。厳しい暑さの峠を越した頃のことで、朝夕には涼しい風が吹き、心地よい虫の声が聞こえて、暑さが和らぎ、穀物が実り始め、同時に台風の季節の到来だ。と Web を調べたら出ていました。暑さが和らぐことを期待しますが、今年はもう一ヶ月程度、この暑さが続くようです。クルミくんは朝、寝坊していましたが、今日も元気に過ごしています。
It was a very unstable weather day. In the morning, there were occasional heavy rains, but in the evening, the blue sky spread out, accompanied by a breeze, and I could even feel a bit of coolness. Today, according to the calendar, it’s ‘Shosho,’ the period marking the end of intense summer heat. It’s around the time when the harsh heat begins to subside, cool winds blow in the morning and evening, pleasant insect sounds can be heard, the heat becomes milder, grains start to ripen, and simultaneously, the season of typhoons arrives. I found this information on the web. I hope for the heat to ease, but it seems that this heat will continue for about another month this year. As for Kurumi, he overslept in the morning but is still lively and energetic today.
今朝スマホに届いたメッセージを見て驚きました。友人 Y さんの奥様が他界されたという訃報でした。私たちが米国に赴任中に一緒に時間を共にした彼らとはそれ以来、家族同士のお付き合いをしてきました。最近は年賀状の交換だけで会う機会が無かったのですが、彼女が療養中だったことを知りました。私たちよりも若い彼ら、あまりにも早いお別れとなりました。心よりお悔やみを申し上げます。クルミくんは今日も元気に私に甘えていました。
I was taken aback when I looked at the message that arrived on my smartphone this morning. It was a notice informing me that Y-san’s wife, a friend of ours, had passed away. Since the time we spent together while stationed in the United States, we had maintained a close relationship between our families. Although we hadn’t had the chance to meet in person recently, we exchanged New Year’s greetings, and I had learned that she was undergoing medical treatment. They were younger than us, and it’s such a premature farewell. My heartfelt condolences go out to them. Today, Kurumi was still lively and seeking affection from me.
At the high school baseball tournament being held at Koshien Stadium, the semi-finals took place today. The sight of high school students who have advanced from all over Japan, giving their all in the battles, is truly refreshing. The championship game will be held the day after tomorrow. Kurumi had his grooming appointment today. Perhaps due to his age or the season, his fur seemed to have grown a bit less. After getting cleaned up again today, he returned home and took a nap, perhaps tired from the day.
We went shopping today, weekend with Kurumi. This store allows pets to accompany during shopping, which is convenient. Kurumi looked happy riding in his own buggy and observing. I intended to do some yard maintenance as the grass had grown too long, but I gave up due to the excessively high temperature. Even as the evening came and the sun had set, it was still hot, so I decided to only remove the large weeds. Mosquitoes start coming out when the temperature drops a bit.
I received a wonderful photo from my son he lives in Singapore. He has recently taken an interest in photography, and it seems that through this interest, he is also making connections with people. I think this is a fantastic development. I hope he continues to cherish conversations with people who share the same interests. As for Kurumi, he was also lively and energetic today.”
I gave up on the university course for the first half of this year because my wife got injured, but I applied for the second half and will be attending a nearby university course starting in September. Among the students, there were 5 spots available for local residents, and I was able to secure one of those. I have received the course guidelines and I am reading them carefully. Although it’s still a month away, I’m looking forward to it. As for Kurumi, he played a lot, slept well, and ate well today as well.
I went out to buy Kurumi’s dog food with my wife. We had lunch at a nearby restaurant. My wife likes this place because they serve freshly squeezed orange juice. However, today it wasn’t 100% orange; they were mixing it with other citrus fruits when squeezing. Perhaps the price of oranges has gone up. The prescription food for Kurumi was also sold out at the pet shop. Something might be going on. After returning home, I played with Kurumi with his toys. He has countless toys, but he only plays with one or two. Today, he was playing with his favorite toy again.
The unstable weather continued since morning, but it finally stabilized in the evening. There’s also a slightly cool breeze. Typhoon No.7 passed by, leaving significant damage in various areas. There might be more typhoons like this later this year. While my area was spared from a direct hit, the affected regions suffered a significant blow. I’ve been undergoing eye check-ups every three months. Today, the doctor spoke to me kindly again. I’m grateful for a doctor who values conversations with patients. Kurumi was delighted as step-sister came to visit.