12/6/24
Hello,
Hopefully just a short one today. I just got back from a trip to Tokyo, for those who aren't aware, I currently live in Japan, but I'll keep things vague there.
I have been planning on moving back to America this March, but after some time in Tokyo I was reminded what I loved so much about Japan. Let's be honest, Tokyo and Japan are quite different things. And anyone who thinks they know much about it will tell you. But there's a point where you cross the line and step back. Afterall, New York isn't the prefect representation of America, yet we don't get all up in arms about that. Tokyo is as much Japan as it is. If that doesn't make sense, oh well.
But I didn't come here to address that. Being in Tokyo reopened my eyes to what I love about Japan. Unfortunetelly, my job I have doesn't afford me much time to travel, and the time I do have is spent on writing.
So let's talk about a perfetc world. In this perfect world, in a few years I'll be able to focus on books full time. Maybe I'll even have a publisher. In this perfect world I could see myself moving back to Japan, to Tokyo this time. I would have the time I want to go and see the things I want.
Now back to reality. I'm not doing any of this for riches or fame. But I obviously would like to make some money out of it. If I could make it my job, that would be great. Thus, the reason I'm moving back to America in the first place. Hopefully, being in America will allow me to reach out to publishers and get my books out there. So, America is a necessary step forward.
I'm not saying any of this to talk down the states. I love America, but it seems my heart is quite set in Japan.
I have a lot of stuff to figure out. These idea don't really change anything, just open my eyes to possibilities for the future. For the first time in a while I'm looking a few years out for my life, not just my books and stories. So, I'm pretty happy about it all right now.
Hope everyone has a great day!
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