It doesn't take a national holiday for me to realize just how blessed I am to have unending love and support from an incredible family, wonderful friends — essentially, the life that I have been lucky enough to have.
Read MoreIt was through countless manga novels and anime episodes that I was introduced to the Tokyo cityscape, and ultimately, I sold myself on the idea of one day visiting the hometown of my fictional idols (after all, who wouldn't after watching them battle the forces of evil with the power of friendship and love?).
Read MoreAfter watching some nature shows and documentaries on Netflix about our oceanic blue planet, my family decided that it was time to revisit the fairly close Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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