Your videos on japan are consistently some of the best! You're honest about your fears and struggles which is resonates so much and yet I also feel like it's a real day I'm watching not the edited perfect version of a day that you want us to see. And then your voice overs are always personal and insightful, like I'm reading a journal. I love them and I'm happy you're growing and getting the subscribers you deserve
Thank you for this video. I spent my childhood moving around with my family so it was no surprise that I spent my 20's traveling and teaching and finishing up school. Channels like yours and others have helped me on those days when I wonder if I did it wrong...especially when well meaning people ask me questions like, "When are you going to settle down?" But now in my 30's, I tell people, "This is the life I settled into." So thank you. Videos like this give me a little more confidence to keep going and be okay with myself and keep exploring what I love.
I've fallen in love with Japan. I love the culture, food, people all through watching TH-cam videos. It's my goal to visit okinawa some day lol. Even though I'm 51it is my dream!
I don't comment much on TH-cam period but I wanted to say thank you for your videos ... they help me grow and I have enjoyed watching you grow. I have watched you since this channel was strawberry mochi. I drive a semi for a living in the US alone so I am on a very different adventure every day and learning about Japan and other Asian things is what I like when I'm not working. Positivity goes a long way and the negative helps us learn where to go in life to stay away from it. Will continue to watch ... love your videos
Hey Kelly, you are so sweet and like you I am 29. I was in Japan for a year right after college and then went back to the US. The transition back was so hard. I still think about my days in Tokyo but I am proud of my current state. I like your honesty on these videos, I might not always agree with everything you say lol but I think that's why I like your channel. It makes me see things from different perspective. I look forward to seeing your journey in the coming years! 😘
Looking too far into the future causes me to worry and become anxious. It's great advice to focus only on the here and now; focus on what you can do now and cease to worry about tomorrow. Tomorrow can worry about itself! It's good to have a "plan" but always remember that even our plans can change very easily 😉 I know mine have but for the better!! Take care❤️
I’m nine years older than you and believe me when I say.....you’ve accomplished a ton. So much more than me. Haha. You’re on a path meant for you. I think it’s amazing. You’re very inspirational. Be proud of how awesome you are. 😊
I am 27 and I experience the same feeling you did when you were my age. Also I feel lost and like I don't belong in my country. I visited Japan and although I know it was just a trip and I haven't tried living there, for the first time I felt like my mentality belonged somewhere. I wish to go back and live there, but I haven't even found my passion in life, I don't have a degree in anything, and therefore can't find a job there even as an English teacher. I'm in the process of discovering myself and realizing what I want to do, I just wish I could've done that while living in Japan :(
It's amazing to see how different your videos look. I love your channel so much. It's so different from other vlogs of Japan, thanks for another amazing video.
I’m very happy I found you ! You are literally the realist on TH-cam. When I watch your content I feel like I’m along with you in this journey, your videos are simple and straight to the point. You may have it tough at times but that’s what you do when you’re dedicated and you do what you love for your fans (ps. New subscriber here 🙋🏻♀️👀) You are truly magnificent, you brought back all of the dreams I had when I was in high school and I want to thank you so much for motivating me 🙏🏻 and making me feel like it’s never too late 💖 Much love from San Diego !
Every video you post makes me want to go to Japan more and more everyday! I’ll get there one day 💙 my husband is in the army and I told him if they ever offer him a chance to go to Japan to live there that I would take it in a heartbeat!
Hey Thank you so much for this video! I was nearly crying at some of the idea and topics you talked about as I feel they relate so well to me right now. In about 2 weeks time I will arrive in Tokyo for a year of teaching. I feel like I am similar to you in the vein that I am a creative and want to do creative things such as illustration, design work and photography, I took the opportunity to teach in Japan as it was somewhere that has always fascinated me. I have also felt like I've not achieved anything really as a 24 year old so I am hoping this year in Japan will be the first step in doing something way out of my comfort zone and the first step to planning what i really want to do and putting that in place. I've lived at home with the parents until now as we have a really close relationship and I've never been abroad on holiday on my own before so this is massive. I hope to carry on with my illustration work during the time I teach in Japan for the year and plan to hopefully be sufficient enough that I can become full time freelance after the year is done thus giving me the option to hopefully live where I want hopefully in Japan if I end up liking it and if Japan will welcome me. Thank you so much for the video, it means so much to hear someone else in the same stage mentally as me. :)
You are such a profound person. I really enjoy watching your vids. I am glad that you have all these ideas of what you want to do in the future. I hope the best for you in all your endeavors.
I have just turned 29 as well and currently going through massive changes in my life. Just moved in with my boyfriend in a new country (that I can't legally work yet). Can't even imagine how things will be in 5 years!!!
