Your first night in Japan sounds so similar to my first night in Paris on my study abroad semester. I was SO excited to go, it had been a dream of mine, but as soon as I arrived I was an anxious, terrified mess and wanted more than anything to go back home. I struggled a lot for a month but after that, I started to really embrace the experience while I could, and it turned out to be one of the best things I’ve ever done in my life. Like you said, it was a turning point in my life that changed everything. Life happens outside of your comfort zone.
I greatly appreciate this video and I thank you for it. I really needed to hear the pep talk at the end. I retired but I still have to work. So when I heard your encouragement I was really lifted up. Thank you Taylor.
When I went to japan for the first time last September (2019) i had a Japanese guy fall to the ground hugging my feet and saying how much he loved me. he was drunk and i didn't know how to react so I just froze. Some girls pulled him off.
You don’t need to pay for anything they will upfront the expenses and you pay them back once you earn money. If you have a guarantee then even if you don’t make money you don’t need to pay them back because your contract says you will go home with a certain amount of money no matter what happens (unless you violate the terms/gain weight/etc)
I don't know why everyone is griping about the editing. It's very on theme for reading a diary from your teen years. I think it's cute! Always love your content Tay. You always say how you are a creature of habit but you are always making changes with your channel and I love it! Doing things the exact same all the time is just not sustainable. You are still Tay but you give us something fresh to look forward to often and it's great!
@@lindseystein9676 in the back of her video she said she learned new recapies, I dont think a recipe can be bad in general, it's the food portions you eat in.
I feel like, even if the portioning was unhealthy, that could be a very impactful focus of the video. "Woops, you clicked a video about what models eat? well models eat low self esteem as the first ingredient."
@@Sc4r4byte she wasnt talking about the recipes in a bad way, Tay was living with models from across the world, they all grew up with different traditions surrounding them, I really don't get where you guys even find a negative point in this...
Tay, I love how encouraging and positive you are! I wanted to model from the age of 13 and yet I had bucked teeth and so I begged my parents for braces! I wore braces my entire H.S. Years and got the braces off just before Senior pictures! I was not popular at all in H.S. and a bit of a wallflower but not even one year after graduation I won the title of Miss Illinois USA 1980 (yes, I’m an older gal- 58). I’m in TOTAL agreement with you, if you want something bad enough and are willing to make the sacrifices you can do anything you want to do!!! Love your channel Tay! 🤗
I’m 16 and I really want braces, my parents said I could get them but I know we can’t really afford them and if we bought them then it would mean I would not be able to do other stuff which is really important to me.
I don’t think anybody understands just how much I look forward to her videos Thank you for posting (even though you’re so busy with TOAT) good luck with everything 💕💕🤗
This story is SO similar to mine, as my first contract was in Japan on my 18th as well..! From 'being sent to the car as the first model at a casting' to those flip phones, it is like watching a flashback :D
Wise words from Taylor: If there is something you really want to do just go for it! If one door closes try another one. If that one closes find a window push it open and force yourself into that room. Once you get in there, work really hard and make people realize that you belonged in there all along. Because you belong in every room.
It's a bit too much for me, I mean I generally like it but it distracts a bit from what she's saying. Maybe Taylor edited it herself but felt like it was too "talky" and boring without more editing? Either way, it's no big deal and still an interesting video!
I didn't notice till you said it. If it wasn't Taylors edit, it was great and well edited professionally. Couple times the background music was a lil loud. But I got no other complaints personally. Hehe
Does anybody else have this weird thing, when you arrive at a new place you want to cry cuz you want to go back to your home and you hate it? It doesn't matter if I go for work or on vacation, I ALWAYS hate it on the first night LOL
That happens to me bc I have dealt with separation anxiety ever since I was a kid. Im learning to take it a step at a time though 😂 I went to a comp with my team out of town and we had to stay in a hotel and I really missed my family
nobody I often feel this too. I think it’s also the surge of emotions combined with jet lag/ over exhaustion from traveling on a plane with multiple connections and lay overs. After a good nights sleep I find my outlook is very different the next morning- and try and go by this instead .
