Even though
I can't publish a new book this year, I hope that I take my readers to
interesting places and inspire them through interviews I've done.
It's been a
tiring year for me spiritually.
I wish the new year brings health, peace, success, and inspiration to my readers as well as
myself and my family. The year 2019 started with my Nagasaki Way posts
and Nagasakicool
magazine introduction.
My old and
new penpals in Japan that I corresponded with during the year encouraged me to
continue to spread my love for Japanese culture, even though I was not there.
If I talk
about my interviews, I can say that I interviewed inspirational people this
year.
First of
all, the BANG CIZGI interview, two young manga-lover who skillfully pass the
obstacles in front of them and enter entrepreneurship,
Then my
interview with SARAH HODGE about many talented and determined Japanese male
rhythmic gymnasts.
I finished
this year with an interview with a Turkish entrepreneur in Yokohama,
SuperMatsuri.
Of course I
didn't forget the post that I had spoiled myself with Lee Seunggi and Leaders in
the meantime (^_^)
Are you curious
where I'll take you with my interviews next year? We will tour in Japan and
stop by Turkey once in a while...
We're
starting from Kushimoto in January.
And I can
tell you we're going to have a colorful 2020.
If the translation is complete, I may even make an announcement of my new book, who
knows :)
No matter
how far away your favorite things and dreams seem to you, you can break down
the walls of impossibility when you don’t give up and continue.
That's
exactly what I feel with the power you give me when you read my writings and
stories.
Wishing You The Best, Happy New Year!
Note to
myself: Take more time to study Japanese this year…
