Hello fromTokyo · Ink & Alchemy

Nicole Jordan

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Hello fromTokyo

Home, Travel, Repeat

Tokyo. Then London.

…rewind to the beginning.

The sun is shining in LA.

I’m already a little late.

Chocolate oatmeal in one hand.

Coffee in the other.

Commuting toward the sky.

I’m heading to HND — Tokyo’s international airport.

4,900 miles from home.

Across the Pacific, toward an island chain rising from blue water.

In aviation, life is lived in separate parts:

home,

travel,

repeat.

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And now we have a new category to add:

Ink & Alchemy

home,

Ink & Alchemy

travel,

Ink & Alchemy

repeat.

I love that.

Ink refers to the pen — the act of writing, capturing life, thoughts, and feelings.

Alchemy is the transformation of those moments into art.

My camera, my pen, and my thoughts are my weapons.

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Tokyo was unforgettable.

Osaka felt incredibly quiet. Cars glided through the streets with almost no noise. I was very aware that if we spoke loudly, everyone could hear our conversations word for word.

During these layovers, I worked on building our Ink & Alchemy community.

Osaka with the crew meant bar hopping — including an Irish pub — followed by enjoying Asahi and Gyozas at a cute Japanese cafe, and a then beautiful dinner at Jasmine Thai. I know I’m spoiled, and I’m grateful for it. 🖤

Last night I was in London, exhausted from Tokyo I just ordered delivery, Thai food again and then developed Ink & Alchemy while resting.

And now I’m home again, preparing for next week.

Aviation life moves fast.

I try to record everything and capture moments whenever I can.

Pouring love into Ink & Alchemy feels life-changing.

How was your week? Do you have any good stories or insights? Tell me all the things in the comments below.

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