Pewdiepie (aka Felix)

From being one of the world's most entertaining gamers to raising a loving family in Japan, what a journey! I used to watch him back in 2012, one of the most entertaining video gamers you will watch, and it wasn't because he was good (no offense), but because he had a good time. Unlike a lot of gamers who eventually spiraled down (esp the minecraft ones), Felix never did. Maybe that was because of his intentions and care for his audience. Never seemed like Felix ever tried to take advantage of his audience for profit or fame. Ironically made him famous and rich (a lesson to be learned there). The incorruptible man.

Pewdiepie knew how to have fun, and that resonates with us all. Many of us, including myself, do not care if he won a game in record time, but the journey it took to win. If it was the result you cared about, why watch countless episodes? Just skip to the end. Most of us, if not all, want to have fun, and here you can watch this man do it with a million people watching.

I have barely watched Pewds for two years while I was at UCLA, maybe occasionally checking in, but during this time, he has gone to Japan and really made a new life for himself. Am I jealous? Maybe a little, but this man deserves it, and I truly hope he continues to be happy. From the video, this man has everything he wants, and he wishes others the same.

I like to believe that I am slowly getting there step by step and enjoying my journey, hopefully going in the right direction. Many of us are in the same boat. We are all very curious where life will take us, but I have learned that it's just not predictable. Therefore we should just enjoy the now, the journey, the present, whatever you want to call it. Life can change so quickly and so fast. I would love for a life like Felix's, and maybe I will achieve it, or maybe something else, we will see. I would have never guessed that I would be working for Marvell, dated a Korean girlfriend, learned French, or found a best friend at UCLA that I can depend on for everything. But here we are, unpredictably in the right spot, enjoying the journey along the way.

Do not try to force something to happen. Did Pewds hate being a gamer? Awaiting to go to japan to be with this family? No, but life took him there when he was ready, and I bet he enjoyed the entire process. Playing video games, reacting to videos, being with his son, he has fun.

In life we must take advantage of opportunities. If you see an opportunity, take it!!! Do not wait for another one. God may or may not be real, but sometimes it feels like these opportunities are put there on purpose, as a test to see if you are ready. If you think you are, then take it and see what happens. Sometimes I wonder if life is meaningless and chaotic, or everything is planned and methodical. One cannot prove but wonder.

In any case, Pewdiepie is an example of a man that has everything: a loving wife, son, great career, great friends and much more. I truly respect Felix's chill attitude. We can all learn a lot from this man. I learned to be grateful and enjoy the journey. Watch the video and you will know what I mean!

Felix if you ever read this post, thanks :)

Korea

September 26th - October 5th

Budget | Plan

*test update*

Seoul

From Jisun, What is recommended to do in Korea:

1. namsan tower
2. seoul forest
3. hongdae
4. gangnam shopping/perfume
5. karaoke
6. hangang
7. itaewon
8. kbbq (def!)
9. gyeongbokgung
10. any art museum
11. DDP
12. lotte world
13. Yonsei

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Japan

October 5th - October 12th

Tokyo

Plan to stay around 2 nights.

1. I have to check out the large tech store with 5 to 6 floors.
2. Try the food.
3. Walk around.

Hakone

Plan to stay around 2 nights.

1. See the nature.
2. Visit a spring.

Kyoto

Plan to stay around 2 nights.

1. Experience the culture.