Sorry for going AWOL for a month. I was very busy during Gion Matsuri with lots of appointments. Now the festival is over, I’m busy catching up with all the things I didn’t have time for in July. And we’re in the middle of a heatwave to boot, so things are going slower than usual as well.
Even Pumpkin, who is an elderly gentleman and doesn’t move with much vigor in general, takes it super easy these days. He’s now trying to find the coolest spots in the house to sleep in. Sometimes that’s under my desk. Sometimes that’s in my office’s oshiire. And sometimes it’s … I have no idea where. He does come when I call for him, though. Sometimes.
In other news, my new residence card has arrived past the due date for renewal and telling banks and other official places that yes, I am indeed legally here again, please don’t shut me down, took less time than I had feared. Now that I’ve been through the process once, I’ve learned a few things that will help me keep my cool in case there are more delays in the future.
I will try to keep posting here in summer regardless of all the things I need to do – including staying cool. Just in case I can’t, don’t worry, I’m just busy with all kinds of stuff – I’ll keep you posted when I have something to show for it.