A Stepping Stone
A Stepping Stone
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Chinese Side Quest on a Tuesday Afternoon
Probably one of my favorite captured interactions yet. Hope yall enjoy!
This is the last video from my time in Shenzhen, China 🇨🇳 . I have an exciting trip in the pipeline.. looking forward to uploading more vlogs soon..
Stay tuned! And thanks for the support
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Видео

Revisiting my prior Home in Shenzhen, China 🇨🇳
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Filmed in Shekou, Shenzhen, China 🇨🇳
A Day in my International Friendship 🌎🤝
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In this video, I capture a day hanging out with my Chinese friend Rick, a designer and guitar player I met while living in Shenzhen, China. I don’t know if many people will really watch this, but I definitely enjoyed making it. And I suppose that’s what matters most at the end of the day. Rick is in the process of releasing his songs on Apple Music. I’ll drop the links once that’s done. Rick’s ...
I Lived in China 🇨🇳: Here’s What it’s REALLY Like
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Yo! I’ve realized that living in the present and recording the videos are the easy part. The hard part is editing all the footage 😭 But, I do feel really good about this video and my process so far. This is all pretty new to me still but I think I’m getting a sense of my approach and style to these vlogs. But do leave your feedback, I’d love to hear your thoughts as well! Hope you enjoy
Goodbye USA 🇺🇸, Hello China 🇨🇳: Day 1
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And so it begins.. Stay Tuned.
I feel like I can’t be happy in the USA - My Story & Truth
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This is a feeling that’s been building for many, many years, and a video I’ve been afraid to make for a while. Fearful of all the judgment, hate, and criticism that might come with it. Which maybe will come, maybe it won’t. But the time to let fear control me is over. It’s time for a new chapter in my life. Welcome aboard.
A Night in the Life of an UberEats GRINDER (it didn’t go well)
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Ay yo. What’s up everyone, it’s ya boi. Back at you with something a little different. Life has kinda sucked recently for a lot of reasons. But I’ve just been grinding UberEats everyday trying to build up a financial cushion so that I can actually do all the things I really wanna do. Which requires money. But. I realized, I can still practice my vlogging and editing skills and build up my confi...
A trip to the hospital in rural Mexico 🇲🇽
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A trip to the hospital in rural Mexico 🇲🇽
American, Chinese and Mexicans road-trip to the beach🇲🇽
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Back with another one. Tried something a little different and just recorded my experiences during a roadtrip to Manzanillo, Colima, Jalisco. This one felt chaotic and incoherent to me but I think I’m realizing I’m simply very critical and doubtful of myself. Hope it’s enjoyable, let me know what yall think
Leveling Up! | Interacting with Locals in a Pueblo as Exposure Therapy 🇲🇽
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Coming to you from Sayula, Jalisco, Mexico 🇲🇽 Had a lot of fun and fulfillment with this one. Finalñy feeling some hope and excitement. Let me know what y’all think!
Life in a pueblo 🇲🇽: the local church [Vlog #2]
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Life in a pueblo 🇲🇽: the local church [Vlog #2]
Life in a pueblo 🇲🇽: “Mezcalera” park [Vlog #1]
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Life in a pueblo 🇲🇽: “Mezcalera” park [Vlog #1]
Join me for my walk by a lake, if you want, I guess - A Vlog
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Join me for my walk by a lake, if you want, I guess - A Vlog
Public vlogging practice - exposure therapy
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Public vlogging practice - exposure therapy
Playing guitar on the streets - exposure therapy
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Playing guitar on the streets - exposure therapy
I feel like no one believes in me, but I finally believe in myself
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I feel like no one believes in me, but I finally believe in myself
Publicly vlogging in my home town - Exposure Therapy type beat
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Publicly vlogging in my home town - Exposure Therapy type beat
Jamming in my room - performance anxiety exposure
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Jamming in my room - performance anxiety exposure
Hanging out with myself - Bike Ride Vlog - Duarte, California
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Hanging out with myself - Bike Ride Vlog - Duarte, California
Processing my thoughts
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Processing my thoughts
Thoughts
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Thoughts
New thoughts, new day
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New thoughts, new day
New day, new thoughts
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New day, new thoughts
Back in the USA, voicing my thoughts
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Back in the USA, voicing my thoughts
To those who have nothing to live or die for
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To those who have nothing to live or die for
An unpleasant surprise ..
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An unpleasant surprise ..
One last reflection on my favorite rock before I leave Asia (for now)
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One last reflection on my favorite rock before I leave Asia (for now)
another sad night stroll, another voicing of thoughts pt 2
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another sad night stroll, another voicing of thoughts pt 2
another sad night stroll, another voicing of thoughts pt 1
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another sad night stroll, another voicing of thoughts pt 1

