Slowly Slowing. But Not Busily Busying

January 30, 2023February 1, 2023 kansaiclikkerLeave a comment

The best way to work that title out is that I’m busy during my day job and taking it easy now with Redbubble. For the next little while at least I will just add new designs as they’re done instead of imposing a deadline on myself. The deadline was good at pushing me but it didn’t really change traffic or sales much. I think I just need a break for a while.

On that, I’m holding off on the beer until Friday. I’m meeting another teacher at a local monja place and there will probably be my weeks worth of beer drunk. For now I’m sticking with some small glasses of Pinot noir like the other day. I’ve heard red wine doesn’t go well with creamy pasta sauce but I don’t care. It was pretty good.

So I will sign off for now and see you on Friday/Saturday. Enjoy the designs until then and don’t forget to stop by. There’s a storewide 20% off sale right now but can’t say when it ends!

Last Weekend

January 27, 2023January 31, 2023 kansaiclikkerLeave a comment

See you in a while! Actually, it was a wonderful weekend with tons of warm birthday wishes and a few nice gifts. There was no beer, but a nice glass of wine for dinner on Saturday night completed dinner. Who knew pew a low-priced Pinot noir from Chile would accompany gyudon (beef bowl) so nicely!

Other than that, as you can see, the designs are fewer than usual. I’m slowly decreasing my output to take a break but trying to keep up in the algorithms for people to not stop seeing me on Redbubble. Keep an eye out here for future updates. I’m still around but going to just post bigger events and design dumps for a while. Oh, don’t forget Chillaxing Scenes. Not only are there hour long relaxing videos but there are also short sound clips to use for your own videos. Just give me credit.

Friday Night and….

January 25, 2023January 27, 2023 kansaiclikkerLeave a comment

Not much to say as I wind down to my upcoming break. It was a long week with not a single problem in classes. The weather was unforgiving and bitterly cold snowing enough for buses and even taxies stopped running. The weather is still cold and terrible but I saw blue sky today…briefly…and its time for bed. My birthday in a few days will hopefully bring something to write about along with the latest designs.

Wednesday’s Gone

January 23, 2023January 26, 2023 kansaiclikkerLeave a comment

Snow? Yes, we had it! And I had trouble getting to work. Then, I forgot to post!

My legs are still sore from walking an hour to the closed station since the trains were still running. In good conditions—even rainy conditions—I have no problem going that distance. Yesterday was a hard, hot slog in icy, slushy snow and gloop. Tomorrow may bring more.

I am happy to have finished my last beer, a session IPA from Isekadoya. The flavors are well balanced for an IPA and the low alcohol makes it one to drink again and again in the same night.

As for postings being late, I’m taking a minute to breath and assess. My birthday is nearly here so after the next couple of planned posts, I’ll be gone for a bit.

Please check out the shop and all the designs within! Some of them are below!

Finally a Weekend with a Drink?

January 20, 2023January 23, 2023 kansaiclikkerLeave a comment

Yep! Actually, two beers and almost another if it wasn’t for the headache from carrying so much stuff around today.

Saturday I got to enjoy a Hitachino Nest Green Hops.

I’m not sure why but I can’t find it on the website though there is a good review in Japanese at Craft Beer Hunt. Overall, I liked this pale ale. The low alcohol level and hop aroma makes this ideal for someone easing back into craft beer after a while away.

Sunday was a busy day and I rewarded myself with a n Uradōri Dondabada Belgian Golden Ale.

I’ve lost a lot in recognizing what this style is supposed to be like but this is now one of my favorites from the same brewery that brings us Yona Yona Ale and Aooni IPA. You can see some of my thoughts here in a previous post. This is definitely a brewery that deserves more international attention. They may be getting it though since I haven’t really gotten out much in the past few years.

Since that is all for now, I have one more can of beer in the fridge which I’ll get to once I’ve had it. I’ll definitely have it before this weekend since my birthday is Sunday! I’m old!

