great story. i am 52, black and I have been spending time in Europe for 27 years. I feel no stress when I am there. Whenever I return to Chicago, I am instantly on guard. Good job!
That’s something I just could no longer do. Admittedly, it was more so my KIDS wouldn’t have to have that “on guard” type of lifestyle, but after living here, I can see that even in my childhood, I yearned for a better way. I just knew nothing different. Thanks for rewatching and thanks for commenting. 👍🏾
@@ChristopherLRussell Just take as much time you think the 'Thema' needs and if that means short, it's short, if more than make it longer. Adequacy is subjective, can't argue with laws of nature. 😄👍
You are a great storyteller. And you know how to edit a video. I enjoyed it very much. Interesting to see that the locations you filmed and the things you appreciated are nearly the same things I love when I travel. I love visiting old towns and enjoy these little "Gässchen"(Gangways).
I walked alone Narrow streets of cobblestone Ja das hat was von Simon and Gurfunkle 's Sound of silence. Zumindest der Schluss. In meiner Geburtsstadt hatten wir nur noch sehr wenige solcher Durchgänge nach dem Krieg. Aber hier in der Schweiz gibt es die überall, der Vorteil wenn man keine Kriege führen muss oder will. Das Video hat ,mit der unterlegten Musik ,was total entspannendes. Gut gemachtes Video.
I moved from the US to Europe 15 years ago. Although our experience of life in America was surely different, we lived with many worries about what could impact our well being. Not so much now … it just feels more civilised to have healthcare, to not worry about a violent tenor of life. Civilised is a word I use frequently to describe where we now live. Not perfect, but civilised.
I think thats the perfect word to describe our lifestyles. As you said, by no means perfect, but definitely more civilized.👌🏾 Where are you from in the US? And where do you live now?
I lived mainly in Boston but spent five years in Arizona before we moved to Dublin for work in 2009. We left to assure healthcare for a handicapped family member who could no longer get health insurance (before the ACA). We moved to Nice for retirement. Where do you call home now ?
In relation to these very tight allies in Zurich (at the end of your very nice video): these were made a few hundred years ago for people’s garbage. At the time there were no doors leading to them just windows. So people would throw their garbage out of the window into these alleys where pigs would eat them…. Must have smelled lovely 😂
Greetings from a European! I'm very happy you're able to enjoy our, and also now your, continent! I don't know how life is in the States, but media has heavily demonized everything across the big pond. So I hope you're adapting well and I wish you the best!
I wonder how your experiences in the USA have influenced your views on what you see now in your life here. What would have your self at age 20 said if you would explain yourself what you are experiencing? And how would you describe yourself of the past what your life now is like?
don´t know if it´s five or six years i thought: ah, cool a nother u.s soldier who decided to stay here. as a black men, this is not an easy task, with two kids - no family, no friends... how is christopher vlog ing about his life here ... and i´m pretty happy that i never saw your kids and your wife because it´s a hpbby of yours: ruclips.net/video/x3Omq1Yuu7U/видео.htmlsi=0KAGlHzy9ir2bh0I&t=403 like from other movers ruclips.net/video/VQveL5txBlc/видео.htmlsi=vDKxTtUNrSUtO4NS&t=596 ... - so about your work in this video: piece of art men - the visual shoots the music, the voice and the cutting are perfect. hmm, i mean that this is a really greate video - your skilled as fuck ... and i´m really happy that u don´t drag your wife and children into it
Thanks so much, Wiggly! So yes, I pretty much just vlog/create videos on whatever I want to, now. It makes me feel good so this works for me. I appreciate your watching and commenting, as well. So you might have noticed that I've never mentioned a wife. This is because I don't have one. But yes, I will protect my children's privacy as long as I can. Thanks for recognizing this. By the way, sorry I am just now getting to your comment. Apparently it was blocked by YT. But I have allowed it, now.
You've come a long way, both in environment and mentality. It would've been too easy to come to Europe and keep the same thought process you had back in the US. I think it would've made you miserable though. Letting go of things in order to appreciate the experience is good for the soul. We are fortunate to live in a place that allows us to have the time to appreciate being able to live a good life. 🫡🇩🇪
Just beautiful and also a little reminder for us, Europeans, who forget it sometimes
Thank you, katrin.🙂
I’m happy to offer a pleasant reminder to you.
Thanks for watching.
great story. i am 52, black and I have been spending time in Europe for 27 years. I feel no stress when I am there. Whenever I return to Chicago, I am instantly on guard. Good job!
That’s something I just could no longer do. Admittedly, it was more so my KIDS wouldn’t have to have that “on guard” type of lifestyle, but after living here, I can see that even in my childhood, I yearned for a better way. I just knew nothing different.
Thanks for rewatching and thanks for commenting. 👍🏾
Thank you, that was beautiful!
Also this is the mindset of my friend and also of my wife, which both migrated to Germany too.
I love that!
Thank you for watching.
I can relate to that.The little things make all the difference.
Definitely.
Such beautiful content. It’s probably the best ad for living n an open Europe I have ever seen. Thank you mate.
Oh wow. That’s nice of you to say. 🫣😅
Thank you.
Also, you live in EU too, yes?
Man, your vid is like a cornucopia of serenity, tranquility, and a reminder to focus on the things in life that really matter. Thank you Chris! 👍🏼
You’re absolutely welcome.
And as always, thank YOU for watching. 🙏🏾
going from shots and sirens to leaves rustling does sound like an improvement ;)
BOOM!😆
Thanks for watching FoP. ✊🏾
Beautiful Video
Thank you so much. I captured it myself.
