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I spent serious amounts of time wondering if I should watch my weekly Olivia vlog before or after my manifestation practice. Chose before, then saw: "Your thoughts create your reality." Confluence. Love it.
Ahhh~...the screeching sound of cicadas in the morning, I miss the sounds of a Japanese summer The three words that come to mind for me is: creativity, mindful movement, and purpose (I definitely resonate with you on this). This past year has been such a rediscovery with regard to my passions and life path...still trying to hammer out how I define creativity for myself now but excited that in the last few weeks I have been more mindful with my time! Thanks for another lovely video!! I could totally see you doing more of these somewhat video essays💜
It's definitely the sound of Japanese summer! Love your three words! And so nice to hear that we're kind of on a similar journey of rediscovery :) I also like sharing some deeper thoughts and hope to provoke some good reflection in others so great to hear you're liking it 🫶
@@oliviaimamura Thanks!! Took me a second to really ponder on them but I like what I came up with! Love your thought proving type videos, sometimes we're so rushed with life and our responsibilities that its nice to take a minute to sit reflect❣
My life in three words: exciting, powerful, and surprising! I think I am living a life that enacts these values and hope continue to spend time on my passions. All through that, time to nourish and REST. Miss you lots Olivia
Hey girll ❤️ Miss you too!! Love your 3 words, sounds so exciting and full of good energy! Go for your passions, you have the power to make it happen 🫶
I have thought your videos are cathartic for you as much as they content for us, and that a good thing. Your vids always have a cool chill vibe. Sometimes I gets lost in the music and and B-Roll, other times I just listen to your words. Either I am always a little shocked at how fast it seemed to go by,
Definitely :) Also to some extent, I want to share my latest realisations with you and try and be open on a deeper level because if there's a chance that I might spark new thoughts and allow others to be more self-aware, it makes me super happy to know that my videos might have a deeper positive affect. Although I'm super happy to also just hear that you find them relaxing/entertaining! Thanks for sharing your reflections, so nice to hear 🫶
Hi Olivia! I've been watching a couple of videos of yours now and I really like your vibe. As a fellow girlie in her 30s trying to figure out life after a horrible past year, I like seeing you sharing your daily life and what you like doing. I lived in tokyo a couple of years ago and some of the cafes you shared in this video were my go-to places as well! Glad to see they are still open lol
Hey Rosa! Sorry for the delayed response and thanks for sharing some things about yourself as well 🫶 I hope your year is looking better after your challenges last year - I feel like im still in the process of growth which can sometimes be hard but also exciting!
I swear my reaction to the earthquake alert is so much worse than any actual earthquakes I've experienced so far lol Get anxious just thinking about the alert 🥲
Coming from Australia we essentially don't know what an earthquake would feel like. I think I'd be much more anxious than you were!!! I can't imagine what going through something like that would be like 😧
@@michaeltaylor9227 Tbh, in Tokyo small earthquakes are so normal that you get very used to it. But typically they're not drastic to the extent where stuff starts falling or you'd need to do something!
@@oliviaimamura Great to know, especially since my daughter who is travelling there soon was getting anxious about the megaquake warnings recently and everything. Luckily we didn't experience one when we were there last year. But she was getting a little nervous. I think she's back on track now!
Your vlogs always make me think about things that normally don't come to mind, so I appreciate that. I had a tough time coming up with three words, but I guess the ones that define me at this moment in my life are release, uncertainty, and discovery.
Makes me actually super happy to hear that my vids are sparking new thoughts, thanks for sharing! 🙏 And sounds like you're in a phase of change - sometimes challenging but hopefully at least on a longer term also rewarding 🫶 Hope you discover exciting new things :)
@@oliviaimamurait’s humbling to have someone much younger spark this thought process! 😊 I’ve actually thought about this a lot, but never consciously really tried to capture the feeling into words like this. We are definitely going through interesting times in our lives, learning to let go as our kids enter adulthood, wrestling with health as we age, and on top of that I’m trying to learn Japanese in my old age instead of as a kid (when I should have, but fought it).