And that is all for today but I have so many new designs below with the shop pushing 2000. Don’t forget to check out the shop or the YouTube channel, Chillaxing Scenes!

Friday Brings…?

January 18, 2023January 20, 2023 kansaiclikkerLeave a comment

The end of the regular work week and a simple cocktail–a White Russian to be more precise.

It was an interesting week. Work was work and I can’t really say anything about it other than it went well. I hit all my goals. I’ll be back next week for a similar schedule and some similar classes.

As I mentioned, I just finished my first drink after nearly a month of being sick of recovering from a nasty sinus infection. Someday one of these infections is going to kill me.

It was only a small White Russian and I won’t have another so I guess I’m easing my way back into things. It was nice being dry for a while. Though, another teacher I work with lives nearby (recent discovery) so we’re going to get some beers and monjayaki at the beginning of next month. I hope the monjayaki (a fun way to eat some fried stuff that look like regurgitated okonomiyakiis good. The restaurant is about five minutes away on foot.

As life is changing and improving in some ways, please come to the store. The links in the picture captions will lead you where you need to go. There are all kinds of designs so no matter what your mood, there is something for you.

Yeah!

January 16, 2023January 18, 2023 kansaiclikkerLeave a comment

Wednesday is here and still no beer. But I am feeling good, snoring is a bit down, and the weather isn’t a complete cloudy mess. Time to try something.

Then again, other family members are sick so thee is that and I’ll always give up a good day to improve theirs.

Until things really fully change, please enjoy the designs. After that, please enjoy them some more.

What a weekend

January 13, 2023January 16, 2023 kansaiclikkerLeave a comment

I hate to repeat myself but feel I do it all the time. That’s life in many ways. I am happy to keep to the posting schedule even if I really have nothing to write about.

The weekend was still dry though it rained most of the time. Not drinking actually feels pretty good. when I finally do go and have something, it will not be a huge deal but simply a nice drink.

So other than the dry weekend, I hung out at the airport with the family and watched The Menu. Clever. And the acting was good. I totally recommend this odd thriller.

Oh! Chillaxing Scenes on YouTube has been getting a bunch of views on the recent sound effects videos I’ve been uploading. It’s a bit weird feeling.

And we now come to the usual end. Please enjoy the weekend designs!

Finally a Week down and A Weekend to Enjoy?

January 10, 2023January 14, 2023 kansaiclikkerLeave a comment

We made it! And I’m late again! Or maybe things are just shifting. There is little to say. Still no alcohol but the snoring is improving as long as I sleep on my side. It was just a hectic week of classes in the end. We’ll keep it short for now and see how the weekend goes. Until then, enjoy the designs.

Back to Work…Again…Again

January 9, 2023January 12, 2023 kansaiclikkerLeave a comment

Getting the year going at I ended it. Late again!

Still coughing. Snoring is getting worse! I can’t see anything! Take care of one thing at a time.

The coughing is actually improving. It’s just the lingering sinus drainage. Yummy thought!

The snoring is another matter. I have a mouthpiece and I’m trying to lose weight. I still snore. There are recordings. Maybe I should get those onto YouTube as sound effects.

But anyway…

I looked at surgeries done for snoring and it looks like they create problems while solving others. Either way, I’m going to get it checked out again with the same doctor as before.

One thing about snoring is that alcohol is partly responsible. Should I give it up completely or just limit my intake to very special occasions in very small amounts? This blog is nothing as I envisioned it years ago. I barely drink anymore and mostly that is good. But going from craft beer reviews and thoughts to a general life blog really changes the audience. There just aren’t as many readers out there probably interested in a middle-aged guy living in Japan trying to keep things together.

In the end, I’m getting older and that’s just the way it is. My eyesight is probably next to be worked on. I’m sure I need a proper exam for bifocals. I can still see my designs though and hopefully the sales will keep improving like they have in recent months.

So until tomorrow. Check out the shop and designs below!