How I Became A Model in Japan

[@theinvisiblenobody3198]

I’m so impressed that you actually wrote more than three page.

[@lexag8]

I don't know why everyone is griping about the editing. It's very on theme for reading a diary from your teen years. I think it's cute! Always love your content Tay. You always say how you are a creature of habit but you are always making changes with your channel and I love it! Doing things the exact same all the time is just not sustainable. You are still Tay but you give us something fresh to look forward to often and it's great!

[@Taylor_R]

Thank you ❤️ I just like the try new things 😆✨

[@eikwjwk1203]

I love it! It is so entertaining

[@K_B_H_]

Wise words from Taylor: If there is something you really want to do just go for it! If one door closes try another one. If that one closes find a window push it open and force yourself into that room. Once you get in there, work really hard and make people realize that you belonged in there all along. Because you belong in every room.

[@liepaok302]

video request: trying the recipes I learned from the models I lived with

[@lindseystein9676]

Doesn’t sound like that would be too healthy with the way Taylor was talking about how little they ate...

[@liepaok302]

@@lindseystein9676 in the back of her video she said she learned new recapies, I dont think a recipe can be bad in general, it's the food portions you eat in.

[@Sc4r4byte]

I feel like, even if the portioning was unhealthy, that could be a very impactful focus of the video. "Woops, you clicked a video about what models eat? well models eat low self esteem as the first ingredient."

[@liepaok302]

​@@Sc4r4byte she wasnt talking about the recipes in a bad way, Tay was living with models from across the world, they all grew up with different traditions surrounding them, I really don't get where you guys even find a negative point in this...

[@sharlainjapan]

Ah that’s such a good idea, I should try to find my family’s home videos while I’m here too

[@campkira]

cool can i hire you for cheap when i need model for my company... like really cheap... since my office in kanda... ha haa

[@KIM-ff2eq]

You are so inspiring. I went to Hong Kong once on my way back from a trip and, I loved the city. I love your content.

[@sumayamohamaud5724]

I don’t think anybody understands just how much I look forward to her videos Thank you for posting (even though you’re so busy with TOAT) good luck with everything 💕💕🤗

[@MsKarenrobbins]

Tay, I love how encouraging and positive you are! I wanted to model from the age of 13 and yet I had bucked teeth and so I begged my parents for braces! I wore braces my entire H.S. Years and got the braces off just before Senior pictures! I was not popular at all in H.S. and a bit of a wallflower but not even one year after graduation I won the title of Miss Illinois USA 1980 (yes, I’m an older gal- 58). I’m in TOTAL agreement with you, if you want something bad enough and are willing to make the sacrifices you can do anything you want to do!!! Love your channel Tay! 🤗

[@rachelcookie321]

I’m 16 and I really want braces, my parents said I could get them but I know we can’t really afford them and if we bought them then it would mean I would not be able to do other stuff which is really important to me.

[@darladear27]

Your first night in Japan sounds so similar to my first night in Paris on my study abroad semester. I was SO excited to go, it had been a dream of mine, but as soon as I arrived I was an anxious, terrified mess and wanted more than anything to go back home. I struggled a lot for a month but after that, I started to really embrace the experience while I could, and it turned out to be one of the best things I’ve ever done in my life. Like you said, it was a turning point in my life that changed everything. Life happens outside of your comfort zone.

[@alyssag1727]

"If that door closes, find a window!" This is the best advice I've ever heard! The advice quote I'll stand by for 2020 ❤

[@FRRtje]

This story is SO similar to mine, as my first contract was in Japan on my 18th as well..! From 'being sent to the car as the first model at a casting' to those flip phones, it is like watching a flashback :D

[@Taylor_R]

😊❤️

[@anetacypryanska7103]

SAAAAAAAME XD

[@seoulsearcher7628]

What modeling agency were you with?

[@skibidisigmarizzgyatalpha]

I never realized how crazy your life was until now!! I always thought you were strong and amazing but GIRL, you did life!! So incredibly proud of you and amazed you did so many awesome things!! 💕

[@pollypocket2282]

Taylor, although I'm older than you, I've always admired your fearlessness. Thank you for continuing to push ME out of my own bubble.