@@mrmatz408 Thanks for sharing :) On the surface definitely sounds very different to my current life stage, but I'm guessing that the process of rediscovery and feeling like your life is changing in the end is not that different. Good luck!
Just found your channel. Thank you for the beautiful Tokyo scenery and vibes. Respectfully, what if the life you live has been so shaken that living accordingly no longer makes sense? What if the passions you had have lost meaning? Much gratitude to you for capturing a city, and the coffee/cafe vibes, that mean so much.
Hello you and welcome!! I totally feel where you're coming from. Last year was the worst and most difficult year of my life, also went through a depression. I know it can be so so hard. But personally, without having to go though all that, I wouldn't have ever reached the point where I am currently. I had to really deal with mental blocks and traumas that were deep down within me, but by having everything torn down, I was able to build up and to get to a better place than ever before. It might take time but there are good days ahead as long as you take things step by step. Be kind to yourself ❤️
@@oliviaimamura I am grateful for your response and sharing personal insights. I agree with you about taking things one step at a time. With true respect, I am cautious about saying things can get better. Some people are hurt so badly or have lost so much, that just being is enough. As you say, giving yourself kindness may lead to moments of peace. I like the idea of living each day with an empathetic heart more than looking for growth. I am thankful for you taking a moment to talk to a stranger.
@@kylehogaboam6030 Totally agree that life isn't and shouldn't always be about growth. When I was broken last year, I just needed to take the time to breathe, be still and take one day at a time while trying to enjoy the small things.
I’m watching over elderly parents ❤ so I can’t fully fulfill my life’s purpose right now. But during this time I’m able to practice on my instruments everyday. I’d love to learn to work on my own instruments and maybe work on others as a side gig. I just need to find the money for tools and an experienced technician to show me how to do it properly. My two main goals are to find an experienced music teacher and take a class learning to set up/repair. Thanks for the upload. Be well.
True, sometimes you need to prioritise your relationships over yourself for a period of time. Hope this time will allow you to build a deeper connection with your family! Cool - it can be so tricky, time-consuming and sometimes frustrating to figure out how to use instruments and related tools in a new way! Totally feel you since I'm on a similar journey with my loop pedal. Good luck with it 🫶
I remember California’s biggest earthquake in the 90s when I was 3 years old. Everything was shaking and falling, and the sound of the emergency siren will never leave my head. I was only 3!! 😖
So sorry to hear that your life is currently at a lower point 🙏 Thank you for sharing to and as you said - good things come with time. Last year was the worst and most difficult year of my life, also went through a depression. I know it can be so so hard. But after going through all of that I can see how crucial of a growth opportunity it was for me. Take it step by step and be kind to yourself, good days will come ❤️
Kinda random, but I've always wondered if people ever ask you about your tattoos in Tokyo. People always used to say tattoos scare people off in Japan, but I've been noticing a trend of younger Japanese people starting to have tattoos these days.
No not really. In Tokyo tattoos are starting to be pretty normal, even fully Japanese people have them more and more. Haven't really come across any Japanese girls with as massive tattoos as mine tho, which is probably why people just assume I'm a foreigner when my tattoos are visible. Especially in Tokyo you see loads of tourists with tattoos so people are used to it. Outside of Tokyo, when Jpnese people get drunk they might comment on them or ask questions, not in a negative way tho!
@@oliviaimamura ah ok , as i thought great! a video of on Tokyo , a city I love , and also a "hot" girl to boot , which i am also partial to, so all in all a video that would be most enjoyable. Well , the Tokyo stuff was interesting anyway so no matter. If you are still in Tokyo do you think you could find a "hot" girl ? and maybe do some kind of content with her ? Thanks.
