A trainee mentioned her family's upcoming trip to Hakone for Japan's Golden Week. I haven't heard of the place and my search led me to this image. It's rare that I'm moved by a painting, sculpture or piece of architecture — only a human face can do it for me, it seems — but this one, this one is special.

2. "No Geography" by The Chemical Brothers
I do note album releases on my calendar. The day has arrived for this masterpiece and I am beyond satisfied.