25 April diary

30th

I took the day off. I had a sore throat since yesterday and felt a bit dizzy. I made a bowl of coleslaw, but I didn't have much of an appetite.    

29th

I woke up before 7 a.m, took a shower, and checked put the hotel. On the way home, I bought shiumai at Shin-Yokohama Station for dinner. For lunch, my wife and I had retort pouch curry that was a coooaloration with the young actor's agency. It was sweeter than I expected, but still tasty.

28th
I went to Osaka for a show fuaturing a young actor. I visited a live music restaurant for the first time in several years. It used to be familiar place for me, as I went there every year during our annual club tour. The show went mostly smoothly.

27th

I went to the office by bicyle. It was a beautiful day and warmer than I expected. Taniyan was visited our office, and I had a brief chat with her. I picked up the equipment using car number 16, driving  smoothly and quickly. I took a half-day off. I'm planing to make anchovy batter poteto with some leftover anchovies as a side menu.

26th

I went to Shimokita with my daughter. We visited several secondhand clothing shops. We had lunch at Komeda Coffee and ordered just the right amount this time-we remembered how we ordered too much last summer.  

25th
I went to the office and took care of some desk work. 

For lunch, I had a bento with a meal I prepared in the last night.

In the afternoon, I attended a meeting about the assignment of new employees.

24th
I took a day off. I spent most of it reading comics and studying etymology. 

For lunch, I made instant spicy miso ramen with grilled spicy onions. 

For dinner, I cooked pasta with spring cabbage and anchovy.

23rd

I took part in filming a TV program with Takahashi and Matsumura, who are new employees. I got a feel for each of their personalities. The shoot went smooothly without a any issue.

22nd
Early in the morning, I went to Yotsuya for a show featuring Matsu. It was the first time in several months. After the rehearsal, I took a walk through the traditional Japanese garden at the hotel. Before the show, one of the device had been running in power-saving mode and ended up resetting the prgoram memory. Still, the show went smoothly. We finished early-before evening. We went for drinks in Akasaka before sunset.

21st

I went to Okubo again today for the second day of rehearsals, just like yesterday. Before rehearsal, I wanted to visit a curry shop I'd been intresteded in for a while. However, I got a message from a coworker saying the shop was closed unexpectedly. So, I went with my second lunch plan: getting takeout from famous kebab shop. I had tried  it onece before but couldn(t finih it, so I gave it another shot-but failed again. The rehearsal went mostly smoothly.    

20th

I attended a rehearsal for the actor's live show, which I was I participating in for the first time. The studio was familiar to me, but it was my first time being in that particular room. After the rehearsal, I received retort pouch currys, which was probably produced by the actor.

19th

It was a sunny day. My son went on a train trip to Chiba. The rest of the family visited to Chinatown and had lnch at a Chinese restaurnt that was on my list of place I wanted to visit. We enjoyed a delicious pork bowl and shrimp wonton soup. After lunch, we strolled around, enjoying the sights and street food. We took a break at a Taiwanese cafe and had some tasty Taiwanese sweets and tea. Later, We bought some food for dinner-bao buns, shumai, and coconut balls for dessert. It was a really satisfying holiday.  

18th

I took the day off. I woke up before 6 a.m. I felt like going out somewhere, but couldn't quite find the motivation, so I ended up just going grocery shopping for dinner. I spent most of the day rearching stock investments and studying etymology.

17th
I woke up at 6, probably because I had just the right aomount of alcohol last night. When I left home, I felt some discomfortable in my back. On the way to the station, I realized I had forgotten my phone at home, so I went back to get it and took a different route to work. I barely made it on time. Work was all about waiting for orderes the whole day, so I spent the time studying etymology. 

16th

I went to the office and attended a meeting with our entire section. After that, we had a welcome party for the new employees in Mizonokuchi.

15th

For lunch, my wife and I tried "Mafe", a limited-time Senegalese dish being served at Matsuya. It was really good. After lunch, we went grocery shopping at the supermarket next to Matsuya to get  for ingredients for dinner. I spent the afternoon reading some comics.  

14th

I went to the office. While I was working on some desk tasks, I receive a reminder message and realized I had fogotten to ship some equipment. Thanks to the reminder, I was able to avoid a problem. I was also asked to submit a staff list for the tour starting in June, but I hadn't finalized the schedule yet. I managed to put the schedule together in the end.  

13th
I went to Tachikawa for a show-the first one since our performance in Osaka two months ago. Before the rehearsal, I stopped by IKEA to buy a birthday present for Saki. I had heard durling rehearsal over two months ago that her birthday was today. The show went pretty smoothly overall. 

