tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460417050902368192024-03-04T10:22:18.294-10:00make it easyMake it Easyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10774629518317868602noreply@blogger.comBlogger479125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646041705090236819.post-6891221824365428052015-06-26T04:15:00.001-10:002015-06-26T04:23:17.695-10:00い い も の iiimono<br />
I finally started my own website!!! I opened it this past month and I am so thrilled with how it turned out! Since Instagram basically took over and I really started polishing my passion for photography there, I really wanted to move forward and take what I have learned and see where the future takes me.<br />
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It all started with this Make It Easy blog... This blog is like my baby that I put so much love into since 2009, almost 7 years ago! I have met so many talented artists and people along the way that I can now called Friends, and I feel so blessed for all the people that have followed my journey and visited this blog and helped craft me into the person I am today. I am so thankful for this blog and where it has taken me, and further more I am so thankful for all the people I have connected with through it, as well as all you kind and friendly readers out there!!<br />
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This new website is a fresh start, specifically for my photography and future opportunities. I really hope some great things will happen in my future since I feel I am just getting started in Japan still! ...I know I always say that, even though I have lived here for 1.5 years already, but I really want to take advantage of my experience here more and make sure I am creating and doing good things with my life. I am finally at the source! I have worked so hard to make it here and I can now say I am a resident of Japan! (I paid my first city taxes today actually! That was big for me!) So I really don't want to miss opportunities and waste time... (even though my day job is quite draining, but that's no excuse!)<br />
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Anyway, I just wanted to share this new chapter in my life and express my utmost gratitude for my Make It Easy blog that started it all, and also all of YOU. Thank you friends. Thank you strangers. Thank you readers. and Thank you Japan! ♡<br />
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Wow... I can't believe it's already been a year since I moved away from Hawaii and made a new life for myself in Japan! And here I am, back home on vacation for the holidays to enjoy life and love with my family and friends.</div>
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Looking back on this journey, I have been and seen sooooo much! I can't believe how time flies! Sitting back in my room in Hawaii, I feel like I haven't even left at all. As if time stopped and I'm picking up where I left off... it's a strange yet comforting feeling. </div>
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Anyway, hope all is well and I know I haven't updating this blog in so long. Many apologies! No one probably even reads my blog anymore, haha! But it's still nice to come back to since this is where it all started and I still have such a love for this space. ♡</div>
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If you don't already know, you can follow more up to date adventures on my instagram: "iiimono"<br />
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I love this artwork! What a great mix of the beautiful human form in such delicate poses and models, in contrast with the busy Japanese/bohemian print on print. The dull colours also add a calming effect. Earth tones and flesh tones... Beautiful!</div>
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You can see more of this wonderful artists work <a href="http://ikenaga-yasunari.com/index.htm" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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It's in the middle of the summer season here in Japan! The sun is scorching and air is humid, but it's not as bad as I thought it would be. It's actually a comfortable reminder of the weather back home in Hawaii. I don't love this heat, but it's far more tolerable than the freezing winters! </div>
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Hello! Wow, this post is long over due! I went to Kyoto back in March, almost 5 months ago! Just goes to show how much I've been neglecting my blog :-(</div>
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Well, I went for 3 days and took the lovely Shinkansen all the way to Kyoto for a mini-vacation to meet my good friends Anthony and Jonathan, who were visiting from California! Along the way, I also got to meet the lovely boys behind <a href="http://japanesesong.boy.jp/" target="_blank">Japanesesong Trip</a>! David and Koichi turned out to be one of the most loveliest couples I have ever met! I'm also super excited too because they are moving to Tokyo now!</div>
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This was my first trip to Kyoto and it really didn't let me down. It's a beautiful city chock-full of temples! I have to say my favourite one was the Fushimi-Inari Shrine (with the red Tori gates). It was just such a magical experience for me, walking through all the gates! Also, there was this one spot with a big pond and all these little altars surrounded by Inari statues... this spot really had an affect on me. Maybe it was because the cold moisture in the air, mixed with the spiritual atmosphere... but it was so incredibly peaceful and calm. I definitely think it was a "power spot."</div>
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I also really loved Arashiyama! The place with the bamboo grove. I totally emulated a Lost In Translation vibe here as I walked through this quaint village, constantly listening to Air - "Alone in Kyoto." It was perfect. After spending 3 days there, I feel I've got a real nice grasp of the city, after constantly walking all day through busy streets and visiting temple after temple. Hanging out with great friends and eating healthy local foods was also the cherry on top!</div>
