Rule number one is that when it becomes complicated, I am immediately out of the circumstances that seem to be sweeping everyone before getting caught up in the drama myself. And ever since the apparent decision not to stay in our current situation, everything seemed to be up in the air, and I refuse to put myself in a situation where I am left scrambling, trying to figure things out at the last minute or get painted into a corner that leaves me wishing I had done something else. I have already dragged my feet to some degree, and the last thing I want to do is leave my brother or his girlfriend hanging out in limbo. That's just bad karma, which is something I am not about. I want to leave everyone on the best note possible and make for good karma to come.
I mentioned before that I understand how some TV shows end and they are terrible and that anyone who loves fanfiction could write a better ending. Then there are the episodes that end a series that define a generation that lives on in all of us. We grow with the characters, and we experience the same things. Shows like "Boy Meets World" gave us a sense that we were growing up with Corey; he was our best friend with Sean, and ultimately, we would end up with Topangia. We grew up together, and so when we watched them all move on to the next big chapter. I remember watching the cast worry as they got ready to leave and how they took Sean in tow for a bit longer. In the end, everyone sets out on their course.
Years later, we got excited to see the cast reunite on the show "Girl Meets World." But by then, my generation was the ones having the kids. What we took from that first episode was that it was good to see old friends again and know they were doing well. I would have loved to take a little more time to catch up and see how each other is doing. These shoes represent our youth and come with a coming-of-age trope.
Watching "Two Brothers and an Apartment" finally comes to an end, considering how many times we, the Show's members, almost canceled it, leaving us all with a sense of disbelief now that the Show has an end date. For me, the first season of my new Show, "Beyond Tokyo," is already off to a fantastic start, and my brothers' "The Cat is Driving the Bus "is interesting nonetheless.
With a new set and location, a blank canvas, and a new start, I can't help but feel like Mary Tylor Moor in her iconic opening in the Mary Tylor Moor Show. I have big ideas and plans, but nothing is bigger than making my dreams a reality using art as my blueprint. One of my ambitions is Winter Film Fest 2026, where I combine my trips into one amazing and inspirational video capturing the spirit of adventure and human connection.
The vision for this is renting out one of the repurposed theaters, which have since become a brewery and double as a self-serve pour-your-own-drink sort of pub. I envision my tapestry depicting Japan hanging up with a book for sale and all my friends attending the big night, giving the showing astounding reviews and helping propagate it to something ever bigger and more amazing. The goal now is to put all the opportunities out there into something comprehensive and take advantage of the lessons of those who came before me.
I also want to focus on my art and my ability to create and make art. I draw and have those made into new and amazing things. As I mentioned above, creating a book of art is at the top of my list. Although not everything centers around art, some of the other things I would like to do are get back into gaming and connect with the online gaming world. I have always had fun gaming and spent much time with Call of Duty.
The most excellent idea and dream is to buy some property in Japan and turn it into the house of my dreams. From the amazing bathtub to the amazing sitting room and bedroom, I envision having it all at a fraction of the cost compared to here in my hometown. I imagine myself being able to spend my time there living and the rest of the time living and renting it out while having a caretaker. The idea of having a house in Kyoto, Japan, is truly amazing, and I want to buy a house here in my hometown at the level that I expect and envision. Bigger than that, I imagine building my own dream home and creating a whole outside world indoors. Living in winter for virtually 8 to 9 months out of the 12 months takes a real toll on the psyche of an individual, so the idea of creating a space where you can be outside while indoors is essential.
The world is full of opportunity, and I, for one, intend to seize every opportunity and live life without regret.