photographed at harajuku, japan, 2010 © taddy
この週末は友だちの
rila(リラ)とおデート♪
メールではちょくちょく近況を報告してましたが、実際に会うのは約3年ぶりくらい。時間が経つのは早いなぁー・・・。
rilaはNYを拠点に活躍している数少ない日本人スーパーモデルです。シャネルやDGやカルバン・クラインなどなど、そうそうたる有名ブランドでモデルを務めてます。
そう聞くと、すごく鼻が天狗のイメージがするでしょ?その正反対!とっても優しくて、素直で、素朴で、謙虚で、ひょうきんで、しっかり地に足のついた素敵なレディーなのです。今まで出会った人たちの中でも、とてもピュアでクリエイティブで、尊敬できる人物のひとり。
彼女とお茶しながらいろいろな話をしましたが、久しぶりにリラックスできる心地よい時間を過ごせました。そういう空気にしてしまうのは、ホント、rilaの人柄だなと痛感。こういう良い影響をもらえる人との出会いってありがたいですね。Life is beautiful!
20日はソウルメイトである
尚玄のB-day!B-dayパーティーに誘ってもらっていたにも関わらず、体調が思わしくなくて断念・・・。本当に申し訳なかったです。後日、個人的にお祝いさせてもらいます!!
I went out with a great friend of mine,
rila, this weekend.
It was the first time in three years to see her in face. We were frequently updating each other by mail though. Time indeed flies.
She's been mainly working in NY as a Japanese super model and worked for the famous brands, such as Chanel, DG and Calvin Klein.
Hearing all that, you might imagine an arrogant woman, huh? Not at all! She's the one who is the farthest from being a "bitch". Soooo kind, graceful, natural, modest but hilarious at the same time. Literally, a down-to-earth lady. I would say she is one of the purest and most creative folks that I respect so much.
I really had an awesome time over a cup of tea with rila. It is indeed her beautiful personality that makes the air so comfy. Isn't it such a blessing to get to know someone who's got a wonderful aura? Life is beautiful!
Also, my soul mate,
Shogen, celebrated his B-day on June 20th. I was invited to his B-day party, however, my bad physical condition prevented me from attending it. Such a shame... I've got to make an occasion to personally celebrate his special day sometime soon!!