I never realized how crazy your life was until now!! I always thought you were strong and amazing but GIRL, you did life!! So incredibly proud of you and amazed you did so many awesome things!! 💕
i think it would be really helpful to hear about your struggles with food and self image, i (and im sure other people too) have issues with that too and it would be nice to hear your story 💕
I really like the fun editing effects! Your aunt was right, you might have missed the moon you though you were shooting for, but your life is wonderful and amongst the "stars" so to speak! I love hearing the behind-the-scenes stories about what it's like to be a model. Happy New Year!!
wow ur words at the end.. was kinda feeling down when i watch this.. but ur words kinda helps me open my mind and be positive in my future.. it made me so emotional :"")
The yoga armstand story made me smile! After watching this video I feel inspired to keep trying to do the things I want to do (studying chinese, figureskating, etc) thank you Taylor!
I'm 5'1 😭 I don't really hear about petite modeling and most of the Americans next top Model petite models were usually at least 5'3 on adverege. It would have been a dream to model and especially overseas but I'm in my mid 20s now with zero experience so it's too late.
I’m at a crossroad in my life right now where I definitely need to step out of my comfort zone and push forward. This video was super inspiring and moving to me. Thank you so much for sharing! 💖
what agency were you with? and do they give you training? I wanted to start in the field but don't know how to go about it, but I'm 18 and don't know if I'm late
I’ve been wondering for the longest time what agency was she with as well. I want to try it but can’t find any agencies to work with :( all the ones i’ve searched so far requires for me to be at least 5’7 and i’m 5’4 :(
hearing your story and how you overcame so many obstacles and your own insight on chasing your dreams and working hard, not giving up is so inspiring! thank you for being such a bright light :)
Something that confuses me is the whole ”keeping measurements” thing... how can they expect that to be with for example periods? It’s not abnormal to bloat when that happens, so it must’ve been really stressful to deal with that :/
I just found out you’re 31.... I thought you where my age. Shit you’re 8 years older than me and look my age and honestly younger.. I thought the fountain of youth was in Florida not Hong Kong
Being russian I feel sorry for that roommate who did all that disrespectful things 😔 Also I miss your old videos which are deleted now. They inspired me so much. Especially the one where you had a bad day, and you went to a cafe with Rosie. That video meant so much to me, I don't even know why 🤔 I still feel upset that I can't watch this video and many others from that time. Still love you 💜
Your simple vlogs are my favorite. Makes better connection with you. Love you and hope this year will bring you all happiness 🌹 PS. You look much better without bangs
Yes please, more stories!! This was so interesting. I'm impressed by what you did at the age of eighteen. When I first went to Japan, it was when I was nineteen, but under completely different circumstances. It was to study abroad, so while I also had to figure out lots of things on my own and experienced what living in a dorm was like, I at least had a fixed schedule and didn't have to deal with people constantly judging me. Can't imagine what it must have been like to try and keep your measurements the same, when you had to adjust to a completely different diet and lifestyle!
I love you Taylor! 😭❤️ I’ve been watching your videos since your dolly days & I loved your dark green eyes pls continue making more videos especially VLOGS I love them A LOT 🥺❤️❤️
I didn't expect to come here and get inspired but I did! I saw your first videos about motherhood as I'm a new mum myself - but this was so interesting and even though I am not a model we've had similar experiences in other ways, like being abroad alone for the first time at 19 and marrying someone from another country. So I just wanted to share that with you :)
Hey Taylor, I really loved the video, the topic and the general “story telling“ style. But all the added noises made it kind of annoying to watch. No hate or anything, just for me personally, it kind of ruined that podcast-vibe it had going and made it kind of inconsistent. I am not good at giving critique, too blunt lol sorry Hope you are doing well, loved to hear that you had a break at home and you are doing well
I want to go back to modeling and finish high school but I had to drop everything to take care of my grandparents because my grandparents got really sick and I am the only one who will take care of them. I am scared that if I leave, my family will put them in a nursing home and take all of there money like the last two times I left.
It blows my mind that they would send you to a foreign country with a different language and have you figure everything out for yourself on the first day! They couldn’t be bothered to provide transportation and food. Crazy.
I saw your video just right now, my raltionship with my boyfriend ended the last weekend and it is pretty hard atm. You really gave me new inspiration for myself and my future with your beautiful words and showing us how your hard work worked out for yourself. Thank you so much for sharing your story.
