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Hello, everyone! I hope you’re enjoying your new year so far. I know I am!

I get the feeling some really great things are going to happen this year. Not only do I have some things lined up for moving forward, but I’ve also managed to release myself from some things that have been holding me back. It’s a really great feeling. I’m hoping to go further and shake off even more things within the coming months; especially my hesitant nature. By the end of the year, even if my goals have not been achieved, I hope that I can at least be more confident and think more positively.

Last night, I had a visit with my father’s side of the family. During dinner he told me something very interesting. I told him that I felt like there wasn’t enough time to achieve the things I had planned, and that I have already wasted so much time already. He asked me to consider all of the things I’ve already done within the past 20-or-so years. Everything I’ve learned, experienced, people I’ve met, the twelve years of school, good times, bad times, all of it. Then he told me that by the time I reach his age, I’ll have had enough time to do it all over again; and even after that point, I’ll be able to double the years once more before I reach a considerable age. When I think about it that way, I don’t feel so bad. They say that a master is just a beginner who has already failed thousands of times. That is the principle I hope to live by this year. If you are hesitant, doubtful, or otherwise lack confidence, please think about how much more you can accomplish by the time you double your age. 

明けましておめでとうございます!

Happy New Year!

Everyone, how are you? Thank you for visiting my blog! I hope you’re having a wonderful Christmas, or just a great day if you don’t celebrate it. ^-^

I am very new to blogging, I’ve wanted to start one for many years but have always been too hesitant. Today, I think I will start by just doing it; no more planning, no more worrying, just being myself! ^^

I’m not really sure what kind of things I want to write about yet, so bear with me. I think I would like to write about the Japanese language, as well as reviews for apps, games, and anime. If there’s anything you would like to know about, any questions you’d like to ask, please do not hesitate to ask questions or make requests!

My main goal with this blog is to keep track of my life and share it with those who are interested to know about it. I’m hoping that someday, I can look back and see how far I’ve come. I think that if I keep doing it, I will get better at it. It is the same with everything in life. One of my old friends in the past told me, “好きこそものの上手なれ!”… something like, “if you like something, become good at it”.

I have many things I like so it’s overwhelming, but the plus is that I never get bored. The larger problem is that I’m often forgetting what I really want to do, and it never gets done. I’m hoping that by keeping a blog, I will have an easier time remembering my goals. And if not, then there’s nothing wrong with that. Life is life, and it’s different for everyone. We will always just be doing our best, even if we feel we can do better; I’ve come to believe that no matter what anyone does, it’s the best they can be doing at that time. I just need to remember it myself.

Thank you for visiting, I hope to see you again soon!

Take care of yourselves♡

~ Ellie