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Yuzu was relaxing on the toast pillow, but Anko managed to claim a little piece for herself. 🍞🐾 I can’t help but wonder how long this fragile peace will last…
Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 6.7649998656528mm, f/1.8, 1/200 sec, ISO80
I wrapped up my work at the conference today. It was a nice couple of days meeting people and spending time with my team. I really enjoyed getting to hang out in person after mostly connecting online.
The only downside was the commute. It took about 50 minutes to get home, which was not my favorite part of the day. Luckily, I had a good audiobook to keep me company, which made the ride a lot more bearable. 🎧
I’m working at a company event for the next couple of days. My main role is taking photos, including headshots and keynote speeches. 📸 It’s been fun finally meeting coworkers in person who I usually only interact with through email or Slack.
That said, it’s also pretty socially tiring for me. I’m grateful that I don’t have to attend the evening events, so I can recharge and take things at my own pace. Overall, it’s a nice balance. I’m happy that management is super accommodating to different styles of work.
I’m all packed and ready to go to Japan! ✈️🇯🇵 It’s hard to believe that I’m finally going to visit our house there. If you didn’t know, we bought a home in Hyogo prefecture, and the renovation work has just been completed. It still hasn’t fully sunk in that we actually own a house in Japan. Honestly, it feels like a dream come true ✨
I’m traveling with a full suitcase and a carry-on. The carry-on is carefully packed with dishes and pottery, while the checked bag is filled with tortillas, salsa, Mexican spices, and some Austin beer 🍺🌮 We’re planning a small party at our house for the craftspeople who worked on the renovation, and it feels really special to be able to share a little taste of home with them.
I can’t wait to finally see everything in person and celebrate this moment. It’s going to be such a fun and meaningful trip 💛
This year I gave Dry January a try and made it through the entire month without drinking alcohol. Well, almost. On New Year’s Day I had a tiny sip of saké with our traditional Japanese osechi meal, and I also tasted a cocktail my son had made. But those barely count, right?
I’m not a big drinker to begin with, so getting to the end of the month wasn’t difficult. What I was really curious about was whether cutting out alcohol would have any effect on my eczema. The verdict? Hard to say. Maybe it’s a little better, but it’s definitely not gone. Still, it was an interesting experiment.
The best part is that I finished Dry January without any cravings at all, which feels like a small win. And now… that lonely little bottle of saké in the fridge is calling my name.
