December 27, 2018

December 27, 2018

A bit of a micro update here. I tend to like to start with bad news to get it out of the way, but today, let’s make a good news sandwich, with two bits of good news and a spicy smidgeon of not as good in the middle. So, my boss has come back for a visit and I got a haul of gifts, haha. Christmas in Japan is less about gift giving than stateside, though kids do still get gifts, many, Nintendo Switches. I whole heartedly approve. But for me, it’s been a bit lonely at times. It was nice to get a gift of mac and cheese, stuffing, and cheese potatoes. I’m happy. Then again, I’m also a simple man, haha.

Alright, bad news. I’ve been dealing with a food issue even as far back as my Tokyo trip in summer. It was always assumed to be a fungus, but the itching, the pain, and the frustration finally got to me and with the help of my very lovely staff, we found a hospital nearby that spoke English and would see me. Christmas miracle, that place. I was in and out in less than 30 minutes with a prescription for some medicine that’s really helped with the pain and itching. It turned out to be a bacterial infection. More than medicine, which has made life much easier, I also now have a regular doctor to go to for skin issues. I don’t really have any, this foot thing was my first time, but hey…it pays to have regulars, like I do in terms of clinics and eateries.

Back to the good news, and this is the juicy stuff. So, my Christmas consisted of a four cheese pizza and three cakes ordered from a convenience store. The cakes are small, but respectable, however the most important one to me, the Black Thunder cake made by the company I love, was amazing. It was a gigantic Styrofoam tub full of dry ice to keep the cake cold. All three, the strawberry, cheese, and black thunder cakes were all delicious, but it gets better. I spent my Christmas traditions, of Saint Oniisan, Christmas NiGHTS, and a new one, Christmas Overcooked, with my beautiful, wonderful(if you’re reading, hi) girlfriend. Granted, it was over video camera, but I haven’t been so happy in ages. It was such great fun. And as part of my recovery from my foot issue, I bought Katamari Damacy to enjoy over the holidays. Though, I do have other plans. I want to visit the bath house and take a day trip to see the Shotaro Ishinomori museum. And my yearly trip to the sea. Well, we’ll see how the foot feels when the time comes. One more day of work, then a chance to rest. I’m looking forward to it.

Here’s to a great 2019. Merry Christmas to all and a happy new year. My family’s already gotten their gifts. Hopefully my special someone gets hers soon too haha. It’s a wonderful life, folks.