A Morning of Strong Winds in Urasoe, Okinawa, and a Day Spent Checking on My Mother’s Health

🌬️ Strong Winds and Humid Heat in Urasoe This Morning

This morning in Urasoe City, the sky is **cloudy and the temperature is already around 24–25°C**.

A **strong wind (8–10 m/s)** from the south-southwest has been blowing continuously; it’s particularly strong on the balcony side, and if I open the window, it feels like things inside might fly away. It was muggy last night as well, so the fan was indispensable.

Partly due to the influence of a low-pressure system, the sky kept alternating between bright and dark, making for a somewhat unsettling morning.

👵 My Mother’s Health and How She’s Doing This Morning

Perhaps because of the passing low-pressure system, my mother has been **having trouble lifting her legs and feeling very unsteady** since this morning.

She nearly fell once last night, so I plan to keep a close eye on her all day today.

Since it’s a day when she’s prone to tripping over even small steps, we’re limiting outings and spending the day double-checking the layout of the house.

☕ Breakfast and Our Usual Coffee Break

For breakfast, I had **a donut and drip coffee**.

My mother had a light meal of **tea, a donut, and a banana**.

For our morning coffee, I set a paper filter in a ceramic dripper that sits on the cup, add two scoops of grounds, let them bloom, and then slowly brew the coffee while preparing my mother’s tea.

After that, it’s my daily routine to brew **two cups, including one to offer at my father’s Buddhist altar**.

🛒 Afternoon Shopping Depends on How She Feels

My mother seems eager to go shopping this afternoon, but it looks like it might be difficult today.

She’s looking for **Iris Ohyama vacuum cleaner paper bags**, specifically the models

**“FDPAG1414 (25-pack)” and “CDP1414 (25-pack)”**.

I plan to check at Yamada Denki or Edion, but since prices online range from **about 450 to 980 yen**, it seems best to see the actual products in store and choose there. There are substitutes available, but since the price difference isn’t significant, I plan to choose whichever ones are in stock.

🏠 Relaxing at Home During Golden Week

Golden Week starts this week, but with the unstable weather and my mother not feeling well, I plan to spend it quietly at home this year.

It’s a time when crowds are everywhere, so rather than forcing myself to go out, I feel more at ease spending a relaxed day making the most of what’s in the fridge.

I reinstalled my computer’s OS last night, so I’d like to make progress on setting it up.

It’s windy here in Okinawa, but I’m looking forward to enjoying a peaceful day indoors.

📝 Summary

• – This morning in Urasoe: **Cloudy, around 25°C, strong winds**—so strong I couldn’t open the windows
• – Due to the low-pressure system, my mother is **feeling very unsteady on her feet, so we’re being cautious about going out**
• – Started breakfast with my usual coffee and a light snack
• – I plan to **check prices and stock at the store before buying a new paper filter for the vacuum cleaner**
• – For Golden Week, I plan to **take it easy and relax at home**

It’s a windy day, but please stay safe and have a wonderful Golden Week, everyone.