I worked for an urgent project. (My editor said, “I know
you're unavailable till after tomorrow, but the due date on these isn't till
Thursday.”)
When I came home from the New Year’s Eve Party, I have sent
some “happy new year” emails to my friends, and I updated my blog…then I worked
for an urgent project until 3:30am (on the 1st)…then + then, I have
sent more emails to my friends to say “happy new year” until 5:00am.
Around 10:00am I had my first breakfast of 2013. Two scrambled
egg sandwiches & coffee later I went to the New Year’s Party in the
afternoon.
It was a great start for 2013.
And I got a cold…And + And more work…
Two days at the Agenda Show (apparel trade show) in Long Beach
for Senken-newspaper, some business meetings and some projects later… I got a
flu…
One day in bed later, my flu disappeared…
So, today I was at the L.A. Fashion Market Week in Downtown
L.A.
What a “first 14 days of 2013” !
#1: Many “Nice to meet you!” at the New Year’s Eve Party and
the New Year’s Party.
#2: Many “How have you been?” at the Agenda Show.
#3: Many “Happy New Year! Nice to see you!!!” at the L.A.
Fashion Market Week.
I always bring some luck for people. When I go to empty
place, many people come after me…always!
Today at the Select show (apparel trade show), when I started
interview an owner of the trading company, some buyers came to the booth right away.
At the Focus show (apparel trade show), same thing… when I started interview a jewelry
designer, a buyer visited the booth. At a showroom at CMC (California Market
Center) when I was interviewing an owner of the showroom, a buyer entered the
showroom and purchased the goods… I felt like, I am a lucky charm (like a
Maneki Neko / a Lucky Cat in Japan).
And, I hope you had nice first 14 days of 2013.
And + And, Happy every day to you :)
P.S. My lucky charms on the 14th are…
#1: Barbara, “the fashion queen” the co-owner of Designers
and Agents (& my friend) (http://www.designersandagents.com). When I
interviewed her, she made my day.
#2: Erick, “the closet comedian” at Office Depot in Downtown
L.A. / Little Tokyo (http://www.officedepot.com). When I reordered my
business card, he made my day.
#3: Ruth, “the best apartment manager” (& my friend) at
Archstone Los Feliz (http://www.archstoneapartments.com). When I renewed my
apartment lease, she made my day.
By Yoko Fujimoto
Los Angeles Jan 14, 2013
Copyright © 2013 Yoko Fujimoto
