Good thoughts on the friendship ! After 10 years of moving from country to country because of work and/or family situation I understood that friendship and any relationship is work that takes time ❤️
I also work in digital marketing and am taking a break to go after my lifelong dream of making videos 🥹 I’m also trying to find creative friends in my 30s which is hard when everyone is on their hustle / baby making vibe! Here to cheer you on from afar as you inspire me in my craft! - Ché
Hello sis! So happy for you that you're taking the leap and following what your soul is telling you 🫶 I feel like in Tokyo not that many people are thinking about making babies at this stage but soo many friends back in Finland are popping babies so I totally feel you!
@@oliviaimamura Hahaha "popping babies" is my new favorite term. Poppin' babies while we poppin' bottles (of tea, I see you're a nonholic which is cool). Thanks for the kind comment sista! Always inspired by your energyyyy!
Hi Olivia! I randomly came across your channel today & what you said about friendships is very true. I just moved to Tokyo about 3 months ago & I’ve been doing a lot of things on my own because I really don’t mind it but now that I’m trying to make new friends I’m realizing how hard it can be as an adult lol it really does take time and effort. It can also be hard to find people that you connect with and that are also looking for deeper friendships. Sometimes it feels like people already have their close friends so they don’t feel the need for new friends idk it’s rough out here lol but we’re doing our best 🫠🫶🏻
Yeah I totally feel you! Exactly as you said - in a way it’s similar to dating since you need to get a feel for how your personalities match but then it’s even more difficult to navigate because of the different levels of friendship. You just need to keep putting yourself out there and show that you’re open to forming deeper friendships. I’ve been here for 2yrs but still figuring it out. Hope you’re able to find ppl with a similar vibe and situation 🫶
Loved this video Olivia, so vulnerable and real. A few really good learnings that you've discovered for yourself and hopefully others that your content reaches. It's absolutely true that you can change your own mindset about how you're feeling about something or someone. It's all about assessing and reframing it in your mind. I think more importantly that last section of the vlog you added about not being a victim in creating friendships and how vitally important it is to be the one that does things for others and puts yourself out there. Usually to create a good friendship and eventually a deeper connection one person always puts in more effort at the start. It's not about fairness or anything at that point it's about getting there and showing that person you care and have a genuine interest in them. I applaud your vulnerability and openness about where you're at but getting to know yourself as you are will bring you much joy in life in the future. Always here for a chat if you want ❤
Everything you're saying here is so true! Very happy to hear that my thoughts are resonating with yours :) As you said, it's not about what you can get from others, but should come from a selfless place of genuine interest and caring! Thank you for the lovely thoughtful comment! Hope you're having a great week 🫶
Lovely video, I always enjoy watching your vlogs. Your vibe is very comforting in a way that I like to replay them and just listen to you talk. I admire the way you think about things. It’s so similar to my thoughts sometimes, it makes me smile. And I’ve been feeling the same about friendships, it’s a bit tough to find, create and keep new ones at this age, while working. Thank you for sharing a piece of your soul here and always inspiring us😌
Hello you ❤️ Such a nice thing to hear! Happy that you've found my channel :) Thanks for leaving a comment and sharing your thoughts! Have a lovely day 🫶
Appreciate the candid chat about being vulnerable, open to others and new interactions As a 30-something who moved away from home, the challenge in building meaningful relationships is real!