It's been a year since I moved to Japan and I'm not following your videos as much as I used to because my main interest was getting info before moving here. But this one caught my attention and I really loved it. Congratulations on the great work you are doing
Loved this video! So great to see you out and about, doing creative things! That girl dancing was so great. One of those moments that just happen. Right place, right time 😊💖
Your vlogs are so down to earth. Your words help inspire, and that is why I (we) follow and care for you Kelly. There so many things I can't find the right words for...but in short, I believe in you like a trust a good friend. So go for it and keep doing whatever it is the you do! Much love from USA to the Philippines to Japan.
You’ve done so much more than I had done by your age. I was married and had my second child shortly after I turned 30. Your positivity is sure to help many people ❤️
Beautiful videos! I'm currently applying for the JET Program and have loved following your journey. The combination of the scenery, your voice over and the music edited in makes me cry almost every time haha. I am actually heading to Japan for the first time next Thursday to visit a friend in Chiba. Tokyo here I come! :) Stay safe during the typhoon!
Youre so amazing and inspiring!!!! the award cant' even show your hard work and inspiration!!! Please dont stop and keep showing youre awesome videos and being so real!!! You are so genuine and fun!!!! You are like everyone's friend!!! You are so sweet and its so nice to see you have great things happening with you!!!
Yes! Take one day at a time and create amazing things to do with friends, people you love etc. You have such talented friends! You inspire, they inspire it is the best life!
This video is so amazing Kel, and your words found me at just the right time lol. I'm pretty terrified of my future sometimes and I worry so much that I tend to not live in the present moment. You reminded me to live everyday driven by passions and my love, rather than letting my fear rule my actions :) You're the best, thanks so much for this vid
your words make me wanna live another day hehe thanks a lot. i was confused about life recently and to embrace discomfort and life is hard so we have to fight for it. it's amazing. love love love. also love your voice because so soft and also i would like to live in japan too. you make me brave enough to wanna live the life i wanted :))) God bless
What an inspirational video, I need my hubby to watch this to show him having fears of the unknown is ok 👌 embrace them and see what happens x thx for sharing
I totally thought you were going to Segway into a “Skillshare sponsorship” talk!!! Hahaha! :p But anyways, great content! And a lot to think about as well! Some of it is really profound for me :) Appreciate all the hard work you put into your videos Kel! Smashing it! :)
Segue is a verb that means "to move without stopping from one topic, song, etc., to another." Segway is an annoying dangerous transport device. www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/segue-segway-commonly-confused
I don’t know how I’ve found your Chanel but I’ve literally been binge watching all your videos and I love it 😂I’m not even really interested in Japan I just think there’s something about you💜
Accepting the harder things is life is the sign of a mature person. As I followed you I have seen you overcome and work through your diversity. I admire your work and how you share for others to learn, and prosper. God Bless you and keep you may he give you (more) wisdom. .
I think it's awesome that you want to start a consulting/content generation business, especially if it can get you out of English teaching! Nothing wrong with it, but it's really meant to be a starter job and not a career unless you plan on teaching at the university level. If you need any help with making content whether it's editing or shooting or whatever, lemme know! I wanna give back to someone who's already given us so much! It's taken me over 4 years, but I'm finally gonna be moving back to Tokyo at the end of this year to study abroad! I can't wait to be back and making the content that I've been dreaming about ever since I came back to America in 2015 after getting out of the Navy!
This video was rly inspiring for me. I relate so much to the stuff you say and I've been feeling stressed and lost lately. I'm one of those who lived and studied for a year in Japan and then went back home. But all I wanna do is to live and work in Japan. Your plans and dreams sounds so inspiring and I rly wanna know more. I'm 27 now and I feel just like you said you felt. Like ye, this video meant alot to me. And I wanna find a way to be in Japan. Thank you for this video and I will look to you in hope of inspiration and help ^^ but no pressure ofc xp I've been away from TH-cam a bit so will go back to see the videos I've missed. I rly wanna know how to be able to stay in Japan.
I was going to find your channel anyway :) since I love the colorful and somewhat childish but also practical, good nature of this culture. The way you talk is like therapy to me, love your videos so much!
Hi Kelly.....! Congrats on the TH-cam Button....! Say Hello to Ryuji.... he's a good guy...! Lot's of your out-door videos remind me of the San Gabriel National Forest in Calif....! You & Ryuji are still young... both of you will do what's best for the both of you....! Best wishes...!
This is such a great video Kelly your right no one can predict the future we just have to take one day at a time do what we can for ourseleves and live life to it's fullest
great editing, great wisdom, great content, great people :) ive been watching since ur japanese high school videos!! thx for ur continuous hard work for us on youtube lyz!
