In this video, I start with a simple thought that honestly follows me everywhere: everything is trying to sell you something. What was supposed to be a normal Tokyo vlog turns into me unpacking how consumerism sneaks into our moods, our identities, and even our idea of “healing.” I talk about growing up in consumerist childhoods, how that shapes what we think we need to be okay, and why it can feel like you’re constantly chasing a version of happiness that’s always one purchase away. I take you through my Tokyo days as a backdrop, but the real point is the inner narration—mental health, materialism, and the quiet pressure to keep buying to feel like you’re keeping up. I also share what’s helped me step out of that cycle: making art for joy, leaning into community, and choosing softer, slower rituals that actually land in my body. By the end, I share my personal “recipe for joy,” which is less about aesthetic perfection and more about presence, creativity, and people—because I don’t want my life to be a cart I’m always filling.