Today, I worked as a day laborer in Minami-Senju. I was looking forward to Minami-Senju because I can only buy the parakeet food I need at a home center here. I tried various types of food for my parakeets, but the parakeet food for older birds has the best response. Parakeets also know what tastes good. This time, I stocked up on a lot of food. Now it's lunchtime. As always, I decided to check out the bento and side dish section of the supermarket. This time, I chose a bento that caught my eye at the Libre Keisei LaLa Terrace Minami-Senju store. - Shrimp and conger eel tempura bento 498 yen + tax When I worked in Kawagoe, I often ate tempura donburi, but it's been a while. When I opened the lid, there was a shrimp tempura in the middle, followed by conger eel tempura. There were also eggplant tempura, pumpkin tempura, and lotus root tempura. Comes with pickles. I started with the shrimp tempura. Lately, shrimp tempura everywhere has been getting smaller, but this time it was substantial. The batter was thin, and you could taste the shrimp well. The sweet and savory sauce soaked into the rice was also delicious. I didn't warm it up in the microwave this time, but it was fine. The other tempura also had a great taste of the ingredients and was delicious. I finished it in no time and was full. - Spaghetti salad with 6 types of vegetables 198 yen + tax I bought it on an empty stomach. It had plenty of mayonnaise, which made it satisfying to eat. It was really delicious. Thank you for the meal. I watched the 67th movie of 2019, "Jumanji: The Next Level," at Shinjuku Piccadilly. I was looking forward to this movie. I watched the Robin Williams version of Jumanji when I was young, and it was rebooted two years ago, with this being the sequel. The story is about teenagers and elderly people who get stuck in the game and have to face various challenges while their characters change. They are given three lives to clear the game, and the way they get defeated is also funny. After all, it's just a game, so don't worry about it. In the real world, where bodies don't move so easily, the joy of an agile elderly person in the game is enjoyable. This kind of thing makes me happy too. With Dwayne Johnson, one of Hollywood's top money-making stars, in the cast, you can watch it with confidence. The ending suggests there may be a next installment, but I look forward to such enjoyable adventurous action movies. It was a fun movie.

On this day, I worked as a day laborer in Minami-Senju. This is my 9th time here, and I love this place because it feels spacious and welcoming. As a wanderer with a selfish nature, I find it difficult to stay in one place for too long. I am even considering quitting the regular job I have been doing. After finishing the morning work, I took a lunch break and headed to... the restaurant for this time: Ribre Keisei LaLa Terrace Minami-Senju store. I have reviewed this place a few times before, and the deli bento corner is impressive and makes it hard to choose. Due to the impact of Typhoon 19, the restaurant is busier than usual. Everyone is prepared, it seems. Let's check out the deli bento corner. I decided on what to eat based on my intuition. - Extra-large Shumai Bento (486 yen): I first got a hearty bento with national rice, 3 large shumai, spring rolls, tamagoyaki, shredded cabbage, and pickled vegetables. I started with the shumai. They are indeed extra-large and satisfying to eat. Even when cold, they are flavorful. (I wish there was mustard and soy sauce though) As I was eating somewhat disappointed, I found a small packet hidden under the shumai. The shumai was so big that I couldn't see it. The third shumai tasted even better when eaten with mustard and soy sauce. Really delicious. The spring rolls and tamagoyaki were also tasty, and I enjoyed every bite. - Sushi (eel) Shumai: After the shumai bento, I spotted this and bought it immediately. I love eel. Now, for the taste test. As soon as I put it in my mouth, it melted and disappeared like a dream. This is the true charm of eel, but I felt like it had been simmered twice and then carefully crafted. Ah, delicious! I quickly ate all 4 pieces, and I felt like I could eat more. Eating what you want is the best, indeed. Ah, it was delicious. Thank you for the meal. Day laboring like this seems to suit a fickle person like me, and going to the same place on the same day feels like a hassle, so I am considering changing jobs out of habit. It's best to enjoy each day with a happy heart.

Today, I went to Nishi-Senju for a day labor job. I left my house early in the morning with plenty of time and ended up arriving at Nishi-Senju station too early. Rather than being late, I decided to explore the area around the station. The cool air felt refreshing on my skin. Waking up early has always been a motto for me since I was a child, and even now, checking job listings in the early morning can lead to finding unexpected great opportunities. Now, it's lunchtime. I headed straight to the store where I got a substantial bento last time. The shop I visited this time was Libre Keisei LaLa Terrace Nishi-Senju store. I searched the bento corner thoroughly for hidden gems and found an interestingly named item. The "Yokubari Sukeroku" for 322 yen includes four types of sushi and red rice. It's packed with various ingredients. The classic rolled sushi with egg, cucumber, kanpyo, and imitation crab, the comforting taste of the red rice, the juicy inari sushi with a sweet seasoning, the black sugar inari made with Okinawan black sugar for a unique visual and extra sweetness, and the tamago sushi - all were delicious. I also tried the Quail Egg Skewer Fry for 214 yen, which came with three skewers at a great price. I paired the meal with a non-alcoholic drink called Sapporo Plus, and it was a perfect match. It was delicious. It's nice to explore supermarket bento and deli options. Bon appétit!

On this day, after 5 months, I went to Nishi-Senju for day labor work. When I changed trains at Ginza Station to the Hibiya Line bound for Kita-Senju, I was pleased to find myself on the new 13000 series train. It had just started running in March and was very comfortable, almost too much so because the air conditioning was working too well. I'm not a train enthusiast, but after getting off, I hurried to take a picture. Before my afternoon job, I wanted to grab something to eat, but surprisingly, there were few dining options near Nishi-Senju Station, so I decided to check out LaLa Terrace. I was really hungry, so I rushed into the supermarket on the first floor of the building. The restaurant I visited this time, LIVRE KEISEI LaLa Terrace Nishi-Senju store, was quite large, and the fresh fish section had a variety of whole fish on display, making it fun to look at. The Anago and Ebi Tempura Box for 498 yen plus tax was quite heavy when I lifted the container, giving a sense of satisfaction. When I removed the transparent lid, I saw a generous serving of tempura neatly arranged with plenty of sauce poured over it. The shrimp was a pleasant surprise with two large pieces. The tempura was thickly coated, and the shrimp was a good size, which used to be the standard size in the past. The sweet and savory sauce was just right, making it delicious and perfect with rice. The Anago was hidden under the eggplant tempura, and the skin was still on, indicating good preparation and a soft texture. The green beans were placed prominently in the center, adding a nice touch of green. The pumpkin tempura was sweet and comforting. The eggplant added volume to the meal and had a great texture. The lotus root tempura, although not as crunchy as usual, still had a good texture. Overall, it was a delicious bento for the price, proving that supermarket bentos can be quite good. Thank you for the meal.