ARE WE *LEAVING* AFTER TWO YEARS IN THE NETHERLANDS? 🇳🇱

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  • Опубликовано: 20 дек 2024

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  • @NorCalMom
    @NorCalMom 5 месяцев назад +51

    We moved from the U.S. a month ago and love the Netherlands! This has been the least stressful move ever. You feel like this country has your back. I’ve never felt more relaxed or supported in my life. We don’t foresee leaving either. Everything just works here compared to where we came from. Our next project is learning Dutch!

    • @gertstolk
      @gertstolk 5 месяцев назад +5

      As a Dutchman who used to live in the US I could not agree more 😊

    • @atropatene3596
      @atropatene3596 5 месяцев назад

      Where do you live? Can I help you with learning Dutch in any way?

    • @kikiclark99
      @kikiclark99 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@atropatene3596 Thank you for your offer but we are signed up for Dutch classes to start soon and have online resources until then.

    • @xxleonie1987xx
      @xxleonie1987xx 4 месяца назад +1

      Welcome to our small country 🤗

    • @kikiclark99
      @kikiclark99 4 месяца назад

      @@xxleonie1987xx Dank je wel!

  • @NL-001
    @NL-001 5 месяцев назад +56

    We love having you here in The Netherlands.

  • @tammo100
    @tammo100 5 месяцев назад +148

    Congrats, and finally a blog that says Amsterdam is overrated for tourists! There are so many beautiful other cities like Utrecht, Haarlem, Leiden, Delft, Maastricht, Groningen and many more.

    • @landsgevaer
      @landsgevaer 5 месяцев назад +13

      To a great extent, it is the tourists that make it overrated. We just sacrifice A'dam so the rest of the country can remain okay.

    • @joostdriesens3984
      @joostdriesens3984 5 месяцев назад +3

      @@landsgevaer Yes, for instance Groningen is shit, don't come here! (I live in Groningen 😄😉)

    • @landsgevaer
      @landsgevaer 5 месяцев назад +2

      @@joostdriesens3984 So do I. Stop the Lelylijn! ✊

    • @Sirog77
      @Sirog77 5 месяцев назад +8

      Amsterdam is a beautiful city not over rated but over crowded with tourist. And yes there is more then amsterdam but not over rated . One of the most beautiful cities in this world❤

    • @keesvanduffelen4363
      @keesvanduffelen4363 5 месяцев назад +2

      Or Hoorn! Great city with greath history 👍🏻

  • @Eitner100
    @Eitner100 4 месяца назад +11

    You cannot leave. You're the best ambassadors for that country. Greeting from Germany!

  • @evaa4570
    @evaa4570 5 месяцев назад +26

    I appreciate the Amsterdam comment 🙌 people always only talk about/go to Amsterdam, but there are so so many other places.

  • @StinkyCatFarts
    @StinkyCatFarts 5 месяцев назад +17

    I tune in every now and then, but it’s really cool that you show off the Netherlands and not just Amsterdam. Given how small the country is a lot of people don’t appreciate how well connected everything is they never explore further than the Randstad.

  • @tvaandering
    @tvaandering 5 месяцев назад +39

    Dear Michelle and naughty Alex, it is nice to hear that you will be here among us in the coming years. Have a good time and give us fun vlogs pls 😘

    • @Hensepens64
      @Hensepens64 5 месяцев назад +3

      I was afraid they would leave us. Sooo glaadddd they dont.

  • @DeTovenaarMerlijn
    @DeTovenaarMerlijn 5 месяцев назад +8

    Van harte gefeliciteerd met jullie verlenging voor het verblijf in Nederland. Dat jullie nog maar vele jaren vol geluk in Nederland mogen wonen. Ik volg jullie nu een jaartje denk ik en ik ben ondertussen een vaste volger en geniet enorm van jullie humor.
    Een tip voor jullie steden tour probeer eens Elburg te bezoeken. één van de kleinste stadjes van Nederland.
    Groetjes DeToov.
    🥂

  • @Eduwardsieto
    @Eduwardsieto 5 месяцев назад +7

    Gefeliciteerd, ik hoop in de toekomst nog meer vlogs van jullie te zien uit en in Nederland.