Olivia!! I was thinking about you lately, with the earthquake scare and terrible heat wave going on at the moment. Glad you are okay :) What is this mysterious career move? You said too much or too little, girl! But you are absolutely right, you should always try and follow your desires and passion, especially when there is nothing in the way other than yourself! I've always been in Digital Marketing and there was a time when I absolutely hated the very specific domain I had specialised in. But I do enjoy Marketing and the wonderful thing about being a freelancer is that you can easily learn new skills and competences, and choose what you want to do. I'm now specialised in Growth through Paid Media but I keep learning and adding to my knowledge bank continuously, so I can expand my scope or shift towards something else entirely if I want to, as my interests and needs change. That's the ultimate freedom for me as I, like you, need my work to be meaningful, enjoyable and also personally rewarding -- and challenging, too. It's integral to my lifestyle, actually. It allows me to be very free in terms of how I manage my time, where I work from, who I work with, but it also allows me to be a happier person in general because it's quite fulfilling. I have a lot of side hobbies I'm lucky I have time for thanks to this, too, so I feel completely aligned with my choice of career as it is right now. And I wish all the same to you too!
Hi Fany 🫶 So happy to hear that you've been able to build a setup where you feel like your work is rewarding, you have plenty of freedom and you're able to make shifts when you feel like it! It really is something so many people dream of/aim for. Digital marketing has so many options and paths - my digital marketing work varies based on the client but I've been focusing on SEO audits and SEO content. Similar to you I have a lot of freedom, which allows me to vlog and do violin gigs etc so I totally get where you're coming from! In terms of the career path shift, I'm hoping to move more towards making my creative outlets my actual career so that I can have the freedom to put more time and focus into them. So no drastic changes really but more a decision within myself to take content and violin more seriously 😌 I do feel like focusing on creativity allows me to express myself more authentically so would love to lean into that side of me more. Absolutley love your 3 focuses!! Can totally relate! Thanks again for sharing - love hearing more about your life!
@@oliviaimamura I figured it might be that -- especially after I noticed the soft launch ;) That's SEO I hated doing, lol. Then I moved to Content strategy with a layer of SEO, which I enjoyed a lot better, before going back to Paid where I actually started. I focus more on Social, which is perfect for me because it's both very analytical and very creative (I script and edit the ads). My point in telling you all that about my incredible life, haha, was to point out, if that could help, that it's a career that *can* be rewarding if you find a niche that speaks to you. And it can allow you, as a freelancer, to free time for other things like violin and content creation :) I can only imagine when you are a creator how much your day job might feel... not as fulfilling. A big topic of mine this year was and is to find ways, and time, to pursue more creative and "intellectual" endeavours and be more intentional and serious about them. It's fine to love or enjoy something, but it feels like it's not enough, I have to "dig deeper" or I feel frustrated -- you probably know what I mean. Jeez we have so much in commun I feel, it's so funny I randomly stumbled upon your channel. Happy I did
@@reelsad3849 Totally agree with what you said about finding the right niche! I've also discovered that in terms of digital marketing, I definitely enjoy the creative side more :) Yes totally get you! Sounds like you're on a journey of discovery - hope you find a good balance with getting to invest more time into your other passions and finding fulfilment! Totally agree
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this is awesome!!!
@@sc_733 🫶 happy to hear you like the idea!
I spent serious amounts of time wondering if I should watch my weekly Olivia vlog before or after my manifestation practice. Chose before, then saw: "Your thoughts create your reality."
Confluence. Love it.
Hahah love this!!
Ahhh~...the screeching sound of cicadas in the morning, I miss the sounds of a Japanese summer
The three words that come to mind for me is: creativity, mindful movement, and purpose (I definitely resonate with you on this). This past year has been such a rediscovery with regard to my passions and life path...still trying to hammer out how I define creativity for myself now but excited that in the last few weeks I have been more mindful with my time! Thanks for another lovely video!! I could totally see you doing more of these somewhat video essays💜
It's definitely the sound of Japanese summer!
Love your three words! And so nice to hear that we're kind of on a similar journey of rediscovery :) I also like sharing some deeper thoughts and hope to provoke some good reflection in others so great to hear you're liking it 🫶
@@oliviaimamura Thanks!! Took me a second to really ponder on them but I like what I came up with! Love your thought proving type videos, sometimes we're so rushed with life and our responsibilities that its nice to take a minute to sit reflect❣
Happy to hear from you✨✨
My three words... magic, spontaneous and faith!