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Also, here are some left over shots I took during the Hanami season! As you can see, the parks were packed with picnics and endless amounts of alcohol and laughter. It's such a joyous time of the year which only lasts for about 2 weeks. I was also surprised to experience night-time Hanami! I, personally, couldn't understand the hype over it since I'm such a sunshine loving person, so watching the Cherry Blossoms in the dark was a little anti-climactic for me. Hahahah! But none the less, still a memorable experience!<br />
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Other than that, life's been crazy here in Japan! I guess I didn't realize how fast paced the lifestyle was here. Especially being a Hawaii boy, the city does sometimes get to me. Coming to Japan on vacation, and working and living here and two totally different things! It really can get stressful, which gave me some health problems... but not dwelling on that, I still am loving my new life here so much! I'm always still exploring and seeing new things and making new friends! Also, I recently found love, so I've been on cloud nine these past weeks ♡</div>
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In May I also went on a very exciting adventure to Yakushima island! This is the place where Princess Mononoke was modeled after! It was such a beautiful experience full of nature and hiking and new friends! I don't think I have ever been so immersed in nature like that.... but I'll do my next post on that!</div>
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This post is well over due! I finally got to see the cherry blossoms for myself in Japan! One of my life goals that I can finally cross off my list. It was more beautiful than I ever imagined... such a spectacle to see, and the fact that it only lasts about 1 week makes it even that much more special! </div>
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Since this is my very first experience and I waited many years to see this, I made sure I had proper time to enjoy this beautiful event, so I took 1 whole week off of work just to marvel at these flowers! I did Hanami (cherry blossom viewing) in 7 different parks: Hibiya, Inokashira, Genjiyama (in Kamakura), Nakameguro, Yoyogi, Ueno, and Asukayama park (which was my favourite place out of all the rest!)</div>
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I also had the pleasure of enjoying Hanami with some wonderful blog friends! Like Hiki from <a href="http://jollygoo.blogspot.jp/" target="_blank">Jollygoo</a>, Ebony from <a href="http://hellosandwich.blogspot.jp/" target="_blank">Hello Sandwich</a>, and the David & Koichi from <a href="http://japanesesong.boy.jp/" target="_blank">Japanesesong Trip</a>. It was so fun to meet and hang out with these people. My first cherry blossom experience wouldn't have been the same without them! I also went with many of my coworkers here, so it was definitely something that I will remember forever!</div>
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Just a small and random blog post to prove I'm still alive and care about my blog still. hahah! I have a Kyoto post to do, and also a Cherry blossom post! I can't believe sakura season is already over! It came and went so fast, but was so beautiful... One of my life goals was to see cherry blossoms in Japan and I am so thrilled to cross that off my bucket list!<br />
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ps: I can't believe it's already been half a year since I moved to Japan!<br />
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Winter came, and it was absolutely magical for me! This was my first time EVER seeing snow fall, and it was such a beautiful sight to see. The way it danced on it's way down, I've never seen such movement before. It was almost as if I was underwater. Also, I didn't realize how soft fresh snow was! It really is like powder! So of course, the morning it snowed, I woke up and opened my curtains and started screaming with joy! Then I called my family back home in Hawaii and showed them pictures and videos, and then I went outside and played in the snow like a child. </div>
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Because I lived in Hawaii my whole life, where it's summer all year round, my body was NOT prepared for this drastic weather change! I've been sick a total of 4 times already, having to miss so much work. I was even in the clinic for 5 days getting IV treatment because I was over dehydrated from this dry winter. And when it rains after the snow, everything just gets so much worse! Everywhere was flooded temperatures shot down even more, and I wasn't prepared with rain/snow boots, so some days I went to work walking in freezing water up to my ankles... absolutely soaking!</div>
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Well, that was my first ever snow experience! hahaha! As beautiful as it was, I think that's enough snow for this Hawaii boy. </div>
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Oh also, Last week was my birthday!!! It was the first time spending my birthday in another country, and Tokyo did well!! I was out all day, eating, shopping, went to a cat cafe, and later partied with some friends all night long! We went bar-hopping, sang Karaoke for 3 hours, and drank until the first trains started back up. Good times ♥</div>
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I quickly fell in love with this couple the minute I came across them on Instagram. Full of journeys and intimate moments between this pair is enough to turn any ordinary day into one with a pleasantly different outlook.<br />
