follow me to tokyo, japan! ❤️ exploring ikebukuro & the host club.… part two!

[@mitchelchaan]

I love that sailormoon-ish hairstyle omg

[@deidararocksmysoul]

watching you makes me feel warm inside, you're so calm and honestly I could listen to you forever

[@BearzyLQ]

I LOVE YOU ARIEL THATS MY GIRL!!!!!1

[@xDigitalMonster]

LMAOO your excitement in the BL manga store is amazing 😂❤️

[@yolic4542]

im really enjoying this japan vlogs! you are so cool mei, thanks for sharing your life with us 🌼💕

[@mozathani3442]

I don't think you should ever feel ashamed of putting your health first or feel guilty for not going vegan. Your health is the most important. Also, maybe you should check to see if you've got any vitamin deficiencies since that could attribute to how you're prone to getting dizzy. Or maybe you're not drinking enough water. anyway thanks for sharing and i hoped you enjoyed Tokyo.

[@anniemeanie5575]

Moza Thani From the extras, it sounds like she might have an iron deficiency? She mentions that the drink is good for people that are anemic.

[@jjtae7902]

i actually said 'bless you' after she sneezed lol

[@iesha5478]

lol I'm glad I'm not the only one who did that XD

[@ккє-о6ц]

SAME :")

[@hailstorm3929]

I went to Japan like almost a year ago and this video makes me feel so nostalgic

[@SilverMoonChyld]

The BL made you feel like a kid in a candy store with how excited you looked.😊 The food looked good its nice you got to hang with old friends sorry about your fainting spells. It's very good that you were with a friend wouldn't want anything bad to happen to you. I hope you find something that will ease or take the fainting spells away completely. Please have a safe and wonderful day I hope your jet lag is gone or leaving. I'm wishing you a brighter tomorrow!

[@anyanyausagi]

I know how you feel about the health thing. I'm exactly the same :( I don't want to burden others and I know that they probably won't understand how bad I actually feel since I may look okay on the outside. It's better to just avoid those stressful situations as much as possible and not blame yourself:) that's what I've learned.

[@rachelm9046]

I'm sorry you got sick. I totally understand what you're talking about when you say you don't want to feel like a burden. I feels like that often, and I always feel guilt or shame for what I think of as "self-pity." I hate feeling useless and having people do things for me. Thanks for sharing your story with us.

[@manasy128]

uugh Im so mad that the camera didnt record the first 30 minutes, i would have loved to listen to them :D i cant even listen to my own videos for more than 5-10 minutes lol but i would listen to you for way longer :D

[@dogteeths]

I'm new here but I'm so glad you're cutting yourself some slack and giving yourself love, you're definitely not being over dramatic! Health is different for everyone. Proud of you. I hope you find ways control your spells!

[@hgdhfbv]

you're such a sweet person omg i can always feel your sweetness through your videos. it was so relatable when you spoke about downplaying your feelings in front of others to not be a bother! hearing you talk about it makes me want to do better as well. thank you for another lovely video 🌸

[@TsukiBabii]

I'm glad you came to the realization to be easier on yourself regarding as it really is a health thing that you're not at fault for and can't help. I've also experienced fainting spells at times, and would like to offer you a few tips I have learnt through experience (and in nursing) ^ ^! (I hope I don't come off as nagging or lecturing, and that these tips are useful!) Take your time when changing positions, especially when you're going from lying to sitting/getting up. At times if people switch positions too rapidly, the rush of blood can cause extreme dizziness. Just slowly sitting up, allowing yourself time to adjust (such as sitting in the spot for a minute or two before fully getting up) will allow your body to adjust. Also, it may sound like common sense, but remember to stay hydrated, especially when travelling or in humid places. You can lose a lot of fluid through sweating when it is hot and humid, and even when people are travelling they tend to be preoccupied with sightseeing and such that they may not drink as much water as they should be. If you are sweating a lot, you should be trying to drink above the daily recommended 2L a day, as you are essentially losing more fluid than usual. It can be annoying to search for and go to the bathroom a lot, but being dehydrated can throw off the balance of electrolytes in your body. That in turn can lead to feeling unwell and even dizziness. Lastly, try to keep some hard candies with you. When you're feeling dizzy or unwell, it may help to find a place to sit and have some fast acting sugar. When your body is under stress it can use up your glucose a lot quicker, and having some candy around may help alleviate some of the symptoms you feel. I would also suggest getting a blood test done once you're back home. Fainting spells can be caused by a variety of different things, including anemia (when on your period you lose blood and iron through that way, so I would suggest following up with a doctor to see if that may be the case). If you're anemic, it can be treated through supplements or diet (including plant based options). And if you are chronically anemic, I hear there are options where you can get a few iron infusions in order to increase your baseline iron to sufficient levels. (If you are chronically anemic, supplements alone may not be enough to raise your baseline iron levels, but through treatment options to increase your baseline, supplements then may be enough to maintain that new baseline).

