Reflections After the trip to Russia • Dollar, Healthcare, Fasting, Friends, Garden
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
- Hey friends, we just returned from our trip and I wanted to chat with you, share my feelings after spending over 3 weeks in Russia with Mila and my family and my reflections on life at this moment in life :)
00:00 reasons to travel, how it went
04:36 things I've noticed in Russia, being multicultural person
07:35 tension with Dollar
10:18 Russia's internal market rise up
11:14 Health check ups, my back pain story
13:00 My fasting story
17:37 Russian healthcare comparison
19:50 MRI, neurologist diagnosis, urologist, obgyn
24:55 I don't like my friends in the US
(I am actively trying to work on that as I am editing the video :))
28:09 gratitude, growing older
30:28 less social media, more reading
32:57 my garden is looking lush! Bye bye :)
Please like, comment and subscribe! :) ♥ 
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Hey friends, we just returned from our trip and I wanted to chat with you, share my feelings after spending over 3 weeks in Russia with Mila and my family and my reflections on life at this moment in life :)
00:00 reasons to travel, how it went
04:36 things I've noticed in Russia, being multicultural person
07:35 tension with Dollar
10:18 Russia's internal market rise up
11:14 Health check ups, my back pain story
13:00 My fasting story
17:37 Russian healthcare comparison
19:50 MRI, neurologist diagnosis, urologist, obgyn
24:55 I don't like my friends in the US
(I am actively trying to work on that as I am editing the video :))
28:09 gratitude, growing older
30:28 less social media, more reading
32:57 my garden is looking lush! Bye bye :)
Please like, comment and subscribe! :) ♥
I recommend reading “The Subtle Art of Not Giving A #@%!” It’s a fantastic book and I think it could help you. Sending love and positive vibes ❤
Listen I understand Masha. I live in UK and is very hard to make friends. I did the same and It’s not worth it. They just wanted to go out and get wasted. I don’t know it it’s just me but back in Spain it was so easy people were friendly and I knew where I stand with them. ❤❤❤
hi maria! i get chronic uti’s. i used to get them twice a month and finally went to the urologist after having 6 in the span of 3 months. i started taking d mannose twice a day everyday and have only had one uti in the past 6 months! d mannose has helped me so much!!
This is the first Vlog I ever watched. And it happened to be your Vlog and this interesting topic.
I think your in LA.? I lived there for a long time and LA can be lonely. I’m also going through a cleansing , so to speak, of friends and figuring out who actually values me as their friend and it’s a painful process. And I’m sorry you’re going through that.
I do spend a lot of time in LA/Orange County and Park City, Utah, if you ever want to meet and chat as I think we are hitting on the same wavelength as Moms of young kids. I have a 3.5 year old daughter.
I love meeting new people, especially people who are working to figure out where they fit and why they fit some places and not others.
I am also searching for my “home” … a home of friends who I can be me and they can be them and it just flows and things can just be… lovely.
I don’t know how to reach out to you. But I’d love to meet a new friend too. I suppose you could message me on IG if your open to meeting sometime or message me here on RUclips?? My name is Kristi Labrum. I’m on LinkedIn too. : )
Wishing you all the best! ❤
Oh girl, never waste your time on people who don’t fill you up. Quality over quantity! We’re too old to lose time and energy to people who don’t add to our existence.
On a medical note (speaking as a healthcare provider), if you feel like you’re asking for your needs to be met and they’re not, change providers. Nothing wrong with that! You need to feel heard, and you should be able to have a working relationship with your care team. 🩷
Garden looks fabulous!! 🤩
I love this version of you Maria! I live that you can speak honestly without having to apologise and basically just be yourself and speak freely and bravely. You seem so much happier! Keep being you! Xx
i loved this vlog hearing about Russia, how to heal ailments through fasting, so informative thank you!
I so appreciate your honesty about your friendships - making friends as an adult is SO HARD and i’m glad to know i’m not alone haha.
it is sooo true ! and you not alone 🙂 I live in Germany, and its real hart to find new Friends as an adult
It can be disheartening to realize people don't even want to half-ass their friendships. I remind myself it's okay to let those people go. ❤️
Your garden is absolutely beautiful. If I lived near you I would love to be friends! Hope you find others that you can be yourself around without judgement.
Yes it is incredibly difficult! I work at a coffee shop and luckily I got wonderful built in friends that way, but I would have maybe one otherwise.
It’s really hard to make friends post teenage/college life. I’m almost 41 and I do have friends, but, no one really close anymore. I’m single, no kids, never married. I’ve never really had “my people.” I hear you and see you, Maria!
Yes it is very hard. It is something that I feel like foreigners complain a lot about when they come to the US...hard to make friends. I think part of it is the driving culture, lack of social places where you dont have to spend money, no community anymore, etc.
@@heidiheidi0yep, there's no social culture in america anymore. Manners, graces, charisma, conversation skills, etc. I am a young millennial and no one knows how to be a social creature anymore. I can hardly hold a conversation anymore--if it lulls for even a moment, the other person loses interest due to short attention span.
@@heidiheidi0As a Spanish living in Uk not USA all my friends are Spanish or Italians. I think people from Uk or USA only want to meet if you are all going out to get wasted. At least at my age. A shame 😢
100% agree @@fatimateresa19
I'm 37, but I feel the same way 😔
You’re not complaining you’re being so real and authentically yourself which is great for you and us! I feel like I just had a catch-up with my good friend for 38 minutes and I love that! It’s a skill to connect with people through the camera and you’ve got it. Thank you for your honesty Maria, I’m happy you got your health checks taken care of in your home country. Hope that you post more like this, cause it’s great content and hopefully not too hard to shoot.
There is a big difference between the people and their governments. This is true in every country.