Комментарии

  • @Siizoooo
    @Siizoooo День назад

    great video hahaha

    • @ASteppingStone
      @ASteppingStone День назад

      😁 I appreciate it, thanks for commenting!

  • @Scrapbooking.CreativeMemories
    @Scrapbooking.CreativeMemories 2 дня назад

    Just a tip about mosquitoes...mosquitoes hate the aroma of coconut oil. You can use coconut oil as a body lotion, or just rub it onto small areas of different parts of your body and it will work just as fine. Rub it on your shins, thighs, belly button area, your lower back, back of your neck, ears, and this will keep mosquitoes away. Coconut oil kills mosquitoes too. Coconut oil also repels and kills ticks and fleas so it's excellent for your pets. Lather the base of their necks and the base of their tails with the oil to protect them. A-once-a-week application is good enough to protect them. It should be applied like this indefinitely if you want to keep your pets free from pests for the rest of their lives.

    • @ASteppingStone
      @ASteppingStone День назад

      O wow haha, thank you!

    • @Scrapbooking.CreativeMemories
      @Scrapbooking.CreativeMemories День назад

      @@ASteppingStone A la orden, hermanito! And one more thing I forgot to mention. Make sure the oil is non-refined. Refined oils have been so heavily processed that they no longer have their natural aromas. Non-refined oils still have their strong aromas and again, it's the aroma from the coconut oil that repels the pests. Nancy

  • @hannibalyin8853
    @hannibalyin8853 3 дня назад

    He is referring to Bill Clinton (克林顿), whose presidency (1997-2001) was a significant time for China, he minimizing import tariffs with China, increase trade, and his role in securing China's path to WTO membership (which officially happened in 2001). Clinton became very famous in China since then. By the way, you should learn how to bargain with small vendors. That small turtle usually costs 30 RMB or less

    • @ASteppingStone
      @ASteppingStone 3 дня назад

      Ahh thanks for the context! I did realize he meant Clinton and was listing presidents later that day, but I wanted to subtitle it true to my experience in the moment haha. And yeah, I’ve gotten better at bargaining prices down but I’ve realized that i’m still paying way over priced for things 😂. That’l show in the next video .. 😅

  • @Anson-g5w
    @Anson-g5w 3 дня назад

    Very good place

  • @justtubingby129
    @justtubingby129 3 дня назад

    Great city 😊

  • @dylanflynn1
    @dylanflynn1 4 дня назад

    I think the word he was trying to say was 'Canadian.' Glad you saved one of the turtles. It's sad the way he's treating them.

    • @ASteppingStone
      @ASteppingStone 4 дня назад

      Ohh lol, you might be right. And yeah, it is a bit rough. But at least they end up swimming free once someone buys and releases them 😄

  • @ParkerTony-e1k
    @ParkerTony-e1k 5 дней назад

    Let me know if u come to shaxian Fujian and I will buy u a drink ❤

    • @ASteppingStone
      @ASteppingStone 4 дня назад

      Haha I appreciate it man. I’ve never been to those parts of China but I do hope to visit every province eventually

  • @TreeMan-goingon
    @TreeMan-goingon 5 дней назад

    NIce job bro

  • @amazingsylvia
    @amazingsylvia 5 дней назад

    So what’s the belief with the turtles? And the big turtles in bags omg 😮

    • @ASteppingStone
      @ASteppingStone 4 дня назад

      I’m not sure, and was very curious to find out. Just did some light research and it seems it’s a Buddhist practice called “fangshen”, or “life release”; In which you release captive animals back into the wild as a form of gaining spiritual merit. Seems it’s on the decline in recent years due to ethical and ecological concerns