Your videos are so inspirational, Kelly! You really motivate me to keep going forward and chase my dreams. I'm gonna be 22 soon and I am feeling so lost in life and a huge part of me has always wanted to go to Japan, but there is so much I don't know and so much I have yet to learn.. But watching your videos reminds me of what i truly want and gives me comfort (I also struggle with anxiety, and depression on top of that too).. I truly wish to thank you for doing all these Vlogs! :) I would also love to meet like minded people and I think the group would be perfect for it! It could also help a lot of people who want to move to Japan ♥♥
Congrats on your play button girl! You deserve it. Your vids are honestly so informative and I watch them consistently regards to my plan to move to Japan. I also lived in Michigan for a little while so I love the Michigan accent when it comes out haha, my boyfriend is from Detroit (Royal Oak) and he plans on moving with me there! You and Yuji remind me of my boyfriend and I! So much fun! Congrats on your journey, you give us watchers insightful info and we appreciate you! Life is hard, but you make it work, and give us hope towards a meaningful life. Keep it up!
The opening message to thid video is so true, I love it, and agree/feel that is me. Trying to spice up my life more. Thanks for reminding me of my long term mission I tend to forget over time.
Love you Kelly! Been following you for awhile sorry I was so harsh about your mans I just felt like I needed to look out for you. :/ But! I was wrong you guys seem very compatible and I wish the best for you guys! And especially you! ❤️ Keep going my girl! 😊❤️💗💗💗
Great video ! It’s a topic of worry as we age in life ! I find myself beating myself up because I’m not sure where I am or what I’m doing now but I know what I want to accomplish in life . Try not to be too hard on yourself . I’m coming up on 30 also and it just makes you look at yourself in retrospect and ask yourself are you accomplished? What are you doing? What’s the end goal ? , I enjoy the videos and I want to travel to Japan also so your videos help me learn things and keeps in tune with my Japan desires! Stay up Kelly!
Awesome video, Kelly! I've been wondering how your health has been. You were having some health issues some months ago if I remember right but I'm hoping you're feeling better now. Also, the sandals you wore with the yellow dress were FANTASTIC.
omgosh!! that plush, toy-bear-doll is trying *so* hard to be a yoga master, *LoLoLoL!!* but that *downward dog* asana can *sometimes* be a challenge! *so cute!* 🐨😄🐨🤣🐨😄🐨😆
I always look forward to your video's, especially lately. My husband is currently living in China teaching for a year while I finish school here in the states and your video's help me so much. I got to study abroad in Japan for 2 months in Nagoya and I found your video's when I was looking for things to do there and now I just like watching them to remind me of Japan and how much I loved it there. I want to eventually end up living in Japan but I don't know how difficult it is to live there working as a teacher. Is it possible for that to be your lifetime career or does it get harder to get a job once you are older. I am currently 30 and hope to be living in Japan in the next 5 years. Thank you and keep up your amazing videos.
Hello Lyz First of all, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you so much for producing this video 📼 In fact, I would to share for the first time here online and you are so special that I feel I can be comfortable to say that I am the same age as yours, I also grew in the west, but do to my family background who wanted just to be back to their comfort zone. I also struggled when I was young from being bullied badly, domestic abuse and toxic colleagues who are throwing advice giving that did not achieve anything. When I was 18 I moved to Australia for 5 years. I had a great time there but also there is society is perfect because how exotic I was to be an only student from my country to study there in university and later found out that what was the purpose of doing that. I moved back home started working office job, obtained great position in the government supreme council. I had a life living in the lap of luxury. Then I decided to go Bahrain to study aviation and started flying as a steward. I went back to my parents hometown in Kuwait and experienced a big culture shock and for 5 years I was confused and I dazzled trying her and there to figure out. Something came up to me which stopped me from flying. I saw a big drastic change amongst people around acting differently when I had had a prestigious job and then have done career change. I eventually went back to the uk where I was born and stayed there for a while doing extra advance English to become a teacher and go to the east to teach. We all have something we wanna do and it isn't a waste of time to do that. I didn't listen to anyone even my closest family and so called real friends because they don't know what I really want in life and what to pursue. I don't regret it and now I am spending my life every day learning to read books, enjoy the moment and connect myself to the right people because there are medicine of life. We need to know deeply inside ourselves first and second what is our dream and passion. I never thought once I would be in love with a job of cabin crew and be addicted to it. I am still working hard to grow myself in a world class airline and happy to discover the world and help taking care of customers. I finally found my calling yet some people and my family are disappointed yet hey I am happy and I love what I am doing and it doesn't hurt anyone and when people come to me and say thank you for the flight I feel satisfied. I have learned a big lesson here. Someone’s opinion does not really represents my reality. It is true. Bless you and enjoy your life and sending you my regard to you and your handsome husband. Kawio
I love that we both live in Japan but use a lot of American skincare lol! Whatever works and doesn't break the bank, right?! My skin is just too sensitive and fickle every time I try to make changes. You're so right about it being difficult to leave! I thought I'd do JET for a year or two and then move back, but here I am 12 years later, wtf! This video was so relatable it's crazy! I really love your ideas for what you wanna do with your career. I'm excited to see what you do! Dude, 30s are the best! You're gonna love them.