[@mermaidserenity]

hearing your story and how you overcame so many obstacles and your own insight on chasing your dreams and working hard, not giving up is so inspiring! thank you for being such a bright light :)

[@morganramey9611]

"You belong in every room." I really needed to hear that right now.

[@aksez2u]

I really like the fun editing effects! Your aunt was right, you might have missed the moon you though you were shooting for, but your life is wonderful and amongst the "stars" so to speak! I love hearing the behind-the-scenes stories about what it's like to be a model. Happy New Year!!

[@putrialifa7599]

wow ur words at the end.. was kinda feeling down when i watch this.. but ur words kinda helps me open my mind and be positive in my future.. it made me so emotional :"")

[@jessicamaaskant8018]

The yoga armstand story made me smile! After watching this video I feel inspired to keep trying to do the things I want to do (studying chinese, figureskating, etc) thank you Taylor!

[@chocjamie]

I misread that as 'studying cheese' and thought wow that's dedication! 😂

[@florist7743]

That position is called "crow pose" I think and it is a advanced one! A little bit unfair to teach it to a beginner.

[@MisakiTakahashi]

i think it would be really helpful to hear about your struggles with food and self image, i (and im sure other people too) have issues with that too and it would be nice to hear your story 💕

[@0123sofilinda]

She uploaded a video some years ago about that, i can’t remember the title but if you scroll down a bit you’ll find it :)

[@WX411]

I’m at a crossroad in my life right now where I definitely need to step out of my comfort zone and push forward. This video was super inspiring and moving to me. Thank you so much for sharing! 💖

[@moonmaidx4914]

Those last three minutes made me cry af! I have a few things in mind and you just gave me the last kick to just start. Thank you

[@chelseagalley948]

Such an absolute inspiration. You went out into the unknown following your dreams and truly made an impact on others 💕

[@Lauren_765]

Please do a part two ! I really loved this video ! Your life as a model sounds so interesting and foreign to my every day life

[@Sukilamae]

SOOOO inspirational! I love hearing stories and would love to hear more

[@zbe6426]

I LOOOVED this video! Please do more of this style! Most of us won’t model overseas so we live vicariously trough your story!

[@nacoleinseoul2604]

Moving to another country really does make you grow. I’ve been in Korea for 6 months and I feel like it’s changed me in a good way

[@hellotwinsify]

I love your story, I love your dog, I love the inspiring talk you had in the last video. It made me not feel so bad of saying yes everything and knowing that everything is possible!

[@mediumjohnsilver]

Wonderful story, well told. I really enjoyed the fancy edits to enhance the visual interest (the "apartments in Toronto" insert at 5:06 made me grin).

[@ren2220]

Yes! Taylor finally posted! I’ve been waiting to seeee another video!! 😭

[@Hannacalebclark]

Thanks for posting! I'm preparing to move to another part of the US and I'll be completely on my own for the first time (at 28), and hearing your story of moving to Asia at 18 gives me confidence!

[@mariamichaelis3259]

I didn't expect to continue watching till the end,but i did ..and i'm happy the message at the end was so motivating, Thank you ~

[@bananaj1312]

So thankful to be able to listen to your stories Tay, I feel so inspired by you to pursue my dreams. Love u always 💕

[@IchigoNoShoujo]

Yes please, more stories!! This was so interesting. I'm impressed by what you did at the age of eighteen. When I first went to Japan, it was when I was nineteen, but under completely different circumstances. It was to study abroad, so while I also had to figure out lots of things on my own and experienced what living in a dorm was like, I at least had a fixed schedule and didn't have to deal with people constantly judging me. Can't imagine what it must have been like to try and keep your measurements the same, when you had to adjust to a completely different diet and lifestyle!