Your fits in this vlog are just*chefs kiss* I’m sorry about your lost footage :/ I think your hair looks great the way you leave it naturally! & I loved your talk & your view on friendship, I totally agree on how hard it can be to make friends as an adult. I’ve been thinking & having this dilemma myself recently so that was really refreshing to hear at the end. Thanks for another Vlog pls don’t burn yourself out no matter what or when you post your content is always so lovely to watch 🫶🏻
Aww haha happy to hear you liked the fits! So happy to hear that you found my rambles about friendships relatable :) Tbh, the reason I had a break from posting earlier was because I had a bit of a burn out after these busy weeks. Now looking back I'm not surprised at all - was definitely pushing myself too hard. But you live an you learn, now feeling better! Thanks so cheering me on, keeps me going ❤️
Hello Olivia! I clicked as soon as I got the notification, you are my new favourite! :) It's noticeable from all your videos from the past year how hard you've been working on yourself and trying to stay positive no matter what. It's admirable but it's okay sometimes to feel sorry for yourself for a little bit, too ❤Trying to take everything with grace is a form of pressure and not everyone is wired for that. I used to listen to the diary of a CEO too until I realised Steven made me feel quite frustrated because he's so exceptional on all levels and he has such an appetite for life. Same goes for all motivational podcasts, I have phases where they help me but once I'm out of a slump, I stop and I do things my way and at my own pace (I'll never be a highly productive person, read fast enough or do the perfect amount of exercise and zone 2 cardio, but I'll live with that lol.) Anyway, I hope you don't feel the unnecessary pressure to be positive and grateful all the time, especially for the camera. You're absolutely right about friendships. I move countries quite often so it is a topic for me too, especially as I get older. I'm lucky I click easily with all sorts of people so I never fear loneliness but real friendships do take time and require proper commitment. I notice that for many people, it's not so simple to make the steps to connect on a deeper level. They have the need like everyone of us but something is preventing them to go all in. You see that a lot among expats and nomads, which is not very surprising, but those are the people we tend to meet more often when living abroad so we're going to experience disappointment more often, I suppose. What about Bumble BBF in Tokyo? I used it in Valencia where I live now and made a couple of really good friends. I also made great friends at my Spanish school. Take care of yourself and take iron supplements if you feel tired! -- Love, your mum (😆)
Hello hun! Gosh that's such a nice thing to hear 🥹 sending love ❤️ And what a thoughtful comment - really, truly appreciate you sharing all your reflections and thoughts 🥹 I definitely agree that sometimes you're just sad and you need to feel it. Of course those moments are often more difficult to share. I want to try and share glimpses of those moments as well since that's a more realistic way to portray life, but I guess I naturally try to focus on the positives since I don't want to bring other people down - but you're so right! I feel that I'm guilty of sometimes wanting to go a bit overboard with all the self-development stuff 😅 Now trying to listen to my body more and find balance 🧘 I've been using Bumble BFF in Tokyo as well! I feel like only very recently I've finally found people who I'm on the same page with though. But I guess finding friends who you really click with can take time :) Interesting to hear about your reflections as well though since you seem to move countries more frequently! I'm kinda now feeling that it has a lot to do with one's mindset though. I was acting from a scarcity mindset, due to some negative experiences I had to go through around the breakup. Overall, now feeling a lot better and balanced though ❤️ I did have a bit of a burnout which is why I had a break earlier - to be seen in the next vlog 😅
Hey 👋, so sorry for your lost footage, I try to get myself very patient when securing my stuff all the time with extra layers of security but still loose done stuff from time to time, it happens and it's great that you don't let yourself down about it 🎉, it's also good that you try to look out for yourself regarding recharging and Brain health, content wise I am sure most of us are happy to wait for the next vlog with the mind that you take care for yourself first 😊. I find it quite interesting regarding your talk about friendship and your thoughts about it ,as I just thought about one of your last videos,wow Olivia is doing so well with friends and connections in Tokyo, although most of the people would argue that it is very difficult to get to know so many people in a city like that. Anyways I am rambling, good week for you ✌️☀️🍦
Hey thanks for sharing your thoughts, I appreciate it :) Yeah, I think all the stress and busy work schedule accounted for me being careless with making sure that everything was working. And thanks for the encouragement for prioritising my well-being 🫶 Hahah yeah interesting how things can sometimes seem different externally, especially when it comes to social media and how it's easier to just share the highlights! But yeah, a good mindset is crucial in everything I feel!