I'm halfway done with my undergrad in graphic design and was in Japan last summer for 3 months. The more time passed since I left the more, I wanted to go back. Now I'm trying to decide how to move back to Japan for a few years (maybe 2-3 years) so I can learn Japanese and learn more of the culture. I love your spirit and put you put a smile on my face every time I see your videos. I hope you keep doing what you're doing because your an inspiration to so many and have helped me in ways you don't even know how much. I want to go back to Japan but I also need to get a masters and I really don't know if I can still go to Japan after that. I would be 26 by then and I'm guessing I'd only be able to teach. I'm so lost :(
I find your videos to be very helpful 🙂 I am in an indecisive part of my life right now and still trying to figure everything out😅 I am turning 20 at the end of this month and feel like time is going by so quick 😖
I been doing this TH-cam probably few years now, people watch it but I'm not even have 100 people on my channel. That's is sad. You doing great, keep up the good work.
Hay Kelly you once said thank you too me i love ur vids cuz my dream is too visit Japan and use your vids to get as close to it as possible glad your happy im currently off my medication for depression and i believe its partly because of ur content thank you im kinda crying right now but i can finally have a job again and thank you for giving me a smile i hope nothing but amazing things for you 2 just please dont stop making vids i do love ur smile and have him in more of ur content he seems amazing ok ima stop before i sound creepy lol but yes thank you i need ur voice and videos thank you
Hey Kelly, you should try your best switching over to all natural chemical free products. It will help you out abunch on your health journey :) Also a fun time to try out DIY recipes for shampoo, deodorant, household cleaners, etc. Much cheaper in the long run!
Kelly, I’ve been watching since Victor introduced you on his channel xD I loved your mazesoba ramen video and been wanting to try that for so long lol (but it’s in Nagoya XD far from Tokyo or Osaka/Kyoto). I miss that whole crowd with Piggles and Shane and Regan and Kaz XD;;;
That business idea would be fantastic for you to pursue i love your content, my husband and i have a mutual love for Japan and i live vicariously through others who live there such as yourself 😂 we have 2 kids and live in Australia But i always dreamt of living in Japan after visiting in 2013 Also talking about creating content is another great idea for a consulting business keep up the great work 💙
U have anxiety too? I want to teach in japan too...I was afraid to because of my anxiety...if I could handle it. I need to get the ball rolling for this, I know jet is open but others like yaruki switch looks good too and interac
Can you do a video on what policing is like in Japan and what laws you were surprised by or things you learned? Or is that too like controversial, idk. I’m just interested.
No I did not mention Tokyo Creative haha. And I don’t work exclusively with them. I like being independent doing work for other companies (including TC) and brands by myself!
I want to start an art channel, but I keep putting it off. I am not a fan of recording. Not camera shy. I just don't like keeping up with it. I am trying to get my first video up, so wish me luck.
Your videos on japan are consistently some of the best! You're honest about your fears and struggles which is resonates so much and yet I also feel like it's a real day I'm watching not the edited perfect version of a day that you want us to see. And then your voice overs are always personal and insightful, like I'm reading a journal. I love them and I'm happy you're growing and getting the subscribers you deserve
I love story type videos so much! So I’m glad that you guys like it too!
Thank you for this video. I spent my childhood moving around with my family so it was no surprise that I spent my 20's traveling and teaching and finishing up school. Channels like yours and others have helped me on those days when I wonder if I did it wrong...especially when well meaning people ask me questions like, "When are you going to settle down?" But now in my 30's, I tell people, "This is the life I settled into." So thank you. Videos like this give me a little more confidence to keep going and be okay with myself and keep exploring what I love.
There is no right way to live :) always do what you feel is right to you!
I've fallen in love with Japan. I love the culture, food, people all through watching TH-cam videos. It's my goal to visit okinawa some day lol. Even though I'm 51it is my dream!
@@theoutsiderspost4982 wow thats cool,im welsh indian
Okinawa..so good. Miyako island is one of the best!
@@akas224 that's my dream okinawa!
@@has7459 I'm saving! :)
I don't comment much on TH-cam period but I wanted to say thank you for your videos ... they help me grow and I have enjoyed watching you grow. I have watched you since this channel was strawberry mochi. I drive a semi for a living in the US alone so I am on a very different adventure every day and learning about Japan and other Asian things is what I like when I'm not working. Positivity goes a long way and the negative helps us learn where to go in life to stay away from it. Will continue to watch ... love your videos
Hey Kelly, you are so sweet and like you I am 29. I was in Japan for a year right after college and then went back to the US. The transition back was so hard. I still think about my days in Tokyo but I am proud of my current state.
