I’ve been back for a couple of days now, and I am very quickly getting into the swing of things. An illustration project (where I am tethering too close to the deadline!) and the PikaPackage Project keeps me busy, as I tie up several loose ends here and there too.

It dawned on me, as I sit here working on my dining table with a cup of tea, that I am now living out my dream of being a freelance writer/illustrator; and to be able to work on one of my biggest pride of all — Pikaland — has made me realize how lucky I am to have an opportunity such as this.

While I do say that luck has played a part, I believe it is a culmination of several different paths which I have taken over the course of several years that has led me to this. There was a lot of sweat, tears and joy as I traverse through untrodden path, and it wasn’t only my belief in myself that kept me going; the faith of others pushed me through as well, and this has played a big part of how I am able to push myself against the hamster’s wheel and break free.

Thank you for everyone’s comments on my Illustration Friday theme last week — it does feel good again to be able to participate.

And oh, Opportunity, if you’re listening — I’m open. :)

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I wrote a short intro to the shopping haven on Sanjo and Shijo-dori in Kyoto on Bloesom’s World Tour ; thank you Irene for inviting me! {We should probably be doing one about KL very soon!}