Fence tree trimming

Our house has lots of trees and plants. Especially, my favorite is the south side, where there is a fence made of European white privet.

They gradually grow up despite little fertilizer and pesticide. The problem is it is not easy for me to keep them in a good shape. I want it to be boxed shaped all the year around.

The other day, my wife and I asked experts for tree trimming, gardeners, to cut them. What surprised us was the cost they told us. It seems like it would cost us some three hundred dollars. We have no choice but to give up their help. I decided to do it on my own, as usual.

I did it using a folded stepladder as well as a tree trimming device, which I bought several years ago but have not used it for years for fear of being injured. This time, I trimmed European white privet with big caution. It took me only one or two hours. Luckily, the temperature was not so high for Autumn in Japan that I did not soak in sweat.

I am happy to see the trimmed trees, but I have not been satisfied with my skills yet. I know what more important to make the fence cooler is not to trim them more tightly but to trim them more frequently.

I am wondering what the experts would say if they saw it. Don't you think my work is more worth the 300 bucks?

The Best Award

Let me inform you of my happiness. I received the most prestigious award of my company. I work in a public hospital run by a large medical insurance company. The award I received is the president's best award.

The award is composed of a small object made of glass, as shown in the right picture, and some amount of money. I was going to buy Nintendo Switch, which is a newly released game machine, with the prize, but I could not because it was not enough to get the toy. However, it DID NOT disappoint me at all. What matters to me is the reasons that I received the award. According the selection committee, there were four factors for choosing me.

First, I established the department of cardiac rehabilitation in the hospital. Second, I succeeded in starting the department of general internal medicine. Third, I created educational systems, such as Matsushita Heart School and Matsushita ER Lunch Conference. Last, I have helped a lot of medical staff research and write articles.

Especially, the last two reasons among the four factors made me satisfied so much. I really thank the committee for letting me know what I have been doing in the hospital. I have never thought of that. And, I have to recognize that I owe these feats I have accomplished to many supporters.

I would never have done this without them. It is also worth noting that my family has been playing a pivotal role in this context. Thanks!