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David (a South African) and Koichi (a native Japanese), really take 'traveling' to another level for me. So happy to see that they started their very own <a href="http://japanesesong.boy.jp/" target="_blank">travel blog</a>, got me more than excited. With high quality snapshots and stories that will have you smiling from ear to ear, I instantly became a fan of their adventures.<br />
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As I mentioned, the Japanese and English translated stories really are the icing on the cake. Reading though the incredibly fresh and simply put dialogue that goes along perfectly with each trip, really paints a vivid picture as to their whole experience. As if watching their movie, each story is filled with cultural tidbits about the current location, as well as beautifully written little anecdotes that remind me how human we really are. (my favourite is the <a href="http://japanesesong.boy.jp/?p=191" target="_blank">Setouchi Triennale 2013</a> piece!)<br />
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love these photos by Taiwanese photographer <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/marcwithse/" target="_blank">Marcma / 馬克馬</a>.</div>
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so many exciting things ahead! I found the cafe of my dreams, and quickly made friends with the owner and staff. I can see this becoming a regular thing... but more on that later!!</div>
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so obsessed with Dustin O'halloran's modern classical music. listen to his <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4s14zYaJI-Q" target="_blank">Opus 20</a>. </div>
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Happy New Years everyone!!! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Years celebration with loved ones and friends. I hope 2014 will be just as wonderful, (I really had a good run in 2013 actually!) and may this new year bring much more health, happiness, and safety! As well as future challenges that will give us more growth opportunities. </div>
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This is my first ever holiday experience away from home and my family, as well as in a whole different country! It really is a huge life change so far, but all worth the while :-)</div>
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I also wanted to share some pictures from my very own Japanese apartment!!! I put a lot of work into making it a comfortable living space for me and I must say, I am quite satisfied. I live in Saitama, just outside of Tokyo, in a really quiet and quaint neighborhood away from all the busy city life. </div>
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My apartment has a balcony and upstairs loft with lots of natural sunlight. Those were my main specifications while apartment hunting, and I felt really lucky to get this place! It was literally the last apartment available on the website (<a href="http://www.oakhouse.jp/eng/" target="_blank">Oak House</a>) and for such a good price too! I really am enjoying my new life in Japan and I feel quite settled in now :-)</div>
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mine are: be more helpful, be more sociable, eat less salty foods, realize that I have nothing to complain about, work harder, play harder, visit Hokkaido & Okinawa, and go camping!</div>
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Since I moved to Japan, I haven't been using my camera that much. Instead I've been taking a lot of pictures on my iPhone and using Instagram much more!</div>
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On my days off from work, I try to explore as much as I possibly can! I have never walked so much in my life! hahah, but well worth it.</div>
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I feel bad for neglecting my blog so much. I really do miss it... but honestly, I'm not home too often, since I like to spend my days off outside, and when I do come home from work I just eat and sleep. </div>
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It's getting so cold in Japan!! I have never felt weather like this before, since growing up in Hawaii is warm all year. So this is all very new to me! I suspect it will snow soon. Well that is what everyone is telling me. I am scared and excited for that since I have never seen snow fall in my life!</div>
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2013 is almost over... Christmas is next week already... I can't believe it!</div>
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As many of you might have already known, the wonderful <a href="http://jollygoo.blogspot.jp/" target="_blank">Hiki from Jollygoo blog</a> is the owner of a beautiful little select shop in the heart of Tokyo. On my first weeks in Japan, I had the pleasure of visiting her hidden little treasure trove and I was delighted at the things I found there. </div>
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<a href="http://www.uguisulittleshoppe.com/" target="_blank">Uguisu, The Little Shoppe</a> is tucked away in the back streets of Roppongi, just minutes away from the grand Tokyo Tower. From it's vintage building architecture to the chubby little orange tabby cat that guards the entrance to her store, every little detail about Hiki-san's store is absolutely charming. With craft goods from all over the world, including a lot of featured artists from other well-known blog friends, you are sure to find something to fall in love with. I happily walked away with a beautiful furoshiki cloth that I use as a bag or scarf (depending on how I fold it). One of my favourite purchases in Tokyo so far!</div>
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When you do get the chance to visit Japan, please make sure to stop by this lovely little shop where the always welcoming, Hiki-san, will be happy to make your acquaintance. ♥</div>
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3-3-23 Azabudai, Minato-ku Tokyo</div>
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Wow, I feel like so much as happened in such a short amount of time!<br />