  • @KeesBoons
    @KeesBoons 5 месяцев назад +8

    Congrats to all of us! We don't have to miss your shenanigans in the Netherlands and abroad.

  • @thedutchhuman
    @thedutchhuman 5 месяцев назад +25

    CONGRATULATIONS! , Positive people are always welcome 🙂

    • @zjweele13
      @zjweele13 5 месяцев назад

      Except when they are brown or muslim. At least voting outcomes suggest that

    • @DeTovenaarMerlijn
      @DeTovenaarMerlijn 5 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@zjweele13Why reply that negative when it is just a very positive message?

    • @zjweele13
      @zjweele13 5 месяцев назад

      @@DeTovenaarMerlijn positive, but not true

    • @mckroket5779
      @mckroket5779 5 месяцев назад

      @@zjweele13 Er zijn zeker problemen in Nederland wat betreft geloof en huidskleur, maar ga daar eens over nadenken! Zijn we daar niet allemaal, zowel hun kant als onze kant niet fout in geweest? Ik ga zeker niet alles goed praten, maar even eeen voorbeeld. Een hele goeie vriend van mij is begin jaren 90 als politiekvluchteling als 9 jarig jochie uit Iran naar Nederland gekomen. Irak (Sadam Hoesein) had op hun familie een bedrag geplakt! De vader was een een hoog aangeschreven tandarts in Iran, moest eerst inburgeren, watt logisch is, maar moest daarna een beroep kiezen om te volgen voor zijn toekomst, van een lager niveau (met alle respect) hij kon kiezen uit de bouw sector en dat soort opleidingen. Na 20 jaar heeft hij zich aangemeld voor toetsing en opleiding tandarts, het vak waar zijn hart ligt, maar nee kwam er niet door, zijn denk niveau in Nederland werd te laag geschat, terwijl tandartsen zeggen, waar hij dagje mee mocht lopen (7 totaal), hij is goed opgeleid en leergierig, verstaat zijn vak (moest wel bijscholen wat logisch is), maar waarom dit dan weer tegenhouden, want die stomme kut opleiding is niet alleen tandarts, maar bijvoorbeeld ook je talen vaardigheid! Zoals Engels, waarop hij gezakt is, kan hij dan niet werken in een praktijk met enkel Nederlandse cliënten of Nederlands talige cliënten? Ik zeg niet dat alles zo gaat, maar als je goedwillende mensen met verstand van een beroep zo gaat weren en ze ongelukkig maakt in een sector waar ze het eigenlijk niet naar hun zin hebben, moet jee ook niet raar opkijken dat het gaat botsen.

  • @Star-Holly
    @Star-Holly 5 месяцев назад +11

    You are happy that you can stay in the Netherlands for another five years and we are happy that we can enjoy your videos for (at least) another five years.
    That's what they call a win-win situation.
    Congratulations.

  • @TheRealTMar
    @TheRealTMar 5 месяцев назад +74

    Slagroomtaart for a celebration is so very Dutch!

    • @Corremans
      @Corremans 5 месяцев назад +5

      Normally it’s eaten differently 😉

    • @gember1382
      @gember1382 5 месяцев назад +1

      Echt niet! Bleah...zo overrated 😮

    • @TheRealTMar
      @TheRealTMar 5 месяцев назад

      @@gember1382 spelbreker!

    • @TheDancefreak35
      @TheDancefreak35 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@Corremans Yes, normally you spread it all over your body. Oh well, maybe in another video.😁

  • @macbosch64
    @macbosch64 5 месяцев назад +20

    Congrats, glad you are staying for another 5 yrs. Love your videos, so keep them coming 😊😊

  • @robinjansen6891
    @robinjansen6891 5 месяцев назад +21

    Thank you for staying with us. Be and feel welcome! I'm hoping for full Dutch videos from you. Love, Robin.

  • @sirsmarticus
    @sirsmarticus 5 месяцев назад +3

    🎉🎉🎉 yeey!! More enjoyable content for the next five years from you guys!!! Congratulations!

  • @reviewerdiogeones5857
    @reviewerdiogeones5857 5 месяцев назад +3

    Great news guys! Nice to hear you love living here. Buying a house will be a very tough challenge. Real estate prices have gone through the roof lately. Living close to Amsterdam, I fully agree Amsterdam is not the best city to visit, although it has its hidden gems.

