Unemployed Diaries (ft. my cat Mitsy) | Laura vlog #1

Daily Life

Laura spends a couple of days at her parents’ home. She describes herself as a homebody who enjoys indoor hobbies but also likes getting out into nature. On a sunny day, she takes a quiet walk along a nearby path, partly to avoid spending all her time indoors.

Her cat, Mitsy, claims Laura’s desk chair, so Laura negotiates for it and brushes off the cat hair before playing games. On a gray morning, she makes tea and settles in for a relaxed day. She plays Animal Crossing on her DS Lite, enjoying the nostalgia, and later plans to play Dragon Quest XI.

Reflections on Work and Life

Laura reflects on quitting her job two months earlier. Although she worried about leaving without another job lined up, she followed her gut because she was unhappy. She says she doesn’t regret it: a slower pace has made her happier and helped her feel that she is truly living rather than watching time pass.

Her broader takeaway is to question the pressure to live according to society’s expectations and to make room for what matters to you, while still using logic when needed.

Music Favorites

ONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK is Laura’s favorite band, and she praises their live performances. Her favorite albums include Detox and Luxury Disease. Favorite songs include:

• “Save Yourself”
• “Dystopia”
• “Clock Strikes”
• “Stand Out Fit In”
• “We Are”

She has tickets to see the band at London’s O2 and previously watched a performance of “We Are” at the Tokyo Dome.

Taylor Swift

Laura’s favorite Taylor Swift song is “Style.” She also loves “Blank Space,” the 10-minute version of “All Too Well,” and much of The Tortured Poets Department.