- After years of advocating for it, our method of assessing jugular venous response to stress was finally included in the revised heart failure guidelines—seven years in the making—alongside our published paper.
- I bought a box of Hassaku oranges for my father, who loves them, and brought them to him every day.
- I created a little grass garden on my balcony for my dog, Shushu.
- My daughter, Aya, got a new job at Sanno Hospital in Tokyo for next year.
- My homepage hit two major milestones at nearly the same time: 2 million total views and 200,000 monthly views!.
I've truly been enjoying these remarkable days.