Hello, this is Kumai from Layout.
It feels like autumn has gone by and it's cold like winter.
Are you all enjoying autumn in XX?
For me, autumn is the season for appetite. There are so many temptations in autumn that it's a problem.
A fulfilling holiday
The title ended up sounding like a rap song.
Days off really do go by quickly.
It's common for the day to end without doing anything.
Spending your days off lazily is nice, but today I'd like to talk about how I think you can spend a fulfilling day off.
①Waking up early
I wish I could wake up without an alarm and catch up on sleep, but when I manage to wake up early on my day off, I feel a great sense of accomplishment and like I've gained something.
Then, I take an early morning walk. There is a large park nearby, so it feels great to breathe in the morning air while surrounded by greenery.
This is a good start.
②Happy Breakfast
Eating what you want in the morning to nourish your soul is important.
On this day, I really wanted to try the milk porridge made by Osono-san from Kiki's Delivery Service, so I made it.
Cooking your own meals in the morning is also a great way to enjoy the experience.
③Housework
Finishing laundry and dishes in the morning gives you more peace of mind.
This may be normal in society, but to me, this is great.
④Stylish lunch
On this day, I went to a local cafe for lunch with my mother. Having a leisurely lunch with my mother is a precious experience as an adult.
It's common to take photos after eating
⑤Cleaning
I'm lazy and not very good at cleaning, but on my days off I try to make sure to clean somewhere, even if it's just for 5 or 10 minutes.
If you try too hard you won't be able to keep it up, so it's important to do as much as you can.
⑥ Snacks
This may come as a surprise, but I love sweet potatoes. I love them so much that I recently started a sweet potato diary. I buy different kinds of sweet potatoes and compare their tastes.
All you have to do to cook it is cut it up and cook it in a rice cooker, and it turns out really soft and moist!
I would like to report on this properly once I have gathered information on various sweet potatoes. I don't know if there will be demand for it though...lol
This is Beniazuma 
This is Annou sweet potato 
This is from Kagoshima Prefecture.
These potatoes are so divine that it's pointless. I'm currently eating Beni-Azuma potatoes almost every day.
As an aside, my beloved hometown of Saitama is also famous for its sweet potatoes.
Saitama was ranked 45th in the recent prefecture attractiveness ranking, but its delicious sweet potatoes alone make it attractive enough.
Whenever prefectures are ranked in terms of attractiveness, Northern Kanto is always the center of attention, but Gunma Prefecture, which is ranked 44th, has said that it will consider legal action, and as a Saitama resident who is losing, I feel a bit conflicted.
If I have the opportunity, I would like to report on the charms of Saitama, although there probably won't be much demand for it...lol
⑤Bath → Dinner
My usual routine is to eat dinner, then quickly take a bath and go to bed, but occasionally on a day off when I have some free time, I find it great to take a nice, long bath before dinner (or rather, having a drink in the evening).
On this day, I had some takeaway jumbo gyoza and lemon sour after my bath! It was so refreshing.
So, Kumai had a fulfilling holiday.
Before the pandemic, I thought that being happy meant going out and meeting people and attending events on my days off, but recently I've come to feel happy in these little everyday things.
In reality, there are many days off when I spend the whole day just watching recordings I've taken or watching YouTube videos, but I think it's important to give your mind and body proper nutrition and rest and to pamper yourself to the fullest on your days off!
Until next time★