~:[CH15 - Day 94]:~ Friends in Far Away Places

 

~:[CH15 - Day 94]:~ Friends in Far Away Places

Last year, my friend introduced me to a performer and we met up at her performance in Shibuya. It was nice that we got a long, as her cheerful personality made it easy to chat despite the language barrier. I think regardless of our language, we wouldn't be able to hear each other in the music hall, so talking via translator was just as effective. We've kept in contact since and it was nice to reunite as she came to OC Japan Fair, her first return to California since performing at Anime Expo. I caught her stage twice, even though I only was able to stay for a portion of it. Luckily, we met up before her stage and we were also able to chat for a bit afterwards. It's cool when you make friends in far away places as each meeting becomes special. You treasure those moments you have more and I think you truly appreciate the connection. It was another exhausting day as I could feel my arches after walking out of Freedom LA. I stepped out a bit early, as I ran into another artist who asked me to attend their stage across the festival grounds. It worked out nicely as my car was in that direction anyway and I had to head to the off site event after. I caught the event and then headed out, after a fun and fulfilling day reuniting with a number of people who I don't get to see too often and meeting a few new people. I hope that we appreciate the people we see daily, but I hope we make an effort to keep in touch with those who are distant, as it takes a little extra effort, but is worth it in the end.