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Just reading my last blog entry, I remember that moment back at home in Hawaii. that early calm morning on the day I would leave. Seeing my family and friends off seems like such a long time ago already... sad, but still alright.<br />
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Today was actually my first day on the job! a lot of paper work and training ahead, but I am still excited to jump right into and see where this new career takes me!<br />
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Since I moved to Japan, I had a little more than 2 weeks to explore and have fun! met a lot of new people, seen some very familiar and friendly faces, ate some delicious foods, made some new friends, and explored a lot of unknown places already!<br />
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As I sit here in my apartment in Saitama, it's 5 minutes until 8pm, and I just finished eating my dinner. I have a little homework from work to finish, and then I'm off to bed! I have a long day ahead tomorrow. <br />
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I know I must take more pictures and share with you all, but now that I am starting a new job in this new country, I might not have as much free time as I would like. <br />
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I have more pictures of when I visited <a href="http://jollygoo.blogspot.jp/" target="_blank">Hiki-san</a> in her shop, so I will definitely do my next post on her lovely little boutique! Until then, here are just a few pictures I took on my digital camera.<br />
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thanks for all your encouragement and support!! I cant wait to share much more with you all! I want to visit more cafe's and parks, since most of the things I see are buildings and city life. see you later! </div>
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It's an interesting feeling that today will be my last day in America for a while... I've waited so long and worked hard for this dream to come true, and today it's finally happening. </div>
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I woke up early to watch the sunrise and sip a hot cup of tea. Today is beautiful weather and very calm and still... it's the perfect day to start my new adventure in life. I feel ready.</div>
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I'm going to miss my family and friends (as well as my cats too!), but I also can't wait to see all my buddies in Tokyo and make entirely new memories and moments in exciting unknown places.</div>
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Wish me luck on my move and my new job, and I'll see you all in Japan! ♥ ♥ ♥</div>
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Street snaps from magazine <a href="http://www.cool-trans.net/" target="_blank">Cool Trans.</a></div>
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I have never lived somewhere with the four seasons change the world around you; since growing up in Hawaii is basically summer all year long. So I am very excited/scared at the same time to move to Japan where I actually have to buy winter wear!</div>
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All the times I've visited Japan just so happened to be in the comfortable Fall season in October, so I never had to worry too much about how to dress. But I have yet to experience Japans frigid winter (which I think will be kind of fun), but the thing I'm more nervous about is Japan's scorching summer! Everyone is telling me horrible stories about just dripping in sweat even if you are not moving or doing anything.... oh gosh. </div>
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Anyway, I'm just really excited to dress up (and down) in Japan in general! Fashion is always fun no matter how high-end or low-budget you are, so getting to live in one of the worlds top fashion capitals is beyond thrilling for me too!</div>
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Just 3 more weeks to go!!! oh my gosh... I still have so much to do and prepare. It's coming up so fast! O_O</div>
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My good blog friend, <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/14780438800402793326" target="_blank">Sun</a>, kindly forwarded me the link to the television drama series <i><a href="http://www.wowow.co.jp/dramaw/pantosoup/" target="_blank">Bread and Soup and Cat Weather</a></i>. A beautiful piece of film work I have been wanting to watch for a very long time now. Staring <a href="http://asianwiki.com/Satomi_Kobayashi" target="_blank">Satomi Kobayashi</a>, who has been in many of my favourite Japanese films encompassing a more simple and quiet lifestyle full of lifes little pleasures.<br />
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With only four, 50 minute episodes, this short series feels more like mini-movies taken in perfect little doses. Whether it be the quaint little cafe offering daily set meals of a simple homemade soup and sandwich, or the perfectly organized Muji-like apartment that comes with the company of a charismatic cat, or even the unexpected relationships built off of the many interesting characters in the neighborhood; you are sure to walk away with a light-hearted easy feeling from this show. <br />
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Though no English subtitles are offered, I still thoroughly loved all the episodes. I guess it may be to my benefit as well since it helped me study my Japanese on a more conversational level. <a href="http://jp.channel.pandora.tv/channel/video.ptv?ch_userid=woobell&prgid=48635333&ref=ch_assocVideo" target="_blank">Here's the link</a>, I hope you enjoy it too!</div>
