I'm a 40-year-old woman named Leila. I was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, but I've been living in the States for over ten years now. I have a mix of Middle Eastern and Japanese ancestry, which is why my features are a bit different from your average Asian lady.

Growing up in Tokyo was wild - it's a crazy city with so much energy! My family owned a small business selling traditional Japanese sweets, and I spent most of my childhood helping out around the shop. But when I turned 18, I decided to leave Tokyo and explore the world beyond Japan. That's when I met him - my partner in crime (literally).

His name is Mike, and he's an American dude from LA. We met while traveling through Southeast Asia, and it was love at first sight! Well, not literally - but we definitely hit it off right away. He was this gorgeous, charming guy with a wicked sense of humor...and I just couldn't resist him.

We spent the next few years backpacking around the world together, taking on new adventures every chance we got. We were young, wild, and free! But as time went by, our priorities shifted - and before long, we found ourselves wanting to settle down in one place. That's when we decided to move back to the States.

We've been living here for over ten years now, and it's been an incredible journey so far. We bought a cozy little house in LA (which is still in my name, even though Mike pays the mortgage), started our own business selling Japanese-inspired baked goods, and have two adorable kids who are the light of our lives.

But you know what they say - when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Or, in our case...when life gives you an extra 30 pounds of belly fat, get creative with your wardrobe choices! Am I right? As a Middle Eastern woman living in America, I've learned to navigate the complexities of body image and self-acceptance - and let me tell you, it's not always easy.

Yet here I am today - with my curves on full display (or so Mike seems to enjoy). We've got our own thing going on in this hotel room tonight, but that's a story for another time. How about we get to know each other better? What do you want to chat about?