I like your honesty on these videos, I might not always agree with everything you say lol but I think that's why I like your channel. It makes me see things from different perspective. I look forward to seeing your journey in the coming years! 😘
Thanks for watching and come back to visit! 💕
@@KellyMorita yes! I plan to visit hopefully next year. I would love to meet you! 🤗
Looking too far into the future causes me to worry and become anxious. It's great advice to focus only on the here and now; focus on what you can do now and cease to worry about tomorrow. Tomorrow can worry about itself! It's good to have a "plan" but always remember that even our plans can change very easily 😉 I know mine have but for the better!! Take care❤️
Oh yes mine have definitely changed too haha
I’m nine years older than you and believe me when I say.....you’ve accomplished a ton. So much more than me. Haha. You’re on a path meant for you. I think it’s amazing. You’re very inspirational. Be proud of how awesome you are. 😊
The two people dancing 💗 start of a great friendship I would say. The culture is so beautiful there. I would love to visit someday.
I am 27 and I experience the same feeling you did when you were my age. Also I feel lost and like I don't belong in my country.
I visited Japan and although I know it was just a trip and I haven't tried living there, for the first time I felt like my mentality belonged somewhere.
I wish to go back and live there, but I haven't even found my passion in life, I don't have a degree in anything, and therefore can't find a job there even as an English teacher.
I'm in the process of discovering myself and realizing what I want to do, I just wish I could've done that while living in Japan :(
It's amazing to see how different your videos look. I love your channel so much. It's so different from other vlogs of Japan, thanks for another amazing video.
I’m very happy I found you ! You are literally the realist on TH-cam. When I watch your content I feel like I’m along with you in this journey, your videos are simple and straight to the point. You may have it tough at times but that’s what you do when you’re dedicated and you do what you love for your fans (ps. New subscriber here 🙋🏻♀️👀)
You are truly magnificent, you brought back all of the dreams I had when I was in high school and I want to thank you so much for motivating me 🙏🏻 and making me feel like it’s never too late 💖
Much love from San Diego !
Thank you so much!
Every video you post makes me want to go to Japan more and more everyday! I’ll get there one day 💙 my husband is in the army and I told him if they ever offer him a chance to go to Japan to live there that I would take it in a heartbeat!
Hey Thank you so much for this video! I was nearly crying at some of the idea and topics you talked about as I feel they relate so well to me right now. In about 2 weeks time I will arrive in Tokyo for a year of teaching. I feel like I am similar to you in the vein that I am a creative and want to do creative things such as illustration, design work and photography, I took the opportunity to teach in Japan as it was somewhere that has always fascinated me. I have also felt like I've not achieved anything really as a 24 year old so I am hoping this year in Japan will be the first step in doing something way out of my comfort zone and the first step to planning what i really want to do and putting that in place. I've lived at home with the parents until now as we have a really close relationship and I've never been abroad on holiday on my own before so this is massive. I hope to carry on with my illustration work during the time I teach in Japan for the year and plan to hopefully be sufficient enough that I can become full time freelance after the year is done thus giving me the option to hopefully live where I want hopefully in Japan if I end up liking it and if Japan will welcome me. Thank you so much for the video, it means so much to hear someone else in the same stage mentally as me. :)
Great solid advice about people you keep around 👍 congrats on the 100K
You are such a profound person. I really enjoy watching your vids. I am glad that you have all these ideas of what you want to do in the future. I hope the best for you in all your endeavors.
oh I love those old videos merged with this one in the same places with an old theme I love that so much!
Ya I feel like I made enough videos to do this! I’ll add more in the future!
@@KellyMorita that'll honestly be great and so moving
I have just turned 29 as well and currently going through massive changes in my life. Just moved in with my boyfriend in a new country (that I can't legally work yet). Can't even imagine how things will be in 5 years!!!
It's been a year since I moved to Japan and I'm not following your videos as much as I used to because my main interest was getting info before moving here. But this one caught my attention and I really loved it. Congratulations on the great work you are doing
Congrats on getting the TH-cam-award! Keep up the great work!
I loved when both of the dancers were collaborating together! Another great video and i love the perspectives you gave from the present and past :)
Omg that was an amazing moment! I was lost in their fun connection! What a world!
Loved this video! So great to see you out and about, doing creative things!
That girl dancing was so great. One of those moments that just happen. Right place, right time 😊💖
Ya I can’t believe I was there watching that moment!
Your vlogs are so down to earth. Your words help inspire, and that is why I (we) follow and care for you Kelly. There so many things I can't find the right words for...but in short, I believe in you like a trust a good friend. So go for it and keep doing whatever it is the you do! Much love from USA to the Philippines to Japan.
You’ve done so much more than I had done by your age. I was married and had my second child shortly after I turned 30. Your positivity is sure to help many people ❤️
Beautiful videos! I'm currently applying for the JET Program and have loved following your journey. The combination of the scenery, your voice over and the music edited in makes me cry almost every time haha. I am actually heading to Japan for the first time next Thursday to visit a friend in Chiba. Tokyo here I come! :) Stay safe during the typhoon!
Japanese People say "Forest bathing" that just you are doing in the forest.It makes us calm and refresh,and happy.
Youre so amazing and inspiring!!!! the award cant' even show your hard work and inspiration!!! Please dont stop and keep showing youre awesome videos and being so real!!! You are so genuine and fun!!!! You are like everyone's friend!!! You are so sweet and its so nice to see you have great things happening with you!!!