魔法、流れに任せる、自分を信じる！
めっちゃ良いですね！
良いことを実現出来るような良いエネルギーって感じ！🫶
コメントまたありがとう☺️
glad you found your passion and a sense of purpose, must be nice
Thanks! Hope you’re there too or on your way :)
My fav go to youtuber as of now, always feel cozy and relaxed when watching your videos🤗 Thanks Olivia imamura hoping for more uploads😇🙏🏼✨
Hey!! So happy to hear 🥹 Thanks for leaving such a lovely comment 🫶
My life in three words:
exciting, powerful, and surprising! I think I am living a life that enacts these values and hope continue to spend time on my passions. All through that, time to nourish and REST. Miss you lots Olivia
Hey girll ❤️ Miss you too!! Love your 3 words, sounds so exciting and full of good energy! Go for your passions, you have the power to make it happen 🫶
Thanks for the weekly dose of Tokyo , good visuals and music.
Happy to oblige 🫶 Hope you're enjoying a good week :)
I have thought your videos are cathartic for you as much as they content for us, and that a good thing. Your vids always have a cool chill vibe. Sometimes I gets lost in the music and and B-Roll, other times I just listen to your words. Either I am always a little shocked at how fast it seemed to go by,
Same!
Definitely :) Also to some extent, I want to share my latest realisations with you and try and be open on a deeper level because if there's a chance that I might spark new thoughts and allow others to be more self-aware, it makes me super happy to know that my videos might have a deeper positive affect. Although I'm super happy to also just hear that you find them relaxing/entertaining! Thanks for sharing your reflections, so nice to hear 🫶
Hi Olivia! I've been watching a couple of videos of yours now and I really like your vibe. As a fellow girlie in her 30s trying to figure out life after a horrible past year, I like seeing you sharing your daily life and what you like doing. I lived in tokyo a couple of years ago and some of the cafes you shared in this video were my go-to places as well! Glad to see they are still open lol
Hey Rosa! Sorry for the delayed response and thanks for sharing some things about yourself as well 🫶 I hope your year is looking better after your challenges last year - I feel like im still in the process of growth which can sometimes be hard but also exciting!
I swear my reaction to the earthquake alert is so much worse than any actual earthquakes I've experienced so far lol
Get anxious just thinking about the alert 🥲
Coming from Australia we essentially don't know what an earthquake would feel like. I think I'd be much more anxious than you were!!! I can't imagine what going through something like that would be like 😧
@@michaeltaylor9227 Tbh, in Tokyo small earthquakes are so normal that you get very used to it. But typically they're not drastic to the extent where stuff starts falling or you'd need to do something!
@@oliviaimamura Great to know, especially since my daughter who is travelling there soon was getting anxious about the megaquake warnings recently and everything. Luckily we didn't experience one when we were there last year. But she was getting a little nervous. I think she's back on track now!
Lovely update Olivia. Three words for me...
Family, sincerity and positivity
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!! I find it so interesting - definitely gives an idea of what’s currently your focus in life :) well chosen 👏
Love it up!! Miss you lady! Our time in Kyoto will always be special to me 🫶🏾
Girlll!! Miss you too! Hope you’re doing well and loving life 🫶🫶
Your vlogs always make me think about things that normally don't come to mind, so I appreciate that. I had a tough time coming up with three words, but I guess the ones that define me at this moment in my life are release, uncertainty, and discovery.
Makes me actually super happy to hear that my vids are sparking new thoughts, thanks for sharing! 🙏 And sounds like you're in a phase of change - sometimes challenging but hopefully at least on a longer term also rewarding 🫶 Hope you discover exciting new things :)
@@oliviaimamurait’s humbling to have someone much younger spark this thought process! 😊 I’ve actually thought about this a lot, but never consciously really tried to capture the feeling into words like this. We are definitely going through interesting times in our lives, learning to let go as our kids enter adulthood, wrestling with health as we age, and on top of that I’m trying to learn Japanese in my old age instead of as a kid (when I should have, but fought it).
