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☁ The Morning Sky and Today’s Weather
When I stepped out onto the balcony this morning in Urasoe, there was hardly any wind, and the entire sky was covered in gloomy clouds. The temperature is **22–23°C**, so it doesn’t feel chilly, but the humidity is high, and the air has that “it looks like it might rain” feel to it. The weather forecast also predicts **cloudy with occasional rain** will continue, with atmospheric pressure expected to drop slowly into the afternoon.
My mother also woke up slowly today, and breakfast was the usual staples: bread, a banana, and yogurt. She had a good appetite, and after taking her medicine and checking her blood pressure, we had a leisurely start to the day. Since I finished the laundry and went to the laundromat yesterday, there’s nothing particularly urgent to do this morning, and a quiet time is passing by.
🧠 Changes in Atmospheric Pressure and Health
According to my headache app, atmospheric pressure is expected to start dropping around noon today and remain unstable through the evening. There are no issues right now, but it looks like it will be a day that requires a bit of caution, especially regarding my mother’s health. Since we have no plans to go out, we intend to take it easy at home without pushing ourselves.
🚗 Okinawa and Tourists Before the Long Weekend
It seems some people have already started their long weekend. When I drove on the national highway on my way back from shopping yesterday, it was so crowded that I was practically surrounded by rental cars. Glancing inside the cars, I saw many families, and the atmosphere was lively.
Due to fuel issues and the situation in the Middle East, domestic travel seems to be the focus for this year’s long weekend. The number of tourists in Okinawa is also increasing; an acquaintance who walked down Kokusai Street mentioned that “there were more people from Taiwan.”
🍲 Today’s Cooking: Simmered Soki with Cartilage and Daikon
Since I’m staying home today, I plan to make **simmered Soki with cartilage and daikon** for the first time in a while.
– Boil the Soki with cartilage in water from cold; once it comes to a boil, skim off the scum three times
– Cook in a pressure cooker for about 20 minutes, then let it cool in the pot
– Simmer slowly with sake, sugar, soy sauce, mirin, and dashi
Combining the pork ribs—now tender right down to the cartilage—with the daikon that’s soaked up the flavor makes for a truly delicious dish. It looks like today will be a day to enjoy cooking at a leisurely pace.
🌐 Internet Issues and Spam Countermeasures
My internet connection has been unstable for the past few days, and while I’m investigating the cause, I haven’t pinpointed it yet. Spam emails are also on the rise, so I’m taking measures against them, but it might be time to overhaul my internet setup. Since I’m home today, I plan to take a comprehensive look at all of that.
🌧 Today’s Summary
– Urasoe City: **Cloudy with occasional rain, 22–23°C**
– Be mindful of your health as the air pressure drops
– Okinawa is buzzing with a holiday atmosphere as the number of tourists increases
– Today, I’ll be taking it easy at home while preparing braised pork ribs and simmered daikon radish
– I also plan to work on improving my internet setup
It looks like it’ll be a day of on-and-off rain, so let’s take it easy and enjoy a peaceful day.
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