So many of my friends are artists.
I'm not talking mediocre artists, I'm talking super bad, talented powerhouses. Musicians, actors, directors, some of them all of the above. To see there success is so inspiring. It is an incredible feeling to believe in someone or something, and to know there dreams, and then watch them come to fruition.
It is beautiful to watch the rest of the world realize something you've known all along. I consider it a privilege. The success of my peers makes me want to step up my grind. It makes me want to be better at what I do so that I can share in their success, but not in a leech-y, riding coattail-y kind of way. I am glad to be there for the growing pains and the rewards that come as a result of them. I'll cry when I hear your story, because I was there for it.
My friends are ebullient, brilliant, strong, and beautiful and talented and inspiring and wonderful. There could never be enough adjectives, and I'd be hard pressed to find them. Because honestly, these people are the best. The world wouldn't be the same without them, and neither would I.
Thank you. Thank you all for just being you.
Love,
The Gypsy
Monday, January 23, 2012
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Live more, Blog more.
My life has been pretty weird since I got back to Japan. Hence the empty space in my blog life. Going home was so incredible and it just made me more excited to come back to Japan and finish strong, so to speak. There are so many things that I want to do in the next 9 weeks but as the time winds down, I find myself having to prioritize them. My weekends are all planned for and this weekend is the only one for the next three or four weekends for which I haven't already made plans.
And so I write.
It seems a little early to sound so conclusive about my experience here but the truth is, before I know it, I'll be packing my suitcases (again) and making my way back stateside. Japan has been and continues to be, an eye-opening experience that has fostered and encouraged a tremendous amount of personal growth. When I made this decision, I was hoping that this would be a life-altering change. It actually has proven itself to be that, and then some. I know myself so much better than I did a year ago. And to finally feel like I have clear direction and a plan (you know I love plans), is comforting and exciting, and dare I say it, a little scary.
I made the decision to take on some big things in the next few years. My dreams, all the things I have always dreamed of, and felt that were meant to be. The scariest part is wondering if this plan, my plan, is God's plan for me....wondering if it fits the mold. If it isn't, it will fail, and that's fine because though my plans may fail, God never does. He's never failed me yet. I never do anything unless it feels right. Coming to Japan felt right. And I ran with it. Some people felt like it came out of nowhere, and maybe it did for them, but not for me. These plans that I have for myself, they feel right and so I'm running with it. When I want something, I am good for making it happen and failure is just not an option.
These 9 weeks will fly by because I will be putting in work. Working hard to make sure that when I get home, I hit the ground running. Running toward my dreams. Running toward success.
Meet me there?
Love,
The Gypsy
And so I write.
It seems a little early to sound so conclusive about my experience here but the truth is, before I know it, I'll be packing my suitcases (again) and making my way back stateside. Japan has been and continues to be, an eye-opening experience that has fostered and encouraged a tremendous amount of personal growth. When I made this decision, I was hoping that this would be a life-altering change. It actually has proven itself to be that, and then some. I know myself so much better than I did a year ago. And to finally feel like I have clear direction and a plan (you know I love plans), is comforting and exciting, and dare I say it, a little scary.
I made the decision to take on some big things in the next few years. My dreams, all the things I have always dreamed of, and felt that were meant to be. The scariest part is wondering if this plan, my plan, is God's plan for me....wondering if it fits the mold. If it isn't, it will fail, and that's fine because though my plans may fail, God never does. He's never failed me yet. I never do anything unless it feels right. Coming to Japan felt right. And I ran with it. Some people felt like it came out of nowhere, and maybe it did for them, but not for me. These plans that I have for myself, they feel right and so I'm running with it. When I want something, I am good for making it happen and failure is just not an option.
These 9 weeks will fly by because I will be putting in work. Working hard to make sure that when I get home, I hit the ground running. Running toward my dreams. Running toward success.
Meet me there?
Love,
The Gypsy
Monday, January 2, 2012
I can't believe that it is already almost time for me to go. Damn. I don't want to pack. I don't really want to leave. And man, that flight. The longest 15 hours of my life. Did you know that AIRBORNE costs like, $50 in Japan! Oh my emgee! I will be stocking up on that before I hop on the plane. That and all the other medicine I can't get in Japan. I realized this morning that it will be impossible for me to see everyone this visit and that really sucks. On the bright side, I'll be back in 3 months.
These next three months ought to be eventful. Between work and all the trips I want to take, I'll barely sleep. Now is the time for that. I'll sleep when I'm dead. Or when I'm really old and fall asleep while people are talking to me.
It is omiyage time. I need to start shopping for souvenirs for the homies in Japan. It is so hard to think of things to get for people. Snacks are always the easiest, but real gifts...a touch more challenging. I'm open to ideas.
Love,
The Gypsy
These next three months ought to be eventful. Between work and all the trips I want to take, I'll barely sleep. Now is the time for that. I'll sleep when I'm dead. Or when I'm really old and fall asleep while people are talking to me.
It is omiyage time. I need to start shopping for souvenirs for the homies in Japan. It is so hard to think of things to get for people. Snacks are always the easiest, but real gifts...a touch more challenging. I'm open to ideas.
Love,
The Gypsy
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Happy New Year!
I have not blogged in ages! My last blog probably started in a similar tone. Anyway, Happy 2012. I was lucky enough to ring in this new year at home. It is really nice to be back stateside. Coming home for the holidays really anchored how much I really miss home. It is a feeling that has sunken into my spirit so deeply that I can almost ignore it. Being here makes me realize that I am ready. I'll be sad counting down the days I leave Japan but, unlike when I left, I am really excited about a ton of things here at home.
So here's to a great year to come. Amazing things are going to happen for many of us. I am sure of it.
Happy New Year, friends!
Love,
The Gypsy
So here's to a great year to come. Amazing things are going to happen for many of us. I am sure of it.
Happy New Year, friends!
Love,
The Gypsy
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