Jessica Rozitis

Been known to juggle many things, although can't actually juggle. Mom, digital marketing consultant, volunteer, chocolate chip cookie super fan.

[Justin Trudeau @JustinTrudeau]

You can’t take our country — and you can’t take our game.

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@nickgraynews @colin_of_canada Okay. I need to know where you went. I'll be in Kyoto next week. Welcome back to Japan Nick!

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@nickgraynews Another fun fact: my son's friend plays Kendall's daughter. (my son is an actor, and she was his castmate in another series)

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@nickgraynews Succession is a wild ride. You'll love to hate the characters. The performances are impressive. Soundtrack is perfect. Fun fact: My son would play the main theme song when walking on campus on his way to a final exam. Got him in the mood to conquer what awaited him.

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@UbigiOfficial Apology accepted, however, do we get a credit on our account? I was without service on Sept 6 and 7. I just started getting internet service on Sept 8. Two days of no service was very frustrating. No access to maps or translation apps really interrupted my ability to navigate.

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@nickgraynews Nice to see you enjoying Victoria. Let me know if you pop over to Vancouver. It would be fun to meet up again.

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@Lawrence_Sprung @nickgraynews @RyanDetrick @denisesprung My guess is that the cheese knives being taken away did not bring him joy

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Well, it finally happened to me. I was in the grocery store this evening, standing infront of the tea and coffee selections, and found myself really enjoying the song on the speaker above my head, I was literally tapping my toes. Thanks 2002 earworm ‘Escape’ by @enriqueiglesias

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Visiting #Vancouver ? My friend has a new @Airbnb in a great neighbourhood with 5 star reviews. https://t.co/lTN8VAhvxX #travel

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@nickgraynews That’s an excellent shade of blue on you

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Hie shrine

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@nickgraynews It’s pretty cool, with a bang on view of the Uniqlo Ginza Flagship store.

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@jonclemonsjp Just wait until ‘the grade 5 defiance’….but then I had to secretly like this stage, because they were understanding their individualism and independence.

[Nick Gray @nickgraynews]

We're up early for one last sushi breakfast. Maybe a walk

I have a headache. It's probably the melatonin I took last night to help me sleep. But I’m determined to make the morning right

We arrive at the best spot in the old fish market. Hours went into finding this place but she doesn’t need to know that

Over a piece of tuna I ask: Do you even like me?

She smiles. "I'm still here, aren't I?"

// We walk in shops I otherwise would not

We stay out longer than I usually would

We sit to watch the city on a bench meant for two

We talk about the trip, what's back home, our past relationships

We search for ice cream and fake-fight about who should get the last bite

This is traveling together

// The train ride to Narita Airport seems shorter this time

She's at the window staring out. I am beside, typing these notes and thinking about how this whole thing got started

Posting my Tokyo Blind Date seemed like a fun excuse for me to go back to Japan

Maybe when you first heard about it you thought it was a gimmick or ridiculous

And I fully acknowledge that I am ridiculous

But I also got a look at something very real here. And stories that start ridiculous can end up very real and very deep

// There is no grand plan for an airport goodbye

We hug one last time as they call my flight for boarding

It is a good hug, a full body embrace that holds and lingers, and I know I will see her again

// Perhaps my story resonated with so many because we want the Internet to be a good place and we want people to find love

I mean, you don’t read my posts and say, “Yes I remember the time that I, too, solicited strangers on the Internet to go to Tokyo.”

Now I know a lot of people are hoping that this story ends with a proposal

Or that we both declare our love and I’m typing this in bed beside her right now

But I understand enough about relationships to know that a long weekend together is not enough for a lifelong commitment

And what this represents is a beginning

I first said that I just wanted to travel to Japan with someone cute

But I think I could not fully admit that I wanted to find a girlfriend

I could not admit that even to myself

I realize now that it is four years since my last serious relationship ended

I am getting older and wiser and yet I guess I have been alone for a very long time

This trip made me realize what I’ve been missing

Maybe I’m finally ready to share my life with someone again

// A beginning is a beautiful, wonderful thing

Whether that leads to Happily Ever After or it ends in an amazing blind date that I’ll remember for the rest of my life... I’ve at least learned that I’m ready to find that right person

If there is anything to take away from this experience it's this:

Please live a good story

Do it for the plot. I’m telling you it is worth it

And find someone to do it with you, because it is way more fun when you’re not alone

If you’re a person who is alone or afraid to step out into the world to find your person, know that for the last four years, that has been me

On this trip I’ve learned how foolish I was to wait for so long

So take my advice and learn from my example. Don’t think that you can’t seek someone special in the world and maybe find your person

There are people out there who are waiting for their beginnings with you, too

Seeking a beautiful beginning is what we should all be looking for

Because eventually beginnings lead to Happily Ever Afters

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@nickgraynews The way you write…this is your next book.

When I met the two of you in Shinjuku Gyoen last Sunday, you definitely seemed compatible. If anything, you’ve made friends for life.

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@jonclemonsjp @largo @mailshanx @nickgraynews I'm planning a getaway to Kyushu in June. Haven't been there since 2018. Would love some current recommendations.

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@jonclemonsjp @nickgraynews Good meeting you as well Jon!

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What a fantastic way to spend and afternoon in Tokyo. Randomly came across Nick’s trending twitter story yesterday, and joined his meetup today. Awesome humans in attendance. Yay, @nickgraynews !!!

[Nick Gray @nickgraynews]

I am hosting a Tokyo meetup now 👋

These people saw my Tokyo Blind Date posts and we are all hanging out in the park today

I brought name tags for everyone and have been leading rounds of intros to help everyone make new friends

The weather is so nice today!

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I decided to join @nickgraynews meetup on this beautiful Tokyo afternoon because of the positivity on his twitter feed was such a great vibe. Give him a follow. He’s an interesting guy who brings awesome people together. Thanks Nick!