  • @ParkerTony-e1k
    @ParkerTony-e1k 5 дней назад

    Amazing adventure 😂

    • @ASteppingStone
      @ASteppingStone 5 дней назад

      Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching 🙏

  • @neinei4017
    @neinei4017 7 дней назад

    Are you criming on camera😂😂😂😂😅😅

    • @ASteppingStone
      @ASteppingStone 7 дней назад

      😂😂, maybe a very minor infringement

  • @theonlywaterjay
    @theonlywaterjay 11 дней назад

    Honestly man I have to say…I am really enjoying this new vlog series u got going, I wish u the best in your new journey and I especially hope I can come around if u decide to do another stream potentially :)

    • @FallingZion
      @FallingZion 11 дней назад

      he needs a streamer backpack setup, then irl streams would be lit

    • @ASteppingStone
      @ASteppingStone 10 дней назад

      Water Jayyy! Appreciate it man, thanks for the support 🙏

  • @FallingZion
    @FallingZion 11 дней назад

    Ricks Songs 12:10 #1 - Shoreline 14:21 #2 - Starred Sky

  • @FallingZion
    @FallingZion 11 дней назад

    This is my favorite video so far. Keep it up. <3 very entertaining

  • @randomname931
    @randomname931 13 дней назад

    Your pronunciation is great, how long you been there?

    • @ASteppingStone
      @ASteppingStone 13 дней назад

      Thanks! 😁 I was in China for 9 months as a teacher from 2022-2023, but have spent some months here since, on and off. In total, I’ve probably spent around 13 months in China

  • @peterwu8471
    @peterwu8471 14 дней назад

    You gotta learn the language dude

  • @blardymunggas6884
    @blardymunggas6884 15 дней назад

    Nice vlog. Thanks for sharing with us how china really is. Is that happy friendly lady boss a Uyghur that the western media wants us to believe that are facing genocide in China? So much fake news nowadays

    • @ASteppingStone
      @ASteppingStone 15 дней назад

      Thanks for watching! She is indeed Uyghur, and has been living in Shenzhen for 20 years.

  • @FallingZion
    @FallingZion 16 дней назад

    A lot of people will connect with this video, you arnt alone. Glad to have a part of your journey, and I agree that visiting Zion was life changing. My favorite part was at the end, you said “this is just the beginning” it truly is. Let’s do this!

  • @20maxilo
    @20maxilo 18 дней назад

    First advice : leave California

  • @ccxfrank109
    @ccxfrank109 19 дней назад

    the beginning was funny as fuck. done your duty eh lol

    • @ASteppingStone
      @ASteppingStone 19 дней назад

      Bahaha glad someone appreciated it too 😂

  • @sulinkuo1476
    @sulinkuo1476 21 день назад

    left North America 5 years ago,,,, Now I am living in Hong Kong and Taiwan ( family & relatives here). That was probably one of the best + wise decision I ever made. America ~~SUCKS!!!!!! Period.

    • @ASteppingStone
      @ASteppingStone 21 день назад

      Haha best wishes to you ! I’ve yet to visit either but hope to

  • @amazingsylvia
    @amazingsylvia 21 день назад

    Wow is that China, feels so calm and quiet. Is the workout place a free place? Thank you for sharing with all of us

    • @ASteppingStone
      @ASteppingStone 21 день назад

      Indeed it is China, and the workout area is indeed free! It can be very calm and peaceful but also very busy and chaotic. Just depends on where you are and at what times. I will be sharing much more of China soon, thanks for watching!

    • @amazingsylvia
      @amazingsylvia 20 дней назад

      @ btw what’s your name and which part of China is that?

