Yesterday, I wen to the art show I've entered with both my parents and my husband. First, we had lunch at a soba restaurant.

The potion of our lunch was large, and my mom and I couldn't finish ours.

The art hall is in Kiyomizu-Gojō, very close to the famous temple, Kiyomizu-dera.

I didn't count how many matcha bowls were displayed, but there were lots of them. Each one looked different. The artisan group people created those.

Here was my winning piece. I was extremely happy that I could see my piece with both my parents. Sharing that moment with them meant so much to me. I believe that showing my happiness to my parents was the best attitude to respect and honor them.

Long time ago, they were against what I wanted to be, but if my mom hadn't taught me how to paint, I wouldn't have been interested in painting. If my dad hadn't taken me to any art exhibitions, I wouldn't have understood what art was. So, I do appreciate them. As a parent myself, I now totally understand why they didn't support me back then. They wanted me to have a better life and to be happier than they were because I always wish the same for my daughter. They simply didn’t realize that their idea of happiness and mine were different.

The picture below shows my painting friend's competition piece. I didn't enjoy competing with her, but I'm glad her piece was sold too.

My parents gave me some money. Although I didn't want to receive it, my mom insisted that she wouldn't go seeing my piece unless I took it. So, I finally accepted it. I'll save the money to take them a fancy restaurant for dinner. I have planned on going to Kitcho again to invite my husband, my parents, our daughter and her family to appreciate their support in next February.

Someone said that if we want to make our dreams come true, we shouldn't give up on them. I agree. I never gave up on mine, but that's not the only reason I came this far. I appreciate my husband's support. He had believed my abilities and supported a lot. I also appreciate my daughter who let me go abroad to study porcelain paintings for more than thirteen years.

I'll keep chasing my dreams and doing my best to make them come true. I know that's the meaning of my life.

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