12th
This morning, I prepared everything for tomorrow’s show in Tachikawa and shipped out. After that, I tackled some desk work, but I couldn't stay motivated. So I messed around with some drum sounds and looked into how to use AI.

11th

When I woke up, I noticed some leftover tamagoyaki that made for my daughter's bento in the kitchen, so I ate it. I tried using"Cursor" an AI application, but I couldn't quite figure it out.

I went to the recentry renovated supermarket to buy ingredients for dinner. Later, I visited the eye clinic. The doctor told me that the prescription I received last month wasn't incorrect after all. 

For lunch, I made instant shio-ramen. I added a few twists to it, and it turned out really good-I enjoyed it with my son. 

After lunch, I made coleslaw and gave "Corsor" another try.   

10th
We had an early start this morning because the job had to finished on time. I worked alongside some contracted staff and new team member. It was the first time in a few months that I saw Yu-ta man again, and I also met Asari-chan, a prompter operator I'm quite familiar with. We managed to wrap up the work more or less on schedule.

9th
I ended up going back to sleep twice after breakfast this morning. For lunch, I made fried rice and had it with my wife. Just as I was about to leave the home, my son came and immediately ate the lunch I had saved for him. 

I went the office to get ready for tomorrow and worked on schedule from around June through autumn. After that, I headed to Shibuya to attend a lacate set up and to set up and pack down some DJ equipment.

8th

 I went to Okubo to attended a rehearsal for the show we worked on in Osaka two months ago. During a break, I had a half sized kebab sandwich - the same kind I had when my family visited Okubo before. The rehearsal ended much earlier than I expected.  

7th

I went to the office and took care of some gear prep for tomorrow and the day after. I also tried out a new guitarstomp box called "Spiritone"  but I couldn't really tell if it was any good. 

6th

I kept waking up early this morning, even before the alarm I'd set last night. In the end, I had breakfast at home-a change from what I had planned.

I went to an event I'd been asked to join last week. The headliner was a veteran band I  toured with last year. 

Althought I'm not directly involved, there are still some ongoing issues within their team, and to be honest, I don't think I'd concider working with them again because of that. 

The show itself went smoothly and was actually quite impressive, but I I'm still unsure whether I can get involved with them again while those problems remain unsolved.

5th

My wife picked up my daughter's high school uniform today. It was her first time wearing it, and she looked so really happy and satisfied with how it looked. Later on, our family-except for my son-had a little hanami. We went to the super market, picked out our favorite food and drinks, and enjoyed them by the artificial river in our neighborhood. 

4th

I went back to Shibaura to attend a rehearsal with the band I toured with last year. The rehearsal went really smoothly. 

3rd

My wife and children gone to my wife's parents home. I went to the office and completed tasks. I decided to took a half day off. A cell phone was delivered that bought for my doughter yesterday.

2nd

I had the day off and spent it at home with my daughter and son. In the morning, I took care of a few tasks. For lunch, I made fried rice, and we all enjoyed it together. After that, I relaxed with some comics and bought a cell phone for my daughter on Mercari.

1st

April 1st was a cold and rainy day. I had a rehearsal scheduled at Tamachi. I decided to take a bus from Shinagawa to the studio. Just as I arrived, Okita walked in. I hadn't been given much information about this job. so I told her that I had accepted it without knowing the details. She then shared her thoughts and explained part of the situation, Since it had been several months since I last worked on this project, and the circumstances had changed, the atmosphere felt different this time.

25 March dairy.

31st

This morning, I went to the hotel's large bath and enjoyed the sauna. Afterwards, my family had breakfast in our room. Later, we visited the Great Buddha. Unlike yesterday, the weather was very cold. For lunch, we had chinese food at an old-fashioned style Chinese restaurant. After that. we returned home, makeing the end of our annual family trip. 

30th

My family went to Atami for our annual family trip. It was a beautiful day. For lunch, we enjoyed delicious onigiri and fish soup by the beach. Later, we headed to Kamakura for our stay. The hotel was free becurse our company has a member there.

29th

This morning, I finished some tasks that were assingned to me last night. For lunch, I tried grilling frozen gyoza, but it didn't turn out well. After that, I set up a new iPad for my daughter. Later, I went to get a new pair of glasses, but they felt uncomfortable and messed with my depth perception, so  I couldn't use them. When I got home, my daughter had lost her online chat data. I tried to recover it, but unfortujnately, I couldn't.  