I wanna know more about the Tay from your 2014-2016 era if i’m correct when you were very kawaii and wearing circle lenses and such. I stumbled across your channel around that time and I wanted to know when did you start doing that style? Was it for modeling or the other way around, the kawaii look was originally your style so you were able to do shoots that worked with your aesthetic? How old were you when you started doing that look? Just very curious..love you x
Your story reminds me of my try to become an actress as a very young woman. I went to NYC all alone and had many of the same types of experiences. My story was not as successful in some ways but I really identified with you. Since I am 67 now it's fun to find things in common with young people.
Wow how cool!!! That’s amazing❤I wanna hear ur stories! And you made amazing memories and went for it even though you were scared and alone, that’s powerful.
Thanks for posting! I'm preparing to move to another part of the US and I'll be completely on my own for the first time (at 28), and hearing your story of moving to Asia at 18 gives me confidence!
I really enjoyed hearing about your experience. I would love you to make more videos about your other trips and the video you have mentioned about your relationship with food!
I really enjoyed the video but I wish there weren't music constantly in the back, it's distracting and kinda gave me a headache towards the end. 😖 But apart from that, thank you for sharing your experience with us, Tayyyy 💝💝💝
Thank you so much for making this video. I live in Japan right now for study, but I've always wanted to do modeling. I've never had the confidence to try things that I was uncertain would work out and am very good at coming up with excuses. Even now I've told myself, I'm too busy with research, am too old for modeling now, etc., but I've decided now that I'm going to forget all those things and force myself through that window. Thank you.
Hiw old were you when you went? I went to Japan as an exchange student in 2005. I recently went back this year, and what a difference!! I remember walking down the streets in Tokyo and people would just stop and stare, or yell random countries at me to try and figure out where I was from. Now, no one cares about you in the big cities. Tokyo has changed a lot since then!
It was such an inspirational video, Taylor, I really loved hearing your story! This is one of those experiences that makes you realize how blessed you are and be thankful for the ones that support you! Thank you for sharing it with us
The new editing is cool! But for me personally, I feel it’s hard to focus on you talking and doesn’t feel too personal like how your og videos were, it felt like you’re giving us advice in the same room type of vibe. Fancy editing! But a little too much in certain moments ✨
Your words at the end really inspired me and motivated me to keep going💕 You are such a strong and kind woman 💕 I hope you will do a video about your relationship with food and body image at that time, I think it could help a lot of people 💕
I lOVED this inspiring video. And I think the video about your relationship with food as a model would be really good and educational. I grew up in Japan and I had been reading fashion magazines for teens (Popteen, Seventeen, Ranzuki... ), and I think I was affected by the body images presented by those magazines unconsciously when I, 17 years old, was diagnosed with an eating disorder. I didn't question how those magazines fat-shamed totally-healthy models on paper back then, and I blamed myself as the magazine blamed models for being "lazy" to lose weights and put them on some "diet project" things. Talking about food or weight can be tough because it is sensitive stuff, but if you feel comfortable enough to do that, it would be great if you could share your experience in Japan!
I always want to be a model but the times I've tried I was told I was to short (im 4'11-5' somewhere in-between) I was told I was short even for the "small or petite" models who they say are usually 5'2-5'6 even for print work. I guess im out of luck lol... but that's life right? im glad you post even though you are busy.
I’m so impressed that you actually wrote more than three page.
Your first night in Japan sounds so similar to my first night in Paris on my study abroad semester. I was SO excited to go, it had been a dream of mine, but as soon as I arrived I was an anxious, terrified mess and wanted more than anything to go back home.
I struggled a lot for a month but after that, I started to really embrace the experience while I could, and it turned out to be one of the best things I’ve ever done in my life. Like you said, it was a turning point in my life that changed everything.
Life happens outside of your comfort zone.
I greatly appreciate this video and I thank you for it. I really needed to hear the pep talk at the end. I retired but I still have to work. So when I heard your encouragement I was really lifted up. Thank you Taylor.
When I went to japan for the first time last September (2019) i had a Japanese guy fall to the ground hugging my feet and saying how much he loved me. he was drunk and i didn't know how to react so I just froze. Some girls pulled him off.
Thats... hilarious😂
Lmaoooooo😂😂😂
So what about the money situation? Were those agencies expensive? What were the costs?
