DIARY | last weekend of September

Again, the weekend just sped on by before I could say (insert cool word here). I spent Friday morning and afternoon running around Tokyo to my various jobs, an audition and a party where I met someone that I thought I’d never meet in this lifetime. That’s all I’m going to say now. Saturday, I had my first photo shoot since joining my new agency. I hadn’t done a studio shoot in so long, I felt so out of practice… it’s a different kind of modeling than what I do for my the outfit posts on this blog. I was very lucky the photographer knew exactly what he wanted out of every model (there were 3 other girls modeling that day), which is always a relief. And I loved my outfits – the stylist was the sweetest lady, and so talented. I can’t wait to see the finished product, and also to work with these same artists again (I did post a few sneak peeks on my Instagram, @samanthamariko). Anyhow, after 5 hours of shooting, I rushed to a friend’s friend’s wedding party reception, and enjoyed myself amidst good food, good music, and good company.

Sunday was one of the most relaxing days I’ve spent in a long time it seems – while everyone else was at Ultra Japan, a 2-day music festival in Tokyo, I was the being the grandma that I am and had a light brunch at a cafe with my man, finished some work (yes, I still work on weekends…), and discovered a shopping mall that is only 10 minutes away by car or bus. The reason why I’m sort of discovering these things now after 2 years is because I live right outside of Tokyo, and I’m in the city at least 6 days a week for work and such. Which is why I don’t get to explore my own city. It’s so nice to know that there are cute malls and eateries in my area as well. I found spending time outside of Tokyo, even for one day, to be relaxing and a good way to recharge my mind and body for the upcoming week.

How do you all spend your days off? Have a great week ahead!