    • @ASteppingStone
      @ASteppingStone 20 дней назад

      My name is Ivan 😁. And this is Shenzhen, China, in the southern province of Guangdong. Near Hong Kong 🇭🇰

  • @AngelaNoMaddaWhat
    @AngelaNoMaddaWhat 25 дней назад

    Keep going my friend ❣️

    • @ASteppingStone
      @ASteppingStone 24 дня назад

      I appreciate it. That’s the plan, no matter what 😁

  • @fattkidgames1755
    @fattkidgames1755 27 дней назад

    Cut the hair. Shave the BETA beard. Find a fat chick. Stop saying "feel like" and thinking about yourself. There, I just saved you any money you may spend on therapy. 25 and making dumb RUclips videos talking to yourself like a woman. You gotta stop being BETA dude. Stop blaming COVID.

  • @nghiagip3181
    @nghiagip3181 28 дней назад

    Sometimes in order to get a new perspective in life, we must go travel. Meeting new people, culture and geography will open the mind. I'm saving money to long term travel in near future. It's best to do so, while the fire is burning within you.

    • @ASteppingStone
      @ASteppingStone 28 дней назад

      Love it. Do it and don’t let anyone stop you. We all have that calling, we just have to be honest with ourselves and have the courage to heed the call. Best of luck on your journey of life my friend

  • @user-ri4rl2md7y
    @user-ri4rl2md7y 28 дней назад

    USA is a scam

  • @youMatterItDoesGetBetter
    @youMatterItDoesGetBetter 28 дней назад

    As a white, born and raised American man, I'm done with the BS rat race that never ends and never actually leads anywhere except needing "MORE and MORE" 24/7. I'm moving to Vietnam in March and never looking back. I've been in a few industries, but mostly sales. Most I've ever made was $140k, but I've seen coworkers pull double that and guess what? They're still unhappy. It's a joke. I applaud you on making a move. I think most people let their "fear of failure, manifest into complacency."

    • @ASteppingStone
      @ASteppingStone 28 дней назад

      That is an awesome decision! Best of luck man. And so it is. There’s no limit until we set one ourselves. I’ve never met a happy rich person haha

  • @lj9970
    @lj9970 28 дней назад

    Keep doin your thing! Its awesome you got to do some remote work and explore

    • @ASteppingStone
      @ASteppingStone 28 дней назад

      Thanks a lot! I’m definitely just getting started

  • @OFFTOPdaP
    @OFFTOPdaP 28 дней назад

    First Gen Honduran here with a higher than average for a Honduran intelligence. And MAN. I feel felt every second of this man. I too was well rounded in highschool and was successful in critical and creative thinking. Until adulthood hit and my genius HAD to generate profit. That’s when the bullys and mean people from highschool that always felt they had a better sense of “reality” than me because they were aspiring to pursue careers deemed “reasonable” and actually useful to create power and money. See that’s the issue brother. Everybody in America is looking at ways to cheat the system to get rich THEN enjoy life generating wealth on the destruction of our planet and fellow humans. People like me, you and outsiders of America can see it.

    • @ASteppingStone
      @ASteppingStone 28 дней назад

      So awesome to hear that you resonated man, thank you. And so it is man - the incentives are all fucked up. Money, cars, houses, sex, drugs - none of that shit will bring fulfillment or happiness. Of course, some amount of financial security is helpful and healthy, but there’s a limit. As first generation Americans, I think we often look to our parents and their circumstances. Many of them succeeded in bringing the stability and comfort that they desired for them and for us, their children. But once we’re here, being born in the US, I feel we’re basically spawning into the world at most of humanity’s desired end point. Most of the world is living in far worse standards of living then in the US. Many people look to escape poverty when they come here. But once you’d made it, once you’re stable and comfortable, what’s next? What do we do with our lives? When do we stop seeking more and more material gain? In my opinion, we need a limit. And we need to set one ourselves. The amount of wealth some have is absolutely absurd, and completely unnecessary. Money is often no longer freedom, but bondage. Curious what career path you went into my friend. Wishing you the best in finding your own way. At the end of the day, that’s what matters. We can’t lead others if we can’t lead ourselves. Cheers

    • @OFFTOPdaP
      @OFFTOPdaP 27 дней назад

      @@ASteppingStonehey man so. I’m actually getting into social work man. I ended up going to prison while I was attending college and when I got out went through a reformation program for youths called “ Los Angeles conservation core” and they linked me with this non profit that deals with fuck ups with potential like me. So I’m currently getting more and more licensing to add to my social work licenses I already have to be a “peer support specialist” which basically helps minority groups who are underdeveloped socially and skill wise. Before I went to prison I was very involved in academics and acquired a good amount of skills so when I got out it was easier for me to get it together even though I was homeless. Now I want to be able to teach all the broken POC how to hunt bare minimum to be able to be self reliant.

