Misako I love the way you communicate your ideas. I just posted a video on the concept of "home" too!! Must be an idea floating through the creative universe right now :)) I totally relate to the "shame", we almost never had people over because the house was never prepared, but I had friends whose homes I would go to after school very casually, and I always loved that. Now living in Paris, I want to build a home where people can come anytime, like a 3rd place for others, but I still feel the shame all the time around the state of my teeny apartment. And my friends don't really live nearby, so I think it's that safety and sense of community I'm hoping to build/become a part of, and I know will take time💗
Misako, thank you for modeling vulnerability and bravery for us. Home is a timely word me right now. Even though I had a stable home growing up, it was not necessarily always safe and comfortable. This is a longing I have to create in myself, but also in my surroundings. Thanks as always.
This is so validating. I had such a similar relationship to home growing up with my mom. I am loving the new flow of the videos. Thank you for sharing!!
as someone who knew from a very young age that I didn't feel "at home" in my current location (and sometimes even within my own family unit), I appreciate this perspective so much. Home is flexible, home is ever-changing, home is a searching mission and a found treasure all in one, home is.... home 🏡
Great topic, I think a lot of people can relate to this. Especially people living in foreign countries across the world. I have had a similar experience, I grew up in Morocco (middle class family) and went to a private school where most of the kids came from a wealthy family, I remember my mom never allowed me to have friends over or I had to let her know way in advance to prepare for it. I also day dreamed about having a similar house to those kids, so when I first left home I moved to the USA and for so long I was trying to create or recreate that dream I put in my head, I had lived in so many different houses in different States, all beautiful but I never owned a home; deep inside I was looking to go back home to Morocco, I wanted to have that but back home, so I decided to finally go back and now I am about to start a new chapter in my life. I enjoyed watching this video, I can definitely relate (maybe in a different way) but still...
Growing up, we were always changing houses, schools and cities. I think that has formed my personality a bit, I'm someone who doesn't really make lasting friendships or relationships with people, I'm also just an introvert so I rather have my own company than have to mold myself to fit with another person (like being around people if we don't share interests, values or ways of thinking). So, I don't really have a romantic view of home while growing up, not to mention it was a place full of tension, and I felt uncomfortable bringing friends over because a few times, they would come by the balcony or front door and hear my parents arguing and it was super awkward. However, I would love to have my own home one day, I've always loved the idea of home renovations and interior design. I am always flirting with the idea of moving to Spain and I want to work toward buying a home there, even if just to visit. Actually, the idea of living in one place for decades is really hard for me to imagine. But obviously buying a home is quite a long term thing, like somewhere that you usually stay for a very long time. In the right place, I would like to create a home for myself and potentially a family. About other peoples homes, yes, I definitely show a lot of respect while in another person's space, sometimes it's hard to get really comfortable but that could just be my personality.
Wow, haven't watched yet and am already resonating with this. I was just inspired the other day to ask a friend what home feels like to them, which sparked a whole lot for both of us. The synchronicities with your videos blows my mind sometimes!
What towns/cities would you recommend to call home for long term in MX? I feel PDC is a bit touristy but still can get some nice places there. PE is lovely. CDMX very crowded but opportunity is there. PV I heard is expensive haven't visited. So many options I'm lost!
