(NOAH) "Donmai, Donmai" ~ Mitsuharu Misawa's diary ~ 19th September 2008

Cheers!

It's September now...or rather, it's already the latter half of September, but it's still hot. Or rather, the heat is still lingering, isn't it? How is it? It's gotten a lot cooler. Jokes aside, it's really hot. I wonder when it'll cool down? The weather is changeable in autumn, so it may suddenly be cooler by the time you read this diary entry... (I wrote this the day before). I don't know if it's the lingering heat or if I just feel the temperature is high, but it definitely feels like autumn.

Speaking of autumn, it's the season for appetite. With how hot it is these days, I'm concerned about the impact on crops, but I'm sure others have written about the appetite of autumn*. Another autumn is definitely the season for sports! Nowadays, many schools seem to hold sports days in the spring, but in my day it was traditionally called the "Grand Autumn Sports Day" and held around Health and Sports Day on October 10th (come to think of it, holidays aren't as hard to remember as they used to be). Would they still call it the "Grand Spring Sports Day" in spring? It doesn't quite capture the right atmosphere...By the way, the spring sports day is held before the rainy season, with class changes and Golden Week, right? Isn't it hectic? Team events like relays and I wonder if it's hectic. Team events like relays and piggyback fights seem quite difficult with people who aren't used to it, and mass games and group gymnastics seem like they'd be tough if practice time was short... When I was a kid, there were a lot of kids, and classes typically had around 40 students, so events were important no matter what. But now there are fewer kids, and it seems like around 30 students is the norm in Tokyo junior high schools. My kids* didn't have class changes in junior high either. I was surprised that the sports day ended so quickly. In the past, it would start in the morning and last until the evening, so it was quite a stressful event for kids. When I attended my child's graduation ceremony, it was over quickly because there weren't many students. Fun events like sports days are great, but graduation ceremonies and other tedious events for younger students are over quickly, so it might be nice for the kids. However, it seems a bit disappointing that they can't experience the thrill of changing their glasses. Ippei is the youngest in Noah, and he's twenty-six this year, so sports days will probably be for the fall generation. This is getting a bit disorganized, so I'll answer Hirayanagi's question here.

So far this summer, I haven't had any major health issues. This overlaps with the first topic, but my normal body temperature is about 36.8 degrees Celsius, which is on the high side for an adult. Apparently, a higher normal body temperature makes you less likely to get sick. It seems like a lot of kids have low body temperatures these days, but a low body temperature can have a variety of negative effects. I think everyone is more likely to get sick around the change of seasons, so please be careful to take care of your health. Incidentally, Kotaro* went out drinking without realizing he had acute enteritis. Even if he's fine, it's a nuisance for those around him, so it's not a good idea to be too insensitive...

The next question is for Ito; what is your favorite food (other than women?) 

Now, changing the subject. This will be the final installment of my diary. Thank you to everyone who has been a long-time reader and loved reading this. When I started this blog, the first thing I struggled with was the title (the other wrestlers also have their own unique personalities). I've been writing about the little things that happen in my daily life, but I chose this title with the humble hope that even when you're feeling a little down, reading this diary, (updated in the middle of the night), will help you forget about your troubles, even if just for a moment, and lift your spirits the next day. 

The same goes for my matches each day. I hope that people who face small obstacles or struggle with big worries every day will feel even a little more positive when they watch pro wrestling, so I visit as many venues as possible. What we can do may be small, but every time we hear someone say, "Watching pro wrestling made me want to try harder," it's a great encouragement to us. New members will be starting their own diaries in October, but I hope you continue to enjoy them as always. When you're feeling down or depressed, remember these words: "Don't worry, don't worry"

See you next time in the Wednesday column and at the venue. 

This was Misawa. 

Don't worry

(Misawa made one final entry in early 2009, but this was the end of his regular diary.)

Notes

Appetite of autumn: Term used to describe how people get hungrier round about this time of year. 

My kids: A very rare mention of his family. Misawa was thought to have a daughter as well as a son (one of whom was pictured with him in an issue of Weekly Pro), his son became a referee and has worked for DDT. Misawa used to confide in confidantes that his children didn't want to listen to him (the age old refrain of parents everywhere).

Kotaro: This is why he quit drinking (for a while).  

Wednesday column: Weekly Pro