  • @MrHaagsesjonny1
    @MrHaagsesjonny1 5 месяцев назад +4

    Someday in those 5yrs i will sponsor you guys, big times!! Note my words, so for now veel geluk....

  • @M________________________
    @M________________________ 5 месяцев назад +11

    I don't comment much but I watch almost every video. They are very fun and relaxing to watch!!
    Groetjes uit Katwijk (near Leiden)❤

  • @Jemacaza
    @Jemacaza 5 месяцев назад +1

    Really great to hear you’ll be staying with us and focus on vlogging even more. Looking forward to see the upcoming video’s.

  • @tns5044
    @tns5044 5 месяцев назад +3

    Congrats, looking forward to many fun videos!

  • @Brera011
    @Brera011 4 месяца назад +1

    Gefeliciteerd! I'm very happy to hear I can enjoy your lovely video's for at least 5 more years

  • @davevanbeers6944
    @davevanbeers6944 5 месяцев назад +4

    Yay 5 jaren erbij! Heel benieuwd hoe het kanaal groeit in deze 5 jaar! En elke reisvlog die jullie maken is leuk om te kijken! Have a great weekend! 😊

  • @rolfmak1400
    @rolfmak1400 5 месяцев назад +2

    Congratulations! You’re most welcome here. Nice to have you here for another 5 years. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it!

  • @valeryklumper
    @valeryklumper 5 месяцев назад +7

    Gefeliciteerd en super leuk dat jullie blijven!

  • @hermanjansen3650
    @hermanjansen3650 5 месяцев назад +3

    Good to hear your staying here........ 🙂. Thanks for your video's and hope for more.

  • @UnusSedLeo-w5l
    @UnusSedLeo-w5l 5 месяцев назад +2

    Congrats on your best decision! Love the energy!

  • @evengeduldsvp
    @evengeduldsvp 5 месяцев назад +3

    Congratulations and an extended welcome!

  • @BrazenNL
    @BrazenNL 5 месяцев назад +2

    Congratulations! Love your videos, and I hope _y'all_ continue to grow the channel.

  • @bartlucassen9145
    @bartlucassen9145 5 месяцев назад +3

    Gefeliciteerd!!! Tis ook super leuk om jullie video’s te zien!

  • @jeffafa3096
    @jeffafa3096 5 месяцев назад +2

    Congratulations! Hope to see more of your explorations of our wonderful country!
    Ik ben benieuwd wat er allemaal nog op de planning staat!

  • @gauss850
    @gauss850 5 месяцев назад +2

    Happy to see you are staying. Keep the good mood.

  • @petervandenburg9046
    @petervandenburg9046 5 месяцев назад +3

    Congrats and well deserved!! I've been living in the Netherlands since birth, 58 years now..and still learning new things from your video's, and love the way you try all the dutch things. Talking about integration 😊, next stop: 50.000 subscribers!!

  • @bookiemeow173
    @bookiemeow173 5 месяцев назад +1

    Congrats! Happy you guys stay! Love your videos and see my country through your eyes :)

  • @VicodinGH
    @VicodinGH 5 месяцев назад +2

    Congrats! Glad you two can stay for another 5 years. I really enjoy the videos you two make :D

  • @soepie17
    @soepie17 5 месяцев назад +2

    Glad to see you're gonna be with us for a while. I would gladly be your guide to the Eindhoven most people don't get to see (even many people from Eindhoven itself). Good luck in the next five years and way after that!!

  • @ShovellNL
    @ShovellNL 5 месяцев назад +1

    Good for you guys, keep on making great content!

  • @rinynewton8297
    @rinynewton8297 5 месяцев назад +2

    Congratulations to the next 5 years. You are very welcome. Enjoy your life here.❤

  • @samipso
    @samipso 4 месяца назад

    I just found this channel but I love how you introduce me (Dutch) to my own country from a different perspective.
    Also love seeing how you treat each-other.

  • @jumpingpiggie422
    @jumpingpiggie422 5 месяцев назад +2

    Gefeliciteerd Lex and Michelle on that renewal. Now onward to the next one, with you maybe even have permeant residence if you want. Great to see it all works out for you and i wish you the best of luck for the coming years on becoming even more Dutch! 🥳🎉

  • @Vinz3ntR
    @Vinz3ntR 4 месяца назад

    Great to hear you're staying. I hope you keep making video's about the things you do in the Netherlands.