@@mrmatz408 Thanks for sharing :) On the surface definitely sounds very different to my current life stage, but I'm guessing that the process of rediscovery and feeling like your life is changing in the end is not that different. Good luck!
Family, Health and Freedom
Sounds very balanced and healthy :) Thanks for sharing!
Always great to see your vlogs. Stay safe.
My three words are... Family, love and growth.
//Jay
Hi Jay! Sounds like you're enjoying a nice balanced family life :) Thanks for leaving a comment, hope you're enjoying a nice week!
Just found your channel. Thank you for the beautiful Tokyo scenery and vibes. Respectfully, what if the life you live has been so shaken that living accordingly no longer makes sense? What if the passions you had have lost meaning? Much gratitude to you for capturing a city, and the coffee/cafe vibes, that mean so much.
Hello you and welcome!! I totally feel where you're coming from. Last year was the worst and most difficult year of my life, also went through a depression. I know it can be so so hard. But personally, without having to go though all that, I wouldn't have ever reached the point where I am currently. I had to really deal with mental blocks and traumas that were deep down within me, but by having everything torn down, I was able to build up and to get to a better place than ever before. It might take time but there are good days ahead as long as you take things step by step. Be kind to yourself ❤️
@@oliviaimamura I am grateful for your response and sharing personal insights. I agree with you about taking things one step at a time. With true respect, I am cautious about saying things can get better. Some people are hurt so badly or have lost so much, that just being is enough. As you say, giving yourself kindness may lead to moments of peace. I like the idea of living each day with an empathetic heart more than looking for growth. I am thankful for you taking a moment to talk to a stranger.
@@kylehogaboam6030 Totally agree that life isn't and shouldn't always be about growth. When I was broken last year, I just needed to take the time to breathe, be still and take one day at a time while trying to enjoy the small things.
I’m watching over elderly parents ❤ so I can’t fully fulfill my life’s purpose right now.
But during this time I’m able to practice on my instruments everyday. I’d love to learn to work on my own instruments and maybe work on others as a side gig. I just need to find the money for tools and an experienced technician to show me how to do it properly. My two main goals are to find an experienced music teacher and take a class learning to set up/repair.
Thanks for the upload. Be well.
True, sometimes you need to prioritise your relationships over yourself for a period of time. Hope this time will allow you to build a deeper connection with your family! Cool - it can be so tricky, time-consuming and sometimes frustrating to figure out how to use instruments and related tools in a new way! Totally feel you since I'm on a similar journey with my loop pedal. Good luck with it 🫶
I remember California’s biggest earthquake in the 90s when I was 3 years old. Everything was shaking and falling, and the sound of the emergency siren will never leave my head. I was only 3!! 😖
I can imagine that leaving such a big mental trauma!! 🙏
My life in 3 words: stressful, exhausting and stagnant.
Change isn’t linear and all good things come with time.
So sorry to hear that your life is currently at a lower point 🙏 Thank you for sharing to and as you said - good things come with time.
Last year was the worst and most difficult year of my life, also went through a depression. I know it can be so so hard. But after going through all of that I can see how crucial of a growth opportunity it was for me. Take it step by step and be kind to yourself, good days will come ❤️
Kinda random, but I've always wondered if people ever ask you about your tattoos in Tokyo. People always used to say tattoos scare people off in Japan, but I've been noticing a trend of younger Japanese people starting to have tattoos these days.
No not really. In Tokyo tattoos are starting to be pretty normal, even fully Japanese people have them more and more. Haven't really come across any Japanese girls with as massive tattoos as mine tho, which is probably why people just assume I'm a foreigner when my tattoos are visible. Especially in Tokyo you see loads of tourists with tattoos so people are used to it.