28th

I went to the office and started by unloading the quipment and returning it. After that, I transported equipments within Tokyo. I missed the usaual lunch timing, so I had it later.  

27th
I went to the hall where we had set up yesterday to take part in a TV shoot. At first, I helped with the band's set up, then spent most of the day on standby in case of any unexpected issues. I stayed up and watched over the band until the filming was finished.

26th

This morning, I received a massage allowing me to return a cell phone that I bought on Mercari but wasn't  working properly, so I went to a branch of the transportation company to send it. Later, I left home. While on the train, I noticed a message saying that the work start time would be delayed, so I dicided to change my lunch plan, I had a delicious a gyoza set meal. After that, I prepared for tomorrow at a familiar hall, and since I finished earlier than expected, I discussed some issues in our section with Kinoshita.

25th

I rode my bicycle to the office on a beautiful day. I finished preparing for tomorrow by testing a new method of bass drum tuning. 

24th

This morning, I cleaned the ceiling light and the top of refrigerator, wiping away a thick layer of dust. After that, transfered money to my investment account. Then, I went to the eye clinic for a vision check. For lunch, I made fried rice and enjoyed it with my kids. In the afternoon, I went grocery shopping without a specific plan and ended up deciding to make tonjiru with spam. In the evening, my daughter's new cell phone arrived, but it didn't work properly. I contacted the seller to report the issue.

23rd

I bought a cell phone for my daughter on Mercari. For lunch, my Family had instant the Sapporo Ichiban shio ramen-it really hit the spot.  After that, I stopped by the office before heading straight to Big Sight. I got there about three hours early and wasn't sure if I could enter yet, but I passed through the gate and waited in the temporary parking area. Since I had to wait for several hours, I brought my PC and spent the time organizing  my personal movies data. When the scheduled time arrived, I retrieved a set of gong more smoothly than I had expected.

22nd

This morning, I used a handheld vacuum cleaner to clean behind the sofa because I noticed that a lot of  dust had accumulate there a few days ago. Then, I went for a hair cut. At 5 p.m, I went to the office and completed some tasks. Later, I went to Shibuya to pack up a set for the house band work.

21st

I rode my bicycle to the office early in the morning. Ito was already there, waiting for me, as she had been sorting out some arrangements. Afterthat, I drove to Kinuta and Ariake to transport equipment. Once I was done, I headed back to the office and worked on the  same task as yesterday. Later, I went to Shibuya to set up some equipment for the previous day's work. Just as I was about to finish for the day, I had to deal with an issue involving a forgotten item, but I managed to sort it out before wrapping up.

20th

For lunch, I tried the shrimp Newburg source rice at Matsuya. since I had been crious about it. It was decent. but I'm not sure get it again. In the afternoon, I worked on composing two utility cable boxes. Later, I drove to Shibuya in a truck to pick up some equipment.

19th

It started snowing when I left home This morning, and the snowfall gradually got heavier. I had a TV shoot with a new comer. and luckily, we wrapped up earlier than planned.

18th

I took part in planning the disposal of equipment and prepared for tomorrow. I also inspected the Rhodes, which was scheduled for an overhaul, However, I couldn't find any defects. In fact, it was not just in decent condition.

17th

I went to Bay studio in Daiba again today, I was there for work on a long-running TV program sponsored by a medical company.

16th

This morning, I went to the hall to set up a transparent barrier soundboard. After that, I went to the coastside studio to transport equipment, Later, I returned to the office and loaded the equipments onto the truck. In the evening, I retrieved the soundboard I had set up in this morning. Finally, I went back to the coastside studio to hand over the truck.  

15th

This morning, I forgot my umbrella on the train. After completing some tasks. I took a half- dayoff. I bought a guitar magazine for the first time in several years because its  main article featured an impressive work from this year. 

14th

I went to the office and worked on a task that had been left undone for several months beause I hadn't been able to make time for it. 

13th
This morning, I cleaned up the bedroom with a robot vacuum. After that. I attended a TV program shoot for work, which started in the afternoon. I helped with the setup and put away the drums afterward. 

12th

My daughter graduated from junior high school today. My wife and I attended the graduation ceremony, which was better than I had expected. After the ceremony, our family-except for my son-had a soba lunch at home. Later, my daughter and I went to shopping to prepare for a celebratory graduation dinner.

11th

This morning, I tested a robot vacuum throughout almost the entire room in my house and got a feel for how it works. Later, I attended a meeting and rehearsed for my work scheduled the day after tomorrow.

