Jessica Rozitis

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

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

@colin_of_canada Yes, it was so good! Honestly, I think the best one I’ve ever had

I ate these Japanese foods in Kyoto today 1- Mizu Eggs Benedict 2- Duck soba 3- Fish collar 4- Fancy dessert

@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)

@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.

Good morning! I don't have any major update today but just wanted to say Hi I'm sitting outside at a cafe now in the sun with a woman I'm dating We're drinking coffee and working on our laptops. It feels nice I'm ordering things online and making a shopping list to go to the grocery store later The past few days have been cold and rainy in Austin But today the sun is out and it's 72F and beautiful My birthday was last week and it felt nice to work all weekend on my new project and then give away that money for charity I ended up making 26 donations of about $1k each I'll pick a few of the orgs next week to make larger donations to hit my $43k goal We were going to go to Mexico City this weekend but decided to just hang around town and it feels nice to get caught up I have a bunch of house chores I want to do today: Setup that new robot vacuum, install a new bidet, unpacking other Black Friday deals that are piled up in their boxes Oh, I just finished the show The Diplomat on Netflix and I loved it I guess I watch 3-4 shows per year This year was Nobody Wants This, The Three Body Problem, and The Diplomat What should I watch next? If I loved those 3 I have never seen Succession and I know people love it but it seems like a big commitment Well, I'll finish up coffee and write my grocery list now I hope you're well and smiling and happy and healthy I'm rooting for you -- Nick

@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.

Victoria, Canada 🇨🇦 photo dump tonight

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

@nickgraynews haha... @RyanDetrick can relate @denisesprung gave him a wrapped gift It was a cheeseboard like this TSA opened it and took ALL the cheese knives

The airport security man just took my knife and I am mad about it. It is a puny little blade. You could hardly grip it to stab a hot dog. But he also took my little travel scissors. And that made me spicy. I’ve traveled with one of these Swiss Army travel cards off and on for a few years. I like the toothpick. I like the tweezers. The emergency ballpoint pen is nice. But I especially like the scissors. I’ve used them to trim clothing, cut paper, and more. I’ve never used the knife. I sort of forgot it was in there. But the look on the security guy’s face just now when he pulled the knife out of my backpack was priceless. He looked as if I was planning to hijack the plane with this micro blade. “Are you kidding me?” I said. “Let me keep the scissors at least. Give those. They’re tiny. They are within regulation size.” I have no idea if there is a regulation size, but I wanted to keep my scissors. He shakes his head no. And now he decides to search through the rest of my bag. I guess that without rounded tips, no scissors are allowed. So my Swiss Army travel card has once again been stripped from my backpack. I might buy another one and just pay the replacement tax every time it gets seized by an overzealous security person. Until then, I still have my nail clippers. They will do in a pinch.

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

Visiting #Vancouver ? My friend has a new @Airbnb in a great neighbourhood with 5 star reviews. airbnb.com/slink/WqhNUBcQ #travel

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

rate my fit??

Hie shrine

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

@JessicaRozitis Yes, we briefly went up to the top of sunroof. I’m not sure if it was Ginza six but it might have been! If not, I’ll have to go check that one out. Is it great?

I love this bookstore in Tokyo save this spot for your next visit

@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.

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

@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.

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

@jonclemonsjp @nickgraynews Good meeting you as well Jon!

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 !!!

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!