Applying the Right Amount of Force When Core Drilling | Sampling Test Specimens in Winter
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. January is getting absolutely packed, and I’m starting to panic a bit… lol. I really wish they’d spread this workload out more evenly over the year… Anyway, moving on. Collecting test specimens (core samples) in the winter is really tough, isn’t it? My hands get so numb…
Just Point and Say It | The Lost Rental Car Oil Cap Incident
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I found oil on the front bumper of my leased car! So I took a closer look, and lo and behold—the cap was missing! I actually just picked up this car from the shop the other day after having it serviced, lol. The mechanic probably just forgot to put it back on. As for the cap…
Never Use This Wire! | Kinks and Inspection Checklist
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Quotes for next fiscal year are coming in one after another. I don’t know which ones will turn into actual jobs, but I want to do as much as I can. We’ve been getting more private-sector work lately, which is kind of fun lol. But anyway… Wire inspection. On site, the wire…
Tips for Opening Cement Bags Cleanly | How to Prevent Chapped Hands in Winter
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I was in Shizuoka the other day, and today I’m back in Aichi. Even though there’s a bit of a year-end vibe in the air, I’m so busy that it doesn’t really feel like the end of the year. I’m actually in the mood to just keep working through the New Year’s holidays lol. But anyway… The other day, for the first time in a while, I made some cement milk…
Developing Crisis Management Skills at Construction Sites | Lath Installation and Temporary Spraying
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Today, I’m planning to head to Shizuoka after mixing some grout at the job site lol. It’s a bit of a grind, but I’ll mix up plenty of it lolol. Anyway… There’s this thing called crisis management skills, right? At job sites, that’s usually the foreman’s responsibility, isn’t it? For example…
Fall Asleep at 1 Hz | The Neuroscience Behind Why Karaoke Makes You Sleepy
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. The other day, after our year-end party, we went to karaoke for the after-party. I don’t sing much, so I got sleepy all of a sudden lol. And I ended up sleeping for about two hours lolol. I do like singing! It’s just that I’m the type who gets sleepy when I drink, and in a dimly lit karaoke booth…
Unless You're a Psychic, Your Feelings Won't Get Through to the Other Person | A Lesson from the Year-End Party
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I had a year-end party with some old friends. Year-end parties are taking place all over the country! This December is the season to forget the bad things that happened this year. Come on, everyone! Starting tomorrow, let’s forget all about it—and don’t even mention past mistakes or failures! Even to your boss, say, “The other day, I forgot…”
The Challenger of the Cutting Wheel (Special Edition) | Outdoor Essentials and Work Clothes
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. For the past few days, all I’ve been saying is how cold it is. I really hate the cold~ lol. Speaking of that post the other day about base layers, I heard some people go, “Oh, really?” and “Huh!” Well, it’s common knowledge for people who actually go hiking, but surprisingly, a lot of people don’t know about it…
Challengers in the World of Cutting Wheels (Part 3) | Choosing Inner Wheels for the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s been really cold lately! These days, long johns—or “steteko” as they used to be called—are a must-have. But when it comes to long johns, some are suitable for work and others aren’t. Long johns suitable for work are made of rayon fiber…