[@SnoozeyKittea]

I have a tip that can take a bit of pressure off your shoulders! I am prone to panic attacks when I'm in public so I have a note stuck inside my phone case with contact details, my personal details and a tiny explanation that I have this problem. I added this recently so I don't know how helpful it is but it definitely makes me feel less helpless when I can't breathe and I'm crying in public like a baby, because I can't really talk to strangers in that situation so showing them the note would probably help. Also if I ever feinted someone could find the note and call my mother since my phone is password protected. I'm not sure if this'll help you but I do know that sometimes you can get bracelets and tags for like your backpack and such too! :) It's just a security measure for if you're alone really. Hope this helps

[@tomcollinsishere]

Eee!! As someone who suffers from chronic illness your message about health was really nice and I appreciate it a lot! I totally relate to the "not wanting to be a burden" thing oh gosh!! Please take care of yourself Mei and thank you~ my love for you has raised like 3 levels now~!

[@iibacheu]

take care mei~ i get sick more often than most people do, and i also find myself playing down what i'm going through so i don't worry people but you're right, we shouldn't guilt ourselves for how our bodies act, and work towards feeling better inside and out!

[@oAndi3]

Omg please do a bl haul whenever you get the chance 💕 if you want to of course 😊

[@DelightfulScratch]

I suffer with anaemia spells often (I have dehydrating meds for chronic IBS) and I used to pretend they were gone, even though I suffered often. I just didn't want to 'burden' others. It wasn't until my face turned blue and I almost fainted in the streets, that I decided to take it seriously. Other people only want to help you, because your friends and family love you! Never leave it until it's too late!

[@sotiriaath2598]

your videos are so calming to watch, and i love your cinematography and visuals and generally the vibe of your videos ugh you inspire me so much to do better mei

[@ALiela24]

Girl I'm exactly the same!! I started noticing that I felt sick and tired really often, but downplayed it because I often feel sick due to anxiety and have gotten used to ignoring it. Then I went to the doctors and it turned out i was anaemic! On them iron tablets now 💪🏻💪🏻 there are also lots of iron supplements etc you can get w/o prescription, I recommend u look into it! Loving these vlogs 💕✨

[@ElizabethBones]

Im anemic as well and people around me tend to tease me when I say in not feeling well, saying I'm overreacting. I seriously understand that feeling of not wanting to be a burden to other so you don't speak up when you feel bad, I'm glad you chose to take a small break and recover. Stay safe everyone and take care 🌸

[@Rottenmar]

i too have those fainting episodes, it just happens randomly, like a slap on the face one minute i'm fine and then the next minute i feel so ill. i get cold and hot sweats and my vision gets so bright then completely black and sometimes i pass out so i know how you feel. pls take care of yourself mei from the bottom of my heart i really mean it❤️

[@cherrywaves5043]

I never comment on videos but I'm actually so happy that you went to Japan and vlogged your experience! I both love Japan and your vlog content, I love going through the streets of Japan through your lenses ❤️ Also, that host website or app looked so interesting, I wish I could go to a host club it looks so much fun xD Can't wait to see more of Japan through you, thank you for your content and the warmth you emanate in each video, much love from Puerto Rico, Mei 💕

[@almondmilk4927]

You seem so down to earth and sweet ily and every video you post makes me smile

[@geeklette99]

i totally get the fainting spells and feeling weak. Im the same way, if im standing for too long without moving or if im walking and its warmer than 20 Celsius outside, or if im doing anything that is physically exerting, theres a good chance i might faint. i get exhausted very easily and always feel like i cant keep up with everyone else 😥 but it's good to say "hey, i need a break" and not downplay how exhausted youre feeling. Take care of yourself, Mei! 💙💙💙

[@QuitRuiningMyRecommendations]

I think you should see a health professional about your fainting spells. If you have anemia or some other deficiency then it could be very simple to solve. You could be dehydrated too.