You don’t need to pay for anything they will upfront the expenses and you pay them back once you earn money. If you have a guarantee then even if you don’t make money you don’t need to pay them back because your contract says you will go home with a certain amount of money no matter what happens (unless you violate the terms/gain weight/etc)
I don't know why everyone is griping about the editing. It's very on theme for reading a diary from your teen years. I think it's cute! Always love your content Tay. You always say how you are a creature of habit but you are always making changes with your channel and I love it! Doing things the exact same all the time is just not sustainable. You are still Tay but you give us something fresh to look forward to often and it's great!
Thank you ❤️ I just like the try new things 😆✨
I love it! It is so entertaining
Ah that’s such a good idea, I should try to find my family’s home videos while I’m here too
cool can i hire you for cheap when i need model for my company... like really cheap... since my office in kanda... ha haa
You are so inspiring. I went to Hong Kong once on my way back from a trip and, I loved the city. I love your content.
video request: trying the recipes I learned from the models I lived with
Doesn’t sound like that would be too healthy with the way Taylor was talking about how little they ate...
@@lindseystein9676 in the back of her video she said she learned new recapies, I dont think a recipe can be bad in general, it's the food portions you eat in.
I feel like, even if the portioning was unhealthy, that could be a very impactful focus of the video.
"Woops, you clicked a video about what models eat? well models eat low self esteem as the first ingredient."
@@Sc4r4byte she wasnt talking about the recipes in a bad way, Tay was living with models from across the world, they all grew up with different traditions surrounding them, I really don't get where you guys even find a negative point in this...
Tay, I love how encouraging and positive you are! I wanted to model from the age of 13 and yet I had bucked teeth and so I begged my parents for braces! I wore braces my entire H.S. Years and got the braces off just before Senior pictures! I was not popular at all in H.S. and a bit of a wallflower but not even one year after graduation I won the title of Miss Illinois USA 1980 (yes, I’m an older gal- 58). I’m in TOTAL agreement with you, if you want something bad enough and are willing to make the sacrifices you can do anything you want to do!!! Love your channel Tay! 🤗
I’m 16 and I really want braces, my parents said I could get them but I know we can’t really afford them and if we bought them then it would mean I would not be able to do other stuff which is really important to me.
I don’t think anybody understands just how much I look forward to her videos
Thank you for posting (even though you’re so busy with TOAT) good luck with everything 💕💕🤗
This story is SO similar to mine, as my first contract was in Japan on my 18th as well..! From 'being sent to the car as the first model at a casting' to those flip phones, it is like watching a flashback :D
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SAAAAAAAME XD
What modeling agency were you with?
Wise words from Taylor: If there is something you really want to do just go for it! If one door closes try another one. If that one closes find a window push it open and force yourself into that room. Once you get in there, work really hard and make people realize that you belonged in there all along. Because you belong in every room.
1. Be white and skinny
2. Go to a place where eurocentric beauty is perceived superior.
Did someone else edit this video? It feels very different from your other videos xd
Yeah... the effects, animation and title cards are definitely different.
It's a bit too much for me, I mean I generally like it but it distracts a bit from what she's saying. Maybe Taylor edited it herself but felt like it was too "talky" and boring without more editing? Either way, it's no big deal and still an interesting video!
Natalie doesn’t work for her anymore so she probably hired someone new
It looks different for sure. personally I quite like it:)
I didn't notice till you said it. If it wasn't Taylors edit, it was great and well edited professionally. Couple times the background music was a lil loud. But I got no other complaints personally. Hehe
Does anybody else have this weird thing, when you arrive at a new place you want to cry cuz you want to go back to your home and you hate it? It doesn't matter if I go for work or on vacation, I ALWAYS hate it on the first night LOL
nobody you must just be prone to being homesick
That happens to me bc I have dealt with separation anxiety ever since I was a kid. Im learning to take it a step at a time though 😂 I went to a comp with my team out of town and we had to stay in a hotel and I really missed my family
Not when your home sucks. It's a breath of fresh air for me.
Same lol
nobody I often feel this too. I think it’s also the surge of emotions combined with jet lag/ over exhaustion from traveling on a plane with multiple connections and lay overs. After a good nights sleep I find my outlook is very different the next morning- and try and go by this instead .
"If that door closes, find a window!"
