Japanese Surgeon's Daily Life

New Year's Eve

　　Today is the eve of the New Year Day. My family used to get together in the living room and spend time over unusual and special dishes. The TV broadcasts special programs and we have an option on Netflix, but I feel a little lonely this year. Two daughters of three left home and they have their family respectively now. The youngest one is in Oxford and I expected that she would come back to Japan temporarily, but COVID-19 became an obstacle.
　　The Japanese Government requested us, citizens to stay home during the vacation and refrain from attending meeting people whom you don't see on a daily basis. I hope that the COVID-19 pandemic will end soon in the coming year.

BREAKFAST IN A BAKERY SHOP

　　Today is a weekday and my day-off, but I have chores. I'd like to spend relaxing morning hours before chores and hit a nearby bakery. My home town is a highly competitive area for bakeries. They are always producing new works brimming with originality. I understand that they are struggling, but it is good for customers. I can enjoy various kinds of bread every day. There were a few customers on the weekday morning, and I spent a relaxing and comfortable time there. I have to deal with some chores at the city office today. I could charge myself for tiresome red-tape work.

(Vocabulary)
be brimming (over) with sth ＜液体など＞であふれている; ＜自信など＞で満ちあふれている

Prep for Winter

　　I exchanged tires of the Model 3 to ones for winter-use. Today was a little early but the tires which were supplied to the car were considerably worn. The tires shop person advised me to buy new ones for next spring. In addition, the winter tires would be near the limit. I have to buy summer tires in the spring and then winter ones in late autumn next year. Tires for Model 3 are higher than usual ones, I can't risk myself and my fellow passengers.

(Vocabulary)
fellow passenger　同乗者