Outside of Tokyo, when Jpnese people get drunk they might comment on them or ask questions, not in a negative way tho!
Looks nice video ❤ You are so kind 😊 Hope to you a happy day ❤ My only hope is to find a remote job as a web developer , and Hope to you all good ❤
Thanks and likewise! :) Hope you'll be able to find a path that feels natural to you and that you love!
Where is the hot girl ???
It’s a state of mind my friend!
@@oliviaimamura ah ok , as i thought great! a video of on Tokyo , a city I love , and also a "hot" girl to boot , which i am also partial to, so all in all a video that would be most enjoyable. Well , the Tokyo stuff was interesting anyway so no matter. If you are still in Tokyo do you think you could find a "hot" girl ? and maybe do some kind of content with her ? Thanks.
Olivia!!
I was thinking about you lately, with the earthquake scare and terrible heat wave going on at the moment. Glad you are okay :)
What is this mysterious career move? You said too much or too little, girl! But you are absolutely right, you should always try and follow your desires and passion, especially when there is nothing in the way other than yourself!
I've always been in Digital Marketing and there was a time when I absolutely hated the very specific domain I had specialised in. But I do enjoy Marketing and the wonderful thing about being a freelancer is that you can easily learn new skills and competences, and choose what you want to do. I'm now specialised in Growth through Paid Media but I keep learning and adding to my knowledge bank continuously, so I can expand my scope or shift towards something else entirely if I want to, as my interests and needs change. That's the ultimate freedom for me as I, like you, need my work to be meaningful, enjoyable and also personally rewarding -- and challenging, too. It's integral to my lifestyle, actually. It allows me to be very free in terms of how I manage my time, where I work from, who I work with, but it also allows me to be a happier person in general because it's quite fulfilling. I have a lot of side hobbies I'm lucky I have time for thanks to this, too, so I feel completely aligned with my choice of career as it is right now. And I wish all the same to you too!
Hi Fany 🫶
So happy to hear that you've been able to build a setup where you feel like your work is rewarding, you have plenty of freedom and you're able to make shifts when you feel like it! It really is something so many people dream of/aim for. Digital marketing has so many options and paths - my digital marketing work varies based on the client but I've been focusing on SEO audits and SEO content. Similar to you I have a lot of freedom, which allows me to vlog and do violin gigs etc so I totally get where you're coming from!
In terms of the career path shift, I'm hoping to move more towards making my creative outlets my actual career so that I can have the freedom to put more time and focus into them. So no drastic changes really but more a decision within myself to take content and violin more seriously 😌 I do feel like focusing on creativity allows me to express myself more authentically so would love to lean into that side of me more.
Absolutley love your 3 focuses!! Can totally relate!
Thanks again for sharing - love hearing more about your life!
@@oliviaimamura I figured it might be that -- especially after I noticed the soft launch ;)
That's SEO I hated doing, lol. Then I moved to Content strategy with a layer of SEO, which I enjoyed a lot better, before going back to Paid where I actually started. I focus more on Social, which is perfect for me because it's both very analytical and very creative (I script and edit the ads). My point in telling you all that about my incredible life, haha, was to point out, if that could help, that it's a career that *can* be rewarding if you find a niche that speaks to you. And it can allow you, as a freelancer, to free time for other things like violin and content creation :)
I can only imagine when you are a creator how much your day job might feel... not as fulfilling. A big topic of mine this year was and is to find ways, and time, to pursue more creative and "intellectual" endeavours and be more intentional and serious about them. It's fine to love or enjoy something, but it feels like it's not enough, I have to "dig deeper" or I feel frustrated -- you probably know what I mean.
Jeez we have so much in commun I feel, it's so funny I randomly stumbled upon your channel. Happy I did
@@reelsad3849 Totally agree with what you said about finding the right niche! I've also discovered that in terms of digital marketing, I definitely enjoy the creative side more :)
Yes totally get you! Sounds like you're on a journey of discovery - hope you find a good balance with getting to invest more time into your other passions and finding fulfilment!
Totally agree