This is the best advice I've ever heard! The advice quote I'll stand by for 2020 ❤
I never realized how crazy your life was until now!! I always thought you were strong and amazing but GIRL, you did life!! So incredibly proud of you and amazed you did so many awesome things!! 💕
i think it would be really helpful to hear about your struggles with food and self image, i (and im sure other people too) have issues with that too and it would be nice to hear your story 💕
She uploaded a video some years ago about that, i can’t remember the title but if you scroll down a bit you’ll find it :)
I really like the fun editing effects! Your aunt was right, you might have missed the moon you though you were shooting for, but your life is wonderful and amongst the "stars" so to speak! I love hearing the behind-the-scenes stories about what it's like to be a model. Happy New Year!!
Who edited this.. 2min and its wild 😂😂😂
Yeah it’s not great. Very distracting. Cool story though.
i noticed it too. it feels like its not taylor style.. its kinda distracting hehe
Taylors the best editor
Reminds me of Taylor's earlier videos. It's cute.
Commenting before I’ve watched the whole thing cause Taylor R is my religion
I fcken laughed
wow ur words at the end.. was kinda feeling down when i watch this.. but ur words kinda helps me open my mind and be positive in my future.. it made me so emotional :"")
The yoga armstand story made me smile! After watching this video I feel inspired to keep trying to do the things I want to do (studying chinese, figureskating, etc) thank you Taylor!
I misread that as 'studying cheese' and thought wow that's dedication! 😂
That position is called "crow pose" I think and it is a advanced one! A little bit unfair to teach it to a beginner.
I'm 5'1 😭 I don't really hear about petite modeling and most of the Americans next top Model petite models were usually at least 5'3 on adverege. It would have been a dream to model and especially overseas but I'm in my mid 20s now with zero experience so it's too late.
Your "The Rock" t shirt is hilarious. Big Dwayne Johnson fan you must have been.
"You belong in every room."
I really needed to hear that right now.
Please do more story times with Taytay!!!!!♥️
I’m at a crossroad in my life right now where I definitely need to step out of my comfort zone and push forward. This video was super inspiring and moving to me. Thank you so much for sharing! 💖
This was a really fun video to watch🎉 I’d love to hear more stories💕
Love the message of the video. Can't imagine being all alone in another country and having to figure out everything by yourself🙈💓
I have to start by saying I love your videos and content. The editing of this particular video doesn't feel as much you as your other videos
what agency were you with? and do they give you training?
I wanted to start in the field but don't know how to go about it, but I'm 18 and don't know if I'm late
You are not late, most models start at a age between 16 and 20 years old
@@a_shan8662 google it.....find it in linkedin
I’ve been wondering for the longest time what agency was she with as well. I want to try it but can’t find any agencies to work with :( all the ones i’ve searched so far requires for me to be at least 5’7 and i’m 5’4 :(
Yes! Taylor finally posted! I’ve been waiting to seeee another video!! 😭
What happened to your apartment in Canada? Pretty sure I remember you doing all this decorating and purchase of that apartment.
She still has it. She was filming in it at the beginning of this video.
Still has it, living there and here 🤗
SOOOO inspirational! I love hearing stories and would love to hear more
Aw the ending speech I'm going to cry 😭😭😭🥰
hearing your story and how you overcame so many obstacles and your own insight on chasing your dreams and working hard, not giving up is so inspiring! thank you for being such a bright light :)
Omg I’m so looking forward to your eating routine video! I’m struggling with having a bad relationship with food and I feel like this might help me!
This vid is so chaotic and I’m only 5 mins in
Loved this vid and would love to hear more stories from any of your trips x x x
I didn't expect to continue watching till the end,but i did ..and i'm happy the message at the end was so motivating, Thank you ~
Your amazing taylor.well done ❤️
Taylor, although I'm older than you, I've always admired your fearlessness. Thank you for continuing to push ME out of my own bubble.
OMG!! I'M SO PROUD OF YOU!
