“I think a lot of people here… Somehow they are good at what they do in their own country, but I think they wanted more challenge, and then they came here.

And then they enjoy the misery of trying very hard. Well, I am still trying to make it here, till I die.”

Figure 1. NYC lady was kicked out of Japan (Art Benzrukavenko's Youtube Channel)

I never had a somewhat fantasy so-called American dream or whatever. However, here in the US, I am truly grateful for sharing experiences with people who bravely come out of their comfort zone and keep themselves alive like her in the interview.