  • @FindingThumos
    @FindingThumos 29 дней назад

    you know how in the Shawshank Redemption they finally escape and meet on the beach later? America has become like a giant prison we hardworking but fked over men need to escape and meet on a beach somewhere in a bettet country.

    • @ASteppingStone
      @ASteppingStone 28 дней назад

      Haha I like the analogy man, thanks for commenting. The sad part is it seems the phenomenon of working ourselves to death goes beyond just the US. Many people in China, Korea, Japan etc seem to have similar issues. Idk how global of a problem it is, but I do feel people all over the world need to refocus themselves on what truly matters. My 2 cents. There’s of course so much more than just toxic work culture that’s wreaking havoc on men. HealthyGamer.gg/Dr. K talks a lot about those issues if that’s of interest to anyone. He’s a stellar mental health resource Best of luck out there

  • @MeganFrancis-h2b
    @MeganFrancis-h2b Месяц назад

    Such an inspirational video! Hope you have safe travels!

    • @ASteppingStone
      @ASteppingStone Месяц назад

      Wow, thanks for much for watching! I appreciate it. Wishing you the best

  • @neinei4017
    @neinei4017 Месяц назад

    Don't worry be happy 😁 pun intended 😅 and see a thrypist bro I can't give you advice☝🤓 bro is questioning life😢

    • @ASteppingStone
      @ASteppingStone Месяц назад

      Ahaha you’re funny Neinei. Don’t worry, I am in therapy. And life is meant to be questioned 😁 And I am quite happy with the direction life is going now.. more to come, stay tuned 📺 👂

  • @marciosouza3811
    @marciosouza3811 Месяц назад

    I'll be always rooting for your happiness and success, my guru! Hoping to hear much more of you. Keep on rockin'!

    • @ASteppingStone
      @ASteppingStone Месяц назад

      Thanks for the earnest support my friend.

  • @Onion_Peeler
    @Onion_Peeler Месяц назад

    Bro you need to clean your car out DETAILED.. It's gross!! I'm a driver and would NEVER do that and is one of many reason I WOULD NEVER USE THE APP MYSELF! Have some respect for people.

  • @marciosouza3811
    @marciosouza3811 Месяц назад

    You're a star!

  • @EZIO_ED1TZ
    @EZIO_ED1TZ 2 месяца назад

    hey bro! Sorry couldn't join Your streams lately due to busyness. You know, exams, studying, Learning new stuff and all that shit. It's good to see you again and good to see that you're happy and Cheerful until now, may god bless you and just wanted to thank you for talking to me when no one did, love you so much brother💙

    • @ASteppingStone
      @ASteppingStone 2 месяца назад

      My dude. This is one of the most awesome comments ever. Thanks so much for sharing. I was wondering where you disappeared to haha, hope to see you around soon and I’m very glad my presence was helpful. Take care of yourself ✌️

    • @EZIO_ED1TZ
      @EZIO_ED1TZ 2 месяца назад

      @@ASteppingStone I Promise I'll Join once I have time, are you coming live anytime soon? I'll see if I can join, actually since School has reopened and I have to wake up at time to not get late unlike before when I could just sleep or wake up whenever I want, I'm mostly tired in the night and fall asleep till 12Am that's another cause of why I couldn't join. THOUGH I'd love to talk to you In live once again soon and see that lovely face of yours😂 And again, you're the Only streamer so far which I have actually found entertaining, Hope you're living a good life dude hehehe

    • @ASteppingStone
      @ASteppingStone 2 месяца назад

      Thanks bro. Don’t have a set schedule or anything but I’ll be on in an hr or so. Usually around 11a,12p Pacific time was when Id stream

  • @blu3416
    @blu3416 2 месяца назад

    Where are you man? You ok?