[@myexistenceitselfisalie2417]

IchigoNoShoujo did you go with Go go Nihon? If not, which? I’m also very interested eheh

[@Marie-hb6dg]

Love the message of the video. Can't imagine being all alone in another country and having to figure out everything by yourself🙈💓

[@clarindac]

I didn't expect to come here and get inspired but I did! I saw your first videos about motherhood as I'm a new mum myself - but this was so interesting and even though I am not a model we've had similar experiences in other ways, like being abroad alone for the first time at 19 and marrying someone from another country. So I just wanted to share that with you :)

[@donnat1911]

What a strong and beautiful woman you are. You were so brave in pursuing your dreams. I'm so glad I stuck around even after the dolly days were over.

[@795Jessi]

I saw your video just right now, my raltionship with my boyfriend ended the last weekend and it is pretty hard atm. You really gave me new inspiration for myself and my future with your beautiful words and showing us how your hard work worked out for yourself. Thank you so much for sharing your story.

[@NinaInthaWorld]

When I enter my 30s I want to be able to reflect on my life like you. You always inspire me Taylor!

[@vikki4now]

Your story reminds me of my try to become an actress as a very young woman. I went to NYC all alone and had many of the same types of experiences. My story was not as successful in some ways but I really identified with you. Since I am 67 now it's fun to find things in common with young people.

[@rosie6]

Wow how cool!!! That’s amazing❤I wanna hear ur stories! And you made amazing memories and went for it even though you were scared and alone, that’s powerful.

[@2DAYisCARmen]

Taytay never fails to inspire me

[@amie5129]

OMG!! I'M SO PROUD OF YOU! I know you're not gonna see this but I just wanna say you're my inspiration! I LOVE YOUUUU!💕💙

[@PiffMimz]

This was a really fun video to watch🎉 I’d love to hear more stories💕

[@jbunny2389]

Please do more story times with Taytay!!!!!♥️

[@mariaguzman9407]

Thank you Taylor, you have definitely inspired me to start my own channel. I’m an actress but naturally very shy so totally out of my comfort zone! I’m a fan of yours and love what you do! ❤️

[@VitaTuggummin]

I'm starting a new job tomorrow and this motivated me so much! Thanks for sharing, as always, Taylor 🥰💕

[@Taylor_R]

Good luck!❤️🍀

[@VitaTuggummin]

@@Taylor_R Thank you 🥰🙏

[@kyan_5369]

You always influence me to be a better person, tell me to walk out from my comfort zone! Can’t describe how much i like you! 💕

[@reneelemay6417]

Yes please more stories!! Have missed your videos!! ❤🇨🇦

[@nobody-bx3pq]

Does anybody else have this weird thing, when you arrive at a new place you want to cry cuz you want to go back to your home and you hate it? It doesn't matter if I go for work or on vacation, I ALWAYS hate it on the first night LOL

[@chloemarples7828]

nobody you must just be prone to being homesick

[@ericjaramillo1381]

That happens to me bc I have dealt with separation anxiety ever since I was a kid. Im learning to take it a step at a time though 😂 I went to a comp with my team out of town and we had to stay in a hotel and I really missed my family

[@rinaisbored]

Not when your home sucks. It's a breath of fresh air for me.

[@wendy-um8ip]

Same lol

[@monique7019]

nobody I often feel this too. I think it’s also the surge of emotions combined with jet lag/ over exhaustion from traveling on a plane with multiple connections and lay overs. After a good nights sleep I find my outlook is very different the next morning- and try and go by this instead .

[@Owaowah]

Aw the ending speech I'm going to cry 😭😭😭🥰

[@lil_qt_v3rt635]

Commenting before I’ve watched the whole thing cause Taylor R is my religion

[@Sarah-rf5rj]

I fcken laughed

[@nahkajima]

It was such an inspirational video, Taylor, I really loved hearing your story! This is one of those experiences that makes you realize how blessed you are and be thankful for the ones that support you! Thank you for sharing it with us

[@esmepina9749]

I love how on every one of your videos you always give a motivational quote. Every one of your quote has help me stay motivated. And I thank you for that.

[@LisaMariaGravity]

I really enjoyed hearing about your experience. I would love you to make more videos about your other trips and the video you have mentioned about your relationship with food!