10th

I went to the office, completed some desk tasks, and handled the equipment from yesterday's show. Afterwards, I worked on the composition of utility cable boxs, a task I had left unfinished for several monthes.

9th-Early this morning, I arrived in Shinkiba to participate in an event that had been postponed from last summer. The show was held twice in one day. Although the second performance ended later than scheduled, our work wrapped up earlier than I had expected. 

8th

I went to the office at noon and completed the shipping preparations for tomorrow's work. Afterthat, I finished some desk tasks. In the evening, I went to Yokohama to retrieve equipment. Snow started falling everywhere, and I wounder if it would accumlate so much that I wouldn't be able to return home. However, it stopped after a few hours.  

7th

This morning, I checked my breath alcohol concentration when I arrived at the office and I passed the test. I was a bit surprised since I had been drinking relatively late last night. After that, I went to Yokohama to set up the digital piano. While waiting for the set up time, I felt it might take longer than expected, so I placed the equipment in an appropriate location and return to the office. Later, I finished preparating for tomorrow and drove to Heiwajima and Daiba to care of some tasks.  

6th

I completed a broadcast TV program without major trouble. 

5th

This morning, I received a troublesome email regarding my work the day after tomorrow's. I maneged to handle it. After that, I finished setting up for tomorrow's TV show at a familiar venue.

4th

I went to the office and attended two meetings. In between, I managed to complete some of this week's tasks, so I was quite busy. Meanwhile, snow started falling.

3rd

I attended a rehearsal for the program that will be broadcast next Thursday. After that, I went to the office and finished some tasks. Today is Girl's Day, so my wife prepared our annual chirashi-sushi dinner to celebrate.

2nd

I went to Takadanobaba for an animation-related event. I handled the ukulele setup changes for two shows.

1st

Today, my family went to Shin-Yurigaoka for buy a set of high school uniforms for my daughter. We had to wait longer than expected, so we were quite tired. Afterward, we had lunch at a family restaurant. On the way home, we stopped by an electronics store, where I used about 23,000 yen worth of points that I had earned about a year ago. Since they were about to expire next month, I decided to use them to get a robot vacuum cleaner

25 February diary

28th

This morning, at just 9 a.m. I recived the wounderful news that my daughter passed the entrance exam! This evening, we are planning to celebrate. I went to the office and attended a meeting for next week's special program. Before the meeting, I had lunch at Burger King for the first time in several years since they were running a promotion. However, I couldn't really enjoyed it because I wasn't feeling well.  

27th

This morning, I went for my annual health check-up. It took about 30 minutes. On the way home, I boght a seafood pot at a supermarket near Mukogaoka-Yuen station. It was delicious. After lunch, I went to shopping for dinner, as I was planning a snack party to use up cracker that were close to expiration date. 

26th

I took the day off. For lunch, my wife and I enjoyed instant yakisoba and soup gyoza. After lunch, I went to the local 100-yen shop and bought a charging plug for my apple watch and an L-type power connector. Afterwards, I stopped by the supermarket and decided on the dinner menu: garlic beef and corn rice, which was a recommended meal kit from the store. I have an early drink since I had my annual health check scheduled for the next day.   

25th
My wife and son went on a day trip to Tohoku. By the time I woke up, they had already left. I went to Shinuya to set up for the weekly regular TV program. After that, I headed to the head office and completed some tasks I hadn't had time for before. Finally, I drove back to Shibuya to retrieve equipment.

24th

I went to the office. while unloading the equipment from yesterday's show off the transport truck, I noticed a screw on the floor, Thinking it had nothing to do with us, I ignored it. However, I later realized it was important parts of keyboard stand. I asked Kajita to pick it up from the lighting company, which was the next unloading location.

23rd
This morning, when I woke up, my son already awake and watching TV. Annoyed that he had interrupted my sleep, I scolded him. He told me he hadn’t been able to sleep through the night. Later, I realized it wasn't his fault-it was mine for reacting that way.

I left home around 5 a.m. and headed to Osaka for a voice actor.'s show. The event went smoothly without any issues. However, I couldn’t load the equipment onto the transportation truck because we had to catch the last train to Tokyo. Fortunately, I managed to board the Shinkansen earlier than my reserved ticket.

22nd
My family went shopping in Minami Machida. We had lunch at the food court, each choosing different meals. My daughter and I had ramen, My son chose takoyaki. and my wife got a set meal from McDonald's. 

After lunch, my son headed home as he lost interest in shopping.  The rest of us continued browsing for a while before moving to Machida to shop even more. Later, my wife and I returned home, leaving our daughter behind-she was still eager shop, but we were too tired to continue.