CONGRATULATIONS on reaching 100K!!!
Yes! Take one day at a time and create amazing things to do with friends, people you love etc. You have such talented friends! You inspire, they inspire it is the best life!
This video is so amazing Kel, and your words found me at just the right time lol. I'm pretty terrified of my future sometimes and I worry so much that I tend to not live in the present moment. You reminded me to live everyday driven by passions and my love, rather than letting my fear rule my actions :) You're the best, thanks so much for this vid
I have no plans to move to Japan but I just enjoy watching your videos.
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
your words make me wanna live another day hehe thanks a lot. i was confused about life recently and to embrace discomfort and life is hard so we have to fight for it. it's amazing. love love love. also love your voice because so soft and also i would like to live in japan too. you make me brave enough to wanna live the life i wanted :))) God bless
I’m so glad about that!
You’re so inspiring !!!
Thank you for always creating content for the world.
Watching you’re videos gives me such an ease and comfort ❤️
Love this so much. Looking forward to the content to come!
Thank you!
Your words of the firsts minutes of this video have helped me today! Thank you very much
What an inspirational video, I need my hubby to watch this to show him having fears of the unknown is ok 👌 embrace them and see what happens x thx for sharing
We’re supporting you all the way! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I totally thought you were going to Segway into a “Skillshare sponsorship” talk!!! Hahaha! :p
But anyways, great content! And a lot to think about as well! Some of it is really profound for me :) Appreciate all the hard work you put into your videos Kel! Smashing it! :)
😂 Skillshare should totally sponsor this.
Segue is a verb that means "to move without stopping from one topic, song, etc., to another." Segway is an annoying dangerous transport device.
www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/segue-segway-commonly-confused
I don’t know how I’ve found your Chanel but I’ve literally been binge watching all your videos and I love it 😂I’m not even really interested in Japan I just think there’s something about you💜
That’s good to know! Haha
Accepting the harder things is life is the sign of a mature person. As I followed you I have seen you overcome and work through your diversity. I admire your work and how you share for others to learn, and prosper. God Bless you and keep you may he give you (more) wisdom. .
I think it's awesome that you want to start a consulting/content generation business, especially if it can get you out of English teaching! Nothing wrong with it, but it's really meant to be a starter job and not a career unless you plan on teaching at the university level. If you need any help with making content whether it's editing or shooting or whatever, lemme know! I wanna give back to someone who's already given us so much!
It's taken me over 4 years, but I'm finally gonna be moving back to Tokyo at the end of this year to study abroad! I can't wait to be back and making the content that I've been dreaming about ever since I came back to America in 2015 after getting out of the Navy!
I just want to jump on here and wish you two and all of Japan the best of luck and safety on Saturday! You're in my thoughts! 💜
This video was rly inspiring for me. I relate so much to the stuff you say and I've been feeling stressed and lost lately. I'm one of those who lived and studied for a year in Japan and then went back home. But all I wanna do is to live and work in Japan. Your plans and dreams sounds so inspiring and I rly wanna know more. I'm 27 now and I feel just like you said you felt. Like ye, this video meant alot to me. And I wanna find a way to be in Japan. Thank you for this video and I will look to you in hope of inspiration and help ^^ but no pressure ofc xp I've been away from TH-cam a bit so will go back to see the videos I've missed. I rly wanna know how to be able to stay in Japan.
Wonderful stuff. Plans are good, goals are better but a lot of great things happen in life because they were totally unexpected.
Loved this video! Especially the trip down memory lane :)
your voice is very calm. thank you
You are an inspiration, Kelly! Thank you for everything!
I was going to find your channel anyway :) since I love the colorful and somewhat childish but also practical, good nature of this culture. The way you talk is like therapy to me, love your videos so much!
Great video, it was very inspirational it helped me out today, my morning was very negative today; just want to say thank you.
Hi Kelly.....! Congrats on the TH-cam Button....! Say Hello to Ryuji.... he's a good guy...! Lot's of your out-door videos remind me of the San Gabriel National Forest in Calif....! You & Ryuji are still young... both of you will do what's best for the both of you....! Best wishes...!
This is such a great video Kelly your right no one can predict the future we just have to take one day at a time do what we can for ourseleves and live life to it's fullest
Thank you for showing Americans to fall in love with Japan and its culture. Its beautiful.
great editing, great wisdom, great content, great people :)
ive been watching since ur japanese high school videos!! thx for ur continuous hard work for us on youtube lyz!