  • @stroopwafel4577
    @stroopwafel4577 5 месяцев назад +2

    Gefeliciteerd. 🎉 We're happy to keep you! Nice you enjoy the beachhouse in Vlissingen. Very close to my residence.

  • @pgScorpio
    @pgScorpio 5 месяцев назад +2

    Congratulations! So glad to hear you are staying for at least another 5 years.
    Would love to meet you one day...

  • @jacogriffioen1205
    @jacogriffioen1205 4 месяца назад +1

    Congratulations, Gefeliciteerd!!

  • @Vaerox
    @Vaerox 5 месяцев назад +2

    Yay! Happy to know that you both are staying here in The Netherlands! :)

  • @corkdorkchris
    @corkdorkchris 5 месяцев назад +2

    So glad you are staying! Looking forward to watching many more vlogs!

  • @bertschalk1798
    @bertschalk1798 5 месяцев назад +2

    Congrats.....and.... WE all love to keep you here !!!!! 😊😊❤

  • @dlittle7983
    @dlittle7983 5 месяцев назад +2

    Congratulations, Gefeliciteerd. 🎉🎂❣️

  • @Peterdge
    @Peterdge 5 месяцев назад +2

    Gezellig 😃!, fijn dat jullie mogen blijven!

  • @dannydr
    @dannydr 5 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks for answering my question at 13:00. I love your video's!

  • @FransvandeKamp
    @FransvandeKamp 5 месяцев назад +1

    Congrats, I very much enjoy your videos and it is nice to have you here.

  • @wolflamb632
    @wolflamb632 5 месяцев назад +1

    Yay!!!!!!!!! I love watching your vlogs Gelukkig blijven jullie nog even!

  • @itomg
    @itomg 5 месяцев назад

    Congrats on at least another 5 years! I really enjoy both canals and would hate to see you guys leave.
    You two have a chemistry that is fun and touches the heart! I'm hungry for way more of your adventures.

  • @peterf1
    @peterf1 5 месяцев назад +1

    A big congratulations for growing the channel so successfully and doing such an amazing job of learning how to settle in as immigrants. Not easy. It's truly an inspiring story. Love the whole "of course we're staying" vibe to the whole video. Keep the car-free life going. That too is inspiring and proves the concept of what a great mass transportation nation NL is. It's no secret what a housing-challenged country NL is right now, so it will be fascinating to see you explore what area works for you best. Gefeliciteerd!

  • @demanpieterdemanpieter2148
    @demanpieterdemanpieter2148 5 месяцев назад +1

    Great news. I bid you welcome and hope you have lots of fun the next five years!

  • @legendareNz
    @legendareNz 5 месяцев назад +2

    Amazing! Gefeliciteerd!

  • @JOSBXXXX
    @JOSBXXXX 5 месяцев назад +2

    Yessssssssssssssssss gefeliciteerd hup naar nog 5 jaar leuke video`S , Toppers

  • @Siriusly_Sirius
    @Siriusly_Sirius 5 месяцев назад

    Congrats!! Totally stoked and happy for y’all! Here’s to 5 more years and hopefully more! And congrats and the 20 bajillion subs!

  • @MichelBaek
    @MichelBaek 5 месяцев назад +3

    Congratulations 🎉🎊🍾. It’s great that you can stay here. More great videos to come in the next years. It’s great to see you embrace the Dutch culture. I have to check your second channel. I am one of your subscribers that would watch videos of you in other countries. ❤❤❤

  • @janvanleeuwen2535
    @janvanleeuwen2535 5 месяцев назад

    Hey, Michelle and Alex. Congrats on staying 5 more years in the Netherlands. Having seen quite a few vids of you both, it's obvious you both feel well here 😊
    Your perspectives on the Netherlands are really great 👍
    We love having smart and funny people coming over to our small country.
    Thanks you both.
    Keep'm coming, the vids.👍👌

  • @reneeveldman4404
    @reneeveldman4404 5 месяцев назад +2

    fijn dat jullie blijven !!!
    onder de voorwaarde dat jullie video's blijven uploaden? haha
    ga zo door

  • @mhjmstultiens
    @mhjmstultiens 5 месяцев назад +2

    Gefeliciteerd en op nog vele jaren! ❤🙏

  • @MartinWebNatures
    @MartinWebNatures 5 месяцев назад +2

    Congratulations guys 😊🎉 love the video ❤👍as always I'm looking forward to it.