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so, 2 weeks ago i went sailing on a friends boat and ended up dropping my phone in the ocean, thus ending the life of my beloved iphone. since then, i have been borrowing a very old phone from my friend which is only good for calling and texting. i actually got used to it pretty fast and find it quite peaceful to be away from all the hyper attention i gave to my smart phone before this.</div>
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i'll just wait to get the new iphone when i move to Japan next month :-p</div>
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other than that, my visa finally got approved and now i continue my desperate hunt to find the perfect Japanese apartment. cross your fingers for me!</div>
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hope you all had a nice weekend! and now two wonderful quotes to get us through this week ahead:</div>
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"And the days that I keep my gratitude higher than my expectations, I have really good days." - Ray Wylie Hubbard</blockquote>
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"Have more than you show, speak less than you know." - William Shakespeare </blockquote>
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Just wanted to share some pictures I took lately on my iphone. I'm trying to take advantage of our beaches much more before I move to Tokyo in the winter time. I don't even know how to dress for cold weather, so I'm sure that will be a fun challenge for me!</div>
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Also, I tried to reply back to all of you on your own personal blogs in thanks of my good news on moving to Japan, but if not, thank you all so much for your kind words of encouragement and support!!! It really means a lot to me on this big life move, and I will try to make sure to take you all along the way as I settle into my new life in Tokyo! Just about 2 more months left!</div>
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<br />Make it Easyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10774629518317868602noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646041705090236819.post-82740301505408348152013-08-09T15:52:00.000-10:002013-08-13T20:59:44.816-10:00I'm moving to Japan!!<br />
Wow, I don't even know where to begin...<br />
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Well, basically I applied to about 3 companies in Japan, all English teaching schools, and I got one!! the process was really fast, but also stressful. I really had to prepare a lot, make a lot of sacrifices, plan for things way in the future... and now it's happening. <br />
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Of course my number one priority will be my new job since this
is the sole reason for everything coming together. I am actually really
excited to have my own students, and teaching English is something I've
always wanted to do since I find the art of communication to be such an
important and beautiful tool that I hope can offer a change in these
peoples lives. <br />
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My big move to Tokyo couldn't come any sooner. I have to be there by October already! So now it's crunch time as I have more than enough things to take care of. I sent in my Visa application documents yesterday, so that will take a while to process. And right now I'm apartment hunting which is turning out to not be the most fun thing. But other than all the legal matters and technical formalities I don't want to bore you with, the main thing is how life changing this experience will be!<br />
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I also have all of you to thank. My blog friends have shown me so much
support and love throughout all these years. I'm also so blessed to
have already met a handful of you throughout my travels, and for that I
am grateful. I can't even really believe it myself. One of my life goals is finally happening and I couldn't be any happier. <br />
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So this is probably the biggest door in my life to open, and I am more than ready for this next chapter to unfold. I know it's not going to be perfect or easy and I'm sure I will have a lot of struggles to grow from, but my passion and appreciation for this wonderful opportunity will be a great driving force for me. I am so excited for this new part of my life to start!!!<br />
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Make it Easyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10774629518317868602noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646041705090236819.post-42413567458516654902013-07-23T12:35:00.002-10:002013-07-23T12:36:59.107-10:00my very own ceramics!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I mentioned in previous entries that I took summer classes at a Pottery Guild, so here are the pieces I hand made!! the first picture is of my favourite bowl and the second photo is an entire meal using all the pieces I made so far!</div>
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It's actually a much longer process than I thought. By now I would have imagined that I made much more pieces than this, but with my actual life schedule with work and applying to jobs in Japan, it's quite hard to squeeze in... but maybe those are just excuses I made for myself. hahah</div>
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the last photo was some cute pieces I did with hand molding. but unfortunately I did not get to see them come to life because (I think) someone stole them! after their first firing process, I could not find them no matter how hard I searched! and they're not going to get up and walk away on their own, so what are the chances that all 3 of my character pieces just disappeared altogether. :-(</div>
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anyway, making pottery is really fun! I enjoyed the feeling of molding the clay with my hands while spinning on the wheel... it's a nice sensation. and surprisingly I picked up the technique quite fast. the most exciting part for me was glazing the pieces because you can't really tell what they will look like when you're mixing and matching the colours, but after it comes out from the firing kiln, its such a delightful surprise to see how it worked out (or not worked out. haha). I really enjoyed this new creative outlet and hope to come back to it in the future again.</div>