Your videos are so inspirational, Kelly! You really motivate me to keep going forward and chase my dreams. I'm gonna be 22 soon and I am feeling so lost in life and a huge part of me has always wanted to go to Japan, but there is so much I don't know and so much I have yet to learn.. But watching your videos reminds me of what i truly want and gives me comfort (I also struggle with anxiety, and depression on top of that too).. I truly wish to thank you for doing all these Vlogs! :)
I would also love to meet like minded people and I think the group would be perfect for it! It could also help a lot of people who want to move to Japan ♥♥
Kelly! Just to let you know im praying for you and all japan!!!❤❤ love and hugs from Argentina
Congrats on your play button girl! You deserve it. Your vids are honestly so informative and I watch them consistently regards to my plan to move to Japan. I also lived in Michigan for a little while so I love the Michigan accent when it comes out haha, my boyfriend is from Detroit (Royal Oak) and he plans on moving with me there! You and Yuji remind me of my boyfriend and I! So much fun! Congrats on your journey, you give us watchers insightful info and we appreciate you! Life is hard, but you make it work, and give us hope towards a meaningful life. Keep it up!
The opening message to thid video is so true, I love it, and agree/feel that is me. Trying to spice up my life more. Thanks for reminding me of my long term mission I tend to forget over time.
I'm 39... forgetting your age... forgiven... lol
Love you Kelly! Been following you for awhile sorry I was so harsh about your mans I just felt like I needed to look out for you. :/ But! I was wrong you guys seem very compatible and I wish the best for you guys! And especially you! ❤️
Keep going my girl! 😊❤️💗💗💗
You always gave me a hope kelly.when im down.thank u soo much love you❤
I’m glad!
Great video ! It’s a topic of worry as we age in life ! I find myself beating myself up because I’m not sure where I am or what I’m doing now but I know what I want to accomplish in life . Try not to be too hard on yourself . I’m coming up on 30 also and it just makes you look at yourself in retrospect and ask yourself are you accomplished? What are you doing? What’s the end goal ? , I enjoy the videos and I want to travel to Japan also so your videos help me learn things and keeps in tune with my Japan desires! Stay up Kelly!
Congrats Kelly! Thank YOU! 💜✌🤗
Awesome video, Kelly! I've been wondering how your health has been. You were having some health issues some months ago if I remember right but I'm hoping you're feeling better now. Also, the sandals you wore with the yellow dress were FANTASTIC.
omgosh!! that plush, toy-bear-doll is trying *so* hard to be a yoga master, *LoLoLoL!!* but that *downward dog* asana can *sometimes* be a challenge! *so cute!* 🐨😄🐨🤣🐨😄🐨😆
I appreciate this video so much ❤❤❤
Thanks for watching!
Just the video I needed
I always look forward to your video's, especially lately. My husband is currently living in China teaching for a year while I finish school here in the states and your video's help me so much. I got to study abroad in Japan for 2 months in Nagoya and I found your video's when I was looking for things to do there and now I just like watching them to remind me of Japan and how much I loved it there. I want to eventually end up living in Japan but I don't know how difficult it is to live there working as a teacher. Is it possible for that to be your lifetime career or does it get harder to get a job once you are older. I am currently 30 and hope to be living in Japan in the next 5 years. Thank you and keep up your amazing videos.
Hello Lyz
First of all, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you so much for producing this video 📼
In fact, I would to share for the first time here online and you are so special that I feel I can be comfortable to say that I am the same age as yours, I also grew in the west, but do to my family background who wanted just to be back to their comfort zone. I also struggled when I was young from being bullied badly, domestic abuse and toxic colleagues who are throwing advice giving that did not achieve anything. When I was 18 I moved to Australia for 5 years. I had a great time there but also there is society is perfect because how exotic I was to be an only student from my country to study there in university and later found out that what was the purpose of doing that. I moved back home started working office job, obtained great position in the government supreme council. I had a life living in the lap of luxury. Then I decided to go Bahrain to study aviation and started flying as a steward. I went back to my parents hometown in Kuwait and experienced a big culture shock and for 5 years I was confused and I dazzled trying her and there to figure out. Something came up to me which stopped me from flying. I saw a big drastic change amongst people around acting differently when I had had a prestigious job and then have done career change. I eventually went back to the uk where I was born and stayed there for a while doing extra advance English to become a teacher and go to the east to teach. We all have something we wanna do and it isn't a waste of time to do that. I didn't listen to anyone even my closest family and so called real friends because they don't know what I really want in life and what to pursue. I don't regret it and now I am spending my life every day learning to read books, enjoy the moment and connect myself to the right people because there are medicine of life. We need to know deeply inside ourselves first and second what is our dream and passion. I never thought once I would be in love with a job of cabin crew and be addicted to it. I am still working hard to grow myself in a world class airline and happy to discover the world and help taking care of customers. I finally found my calling yet some people and my family are disappointed yet hey I am happy and I love what I am doing and it doesn't hurt anyone and when people come to me and say thank you for the flight I feel satisfied. I have learned a big lesson here. Someone’s opinion does not really represents my reality. It is true. Bless you and enjoy your life and sending you my regard to you and your handsome husband. Kawio
💕 I absolutely love you & your vids keep em coming gorgeous gal 💕
Thanks for watching!