@@oliviaimamura i just have to ask 😁, regarding your well-being, are you happy how Things (living in Tokyo,job , living at your place etc.) come together lately or do you think you need to adjust life for yourself? (Besides friendships (and sorry if this is to personal so ask,I am just curious 🙃))
@@stephanl.1909 Currently feeling super good! As mentioned in the vlog I posted today, I had a bit of burnout and didn't post for a while, but after I got over my busy period I've been feeling super good and balanced. Been able to make really nice new friends as well and excited about the stuff I'm working on 😊
External storage devices are getting cheaper every year for large sizes, like 2-8 terabytes. I'd recommend getting one so you don't have to delete your videos; you can archive them instead!
Thanks for the tip! I actually have external hard drives that I'm using for saving the edited vlogs, but have just felt that it's not worth it for me to save all raw vid footage. Perhaps I should reconsider!
@@oliviaimamura, that makes perfect sense. I'm sure all of that raw footage builds up incredibly fast. There's no point in ending up with several external drives if your life consists of a lot of traveling. Have a great week!
Unexpected wisdom at the end! But what you said makes sense. I think living alone in a foreign country and working remotely are contributing to a feeling of isolation? It would for me. When I was young like you I worked far too much and did not prioritize friendships. Good that you are figuring out the solution.
Yes, definitely starting to realise the importance of prioritising friendships more. And perhaps the fact that I'm forced to put more effort into it is a blessing in disguise since it's making me more conscious about it!
Olivia! Not sure if someone’s mentioned it here but you can recover footage you’ve deleted. Just Google data recovery software. I did the wooorst thing where I reformatted an sd card, not knowing it had alll my Japan footage from my dream trip back in 2022, and I was SO SAD!!! I got a recovery software and it restored like 95% of my files. As a fellow video creator, I am so sad for you. There’s always a way!
Thanks for the tip! I actually did google whether there was any way to recover it and tried a couple things including a recovery software but alas to no avail 🥲 Happy that you were able to recover most of your footage! :)
@@oliviaimamura Oh nooo I am so sorry! Honestly, file storage and moving is the BANE of my existence! I spend hours looking for a file only to realize I probably deleted it because I thought I had back-ups. Matter of fact, I'm about to look up videos on workflow because this keeps happening to me 😅 let's just hope it was a one-n-done for you... and us both!
@@checreates yeah definitely makes sense to do some research on workflows and editing efficiency! There’s been a couple of hacks I’ve come across that I found really helpful. Hope you’re able to figure out a good system! :)
Hey! Of course, here it is - www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Power-of-Your-Subconscious-Mind-Audiobook/2291080490?eac_link=Zgg0mWTNF94t&ref=web_search_eac_asin_2&eac_selected_type=asin&eac_selected=2291080490&qid=mFDYW7Xn0u&eac_id=260-1756301-0322836_mFDYW7Xn0u&sr=1-2
Sounds like you’re feeling isolated which is only natural. Perhaps another trip home to reset might help? Plus I wouldn’t mind watching content from another country :) hope you’re doing better!!
Yes, still in the process of building my close friend circle but I think things have started to look better recently :) Interesting to hear that you want to see more travel content! Thanks for leaving a comment, hope you're doing good 🫶
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hope my friendship ramblings can be a source of encouragement or inspiration for someone 🫶
Good thoughts on the friendship ! After 10 years of moving from country to country because of work and/or family situation I understood that friendship and any relationship is work that takes time ❤️
So true, requires patience but having a good mindset is crucial!
I also work in digital marketing and am taking a break to go after my lifelong dream of making videos 🥹 I’m also trying to find creative friends in my 30s which is hard when everyone is on their hustle / baby making vibe! Here to cheer you on from afar as you inspire me in my craft! - Ché
Hello sis! So happy for you that you're taking the leap and following what your soul is telling you 🫶
I feel like in Tokyo not that many people are thinking about making babies at this stage but soo many friends back in Finland are popping babies so I totally feel you!
@@oliviaimamura Hahaha "popping babies" is my new favorite term. Poppin' babies while we poppin' bottles (of tea, I see you're a nonholic which is cool). Thanks for the kind comment sista! Always inspired by your energyyyy!
