Sweltering!

It’s boiling hot and the heat and humidity are energy sapping, but I still love summer in Tokyo.

The heat means I can eat to my heart’s content and won’t gain too much weight, especially if I can continue cycling.

I’m still able to ride at least twice a day on weekdays even though we’re in our busy period, though that seems almost certain to end when we lose yet another member of staff next week and no replacement in sight.

We are paying the price for having a toxic boss, and trying to deal with it has me encapsulated in fear.

To counter this, I’m trying to be aware of what I can and can’t do, and accepting things that are beyond my control.

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    シドニーの有名なビーチが真っ赤になり、、、

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