Summary of "‘’I Have No Friends‘’ – And Why It's Okay"

Overview

A vlog by Zaza, who lives alone in Shenzhen (southern China), documenting a day preparing for Lunar New Year. The video follows food, errands, shopping, and personal reflections on solitude and self-acceptance.

Food, recipes & eating tips

Mutton/lamb broth with freshly baked flatbread is presented as a classic cold-weather pairing. Key tips for the best experience:

Recommended way to eat

Start with a cold dish (examples: beans in garlic sauce; wheat/gluten with sesame paste).
Add chili oil to the lamb soup for extra flavor.
Tear the flatbread into chunks and let it soak up the broth.
Eat combinations of “sip of soup + bite of bread + piece of mutton” for the most satisfying bite.

Notes - Mutton/lamb broth is recommended for cold days. - Example prices mentioned as context: cold dish ≈ $2; lamb soup ≈ $3.

Travel & errands

A 40-minute bus ride to run a tea-related errand and to shop for Lunar New Year outfits.
Visits a Chinese outlet/logistics shopping area where brands are discounted.
Budget set at $200 (USD) to buy a full outfit for the holiday.

Products & odd details

Stops to buy an unnamed Chinese energy drink positioned as a competitor to Red Bull. The bottle cap was noted (anecdotally) as being usable as an emergency urinal container for drivers.
Clothing examples and prices:
- Nike shoes: 399 yuan (≈ $57).
- The North Face winter coat: mentioned as loved but expensive (quoted ≈ $270). Zaza ultimately buys a coat even though it exceeds the original budget.

Lifestyle, mindset & advice (key takeaways)

Embrace being yourself; don’t force conformity to fit in.
Solitude can be fulfilling if you focus on self-improvement and activities that matter to you (work, social media, hobbies).
Turning inward—develop skills, work hard, and let your “own light” shine—can bring respect and satisfaction.
Traditions: buying new clothes for Lunar New Year is common. Set a shopping budget but prioritize pieces you truly love.

Notable people, places and products

Speaker: Zaza
Location: Shenzhen, southern China (Lunar New Year context)
Food: mutton/lamb broth, baked flatbread, beans in garlic sauce, gluten with sesame paste, chili oil
Products/brands: unnamed Chinese energy drink (Red Bull competitor), Nike (399 yuan shoes), The North Face (winter coat)
Shopping location: Chinese outlet/logistics sale area