http://www.islandreefjob.com/#/applicants/watch/jD_syNLQNtk

Okay so I was shortlisted to the 200 and the deadline is March 2!!!!!  I need you to vote for me.  Many people have said they are unable to vote.  It is easier than you think.  All you have to do is go to the site 

http://www.islandreefjob.com/#/applicants/watch/jD_syNLQNtk

on the right of the video is something that says

RATE ME

just click on all five stars.  

Tell as many people as you can.  I have had a late start and need to hit at least 5,000 votes by the March 2nd!!!  

And Go!

Video Shoot

I woke up today with an upset stomach and a hoarse voice.  My cousin asked me, "are you nervous?"  I quickly replied, "No!"  Well I hoarsely replied, "Naaoo".  She went to walk to Tokyo Bay which is a five minute walk from my apartment in Shin-Urayasu.  When she left I felt an incredible sadness and I realized I am afraid and feel very alone in this.  The reality is that I have love and support around me and I have yet to let it in, to let it seep in.  

Last night I dinner I decided to pay.  Naoko was refusing and Chris said, "Naoko there is an art in receiving as well as giving...say Thank You"  Today those words are rumbling in my gut.  Everyone, well not everyone but a lot of people have been supportive by giving thoughts, creativity, ideas or by giving encouraging words and I am working hard this morning to allow them to penetrate.  

I am doing a video and while it will be amateur it is important because it is me, my music and my face that I will be putting out there.  Just me.  I tell myself it is no big deal but that is far from the truth.  So as the dancers gather, the players both behind the scenes and in front, I pause to say:  I'm scared, I'm excited, I am happy and sad.  I am grateful that my cousin, one of my biggest fans (even if it's just because she is family) is here to take part in what I hope is the beginning of many more videos, movies, projects.  I breathe.... and "action"!

Disney Sea

After Jason's Valentine's performance we went to one of our favorite hotspots in Shin-Urayasu.  Shin means "new" in Japanese.  So we live in the new section of Urayasu.  It is all under sea level.  Okay well!

Chris and I went to Disney Sea something that we don't get to do that often even though we work there.  We have to pay to go to the park.  Jason bought us tickets to go to the Valentines show and we hung out in the park before hand.  Chris and Jason are great friends, good people and I hope to have them for life!