[@CleoStudios]

Thank you Mei for sharing about your fainting spells. My husband has those if he doesn't eat a high protein diet. He also suffers from a dairy allergy but once figured it out feeling much better He tries to eat consciously and a like. Also got not weak at all! You may have a chronic illness and def see your dr if you haven't! We'd hate for you to suffer in silence. Love your vids 💜

[@annia8408]

Hey, Mei thank you for sharing this video. The BL cafe looks like a dreamy destination!!! Recently I have some health struggles and your message for love and self care, really helped me. Hope you stay safe and healthy and of course I can't wait for your next videos. Lots of love

[@lunanabholt2080]

THAT SNEEZE HOLY LORD

[@j4z0r22]

"She's are BL tour guide today look at her she so cute but nooo she's nasty" hahaha I died when mei said that 😂😂😂

[@valyam5178]

your videos make me so happy. whenever i'm having a bad day i always watch and enjoy your videos ! also please stay healthy and safe bub! ily !! 💕🌱

[@ITalkGibberish]

Meeeeii, if you ever feel like a burden to someone, it's always good to think of it as if they were sick/were struggling while they're with you, would you want them to tell you if you can do something to help them? Friends are there to help you, you won't be seen as dramatic 💜

[@victoriaradisic1906]

You're vlogs are seriously my favorite, they're always so exiting and aesthetic! I adore you and you're editing sm!!🌷

[@idontcaregoodbye]

thank you so much for putting in the effort to get these vlogs out for us, despite being jet lagged and not feeling your best.

[@catherinegirard7674]

I am feeling (kind of) relieved right now because i do have that kind of fainting spells or just exhaustion that appears all of the sudden and I don't know what it is. I have missed several days and of school because I always felt dizzy and couldn't climb up stairs. I thought i wasn't allowed to be weak because nobody else had that kind of "attacks". I personally think it is related to my anxiety since school has been soooo stressful lately. Anyways I just wanted to thank you because i don't feel so bad about my "moments of weakness" anymore and i just admire you as a person in general! love

[@Violets6991]

I'm so glad you shared I have health problems and with friends it feels like you don't want to annoy people by going on about your problems which eventually you have to because you reach a limit where someone will have to help it's better to be safe than sorry.

[@vanessacarrillo8072]

My sister has suffered with the same thing! She would get fainting spells on occasion and feel fatigue. We found out it she was anemic and instead if taking the prescription strength iron supplement, she started taking Unsulfured Black Strap Molasses and it helped her so much! You can find it at any health food store and it's inexpensive. Vegetables with very dark coloring like kale are also very rich in iron and can help too. I just thought I'd share a few inexpensive things to try because I know that dealing with an unknown illness can be hard

[@rachelandnick]

The cafe looks really cute. And that pasta looks so yum!!

[@virgo_maverick3904]

I get that too, trying not to make too much of a deal of how I'm feeling, but for me it's with social anxiety. I'll go out and since most people don't understand how social anxiety really is like, I'm afraid to tell them and burden them with it. But you're right when you say we have to look out for ourselves. This was a good reminder for me. ^_^ But I hope you feel better Mei!

[@ylvalundby6681]

I forgot to mention! If it is low blood pressure then the heat will make things worse. So try to get somewhere with AC asap if you feel like you're going to faint.

[@s.robinson9604]

re: the last little bit of this video: I totally get where you're coming from.. I have fainting spells as well that typically result in seizures, and when I went to Paris last month, near the last couple days of my trip I hadn't been feeling too well. But, since I felt bad or like it would be a burden, I kept quiet about it and ended up having a seizure in the line at security the day we were supposed to leave, which ended up causing me to have to stay an extra night all while feeling like shit, both mentally and physically. In the end, it caused more of a burden than talking about it wouldve, and now i know to speak up if I feel off, ESPECIALLY in a foreign country... I hope the rest of your trip is good!!

[@gojosatoru28]

I love your hair can you do a vid about your make up it looks like sailor moon her hair. love you mei😄

[@yotpe255]

i also get faiting spells, and its been kinda overtaking my everyday life for the past year, thank you for this message. it really means a lot. take care, sending you lots of love, julia

[@MerryLambLamb]

Love you Mei, always being so supportive thank you :3 x

[@MagneticUnicornVlogs]

love these vlogs :) Makes me nostalgic about when I was in Japan. I totally remember that feeling of being so exhausted. There's so much to do and SO much walking!!