[@nadiabarmasse5294]

Your words at the end really inspired me and motivated me to keep going💕 You are such a strong and kind woman 💕 I hope you will do a video about your relationship with food and body image at that time, I think it could help a lot of people 💕

[@stephanieshouksmith7036]

Loved this vid and would love to hear more stories from any of your trips x x x

[@clarymortal]

love how you share your journey, inspiring!

[@pandora8441]

Omg I’m so looking forward to your eating routine video! I’m struggling with having a bad relationship with food and I feel like this might help me!

[@josiebeth]

I love these more inspirational storytime videos, they really help me reflect on my life journey and how I can improve myself and hopefully follow my dreams ❤️ thank you for your words Taylor 💖

[@duallove6909]

Your simple vlogs are my favorite. Makes better connection with you. Love you and hope this year will bring you all happiness 🌹 PS. You look much better without bangs

[@jennynilsson6350]

What you said at the end of the video was everything I needed to hear. Love the message!

[@morttje]

Did someone else edit this video? It feels very different from your other videos xd

[@daseincog]

Yeah... the effects, animation and title cards are definitely different.

[@glittery_cucumber]

It's a bit too much for me, I mean I generally like it but it distracts a bit from what she's saying. Maybe Taylor edited it herself but felt like it was too "talky" and boring without more editing? Either way, it's no big deal and still an interesting video!

[@IkariKumori]

Natalie doesn’t work for her anymore so she probably hired someone new

[@iuliatanase5755]

It looks different for sure. personally I quite like it:)

[@Katie_Jo_21]

I didn't notice till you said it. If it wasn't Taylors edit, it was great and well edited professionally. Couple times the background music was a lil loud. But I got no other complaints personally. Hehe

[@marinelab]

Your determination is inspiring and all your efforts paid!

[@KimTran-dt1iz]

I miss you Taylorrrrrr, been waiting for you since last year

[@ring_row]

I could hear your stories for hours, I didn't watch your videos lately (even tho I've been following you for years) but I don't know why I kinda missed them and this video is one of the best, you gave me a really good lesson that i would never forget, i hope you see this comment to encourage you to do more of your story times because your experiences may really change, in a good way, someone’s else path, to follow their dreams no matter how hard they could seem.

[@davidnuckols8151]

I greatly appreciate this video and I thank you for it. I really needed to hear the pep talk at the end. I retired but I still have to work. So when I heard your encouragement I was really lifted up. Thank you Taylor.

[@fleciashreve2313]

That's great advice you gave! Alot of young people need someone to look up to. Your so positive & I think this will help self love/self esteem so much. Love, Light and Blessings❣❣

[@andreamovi6780]

God I don’t think you understand how much you inspire me

[@lilhorrorbby]

loved the little pep talk in this. i work behind the scenes in the music industry & am currently working on breaking into working at festivals, which most are away from home, so hearing about putting yourself out there & not giving up really hit home. i should be hearing back in a few weeks about my first festival. its a favorite of mine so i hope i get the job. the company that runs it could be really great for me

[@stephaniechik6843]

Writing a diary was a great idea! Good tool for reflection and mental health 👍🏼

[@kellymichaels3568]

You’re a delightful story-teller, Taylor, good on you 🌟

[@shelbieharris-tighe5725]

Your amazing taylor.well done ❤️

[@cocoainkyoto]

Thank you so much for making this video. I live in Japan right now for study, but I've always wanted to do modeling. I've never had the confidence to try things that I was uncertain would work out and am very good at coming up with excuses. Even now I've told myself, I'm too busy with research, am too old for modeling now, etc., but I've decided now that I'm going to forget all those things and force myself through that window. Thank you.

[@rosie6]

❤proud of u!!!

[@An-nm3hk]

Thank you for sharing your story with us! You always inspire me to keep going and pursue my dreams and goals💕

[@EricaDiebold]

I absolutely loved every second of this video! What a great perspective and Great content ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

[@humerxa]

I love you Taylor! 😭❤️ I’ve been watching your videos since your dolly days & I loved your dark green eyes pls continue making more videos especially VLOGS I love them A LOT 🥺❤️❤️

[@May-ze5xt]

It was really interesting to hear about how you became such an incredible woman. It takes a lot of courage to do what you did, a new job in a totally new country and all by yourself. You can be proud of you.