I know you're not gonna see this but I just wanna say you're my inspiration! I LOVE YOUUUU!💕💙
Something that confuses me is the whole ”keeping measurements” thing... how can they expect that to be with for example periods? It’s not abnormal to bloat when that happens, so it must’ve been really stressful to deal with that :/
I'm starting a new job tomorrow and this motivated me so much! Thanks for sharing, as always, Taylor 🥰💕
Good luck!❤️🍀
@@Taylor_R Thank you 🥰🙏
Wow missed you alot 😍
"I have also been in other beds"! LOL
I absolutely loved every second of this video! What a great perspective and Great content ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
I just found out you’re 31.... I thought you where my age. Shit you’re 8 years older than me and look my age and honestly younger.. I thought the fountain of youth was in Florida not Hong Kong
Being russian I feel sorry for that roommate who did all that disrespectful things 😔
Also I miss your old videos which are deleted now. They inspired me so much. Especially the one where you had a bad day, and you went to a cafe with Rosie. That video meant so much to me, I don't even know why 🤔 I still feel upset that I can't watch this video and many others from that time.
Still love you 💜
Moving to another country really does make you grow. I’ve been in Korea for 6 months and I feel like it’s changed me in a good way
I see you on the wall everytime I go to my Shoppers Drug Mart!!! 😂
You got 11-12 hours of sleep? Nice! Meanwhile I haven’t slept in 28 hours lol
Go to bed!
I feel like flexing about how unhealthy you are to your own body just isn't a 2020 mood. Be better to yourself!
Your simple vlogs are my favorite. Makes better connection with you.
Love you and hope this year will bring you all happiness 🌹
PS. You look much better without bangs
do they accept Asian as models?
This was so interesting to watch. I’d love more Storytimes from you, I bet there are some humdingers from group living!
Yes please, more stories!! This was so interesting. I'm impressed by what you did at the age of eighteen. When I first went to Japan, it was when I was nineteen, but under completely different circumstances. It was to study abroad, so while I also had to figure out lots of things on my own and experienced what living in a dorm was like, I at least had a fixed schedule and didn't have to deal with people constantly judging me. Can't imagine what it must have been like to try and keep your measurements the same, when you had to adjust to a completely different diet and lifestyle!
IchigoNoShoujo did you go with Go go Nihon? If not, which? I’m also very interested eheh
I love you Taylor! 😭❤️ I’ve been watching your videos since your dolly days & I loved your dark green eyes pls continue making more videos especially VLOGS I love them A LOT 🥺❤️❤️
Thanks for sharing! I love this! I only move out of home at 26 to Hong Kong and you learnt so much at 18!
Those last three minutes made me cry af! I have a few things in mind and you just gave me the last kick to just start. Thank you
I didn't expect to come here and get inspired but I did! I saw your first videos about motherhood as I'm a new mum myself - but this was so interesting and even though I am not a model we've had similar experiences in other ways, like being abroad alone for the first time at 19 and marrying someone from another country.
So I just wanted to share that with you :)
What you said at the end of the video was everything I needed to hear. Love the message!
"Remember to shoot for the moon. Even if you miss you'll land among the stars." 😢 💫💗❤️💗💫
Hey Taylor, I really loved the video, the topic and the general “story telling“ style. But all the added noises made it kind of annoying to watch. No hate or anything, just for me personally, it kind of ruined that podcast-vibe it had going and made it kind of inconsistent. I am not good at giving critique, too blunt lol sorry
Hope you are doing well, loved to hear that you had a break at home and you are doing well
I want to go back to modeling and finish high school but I had to drop everything to take care of my grandparents because my grandparents got really sick and I am the only one who will take care of them. I am scared that if I leave, my family will put them in a nursing home and take all of there money like the last two times I left.
I've moved to Toronto recently and you're in Asia. I envy you... I miss my family in Korea so badly... I go to bed crying every night...
Happy new year taytay. Welcome back to toronto!!!
Poland? Alexa?🧐
Please do a part two ! I really loved this video !
Your life as a model sounds so interesting and foreign to my every day life
It blows my mind that they would send you to a foreign country with a different language and have you figure everything out for yourself on the first day! They couldn’t be bothered to provide transportation and food. Crazy.
please more video like this
omg im the "photo of the day"! i was so surprised haha
So thankful to be able to listen to your stories Tay, I feel so inspired by you to pursue my dreams. Love u always 💕
It's been so long since you've done a video like this and I've missed it so much :) You are one of my biggest inspirations Tay
I saw your video just right now, my raltionship with my boyfriend ended the last weekend and it is pretty hard atm. You really gave me new inspiration for myself and my future with your beautiful words and showing us how your hard work worked out for yourself. Thank you so much for sharing your story.
