2020 evaluation to 2021 resolutions
I absolutely can not wrap my head around how 2020 flew by at lightening speed.
As I’m sure we all faced (and still facing) the difficulties, 2020 for me wasn’t so bad after all. Now, I’m looking back at my 2020 resolutions made in Dec 2019, when we were clueless about the rage of Corona virus.
1. Work in Japan
-It didn’t happen psychically but I joined Condé Nast Japan in April as a creative influencer which gained me many opportunities to connect with creatives and industry professionals in Japan and beyond. Ever since I left Japan in 2012, I intensionally isolated myself from Japan but this year felt the closest I’ve been to my mother land and gave me an opportunity to reevaluate and redefine my identity as “Made in Tokyo, product of LA” person.
2. Collab with major brands as an artist/ individual
-Here are a few of major brands and companies I’ve worked with this year as an artist/ individual. GQ Japan, I.AM.GIA, UGG, i-D Japan, Gentle Monster, Hapa Kristin and the list goes on!
3. Keep making today’s WOW into tomorrow’s ordinary
-My audition vs booking rate is higher than ever and found lead in monetizing as a creative influencer.
4. Get invited to studio film & network show premiers, red carpet events and fashion week
-My last physical event I attended in 2020 was in March with Gucci. Most happened virtually but I had the honor of composing a tune for GQ man of the year award’s official TikTok challenge.
5. Travel and see the world with my own eyes
-I would have been flying around if the world allowed me!
6. Buy my first car, and it will be a Ferrari and/or an exotic car
-Even if I had bought a car, it would have been pointless having nowhere to drive to. I’ll be filling up my garage 2021.
7. Maintain health and shape
-Corona didn’t come get me. I won!
8. BECOME AN ICON
-My #ASMRofFashion Paperdoll got over 5M plays in one year. That’s pretty iconic.
9. Form and werk the strongest “Team RiRia” ever
-I now have Condé Nast besides me. Team RiRia here we come.
10. Make more appearances on TV and lead a feature film
-I’ve been EXTREMELY close to booking regulars on TV shows since this October. They day had come.
11. Get that check mark on social media
You can buy it with money and it had lost its true value. I’m only focused on my craft which I can’t buy with money.
12. Create myself opportunities to meet more dope people
-I had opportunities working closely with industries’ top figures. Just to name a few Danielle Levitt (photographer/director), Michiaki Matsushima (WIRED Japan editor-in-chief), Doug Lima (Director/Producer) and Brad Pitt.
13. Make the dream lifestyle come true
Having to be able to continue working in a circumstance like this is more than what I can ask for. Hoping that I can travel in 2021.
14. Be attached to more dope projects and play the role only I can play
-Have been blessed with roles that are non binary and with Japanese heritage.
15. Have my face and voice out there!
-Since March, I gained 30k+ new followers on Instagram. Might not sound like a big deal but it’s the outcome of my consistent creative effort. I now have over 100k people across social medias who are interested in hearing my thoughts and follow my journey! That means the world to me.
Last but not least 2021 resolutions
1. Work worldwide, not virtually but physically this time
2. Book season regulars on multiple TV series
3. Keep on creating dope contents
4. Start investing in quality lifestyle
5. Produce music for/ with charting artists and commercials, films and TVs
6. Produce and direct more creative/video contents
7. Have my interviews and features out on more major media
8. Make friends worldwide
9. Do something OUTRAGEOUS
10. Start a company
11. Become your favorite celebrities’ favorite actor/ artist