[@ivycivyc]

Awww, that ending was so motivating. You worked so hard Taylor!!! Thank you for sharing something so personal with us :)

[@sashietrinidad1029]

For someone who also wants to become a model and do all those stuff but ends up getting rejected or hasn't been noticed at all, this truly helped lift the spirits inside of me❤ Thank you so much Tay💕

[@hereisjess]

Love listening to this story!

[@natalya7613]

Just wanna say that you are amazing 😍 one of those inspiring people who can always make you feel better

[@denisenaomi3712]

your words at the end are so inspiring and give me hope

[@C_ns]

I didn't expect I would full of tears before I watched this video ; - ; as what Taylor said, if there is a door close to me, find a window, or another window, there's always a way to fit in the room that such a simple thought forget so easily to me that thank so much for reminding me again ;___;

[@dakotaevelyn109]

That was an amazing inspirational speech at the end and I really needed it. Thanks Tay!

[@ach__6448]

love you 😍 from japan I love watching your posts, your videoes are really good! 初期の頃からテイラーちゃんの大ファンです！ これからもずっと応援してます！！

[@Youwishyouknewwhohuh_]

The end of this video has me in tears, thank-you for the encouragement

[@Svenja_Schaefer]

I'm impressed by your courage and self trust! 😮

[@delbark1293]

It’s so inspiring and bittersweet to hear the past from someone else and to see the nostalgic face expressions . it seems like you prepared yourself then for now, as if you knew you would be telling somebody what you had experienced. Love your videos, I hope you do KZbin for a long time 💥

[@dinad.1612]

I have goose bumps all over my body after finishing watching your video ♡ always so inspired by you. I hope you know how loved & appreciated you are! You inspire me with your strengh, positivity & attitude towards life while still being realistic and authentic. Plus I love how mature youre actually are while also being such a weirdo sometimes lol. I feel like youre a friend to me. Love from Vienna 🖤

[@Rose_from_UK]

This was so interesting to watch. I’d love more Storytimes from you, I bet there are some humdingers from group living!

[@rosie6]

Tay I watched this right before going to a casting!! ❤thank you for inspiring me endlessly.

[@jupukin]

It's been so long since you've done a video like this and I've missed it so much :) You are one of my biggest inspirations Tay

[@lauraelainedesilets1189]

This is why your youtube has over the years done well.. You are a good role model. I did not move to another country but 3000 from home across the USA. I did at 19 visit Mexico. I moved on my own at 21. Modeling in Los Angeles was okay but my fitness career took off. We had to audition. I went to modeling school also. I went to many Japanese malls here. I was like 1 of about 5 white girls who loved it. Now im married to a Japanese man from Hawaii. Life is a journey.. You found yourself very young. Tay you are a older soul. Take care. 💗

[@meowmaid8458]

Your hair is GOALS ♥️♥️ Thanks for giving us some insight into your modeling journey!

[@wontgoback]

I've moved to Toronto recently and you're in Asia. I envy you... I miss my family in Korea so badly... I go to bed crying every night...

[@cassandramorgan5185]

New subscriber and watching this after you’ve had your beautiful baby boy. Congratulations wonderful girl, it’s so crazy to see how much you’ve changed over the years but you’ve still got such an integrity and fantastic personality ♥️

[@kristinhammond3953]

Love the authenticity. It's so important to share how you achieved your (at the time) lifelong dream and absolutely hated it at first. Also this takes me back to Americas Top Model vibes

[@iristi145]

Taylor thank you! Especially during this uncertain time!☺️

[@sophiekrumelmonster8996]

Pls do more of those videos. They inspire and motivate me. And i really like your voice! ❤️

[@tokikani]

Have been following for years, this video was very motivational! Would love to see other videos too!

[@rubigalo8457]

Thank you Taylor! The last message of the video got me emotional. I learned that I have to believe in myself especially what I’m going through right now. I just have to keep trying and that’s exactly what I am going to do. 💕

[@joefaridahnur7586]

Ur truly a Canadian...always talking with our hands...lol...missed u...glad u back...thx for sgaring