I wanna know more about the Tay from your 2014-2016 era if i’m correct when you were very kawaii and wearing circle lenses and such. I stumbled across your channel around that time and I wanted to know when did you start doing that style? Was it for modeling or the other way around, the kawaii look was originally your style so you were able to do shoots that worked with your aesthetic? How old were you when you started doing that look? Just very curious..love you x
Your story reminds me of my try to become an actress as a very young woman. I went to NYC all alone and had many of the same types of experiences. My story was not as successful in some ways but I really identified with you. Since I am 67 now it's fun to find things in common with young people.
Wow how cool!!! That’s amazing❤I wanna hear ur stories! And you made amazing memories and went for it even though you were scared and alone, that’s powerful.
I'm early today ! yay~~ 🎉take care taylor ❤️
i love u taylor ^^ wish u all the best
Thanks for posting! I'm preparing to move to another part of the US and I'll be completely on my own for the first time (at 28), and hearing your story of moving to Asia at 18 gives me confidence!
When I enter my 30s I want to be able to reflect on my life like you. You always inspire me Taylor!
I really enjoyed hearing about your experience. I would love you to make more videos about your other trips and the video you have mentioned about your relationship with food!
I really enjoyed the video but I wish there weren't music constantly in the back, it's distracting and kinda gave me a headache towards the end. 😖 But apart from that, thank you for sharing your experience with us, Tayyyy 💝💝💝
Thank you so much for making this video. I live in Japan right now for study, but I've always wanted to do modeling. I've never had the confidence to try things that I was uncertain would work out and am very good at coming up with excuses. Even now I've told myself, I'm too busy with research, am too old for modeling now, etc., but I've decided now that I'm going to forget all those things and force myself through that window. Thank you.
❤proud of u!!!
Wonderful story, well told. I really enjoyed the fancy edits to enhance the visual interest (the "apartments in Toronto" insert at 5:06 made me grin).
Such an absolute inspiration. You went out into the unknown following your dreams and truly made an impact on others 💕
oh HECK YEAH lemme get some food, ill be back to watch this in a sec
Hiw old were you when you went? I went to Japan as an exchange student in 2005. I recently went back this year, and what a difference!! I remember walking down the streets in Tokyo and people would just stop and stare, or yell random countries at me to try and figure out where I was from. Now, no one cares about you in the big cities. Tokyo has changed a lot since then!
I was 18 in 2007 😊 yea.. it changed so quickly! ✨
I went to Japan for the first time in 2007 in Osaka for a study abroad... it changed my life so much. I wonder if we crossed paths !?😲
If we don’t get a TOAT The Rock t-shirt, idk what we doing
your words at the end are so inspiring and give me hope
It was such an inspirational video, Taylor, I really loved hearing your story!
This is one of those experiences that makes you realize how blessed you are and be thankful for the ones that support you!
Thank you for sharing it with us
The new editing is cool! But for me personally, I feel it’s hard to focus on you talking and doesn’t feel too personal like how your og videos were, it felt like you’re giving us advice in the same room type of vibe. Fancy editing! But a little too much in certain moments ✨
Your words at the end really inspired me and motivated me to keep going💕 You are such a strong and kind woman 💕 I hope you will do a video about your relationship with food and body image at that time, I think it could help a lot of people 💕
Sorry but the music is a bit loud. And the editing is a bit too over the top. Interesting info though.
I loved this video! would love to see more vids like this and stories of your experiences!
love u!
I lOVED this inspiring video. And I think the video about your relationship with food as a model would be really good and educational. I grew up in Japan and I had been reading fashion magazines for teens (Popteen, Seventeen, Ranzuki... ), and I think I was affected by the body images presented by those magazines unconsciously when I, 17 years old, was diagnosed with an eating disorder. I didn't question how those magazines fat-shamed totally-healthy models on paper back then, and I blamed myself as the magazine blamed models for being "lazy" to lose weights and put them on some "diet project" things. Talking about food or weight can be tough because it is sensitive stuff, but if you feel comfortable enough to do that, it would be great if you could share your experience in Japan!
Love listening to this story!
I always want to be a model but the times I've tried I was told I was to short (im 4'11-5' somewhere in-between) I was told I was short even for the "small or petite" models who they say are usually 5'2-5'6 even for print work. I guess im out of luck lol... but that's life right? im glad you post even though you are busy.