    • @ASteppingStone
      @ASteppingStone 2 месяца назад

      Hey Blu! Whatsup man .. I am doing okay man. There was some personal stuff going on for the past couple months but things are better there. But I did run out of money and has to come back to the US to get a gig and pay off my monthly debt payments. Which has sucked.. And I hadn’t felt like livestreaming/making videos when I was going thru all that stress back then; and now in a sense, cause my workplace is a hellscape lol. But now you’ve got me thinking about coming back… 🤔🤔🤔 How r u man?

  • @alinasimon6399
    @alinasimon6399 2 месяца назад

    Ya Allah. Please fulfill the wishes of all insan all humanity in this world. Syukur alhamdulillah. Salam from Malaysia. May you find peace within.

  • @eddiegtrz
    @eddiegtrz 3 месяца назад

    14:23 the scenery is beautiful

  • @neinei4017
    @neinei4017 3 месяца назад

    Your girlfriend is cute (not in a weird way its just a complete)

    • @neinei4017
      @neinei4017 3 месяца назад

      (Question) Is the factory contaminating the water 🥺

    • @ASteppingStone
      @ASteppingStone 3 месяца назад

      Haha thank you Neinei 😁

    • @ASteppingStone
      @ASteppingStone 3 месяца назад

      As for the water. I’m not quite sure what the case is. But it’s certainly possible.

  • @anakinskywalker70
    @anakinskywalker70 3 месяца назад

    🔥🔥🔥 tell that ear infection to gtfo

    • @ASteppingStone
      @ASteppingStone 3 месяца назад

      Fr bruh thats what I be sayin man..

  • @marciosouza3811
    @marciosouza3811 3 месяца назад

    Those mountains are beautiful. You will get better soon. Life is beautiful.

    • @ASteppingStone
      @ASteppingStone 3 месяца назад

      I hope so. More time to reflect on what’s next ..

  • @sSunny__Jim
    @sSunny__Jim 3 месяца назад

    Get a mic my man 👨

    • @ASteppingStone
      @ASteppingStone 3 месяца назад

      Is it that bad? 😅

    • @sSunny__Jim
      @sSunny__Jim 3 месяца назад

      @@ASteppingStone yes man 👨 been telling you this

  • @neinei4017
    @neinei4017 3 месяца назад

    I got the first like 🤣🤣

  • @anakinskywalker70
    @anakinskywalker70 3 месяца назад

    🔥🔥🔥

    • @ASteppingStone
      @ASteppingStone 3 месяца назад

      👽🏖️

    • @anakinskywalker70
      @anakinskywalker70 3 месяца назад

      @@ASteppingStone I love the format of the vid nice to meet your friends. The subtitle translations was awesome you should keep making these

    • @ASteppingStone
      @ASteppingStone 3 месяца назад

      Ty dude I really appreciate the feedback. Still figuring out my way here

  • @marciosouza3811
    @marciosouza3811 3 месяца назад

    Vamos a la playa!

  • @marciosouza3811
    @marciosouza3811 3 месяца назад

    ruclips.net/video/eblng2r_bLg/видео.htmlsi=yKErC4V-cgZ8sUZr

  • @anakinskywalker70
    @anakinskywalker70 3 месяца назад

    Miss you brother feel better

    • @ASteppingStone
      @ASteppingStone 3 месяца назад

      Appreciate it dude. Physically better, but mentally struggling.. :/

  • @nayeligarcia8034
    @nayeligarcia8034 3 месяца назад

    Saludos a mi hermano el vendedor de dulces de membrillo que cada dia sale con toda la actitud de salír adelante su amabilidad que tiene a cada persona lo ase unico Y que siga creciendo su canal suerte 🍀

    • @ASteppingStone
      @ASteppingStone 3 месяца назад

      Eso si! Y parece que tiene un familia igualmente amable. Gracias por el apoyo 🙏

  • @veregarciaolivo5255
    @veregarciaolivo5255 3 месяца назад

    Saludos ami hermano. Que busca el pan de cada día! Bendiciones para usted que siga creciendo su canal😊 suerte🤞