  • @miran4471
    @miran4471 5 месяцев назад +2

    Gefeliciteerd!!!🎉🎊
    Ik ben blij voor jullie ☺️💖

  • @NikkiWolver
    @NikkiWolver 5 месяцев назад +2

    subscribed to your channel as a way to say thank you for staying ❤ I like your content, and I love the idea that there will be more! Please keep up the good work 👍

  • @pjhhermans
    @pjhhermans 2 месяца назад

    Great channel guys. I have lived 8 years in Vlaardingen great public transportation cheaper and quieter than Rotterdam. Really missing it. Now I live in Oostburg.

  • @NL-001
    @NL-001 5 месяцев назад +5

    Amsterdam was a nice city during the pandemic when most tourists stayed away…..😊

  • @KokkiePiet
    @KokkiePiet 5 месяцев назад +2

    Go visit the old Hanze cities on the IJssel, Doesburg, Zutphen, Deventer, Zwolle, Kampen. Mediëval cities that have been lovely restored.
    In Zutphen there is the Librije, the oldest public library in the world and very special. Books are on chains. Looks like a scene from a movie like name of the rose

  • @aprilkeuning8600
    @aprilkeuning8600 5 месяцев назад +1

    Yay! So happy you're staying!🎉

  • @roodborstkalf9664
    @roodborstkalf9664 5 месяцев назад +2

    Amsterdam-Zuid and Amsterdam-Centrum outside of the Tourist area around Amsterdam CS are beautiful to go for a long walk on a warm sunny day in May or September. But I agree that the Rokin on a rainy day in November is rather miserable.

  • @nvelsen1975
    @nvelsen1975 5 месяцев назад

    If for housings you need long-distance travel by public transport but you don't have a set job to attend to, I can recommend both Meppel and Den Helder.
    Both do have a train station and are decent towns in and of themselves, but fairly cheap because they're not positioned great for regular commuters. Den Helder is in a bit of an economic slump though, Meppel's booming.

  • @RTomassi
    @RTomassi 5 месяцев назад

    Congrats! Hope you'll keep enjoying your time there! 🎉

  • @huibroggenkamp5405
    @huibroggenkamp5405 4 месяца назад

    Glad to hear you guy’s are staying! Congrats on the approval of your residence permit and enjoy your stay!

  • @richardwarnas4293
    @richardwarnas4293 5 месяцев назад

    I am sooo glad you guy’s are having so much fun while being here. It is a joy to watch, glad you answered all those questions. Thank you for that. I like the way you talked about going nude too, but most of all the food talk….❤

  • @mennobults6464
    @mennobults6464 5 месяцев назад

    Darlings, you are more than welcome here. I follow your posts and you seen to be an asset in this crazy country. You two are loved very much here. Congratulations. And love you for knowing that The Netherlands are not Amsterdam. A fresh stroopwafel is great.

  • @MsCass64
    @MsCass64 4 месяца назад

    Great that you decided to stay. I made that choice 34 years ago and Ive never regretted it. I also love that you have dared leave Amsterdam and explore other places for me its always been Fryslan..

  • @Krystalfaye
    @Krystalfaye 5 месяцев назад +1

    I thought the DAFT renewal was just 3 years! I’m excited that it’s 5!🎉 Congratulations 😄 we’re only 7 months in but I hope we can stay forever 💗

    • @RogierYou
      @RogierYou 4 месяца назад

      Just make sure to have a minimum of €4500 in your account.

  • @fknappers2770
    @fknappers2770 3 месяца назад

    I'm glad you're staying 🎉🎉🎉

  • @rikrood
    @rikrood 5 месяцев назад +1

    Keep it up y'all! 5 more years! 5 more years!

  • @xnowarex
    @xnowarex 5 месяцев назад

    You’re welcome for following you from the beginning!!!