[@AnnikaVictoria24]

Mei, you have probably already done this so disregard me if you have. But please please please see a doctor and specialist about your fainting spells! I had fainting spells that were getting worse for a whole year when I was 18 and then I got diagnosed with an autoimmune vasculitis, and if I hadn't seen a doctor when I did, it's very likely I would have had a stroke :( . It'd be weird if you had the same illness (it's very rare but more common in women of Asian descent than the rest of the world), but if it's something you haven't had thoroughly checked out yet please do!! (I was gaslighted and told I had anxiety/stress headaches or anemia the first time I visited a doctor about it - I did have anemia but it was a symptom of a much more serious illness - coz I looked otherwise healthy so seek a few opinions if you haven't gotten any satisfactory answers and don't know why you're getting fainting spells and if they're not going away!!) 💖💖💖💖 wishing you love and good health! And never feel guilty about asking for help from others or not feeling well :)

[@asmokeus]

your hair is so cute !!! take good care of yourself mei ❤

[@gabrielacroix1352]

Really i think all this is amazing 😭👌🏽 Thank you for showing us your trip 🤗💖

[@kubecnighty6020]

Man, that message at the end really hit home for me. Keep being a cool person dude. :D

[@eliana8911]

I'm anemic since many years so I can understand the struggle, before knowing the problem I used to feel really bad, so weak and fainted as well several times . Sometimes people don't get that anemia is a real problem and they think u are just lazy or weak. Now I have to take iron pills everyday and I feel way better but as u said during period or very hot days the problem is real. Don't be scared to complain if u don't feel well coz it's fine , you have all the right , people will understand

[@cat-mb2wq]

it must have been really scary to almost pass out on the streets and i'm glad you were with friends and ended up okay! i had the same thing happen to me recently and i'm still recovering but it's only because someone was there with me! 😔 i don't know what would have happened if i was alone..sending good vibes towards your health 🌸

[@Someone-ss8wu]

Mei if you could please make a video about BL I'd love to watch it

[@vyonce4861]

mei please please please take care of yourself! your health is very very important and I know the feeling of being burden to someone else but honestly I think I speak for a lot of people when I say we would rather see you healthy and happy♡ take care 😶❤

[@FuzzyLittleWolf123]

I don't have fainting spells but I DO get moments of weakness that sound pretty similar to what you described quite often. It really sucks that you had to go something like that while you were traveling.

[@anabotero9427]

ooh please go to a doctor and take a blood test! You probably have done that but it's good to take a blood test every year to see how your body is doing~ The heat and too much people can take its toll on us, so I recommend having fresh water, a fan and taking small breaks to take a deep breath. Take care of yourself and have fun!

[@GiveMeThe_Salt]

Always cool to see some vlogs in here, I enjoy them soooo much ! And damnnn your and bangs are sooo cute and pretty !!!! Am a fan 😍

[@kaylabare631]

This made my heart feel so full 💗

[@carmen-tw6uo]

Love you Mei💓Stay strong through everything!

[@GirlWithHeadphones18]

please remember your health comes first mei!! about the vegan thing, it's probably best if you go to the doctor to ask if the fainting spells problem is directly impacted by your diet, and if it is, nutritionists can usually help you find any nutrient substitutes for things like meat and fish in different vegan foods. if you've had this issue for a while (like before you became pescatarian) it's probably related to something other than diet. either way, please take care of yourself & stay safe!! Japan looks lovely 💞

[@ChoukieTheBest]

I can relate to the part when you talk about your health :/ I have severe back pain and so I can't stand or walk as much as I would like to. I feel so bad about it, I'm so afraid of ruining the day for my friends or family that I usually suffer in silence ^^'

[@jiyan8932]

you slayed this look omgg such inspo tbh

[@cam__6688]

I love how you're using cantopop in these videos idek it just makes me happy (cuz i speak it too!!)

[@anonymousproxy4762]

ive had fainting spells since i was a kid -- eating normally and staying hydrated but then my blood sugar will randomly drop and i have like 2 minutes of stumbling around. i carry around glucose tablets that type 1 diabetics use when their blood sugar is low haha so when i feel one coming on i take a couple and im alert enough to continue (once it happened during a group interview at forever 21)

[@lionessofjudah1935]

hope you're feeling better

[@reinanaggi]

THAT TENICHI NO KUNI AD ON 2:09 MY FANGIRLING HEARTTTTT💞💟🎉🎉

[@Majowoods12]

Japan is so beautiful, it is definitely in my bucket list! Hope you get better soon :)💗

[@bridgetvanhoutem590]

YAY!!!!! thanks for making my thursday mei!!! much love

[@aikok3934]

Hey Mei! I was wondering when the movie is going to come out? I would love to watch it!! ❤️❤️