Hi Olivia! I randomly came across your channel today & what you said about friendships is very true. I just moved to Tokyo about 3 months ago & I’ve been doing a lot of things on my own because I really don’t mind it but now that I’m trying to make new friends I’m realizing how hard it can be as an adult lol it really does take time and effort. It can also be hard to find people that you connect with and that are also looking for deeper friendships. Sometimes it feels like people already have their close friends so they don’t feel the need for new friends idk it’s rough out here lol but we’re doing our best 🫠🫶🏻
Yeah I totally feel you! Exactly as you said - in a way it’s similar to dating since you need to get a feel for how your personalities match but then it’s even more difficult to navigate because of the different levels of friendship. You just need to keep putting yourself out there and show that you’re open to forming deeper friendships. I’ve been here for 2yrs but still figuring it out. Hope you’re able to find ppl with a similar vibe and situation 🫶
Loved this video Olivia, so vulnerable and real. A few really good learnings that you've discovered for yourself and hopefully others that your content reaches.
It's absolutely true that you can change your own mindset about how you're feeling about something or someone. It's all about assessing and reframing it in your mind.
I think more importantly that last section of the vlog you added about not being a victim in creating friendships and how vitally important it is to be the one that does things for others and puts yourself out there. Usually to create a good friendship and eventually a deeper connection one person always puts in more effort at the start. It's not about fairness or anything at that point it's about getting there and showing that person you care and have a genuine interest in them.
I applaud your vulnerability and openness about where you're at but getting to know yourself as you are will bring you much joy in life in the future.
Always here for a chat if you want ❤
Everything you're saying here is so true! Very happy to hear that my thoughts are resonating with yours :)
As you said, it's not about what you can get from others, but should come from a selfless place of genuine interest and caring!
Thank you for the lovely thoughtful comment! Hope you're having a great week 🫶
Lovely video, I always enjoy watching your vlogs. Your vibe is very comforting in a way that I like to replay them and just listen to you talk.
I admire the way you think about things. It’s so similar to my thoughts sometimes, it makes me smile.
And I’ve been feeling the same about friendships, it’s a bit tough to find, create and keep new ones at this age, while working.
Thank you for sharing a piece of your soul here and always inspiring us😌
Hello you ❤️ Such a nice thing to hear! Happy that you've found my channel :)
Thanks for leaving a comment and sharing your thoughts! Have a lovely day 🫶
Hello! Thanks for the new vlog. Watching soon
thanks for the comment and support 🫶☺ hope you enjoy it!
Appreciate the candid chat about being vulnerable, open to others and new interactions
As a 30-something who moved away from home, the challenge in building meaningful relationships is real!
Totally feel you. Takes time!!
Your fits in this vlog are just*chefs kiss*
I’m sorry about your lost footage :/
I think your hair looks great the way you leave it naturally!
& I loved your talk & your view on friendship, I totally agree on how hard it can be to make friends as an adult.
I’ve been thinking & having this dilemma myself recently so that was really refreshing to hear at the end.
Thanks for another Vlog pls don’t burn yourself out no matter what or when you post your content is always so lovely to watch 🫶🏻
Aww haha happy to hear you liked the fits!
So happy to hear that you found my rambles about friendships relatable :)
Tbh, the reason I had a break from posting earlier was because I had a bit of a burn out after these busy weeks. Now looking back I'm not surprised at all - was definitely pushing myself too hard. But you live an you learn, now feeling better!
Thanks so cheering me on, keeps me going ❤️
This video edits are getting better and better🤩 Amazing work Olivia!!
Thanks for leaving a nice uplifting comment 🫶☺️ hope you’re having a nice day!