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here are some of my favourite photos i took on my trip to Oklahoma last week! a bunch of friends and family from all over flew to Oklahoma for our best friends wedding. it was such a warm and beautiful gathering, where we met a lot of new faces that we are happy to call family now. </div>
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Oklahoma was more beautiful that i ever imagined. the wide open lands filled with farms and animals was so relaxing and calming. compared to all the city life i am used to, these vast spaces really opened up my mind into a more freeing state... it was quite therapeutic actually. and not to mention the people there have so much southern hospitality. everyone was so kind and welcoming to us.</div>
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apart from staying one night near the city, we drove to Elgin where her family house is. they own 40 acres of land and have their own ranch with 4 horses and like 7 dogs! it was absolutely amazing! on the last night, we all had a party on their huge patio deck where we drank wine, listened to music, danced under the moonlight (it was also a super-moon that night!), caught fire flies, and just talked the night away enjoying everyones company and love...</div>
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as fast as this trip was, everyday was filled with things to do. so we were non-stop, from morning till late at night helping with wedding arrangements, doing rehearsal lunches and dinners, running flower errands, bridal party photo shoots, and fitting in as much sight-seeing as we could between those times. also, at the very last minute (literally on our drive to their home town, 2 days before the wedding) i was asked to become the wedding coordinator at the church! so as crazy and stressed as everyone was, the end result was just perfect... watching my best friend in the entire world, walk down the isle with her knight in shining armor was more than magical to see. i will never forget that moment. </div>
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After growing my hair out for 3 years and enjoying putting it up in a bun (when it was down, it reached all the way to the middle of my back!), I finally made the big move and cut it all off into this fun new style! I really appreciated my long hair and grew quite attached to it since it took so long to grow out, and I guess it's been through a lot with me, but at the same time I am more than thrilled to have this new hair cut. I feel much more mature and fresh with it!</div>
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The reason it came time to cutting it was mainly for the job opportunity in Japan, since I had to send in a recent photo of myself with my application along with all the other important paper works. But even if not for that reason, I am still happy to have this fun new hair style that everyone else seems to enjoy too! I hope you all like it as well :-D</div>
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can you imagine yourself enjoying your own company in one of these charming little cafe's... just reading your favourite book or a new magazine while sipping a fresh cup of slowly roasted coffee with a warm plate of homemade cake or pasta.... ooh the joy of calm and the art of relaxing is such a beautiful thing. these kinds of places are all very important factors of why Japan is so special to me. いいかんじですね。ほんとうにしあわせ。</div>
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speaking of Japan, i just sent in my first application the other day for a job offer to work and live in Japan! i have some other company's in mind that i will try apply to, and some potential offers my friends are trying to hook me up with through connections, so wish me luck!!! がんばりまーす!</div>
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also, tonight i'm boarding a plane to Oklahoma for my best friends wedding this weekend! i'll try take some photos to share when i come back, so see you all later! </div>
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いってきます!♥</div>
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i finally watched '<a href="http://kiseki.gaga.ne.jp/" target="_blank">I Wish</a>' by <a href="http://www.kore-eda.com/" target="_blank">Koreeda Hirokazu </a>who made a whole bunch of other films i loved, like Nobody Knows, Still Walking, and Air Doll. most of his films deal with family situations but from the child's point of view, encompassing a more delicate and observing perspective with innocence and maturity as a wonderful contrasting factor. </div>
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this film shows two brothers separated by their parents divorce and how their two worlds are completely different in character and situation. the eldest son is much more mature and responsible with a more realistic view of the world, and the younger son is more like his father (the handsome Joe Odagiri), who is a free-spirited artist with almost no cares in the world. without giving away too much of the film, these two brothers try to rekindle their parents by making a very special journey with their friends for a "miracle" to happen, and along the way this film speaks of many deep and inspiring life lessons that we all can relate to as adults. with Koreeda's signature simplistic cinematography, this melancholy yet uplifting film will pull at your heart strings but also cheer you up with it's childlike silliness. </div>
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if you have Netflix available to you, please watch this film if you haven't already because it is currently streaming now! </div>
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