I love that we both live in Japan but use a lot of American skincare lol! Whatever works and doesn't break the bank, right?! My skin is just too sensitive and fickle every time I try to make changes.
You're so right about it being difficult to leave! I thought I'd do JET for a year or two and then move back, but here I am 12 years later, wtf! This video was so relatable it's crazy! I really love your ideas for what you wanna do with your career. I'm excited to see what you do! Dude, 30s are the best! You're gonna love them.
Can you show us some more of you singing? You have a beautiful voice! Luv your uploads! Thanks
Lol. Those two dancing was amazing!
I'm halfway done with my undergrad in graphic design and was in Japan last summer for 3 months. The more time passed since I left the more, I wanted to go back. Now I'm trying to decide how to move back to Japan for a few years (maybe 2-3 years) so I can learn Japanese and learn more of the culture. I love your spirit and put you put a smile on my face every time I see your videos. I hope you keep doing what you're doing because your an inspiration to so many and have helped me in ways you don't even know how much. I want to go back to Japan but I also need to get a masters and I really don't know if I can still go to Japan after that. I would be 26 by then and I'm guessing I'd only be able to teach. I'm so lost :(
I find your videos to be very helpful 🙂 I am in an indecisive part of my life right now and still trying to figure everything out😅 I am turning 20 at the end of this month and feel like time is going by so quick 😖
I love your work, and what are you doing and how you are doing... please, continue like that... i wish the best, for both of you.
You deserve it Kelly love your videos. I am loving Japan
Amazing videos as always.!! Hugs from California 💕💕
U look so happy
Imagine you're a Japanese lady going home from grocery shopping and you see this on the wall in your neighborhood: 14:00 xD
Great content, wonderful video.
Japan!! Next year for one year!!
Que gran mensaje en tu vídeo
GRACIAS y EXITO TOTAL en tus próximos 5 años
We are on earth to enjoy life, to find our passion, and to help others. We definitely create our own reality. You are there, beautiful soul. 😂. 💜🌹💜
I been doing this TH-cam probably few years now, people watch it but I'm not even have 100 people on my channel. That's is sad.
You doing great, keep up the good work.
Hay Kelly you once said thank you too me i love ur vids cuz my dream is too visit Japan and use your vids to get as close to it as possible glad your happy im currently off my medication for depression and i believe its partly because of ur content thank you im kinda crying right now but i can finally have a job again and thank you for giving me a smile i hope nothing but amazing things for you 2 just please dont stop making vids i do love ur smile and have him in more of ur content he seems amazing ok ima stop before i sound creepy lol but yes thank you i need ur voice and videos thank you
Hey Kelly, you should try your best switching over to all natural chemical free products. It will help you out abunch on your health journey :) Also a fun time to try out DIY recipes for shampoo, deodorant, household cleaners, etc. Much cheaper in the long run!
Kelly, I’ve been watching since Victor introduced you on his channel xD I loved your mazesoba ramen video and been wanting to try that for so long lol (but it’s in Nagoya XD far from Tokyo or Osaka/Kyoto). I miss that whole crowd with Piggles and Shane and Regan and Kaz XD;;;
Thank you for watching all this time 😭
It feels like another anime episode with the view and nostalgia stuff
I like that comparison haha
You should visit Yokosuka Naval Base during the next cherry blossom festival!
That business idea would be fantastic for you to pursue i love your content, my husband and i have a mutual love for Japan and i live vicariously through others who live there such as yourself 😂 we have 2 kids and live in Australia
But i always dreamt of living in Japan after visiting in 2013
Also talking about creating content is another great idea for a consulting business keep up the great work 💙
You must be some kind of resilient rockstar. As soon as the first mosquito bit, I'd have been OUT of there.
If you start that consulting business, you would still be a teacher 😉 Just a different kind of teacher
U have anxiety too? I want to teach in japan too...I was afraid to because of my anxiety...if I could handle it. I need to get the ball rolling for this, I know jet is open but others like yaruki switch looks good too and interac
Ugh i miss just going out and taking pictures! 😭
I miss taking photos and videos with you 😭 you should move back now lol.
you should do some Merch, that could help you figure out what you want to do later on in life. good to think of the future.
Yes I will do it :) I’m going to change my brand name soon though to my real name haha.
Can you do a video on what policing is like in Japan and what laws you were surprised by or things you learned? Or is that too like controversial, idk. I’m just interested.
What you discuss around 5:15 is Tokyo Creative, no? Have you considered joining up with them?
No I did not mention Tokyo Creative haha. And I don’t work exclusively with them. I like being independent doing work for other companies (including TC) and brands by myself!
Very Interesting thank you
初めて見ました！動画楽しみにしてますね！
dang ash is 😍😍😍
I want to start an art channel, but I keep putting it off. I am not a fan of recording. Not camera shy. I just don't like keeping up with it. I am trying to get my first video up, so wish me luck.
congratulations Kelly