Hello Olivia! I clicked as soon as I got the notification, you are my new favourite! :)
It's noticeable from all your videos from the past year how hard you've been working on yourself and trying to stay positive no matter what. It's admirable but it's okay sometimes to feel sorry for yourself for a little bit, too ❤Trying to take everything with grace is a form of pressure and not everyone is wired for that. I used to listen to the diary of a CEO too until I realised Steven made me feel quite frustrated because he's so exceptional on all levels and he has such an appetite for life. Same goes for all motivational podcasts, I have phases where they help me but once I'm out of a slump, I stop and I do things my way and at my own pace (I'll never be a highly productive person, read fast enough or do the perfect amount of exercise and zone 2 cardio, but I'll live with that lol.) Anyway, I hope you don't feel the unnecessary pressure to be positive and grateful all the time, especially for the camera.
You're absolutely right about friendships. I move countries quite often so it is a topic for me too, especially as I get older. I'm lucky I click easily with all sorts of people so I never fear loneliness but real friendships do take time and require proper commitment. I notice that for many people, it's not so simple to make the steps to connect on a deeper level. They have the need like everyone of us but something is preventing them to go all in. You see that a lot among expats and nomads, which is not very surprising, but those are the people we tend to meet more often when living abroad so we're going to experience disappointment more often, I suppose.
What about Bumble BBF in Tokyo? I used it in Valencia where I live now and made a couple of really good friends. I also made great friends at my Spanish school.
Take care of yourself and take iron supplements if you feel tired! -- Love, your mum (😆)
Hello hun! Gosh that's such a nice thing to hear 🥹 sending love ❤️
And what a thoughtful comment - really, truly appreciate you sharing all your reflections and thoughts 🥹
I definitely agree that sometimes you're just sad and you need to feel it. Of course those moments are often more difficult to share. I want to try and share glimpses of those moments as well since that's a more realistic way to portray life, but I guess I naturally try to focus on the positives since I don't want to bring other people down - but you're so right! I feel that I'm guilty of sometimes wanting to go a bit overboard with all the self-development stuff 😅 Now trying to listen to my body more and find balance 🧘
I've been using Bumble BFF in Tokyo as well! I feel like only very recently I've finally found people who I'm on the same page with though. But I guess finding friends who you really click with can take time :) Interesting to hear about your reflections as well though since you seem to move countries more frequently! I'm kinda now feeling that it has a lot to do with one's mindset though. I was acting from a scarcity mindset, due to some negative experiences I had to go through around the breakup.
Overall, now feeling a lot better and balanced though ❤️ I did have a bit of a burnout which is why I had a break earlier - to be seen in the next vlog 😅
@@oliviaimamura Glad to hear you are feeling better, making new friends and taking care of yourself! Looking forward to next week 😘
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Hey 👋, so sorry for your lost footage, I try to get myself very patient when securing my stuff all the time with extra layers of security but still loose done stuff from time to time, it happens and it's great that you don't let yourself down about it 🎉, it's also good that you try to look out for yourself regarding recharging and Brain health, content wise I am sure most of us are happy to wait for the next vlog with the mind that you take care for yourself first 😊. I find it quite interesting regarding your talk about friendship and your thoughts about it ,as I just thought about one of your last videos,wow Olivia is doing so well with friends and connections in Tokyo, although most of the people would argue that it is very difficult to get to know so many people in a city like that. Anyways I am rambling, good week for you ✌️☀️🍦
Hey thanks for sharing your thoughts, I appreciate it :) Yeah, I think all the stress and busy work schedule accounted for me being careless with making sure that everything was working. And thanks for the encouragement for prioritising my well-being 🫶
Hahah yeah interesting how things can sometimes seem different externally, especially when it comes to social media and how it's easier to just share the highlights! But yeah, a good mindset is crucial in everything I feel!
@@oliviaimamura i just have to ask 😁, regarding your well-being, are you happy how Things (living in Tokyo,job , living at your place etc.) come together lately or do you think you need to adjust life for yourself? (Besides friendships (and sorry if this is to personal so ask,I am just curious 🙃))
@@stephanl.1909 Currently feeling super good! As mentioned in the vlog I posted today, I had a bit of burnout and didn't post for a while, but after I got over my busy period I've been feeling super good and balanced. Been able to make really nice new friends as well and excited about the stuff I'm working on 😊
@@oliviaimamura very happy to read that 🤗
External storage devices are getting cheaper every year for large sizes, like 2-8 terabytes. I'd recommend getting one so you don't have to delete your videos; you can archive them instead!