  • @deetgeluid
    @deetgeluid 5 месяцев назад +1

    Please dont leave.❤

  • @janwillemdevries
    @janwillemdevries 5 месяцев назад

    I'm happy for you both that you can stay. If you come to Arnhem you are welcome here🤗

  • @neta565
    @neta565 5 месяцев назад +1

    Yippee! More Netherlands food vlogs😘

  • @nilisstaal1984
    @nilisstaal1984 5 месяцев назад +2

    Gefeliciteerd!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @carlosvallejo4926
    @carlosvallejo4926 5 месяцев назад

    congratulations!!!!! Cheers from Canary Islands. As a new yorker living here I believe you are doing the right thing. Hope you guys come to visit. See you soon

    • @buncharted
      @buncharted  5 месяцев назад

      which island? we went to lanzarote last year and loved it. might visit fuerteventura next!

    • @carlosvallejo4926
      @carlosvallejo4926 5 месяцев назад

      @@buncharted hi guys
      I live in Tenerife, exactly Puerto de la Cruz, moved from Fair Lawn, NJ here with family

    • @carlosvallejo4926
      @carlosvallejo4926 5 месяцев назад

      Let me know if you decide to visit this island. I have an Alrbnb business

  • @darklady6987
    @darklady6987 5 месяцев назад +1

    gelukkig blijven jullie nog even, laat de video's maar komen. 🎊🎉🎈

  • @jpmillman1
    @jpmillman1 5 месяцев назад

    Sweethearts! Great to hear my favorite (ex-) Americans are staying to become even more like a Dutchy! Love your dutch adventures, keep it up..

  • @gerrie7892
    @gerrie7892 5 месяцев назад

    Congrats on the renewal!! Glad you have enjoyed living in the Netherlands. It has produced a lot of nice videos!
    ...And now I'm secretly praying to learn which city you guys didn't like 😅

  • @mjvn8870
    @mjvn8870 5 месяцев назад

    🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 congratulations on the renewal 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
    Waddinxveen has great transportation options and great houses.

  • @janmarkvink6981
    @janmarkvink6981 5 месяцев назад

    I like that you stay in the Netherlands, I like watching your videos, keep it up
    Thank you

  • @xanderlangschmidt8986
    @xanderlangschmidt8986 5 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks for staying, The Netherlands is a better place because of you guys. Maybe there should be a patreon for your channel.

    • @buncharted
      @buncharted  5 месяцев назад

      we’re working on it! ❤️

  • @Triigger20
    @Triigger20 5 месяцев назад +1

    Glad to hear you guys are staying with us for 5 more years !!

  • @overgrey
    @overgrey 3 месяца назад

    wow congrats and i hope one day i can stumble upon you guys somewhere in the Netherlands. I love the city exploring videos.. I need more of that. As a fellow immigrants in NL, I wish I could explore those cities like you. "lazy subscriber" lol

  • @mrsaasmrsaas2742
    @mrsaasmrsaas2742 5 месяцев назад

    Congratulations my dutchies 🎉 a second subscription is on its way. By the way.. With the amount of subscribers you two have at this very moment, You could fill half the football stadium the kuip Rotterdam with people (fans) 😮 and believe me..! That's insane! Because I experienced it myself. Can't wait to see your next dutch and other advantures.

  • @MarcelDekker-il3vw
    @MarcelDekker-il3vw 5 месяцев назад

    Good story on Amsterdam; meaning you are fully integrated. Good you love(d) life up here. Keep on going; As I love the videos

  • @WimVeen
    @WimVeen 5 месяцев назад

    What a tension, staying or not staying..... ;-) I'm glad you both can continue making great vids about the Netherlands. Enjoy!

  • @RichardHoogstad
    @RichardHoogstad 5 месяцев назад

    Such an inspiring story and also helpfully content for the Dutchies that want to be tourist in their own country.

  • @MarthynOlthof
    @MarthynOlthof 5 месяцев назад +1

    Gefeliciteerd! 🥂 blij dat jullie mogen blijven 😊

  • @ikkeik3987
    @ikkeik3987 5 месяцев назад +1

    Congrats and a great 5 yrs to come

  • @nyoko2926
    @nyoko2926 5 месяцев назад

    Guys, cheers to your achievement!! 🏆Your positivity in your videos is apreciated, keep on growing and ▶, the best luck to y'all!