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The sweat that had been trickling slowly has turned into a steady stream, and summer has definitely arrived over the past few days!

I’m sick of the heat, but Santana’s music feels just right.

I was so touched by her thoughtfulness😊

When I wasn’t feeling well, my cat snuggled up next to me.

It seems that gluten-free eating is gradually becoming a part of my daily life.

After waking up, instead of a cookie, I ate an baked cinnamon honey apple topped with cream cheese.

The ground has become unstable due to the heavy rain from the typhoon, so I’m praying there won’t be any more aftershocks.

It seems there has been extensive damage from an earthquake in Venezuela as well, which breaks my heart.

It was simple, but it turned out delicious.

In addition to the original song’s mood, having a woman sing lyrics written from a man’s perspective adds a whole new layer of charm.

It’s a little scary that I don’t know when I developed gluten intolerance, but I’m starting to feel better both physically and mentally.

I had a delicious cup of coffee this morning and it really got me motivated,

so I moved some furniture around and managed to clean even the spots I usually can’t reach!

Yesterday I was feeling down about not being able to eat bread or noodles anymore, but now I feel like that “debuff” has been lifted!

I heard today is Pessoa’s birthday, so I reread some of his poetry.

His poems comfort me on sleepless nights and when I feel weary, and they make me realize that the loneliness at the core of human existence is universal.

It’s fascinating how music and my heart rate sync up—it really has a direct effect on my body.

Today, I made simmered eggplant with grated daikon radish and miso soup with napa cabbage and deep-fried tofu.

The weather is still gloomy, but I finally got around to organizing my clothes and reading a book, which really lifted my spirits.

Today, I made grilled eggplant, bell peppers, green onions, and zucchini marinated in white dashi, along with miso soup with yam and deep-fried tofu.

Since the typhoon is gradually approaching, I’m doing everything I can to take care of myself, like massaging my ears and doing yoga.

It’s amazing how much energy a typhoon has—it’s already affecting people even though it’s still far away!

Today, I made yam tossed with pickled plums, along with ginger mushrooms miso soup.

It’s a gentle, energizing meal!

Ever since my big toenail came off last year, a bumpy new nail had been growing in its place, so I’d been trying not to look at it too much.

Today, when I finally cut that overgrown nail for the first time in a while, even though it looked a little awkward, I felt a sense of gratitude just for the fact that it had grown back at all.

So, I applied some oil and gave it a gentle massage.