Diary

February, 2026

Stiff neck

February 6, 2026

I drank some alcohol, such as sake and wine, since it was Friday. I noticed that my neck and shoulders were terribly stiff, maybe due to the alcohol. I tried to stretch, but I realized I really dislike exercising. Now I'm wondering: if I don't drink, I won't notice the stiffness, but alcohol isn't good for my health anyway. Which is actually better for me?

High piles of snow

February 5, 2026

It didn't snow today or yesterday, and it was warmer than lately. I expected the roads to be easier to walk on, but actually, there were high piles of snow on the roadsides from the snow removal. They were a bit of a nuisance to walk past.

Absentee voting

February 3, 2026

I went to the ward office for absentee voting today. It was a 20-minute walk from my condo. On my way back, I stopped at a grocery store. I walked three kilometers in total, which was good exercise for me.

That's how it is.

February 1, 2026

A drugstore clerk missed scanning one of the items I bought last Friday. I noticed it when I checked the receipt that evening. I called the store and asked them what I should do. They asked me to pay for the item at a later date. So, I went to the shop and paid for it today. They just said, "Thank you." Well, I guess that's how it is.