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As right as rain

This morning, I woke up with ever such a slight hangover. Last night, Tomono and I went out for dinner after work. Actually, she treated me to a really nice meal at a teppanyaki restaurant. In this type of place there is a large hot-plate on the table where you, or a chef, cook your food. We had steak, seafood, vegetables and okonomiyaki, which is a popular egg and cabbage based dish. Tomono knows the owner quite well and he kindly offered us lots of delicious drinks. How could we refuse? Unfortunately, I may have had a few too many, so it was a bit of a struggle to get out of bed this morning. However, I soon perked up after a cup of coffee and some toast, and now I feel as right as rain. What perks you up when you are feeling a bit rough?

Has your husband been feeling a bit out of sorts recently? I can understand why he wanted to escape from the hospital. It sounds a bit scary, I must admit, and I would probably feel scared in that situation, too. However, I’m sure suffering a little discomfort by having his stomach checked with a mirror will be worth it in order to get to the root of your husband’s minor problem. I hope that he is given a clean bill of health by the doctor soon.

Thanks for the new pictures. Xi’an looks like such a picturesque place. It’s amazing that all the structures were built such a long time ago. There are many beautiful old buildings in Japan too, but nowhere near as old as in Xi'an. I recently visited Matsumoto castle when I was in Nagano. I've never seen any crabs in a castle moat in Japan, but there are often loads of huge koi carp. I hope you like the photos.




Have a lovely weekend!

Lewis


Today’s useful English

(to) have a hangover

(to) go out for dinner/a meal

(to) have a few too many (drinks)

(to) offer (someone something)

(to) perk up

(to) feel as right as rain

(to) feel (a bit) rough

(to) feel (a bit) out of sorts

(to) feel scared/bored/excited etc.

(something is) scary/boring/exciting etc.

(to) suffer discomfort

(to) have something done “I had my shoes repaired” “He had his stomach checked”

(to) get to the root of a problem

(to be) given a clean bill of health (by a doctor)

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