In the middle of 2023 I lost my job and subsequently went on a two week trip to Tokyo. The trip had been planned long before everything got really crazy (see: terrible) and this blog was a place to compile the photos I took while I was there.

I had previously visited Tokyo in 2012 by myself, and again in 2018 with on my honeymoon. I swore that whenever I had the chance to visit again I’d take as many photos as possible. I don’t think I succeeded at that but I did take quite a few. Those are all the photos you see on this blog already.

Looking back, I think I could have taken more, but between the absolutely brutal heat of July and August, and the crushing weight of unemployment, I just don’t think my heart was in it. So I posted what I had and that’s what you’ve got here.

So far.

I hadn’t considered doing much else with this site but recently the idea of finding a place to share my thoughts, designs, and interests struck me as relaxing. I’ve pulled myself away from some of the unhealthy social media sites and other trappings of internet tarpits. Blogs feel a little old fashioned at this point but I guess that’s part of the charm too.

I’m hoping this is beneficial to me; to share and breathe and reflect. Instead of getting caught up in conversations and follower count and parasocial paranoia, I can just be.

And I think that’s way better than the alternative.

-neon