Mie Resort Job Life ②: A woman approaching 30, thrilled by her Spirited Away experience.

So, here we go.

Setting off for my resort job life in Mie.
(For those wondering how I ended up leaving my live-in boyfriend behind to take a resort job at my age, the story is here↓)

Being greedy and having a strong obsession with food, I decided to stay overnight in Nagoya just for the sake of it.
I ate hitsumabushi, miso-katsu skewers, and chicken wings, fully enjoying Nagoya.
The happiness of eating delicious food while drinking beer in an unfamiliar place is just...
"Being an adult is great, isn't it? (tipsy)"
Thinking that, I went to sleep, excited for the life starting tomorrow.

The nerve-wracking first day

The place where I would be working was in a location called Kashikojima in Mie Prefecture, just over two hours from Nagoya on the Kintetsu Nagoya Line limited express. The southernmost station.

The person from my workplace who would be taking care of me was scheduled to pick me up at the station.
Since I'm secretly shy, I was getting a little nervous. But I was also excited. I hope they're a nice person... as I was thinking that while dozing off, I arrived in no time.

A first meeting without mental preparation

"Ah!!! Is that you, [My Name]!!?"
Called out in a voice so loud it was embarrassing, I managed to meet up with them.

They were like a mix of Osono-san from the bakery in "Kiki's Delivery Service" and Lin-san from "Spirited Away".
As a Ghibli fan, I felt an instant sense of kinship.

◾️Osono-san points
・Their laugh is genuinely loud, like "Ah! Hahaha!!!"
・They kept talking to me the whole time, asking things like "Why Kashikojima!? Where are you from!?"
・They are very caring, saying things like "Just tell me anything! If you need to go shopping, I'll drive you!!"

◾️Lin-san points
・When we got to the dormitory and were choosing a uniform, they muttered, "Is this a bit too big... maybe this one is better... (mumble mumble)"
・Complaining to me, a first-time acquaintance, about the company president (oops)

Working alone in a new place, and the workplace being a ryokan (the original is a bathhouse), it's just like Spirited Away...
It's the world I've always admired... I grinned to myself.

Thanks to them, my nervousness vanished in an instant.

Starting work

Work started the next day.
At my age, I rarely start new things, so just the fact that I'm doing something new feels fresh and fun.
Even struggling while working hard makes me feel like I'm in Spirited Away, which I enjoy. (I'm a lost cause)

From now on, whenever I do something new,
I felt like I could get through almost anything if I just think, "This is just like Spirited Away~~~♡"

Approaching 30, I've mastered a new technique.
I feel like I can continue to live strongly and resiliently in the future.

As an aside, this "technique of enjoying things with a Spirited Away mindset"
can also be applied to various [annoying situations] in daily life.


[When taking a bath is a hassle]
The Little Mermaid II
I remember the scene where Ariel, who has built a huge wall to separate the castle from the sea, is looking for her daughter Melody who has gone missing before the party, and while being careful not to be seen, she dips her feet into the sea and says "Phew~" looking so comfortable.
(Because I go 'phew~' in the bath too.)
Or when Melody is rushing to prepare for the party. (This is more like after getting out of the bath.)

For those who haven't seen it,"I am Minami Tanaka."
I also recommend convincing yourself of this.


[When cooking is a hassle]
Castle in the Sky
It's the scene where Sheeta is cooking on the airship.
Specifically, the part where she puts potatoes into a huge stockpot.
(For this, even if I think of other works, this is the only choice.)
(Is everyone following me?)

[When washing dishes or cleaning is a hassle]
Tangled
Rapunzel doesn't wash dishes, though.
The "When Will My Life Begin?" scene.
"Seven AM, the usual morning lineup~ Start on the chores and sweep 'til the floor's all clean~ Polish and wax, do laundry, and mop and shine up~ Sweep again, and by then it's like 7:15~" (I hope you get it.)
If I think I'm Rapunzel, strangely, I can do the work calmly without feeling disgusted. (Relatively speaking)

Howl's Moving Castle
The scene where Sophie cleans the castle is also recommended.
"That's right, I'm the cleanest witch in the country. *Grin*"
Something like that.

[When you can't be bothered to get ready to go out]
The Devil Wears Prada
This is the very first scene of the movie.
The scene where Andy, played by Anne Hathaway, gets ready, contrasted with the stylish ladies.
I really get excited no matter how many times I watch it. It makes me want to dress up nicely myself.
Also, it gives me motivation for work, so I recommend it.

Like this, by pretending to be "that person you admire" or
picturing "that favorite scene of yours,"
it becomes just a little easier to take action than usual.
(I'm a pro now, so just picturing the scene works for me, but at first, I recommend playing the video while you get used to it. Haha)

A way of thinking that doesn't seem like it belongs to a thirtysomething.
My head is always in the clouds.

Well, I'm not bothering anyone, so I guess it's fine.

Now, to you who read this nonsensical drivel to the end.
I guarantee you have the aptitude for it, so please give it a try. Haha

Oh, and also,
"What scene do you recommend for times like this?"
"Conversely, I also recommend this one."
If you have any, please let me know.