Sunday,February 1, 2026
Weekly Blog Update: February 1st, 2026
Good evening, everyone! This is massangoto. 🧑💻 It’s 4:00 PM on a Sunday, and another week has flown by.
First of all, I have some great news! My follower count on X has reached 5,635. To all my followers—thank you so much! Your support truly means the world to me. m(_ _)m
I haven’t even made my bed yet, but I wanted to write this blog before heading to sleep. I am always so touched by the kind words I receive from everyone on X and GREE. We all have our own struggles, but a simple "hello" can make such a difference. Thank you for your warmth!
A Special Reunion
Today was a very special day. A friend I met while hospitalized back in 2008 came to visit me! They traveled a long way and arrived so early, which made me incredibly happy.
When I picked them up at the station, our first words to each other were, "Wow, we’ve both aged like Urashima Taro!" We spent a wonderful time catching up, discussing our current mindsets, and I even shared my latest challenges (even if the results aren't out yet). I also might have talked a bit too passionately about my favorite dish: Natto with green onions and spinach! (lol). After seeing them off, they sent me a LINE saying, "I'll come again!" It was truly heartening.
Exploring AI with "Banana PRO"
I recently watched a video by the PC expert, TAIKI-san, about Google AI’s "Nano Banana" (Gemini's image generation tool). I usually use the standard free version, but I learned that we can use this "PRO" level quality even for free with some limits.
I was blown away by what it can do! My routine on X is to post images of "A beautiful woman in a Kimono with a white cat" on mornings when I feel well. With "Banana PRO," I think my greetings are going to get a major upgrade. I can't wait to use it more!
Heading into February
February has just begun. I pray that this month brings wonderful things to everyone who crosses my path.
That’s all for this week’s blog! See you all next Sunday. I wish you all a safe, healthy, and prosperous week ahead.
Take care, massangoto 🙋✨
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