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A Loose Reflection#
2020年2月5日になりました。今年は残り331日です。あと90.4%です。
— 今年の残り日数 (@remaining_days) February 4, 2020
Thinking that about 10% of this year is already gone is shocking.
Went for Hatsumode (First Shrine Visit)#
I got “Kichi” (Good Luck). Better than last year.
Went to the Maru-hi Exhibition#
My wife said she wanted to go~! I didn’t know much about it but went along. I didn’t really understand what “Maru-hi” (Top Secret) meant, but there were comfortable chairs exhibited and exhibits about Mercari’s font, so there were many things I felt close to and it was fun.
Returned to Kumamoto#
I returned to Kumamoto. I was glad to visit places like Daikanbo on Mt. Aso after a long time. Luckily, no volcanic ash was falling. It smelled strongly of sulfur, and the image was completely different from when I came on a school trip in elementary school, which made me feel a little lonely. The photo has a 💪 vibe.
Rewatched Frozen 2#
I saw it in Canada, but rewatched it in Japan. I’m hooked on listening to some of the songs.
Bought a Diary#
I used to write in a 3-year diary for over 6 years (about 2 books) but stopped midway through the 3rd one. However, since it’s 2020, I bought another one without learning my lesson. This time it’s a 5-year one. I don’t know if I’ll continue, but I want to write loosely. So it feels like duplicating with the blog, but I hope to continue writing even if it’s thin.
Books Read#
- Global Issues You Should Know 10: The World and Japan at a Turning Point (Kadokawa Shinsho)
Top 3 Highlights
Civil revolutions occurred from various problems, and democracy was built over hundreds of years. There is a somewhat “cold” view somewhere that democratization cannot be done all at once in a short period… In the end, democracy cannot be imposed from above. Democratization succeeds only when each individual understands that “democracy is truly important.”
In Bhutan, instead of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), a unique concept called Gross National Happiness (GNH) is set as a national indicator.
Accumulating data and preventing crimes using big data. Such technology alone is not enough. Knowing what so-called “society” is in the first place is also very important. Knowing humans and society is impossible for AI.
Movies Watched#
Mainly watched on the plane back and forth from the trip.
- The Internship
- Frozen 2
- Official Secrets
- The Peanut Butter Falcon
- Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
Others#
Also, I turned 28 in January. I’m thinking about various things like teaching English to someone at my own pace or releasing a personal app this year, but above all, health comes first, and I want to spend time without forgetting my original intentions.
I wrote “loosely”, but since it’s the reflection of the beginning of the year, there were many items. From next month, I think it will be business as usual. See ya!