Hi there! This is the first journal entry that I am writing to go along with my new “At Home Diaries” series. With this series on my YouTube channel, I want to open up with you and share more behind-the-scenes of my creator journey and show more of my life at home in Southern California.
I’m calling these posts my “journal entries” because I want to write them without any SEO strategy behind them. They are simply going to be a way for me to write to you directly and share my thoughts along the way.
These videos and posts aren’t meant for everyone–just the ones closest in my community who are here for this crazy (messy) creator journey.
Watch the new “At Home Diaries” vlog posted today here.
My Creator Journey
The last couple of years, I felt like a “jack of all trades but a master of none.”
I tried different styles of content, switched niches multiple times, and dabbled in different ways to make money.
I loved the challenge of figuring it out but…couldn’t quite figure it out.
It wasn’t until I finally found my footing in Japan travel videos that I had an epiphany of what I wanted to do.
For those who didn’t know, I did not plan on becoming a Japan travel creator. I thought I would just throw up a few videos from my winter 2022 trip and call it a day.
But, when I got to Japan and started filming (not to be dramatic, but…), everything changed.
I had never felt so inspired to create and learn.
I still remember the moment when I said out loud to myself that I wanted to share this journey of learning about Japan and Japanese culture with as many people as possible.
The journey was a personal one but also one that I wanted others to experience and learn from as well.
The Ups and Downs
It’s crazy how the minute you clearly state what you want, the universe has a way of opening doors to make that dream come true.
I’ve met so many incredible people (without even trying!) who not only share my love of Japan but also work in tourism or entertainment. People who have taught (and continue to teach) me so much about the industry.
But, even though it felt like things were going in my favor, that doesn’t mean I don’t get hit with huge moments of doubt and fear.
I know what I want, but the “how” still feels overwhelming.
If you’ve ever wondered why there are gaps between when I post videos, it’s because I probably struggled mentally to push past my fears and insecurities.
It’s so confusing how you can feel so overwhelmed with joy and love for your life while also simultaneously being your number one roadblock to moving forward.
(I don’t even know if that sentence made sense lol it’s hard to explain this feeling!)
All I know is that if I don’t stop trying, I cannot fail.
Thoughts about the New Year
It’s definitely been quite the journey this past year.
But, I finally feel like I’m in this beautiful place of alignment and understanding.
- 2023 was the year I figured out what I wanted, but I was still throwing paint at the wall.
- 2024 is the year where things…make sense.
It’s the year where I still struggle weekly with my emotions (I’m a Cancer, lol) and insecurities.
However, this year… my follow-through game is strong. 💪🏼
I am actually doing what I said I was going to do.
And things are going to happen this year. I can feel it.
New Year, New Vlogs
One of the things I said I was going to do this year was to start vlogging at home again.
I want to take it back to the beginning of my blogging journey when I used to write and vlog about life updates and what’s happening behind the scenes of my creator journey.
These posts and videos will have no SEO strategy or thought behind them; other than simply wanting to open up and take you along this journey with me.
This new vlog is my attempt to do so:
life lately, thoughts about the new year & getting back into the habit of vlogging again 😬 | VLOG
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Your Impact
Before I end this post, I want to take a moment to say thank you.
I want you to know that your impact of simply being here—reading, watching, commenting, etc.—has given me so much hope, support, and purpose.
There have been many days along this journey where I’ve felt overwhelmed with self-doubt and feelings of being underwater.
But it’s this community of people who keep showing up to watch or have told me my content helped them plan trips…It’s kept me going and lifted me up during those weeks of struggling to push past myself.
Thank you so much for being here! I’m so grateful that you’re in this with me.
With love,
Remi
Written February, 28, 2024.
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