21st

Early this morning, I went to the office to recieve equipment from musicians who had no other available day. I finished preparing for the show in Osaka the day after tomorrow, but It took longer than I expected. After that, I took a half day off. For lunch, I had a bowl of croquettle soba at home. My family was planning to eat out for dinner. 

20th
I visited a broadcast station in Akasaka for the first time in several years. I worked on a  live broadcast program, which finished around midnight, so I got home late. 

19th

I took a day off today. I felt a bit melancholic and didn't feel like doing anything. In the morning, I completed some necessary tasks and went shopping for lunch and dinner. My daughter came home early. so we had lunch together. After that. I spent some time studying stock investment. 

18th

I went to the office to unload equipment and prepare for tomorrow. Afterward, I went to Shibuya to attend a TV shoot for the same program as yesterday. For lunch, I went to a restaurant inside the broadcast station that I’m familiar with. They have a very popular weekly special—a set of ramen and fried rice—that often sells out early. Fortunately, I managed to get one, and it was really satisfying.

17th
I attended a TV shoot that a Japanese pops music program. This time, I wasn't in a chief position, so I didn't feel the usual pressure.  

16th

Today was a half-day of work starting in the early evening. For breakfast, I made natto omelets and enjoyed them with my family. Afterwords, I finished my tasks and caught up on the weekly comics I had fallen behind on. I left home later than usual.  

15th

I participated in a voice acto's rehearsal in Okubo. Both the team and the band were unfamiliar to me.

14th
 I rode my bicycle to the office and attended a meeting with the TV section. I felt that our section was deteriorating from the top down. Meanwhile, my daughter completed her high school entrance exam. At that moment, She must have felt a great sence of freedom.

13th
I attended a TV shoot featuring a live perfomance by a rock band. During the rehearsal, I thought they weren't very good, but the actual show turned out better than I expected.

12th
Our team finished packing up all the equipment from yesterday's event. I felt a huge sense of relief after months of pressure.

11th
A major tribute event for a great guitarist in Japan was successfully completed with almost no issue. I had been worried about this event for several monthes, but now that it's over, I feel a great sense of relief. 

10th
This morning, I was a little upset because I was worried about a work-related setup in the afternoon. To ease my mind, I completed a self-assigned task and took care of some other work. Around noon, I headed to Ariake arena. where our team finished setting up for tomorrow's show.  Everything went smoothly.

9th
I took the first train from Shin-Osaka, which was delayed by 30minutes due to heavy snow, and participated in the final rehearsal for the guitarist event in Nogizaka. After that, I went to the office and finished unloading the equipment from yesterday's show in Osaka.

8th
Work started at 8 a.m. The final show of the voice actors'unit in Osaka went smoothly. After the show, our team went to a teppanyaki restaurant, where we toasted to the succuessful final shows in both Tokyo and Osaka.

7th
Today was the first day of rehearsals for the big event featuring the legendary guitarist. It went more smoothly than I expected. and we finished almost on time. After that, I headed to Osaka for tomorrow's show. When I arrived, I called our team members who had arrived earlier. I joined them, and we drank together before going to karaoke at 2 a.m.

6th
Teppei and I spent the entire day preparing for the legendary guitarist event . I also finished packing for the show in Osaka, which is the day after tomorrow.

5th
I commuted to the office by bicycle, and It was freezing. The preparation of a big event has begun. I checked the drum set that was delivered from the manufacturer. I also worked on other tour-rerated preparations, such as checking the guitar sound on the third floor with kei, who visited the office.

4th

I went to the office early in the morning. I completed the set up for weekly broadcast program scheduled for Tuesday. Afterwards, I returned to the office to double-check the equipment needed for an upcoming guiaterist event. I finished work early today.

3rd

It was a cold February morning, I wear over wind breakers and over and went to the office by bicycle.  I completed some desk tasks that I should. I decided to take half day off. On the way home, I bought a yakiimo that I have interested it because it were sells at inhabitants house .

2nd

My wife went to her part time that irregular shift on Sunday. I completed some tasks related to a event of famous guitarists would started next month though a day. Durling it, I made meals breakfast, Lunch and dinner.  

1st
This morning, I wrote some emails and took care of a few tasks. My son went on a day trip by trains. For lunch, I made fried rice and ate with my wife and daughter. My daughter has been studying all day for high school entrance exams. I had a late work shift today, so I left home in the early evening. At work, I completed tasks related to a late night TV broadcast.