Thanks for the tip! I actually have external hard drives that I'm using for saving the edited vlogs, but have just felt that it's not worth it for me to save all raw vid footage. Perhaps I should reconsider!
@@oliviaimamura, that makes perfect sense. I'm sure all of that raw footage builds up incredibly fast. There's no point in ending up with several external drives if your life consists of a lot of traveling. Have a great week!
@@krm5693 Thanks! You too :)
Nice video ❤ Thanks for sharing 😊
Thanks for leaving all the comments 🫶
Unexpected wisdom at the end! But what you said makes sense. I think living alone in a foreign country and working remotely are contributing to a feeling of isolation? It would for me. When I was young like you I worked far too much and did not prioritize friendships. Good that you are figuring out the solution.
Yes, definitely starting to realise the importance of prioritising friendships more. And perhaps the fact that I'm forced to put more effort into it is a blessing in disguise since it's making me more conscious about it!
今日の動画も楽しく観させてもらいました。ヘッドホンで音楽を聴きながら夜の東京を散歩するのは楽しいですよね。自由であり、でも寂しさもあり、不思議な気持ちになります。大人になって誰かと深いつながりを作ることは難しいかもしれません。私の場合、自分のことを深く理解して自分の弱さを受け入れていったら、「あ、私は今寂しいんだな」と受け止めたら、不思議とあまり寂しくなくなりました。良かったらオリビアも試してみてください😉♥
コメントありがとうございます❤️
夜の散歩最高ですよねw
自分のことを深く理解できるのがすごく大事だと最近より深く分かってきたと思います！Yu-fi9fg さんの言った通り、色々な気ももっと気づいて受け入れるようになれると思います🫶
Olivia! Not sure if someone’s mentioned it here but you can recover footage you’ve deleted. Just Google data recovery software. I did the wooorst thing where I reformatted an sd card, not knowing it had alll my Japan footage from my dream trip back in 2022, and I was SO SAD!!! I got a recovery software and it restored like 95% of my files. As a fellow video creator, I am so sad for you. There’s always a way!
Thanks for the tip! I actually did google whether there was any way to recover it and tried a couple things including a recovery software but alas to no avail 🥲 Happy that you were able to recover most of your footage! :)
@@oliviaimamura Oh nooo I am so sorry! Honestly, file storage and moving is the BANE of my existence! I spend hours looking for a file only to realize I probably deleted it because I thought I had back-ups. Matter of fact, I'm about to look up videos on workflow because this keeps happening to me 😅 let's just hope it was a one-n-done for you... and us both!
@@checreates yeah definitely makes sense to do some research on workflows and editing efficiency! There’s been a couple of hacks I’ve come across that I found really helpful. Hope you’re able to figure out a good system! :)
Such a beautiful dress!
Thank you ❤️
Hi olivia, do you mind sharing the audiobook's link on the power of your subconscious mind?
Hey! Of course, here it is - www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Power-of-Your-Subconscious-Mind-Audiobook/2291080490?eac_link=Zgg0mWTNF94t&ref=web_search_eac_asin_2&eac_selected_type=asin&eac_selected=2291080490&qid=mFDYW7Xn0u&eac_id=260-1756301-0322836_mFDYW7Xn0u&sr=1-2
@@oliviaimamura thank you Olivia!!
@@siewweichaw No worries! Hope you find it helpful ☺
Sounds like you’re feeling isolated which is only natural. Perhaps another trip home to reset might help? Plus I wouldn’t mind watching content from another country :) hope you’re doing better!!
Yes, still in the process of building my close friend circle but I think things have started to look better recently :) Interesting to hear that you want to see more travel content! Thanks for leaving a comment, hope you're doing good 🫶
whats ur job jw
My main source of income currently is freelance digital marketing consulting!
@@oliviaimamura okay you’re the best
@@chasejoseph haha I wish! :)