[@romanouche7453]

your hairstyle has a really "sailor moon" look, I love it

[@heffley149]

hey mei! i understand where you're coming from with the fainting spells, if i get too hot or overexert myself i will black out if i don't lay down in time. I went to the doctor about it and found out that i have neurocardiogenic syncope which is a p common fainting disorder and they advised me to carry water around w/ me and said that i need to eat more potato chips to make my blood pressure higher lol. idk if this could be what is happening to you, but i'm sorry that u get fainting spells ik they suck so much and i hope you feel better!!!!! 💞

[@ishuku]

I had the same problem with weakness when I was younger. For me it was a combination of orthostatic intolerance, iron deficiency and it turned out I also was a carrier for a relatively benign genetic blood disease that isn't entirely asymptomatic in its minor form and is common in southern China, where my mom's from. If it makes you feel better, mine has become less and less of an issue as I've gotten older; I've fainted or gotten close to fainting only a handful of times in the past few years (I'm 30 now) whereas before I was fainting every few week or so. Hopefully yours will get better too.

[@opheliah.8595]

Hey, I just wanted to say thank you for the message at the end. I really needed to hear that today and im in tears right now. But thank you so much.

[@aelathehuntress9041]

you look fabulous and this looks like the trip of a lifetime :) whenever I vacation I buy a small new perfume I wear the whole time, so years later I take it out and the memories come flooding back.

[@inspiritkiss]

another homey & relaxing vlog i love

[@Expensivepeach]

Wow mei your hair looks amazing and as usual this vlog is like a daydream

[@Yasmin-zk5wt]

She's my inspiration and I hope to grow like her

[@CCHeartsPizza]

Ahhh this takes me back to when I was in Japan from the end of August thru middle/end of September and Tokyo was definitely my favorite place!

[@hiitsmeyanii]

Your love for BL is amazing xD Im so glad you got to go to the cafe! When I visited I was just like stoned face and internally freaking out the whole time xD

[@katyo1791]

i love ur sailor moon lookin bangs!!! 💕

[@LovelyBuniDoll]

"48 seconds ago" yeeeeeeesss i have perfect timing lol

[@feuxdinoit_]

Trust me I feel the same way!!! You're not the only one 😔

[@ebobota]

*Y A T A M O M O ! !*

[@seaweebjoc]

I know the exact same feeling I have blood disease tho so the heat actually knocks me out and like if I'm out and Im hot near a lot of people I pass out don't feel alone!!!

[@bewwakat]

I tend to down play the severity of my sickness too. I am definitely trying to communicate more when I feel ill

[@runlillian1910]

it's the fear of rejection. I struggle with it as well... be brave Mei

[@jennychin8991]

i hope you find a diet/lifestyle that works best for you !! rest well mei ♡ ♡

[@himir7326]

I've been enjoying your Japan vlog, and it's awesome that you got to go and experience many things. I'm so jealous that you got to go to a host club (if I'm right since you mention "host"), I have always wanted to go (I don't know why, my friends just think that it's weird to want to go to one) :)..

[@RaaraKitsune]

Please look after yourself, Mei! I hope you feel better soon ❤

[@アンナ-y8k]

i got sick of anemia too, 5 years ago and i had a blood trasfusion, it's the worst thing ever :( hope you get well. and i didn't know that you like BL manga stories LOL :D

[@sophianoel3667]

Not sure why but I loved this so much hahaha💖💖💖

[@nadeshkaholmes9511]

Please please take care of your health Mei 😣 I don't want to see you sick, love you :3 ❤

[@Jasmineyb]

do you think it might be dehydration? bc I know that when I'm dehydrated even if I feel fine one moment, it takes like 30 seconds for me to all of a sudden see spots and feel dizzy

[@crimsonritual]

I SAW YATAMOMO IN THE THUMBNAIL AND IMMEDIATELY CLICKED you're so cute this is so cute im dead

[@cecilie1128]

I started listening to Merry Lamb Lamb thanks to this and your first Japan vlog

[@robertotr12]

lol!!! I was so lost the first time I was in tokyo that I went to have breakfast to Mr donut too, and I was also my first time having it, I wento to the one near asakusa station though.

[@cottonbook9229]

Someone probably already told you, but it's a yogurt and prune drink! The one that you mentioned as being good for anemia.

[@nikanna75]

tokyo vlogs are so nice

[@ci310]

BL!!!!!!! SAME. yesss mei!!! please take care of yourself♡

[@aloemi2487]

such cute outfits omg!!