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一昨日の家族での忘年会。
Today’s topic is our year-end party at my parents’ house two days ago, on the last day of last year.
ドーナツと妻が作った角煮を持って参戦。今年もポットラック形式での忘年会。兄家族は静岡おでん、妹家族はニジマスの刺し身を持ってきてくれた。
Since it was a potluck-style gathering, our family brought donuts and stewed diced pork. My brother’s family brought fishcake stew, a specialty from his town, and my sister’s family brought fresh rainbow trout sashimi.
なので、例年通り、たくさんの食べ物が所狭しと並んでいる。
As a result, the table was filled with a variety of dishes, just like last year.
2025年は禁酒と決めているので、今日はわたしもお酒をもらった。
Since I had decided to stop drinking alcohol in the new year, this was my last chance to drink, so I had a few.
こうして家族が集まるイベントは、とても心が温まる。来年も、こうして笑顔で集まれることを期待する。それができるかどうかは、自分にかかっている。一時の判断で決めずに、しっかり考えていきたい。
For me, family gatherings like this are truly heartwarming. I hope we can all laugh together again next year, but ultimately, that depends on me. I’m going to take my time thinking through my concerns carefully, rather than making impulsive decisions.
To be continued.