Just beautiful. 😃🍻🌞🎉✌
Thank you so much, Aldo.
It wasn’t too short was it? I had so much more I wanted to say but didn’t want to drag.
@@ChristopherLRussell I think 15 minutes minimum is right for me, but what do I know?! :)
@@ChristopherLRussell Just take as much time you think the 'Thema' needs and if that means short, it's short, if more than make it longer. Adequacy is subjective, can't argue with laws of nature. 😄👍
Ok.😅
Appreciate that. ✊🏾
Such a nice and true video .. I also love watching people and think about them, especially when I am visiing our European neighbour countries.
There’s just something about people watching, huh?
😁
You are a great storyteller. And you know how to edit a video. I enjoyed it very much. Interesting to see that the locations you filmed and the things you appreciated are nearly the same things I love when I travel. I love visiting old towns and enjoy these little "Gässchen"(Gangways).
Thanks so much, andrea. 🙂
Hmm. Gässchen. Is that how it’s called?
@@ChristopherLRussell Yes, Gasse is a small alley between houses. And Gässchen is the word for a very very small alley :)
I have learned something today.🙂
I walked alone
Narrow streets of cobblestone
Ja das hat was von Simon and Gurfunkle 's
Sound of silence. Zumindest der Schluss.
In meiner Geburtsstadt hatten wir nur noch sehr wenige solcher Durchgänge nach dem Krieg. Aber hier in der Schweiz gibt es die überall, der Vorteil wenn man keine Kriege führen muss oder will.
Das Video hat ,mit der unterlegten Musik ,was total entspannendes.
Gut gemachtes Video.
❤️🙂
Man, you're sooo right!
Thank you.
Are you somewhere in EU?
I am German-born and living in Canada.@@ChristopherLRussell
@roza9428 oh nice.👍🏾 What took you to Canada?
@@ChristopherLRussell Adventure took me there and a girl (later wife) kept me there.
@@roza9428 got it.🙂
I moved from the US to Europe 15 years ago. Although our experience of life in America was surely different, we lived with many worries about what could impact our well being. Not so much now … it just feels more civilised to have healthcare, to not worry about a violent tenor of life. Civilised is a word I use frequently to describe where we now live. Not perfect, but civilised.
I think thats the perfect word to describe our lifestyles. As you said, by no means perfect, but definitely more civilized.👌🏾
Where are you from in the US?
And where do you live now?
I lived mainly in Boston but spent five years in Arizona before we moved to Dublin for work in 2009. We left to assure healthcare for a handicapped family member who could no longer get health insurance (before the ACA). We moved to Nice for retirement. Where do you call home now ?
And I enjoyed your video !
@@Sonorus52 oh wow. I also lived in AZ. For four years RIGHT before I came to Germany.🙂👍🏾
Peace :) That's all I want.
❤️🙏🏾❤️
In relation to these very tight allies in Zurich (at the end of your very nice video): these were made a few hundred years ago for people’s garbage. At the time there were no doors leading to them just windows. So people would throw their garbage out of the window into these alleys where pigs would eat them…. Must have smelled lovely 😂
Oh my goodness, that’s wild information.😦
Thanks, philip.
Are you Swiss?
@@ChristopherLRussell it's complicated, lol. I was born in Zurich and spent most of my life here. I hold three passports, Swiss is one of them
Understood.🙂
Greetings from a European! I'm very happy you're able to enjoy our, and also now your, continent! I don't know how life is in the States, but media has heavily demonized everything across the big pond. So I hope you're adapting well and I wish you the best!
Thank you for this, alois!✊🏾
Where in EU are you?
@@ChristopherLRussell Western Germany, but pretty close to France and the BeNeLux!
@@alois4503 👌🏾
I wonder how your experiences in the USA have influenced your views on what you see now in your life here. What would have your self at age 20 said if you would explain yourself what you are experiencing? And how would you describe yourself of the past what your life now is like?
I’m not being cheeky, but I’m working on just such a video.
Can you wait for it? I’ll answer these questions.
Good questions.
don´t know if it´s five or six years i thought: ah, cool a nother u.s soldier who decided to stay here. as a black men, this is not an easy task, with two kids - no family, no friends... how is christopher vlog ing about his life here ... and i´m pretty happy that i never saw your kids and your wife because it´s a hpbby of yours: ruclips.net/video/x3Omq1Yuu7U/видео.htmlsi=0KAGlHzy9ir2bh0I&t=403 like from other movers ruclips.net/video/VQveL5txBlc/видео.htmlsi=vDKxTtUNrSUtO4NS&t=596 ... - so about your work in this video: piece of art men - the visual shoots the music, the voice and the cutting are perfect. hmm, i mean that this is a really greate video - your skilled as fuck ... and i´m really happy that u don´t drag your wife and children into it
Thanks so much, Wiggly!
So yes, I pretty much just vlog/create videos on whatever I want to, now. It makes me feel good so this works for me.
I appreciate your watching and commenting, as well.
So you might have noticed that I've never mentioned a wife. This is because I don't have one.
But yes, I will protect my children's privacy as long as I can. Thanks for recognizing this.
By the way, sorry I am just now getting to your comment. Apparently it was blocked by YT. But I have allowed it, now.
You've come a long way, both in environment and mentality. It would've been too easy to come to Europe and keep the same thought process you had back in the US. I think it would've made you miserable though. Letting go of things in order to appreciate the experience is good for the soul. We are fortunate to live in a place that allows us to have the time to appreciate being able to live a good life. 🫡🇩🇪
This right here is gold. Sums things up near perfectly. Appreciate the comment, AJ.🫡