This morning, at AEON I enjoyed reading an English text of Roald Dahl's evergreen novel "Matilda" for homework for the English Studying Club I belong to, with various bangers by Lisa Stansfield, Workshy, and EBTG. Through this very tasteful novel, I ALWAYS have learned a great truth about our lives, which is how ordinary people can be foolish, and also very lovely. Today I've read the chapter "The Platinum-Blond Man", and found how our sense of humor enables us to keep living this very absurd, and grateful life.
TBH, I couldn't have found any motivation to do anything this morning, even though the reason is completely enigmatic to me. However, maybe because I was thinking about how bullshit my life could be... Then, my life has been always supported by these kinds of very splendid books (also, movies and music). Also, I am never alone because, besides that English Studying Club, there must be so many "mates" of mine who also accept me.
After reading this book, I had a lunchbox. And, I went to the bookstore in AEON to buy something interesting, and found Yu Shinada's very charming paperback "Thunder Goes Straight a Giraffe, So What? [品田遊『キリンに雷が落ちてどうする』]". It seems very funny, and also a little bit philosophical book therefore can become a favorite of mine I guess. How does this wonderful one work to soften my stubborn brain, like some quirky music such as Aphex Twin or Mouse On Mars?
This evening, breaking news came across the Internet... A Japanese actor, Miho Nakayama had passed away. She debuted as an idol at first when I was a teenager, however, at that era, I had no interest in her because I had thought idols must have been just bullshit. However, after having watched the Japanese famous director Shunji Iwai's evergreen movie "Love Letter", I have gotten attracted to the aura she has shared. Therefore, for me, she has been always an actor, not an idol (but, NOW I can understand idols must be making very devotional efforts to achieve their ambitions or dreams). Therefore, all I can tell is just this... Rest in peace.