Not as much in countries where the people actually have a say in their government and can vote.
@@noco7243 we don't actually have a say in our government here. The real branches of our government are; Raytheon, Blackrock, Lockheed Martin, and the pharmaceutical companies. How do you think these congressmen go in worth 200k and retire worth 100s of millions? Our government serves its corporate donors, not the American people. It'll be an uphill battle to change that because we have no term limits for congressmen, senators, or SCOTUS justices.
@@ConductorDonbut I sure hope we keep trying to make the corporate big guys less influential…
@@noco7243please tell me you don’t live in the US because we have NO SAY.
I’ve been a passionate subscriber for many, many years and I’m so disappointed you didn’t speak out against the war. I know it’s a dictatorship but the bare minimum would’ve been to denounce the horrible war crimes your government has committed.
I really enjoyed this video, not only for how honest and open you were with us but also the format, how you were just chatting while doing stuff. It truly felt like I'm your friend and you invited me to your house to catch up after your trip. I'm glad to see you happy!
True friendship is SO easy. I have a friend I’ve known since I was ten years old. That means we have been friends for 54 years. It doesn’t matter how much time passes that we don’t see each other physically, we just pick up where we left off. I love her to bits. She is a gift in my life. I wish the same for everyone. 😊
Masha.. my god. I have never felt so seen as a woman and as a mother from one single video, but this!! I’ve been watching you and your ASMR both for almost a decade now. You have been a comfort in so many ways, but this hits a different chord with me. You are spectacular. You are admirable! Please please please do these videos more often. You’re not bitching and moaning! You are expressing and sharing! I’d love to have these maybe monthly if you’d feel brave and bold enough to share, because as a 32 year old mother to a 6 year old little girl, I identify with you so much! Sending all my love, endlessly! ❤❤❤❤
I so deeply appreciate you talking about not liking your friends in the US I am going through a very similar situation and it just felt so nice to hear someone else talk candidly about it
I have given up or lost all of the Mom friends I made within the first year of my child too. There just wasn't any real connection and I always had to watch what to say as well until I didn't and they got very aggressive. Yeah no. Didn't need that and told them so. I liked having their company while being relatively alone with a little one but I also need to like the people who are keeping me company. ^^ Otherwise it gets draining instead of uplifting.
You just made that up. Prob not a U.S. friends thing, its a adult / mom friend thing. There are plenty of decent people to be good friends with everywhere, in every country.
@@TeeAnnwhat is there to make up? You literally JUST PROVED her point 😂
Dude in the US here. I missed a chance to make someone smile today because I was holding back. I will try to stop that. Lady working in a store dropped something and caught it before it hit the ground and was like, "Nice catch, right?" And I said, "Ya." BUT, I also had thought of saying, "Ya you are." But noooo, I gotta second guess "what if she HATES compliments???" Yes, it's time to stop with the eggshells in the US. Let's just exercise the FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHT. And hopefully we won't have to resort to using the second.
@@cherrywilson6267 I said there are nice people in all countries, who make great friends. Not sure what you are talking about. I’m certain she didn’t mean to separate out people by their country of origin. Why do you guys need to be divisive, it’s just silly and nasty.
Be your most authentic self, Masha, you’re a light in this world and such a special person. Your vibe will attract your tribe, be unapologetically you❤
your comment about wanting to be an old lady with a big smile, big earrings, and nice nails is so sweet and made me smile ☺️ lots of love and happiness to your family
This was so refreshing to watch and listen to. You seem to have had a big shift and it’s lovely to witness. I’m loving the unapologetic attitude and ownership of who you are, where you come from, and all that makes you YOU. Keep shining Maria, keep surrounding yourself with people who value you and keep doing what lights you up. You’ve also inspired me to get a maple tree :) Big love!
I love your honesty Maria. It’s an honour to know you and your life. I’m glad you had such a great time in Russia ❤
I do think that friendship has to be easy. And it’s ok to just let go of friendships that don’t work, because sometimes people just change and go other directions. But real friendship to me is something that feels easy and light. Don’t feel bad about that! And thank for sharing! ❤️
I agree, I’ve had friends (that I’ve now stopped seeing) who bring me down, I don’t want to make the effort to visit someone or go out with them, for them to drag me down. I’m too old to make that much effort now
Please don't erase this video, because it is you're channel and it is how it is. You're telling the truth👏🏼❤️ Love from Europe!
Мария, благодарю Вас за откровенность. Ваши беседы дают ощущение личного присутствия :) Мне кажется, что в нашем возрасте у многих происходит переоценка ценностей, мы теряем друзей, не знаем, куда идти дальше. И да, начинают всплывать странные болячки :( Мне тоже 37, друзей нет, дом, быт, дети, а так хочется вот так посидеть с подружкой на кухне, попить чай, обсудить все на свете, не задумываясь, корректна эта тема или нет. Здорово, что Мила увидела дедушку и родных, это очень ценно. Моя мама умерла, когда мне было 16, сейчас так хотелось бы отдавать, а некому. Поэтому, нужно успевать - любить, дарить тепло, заботу. Это действительно важно. Сад у Вас чудесный, лимон Мейера, кстати, единственный, который у меня рос, цвел и давал плоды , остальные тормозят, не растут, все время реанимировать приходиться (ну это в квартире на подоконнике). Тоже очень люблю розы, но они на даче, без них грустно. Мой фаворит в этом году - роза Жасмина --о о о, божественный аромат зеленого яблока и почти непрерывное цветение! Тыквы тоже плохо опыляются, почему, не знаю. Вроде и пчелы, и всякие шмелемухи :) летают, но завязалось буквально пара-тройка штук, видимо, действительно, вручную надо ходить и опылять их. И, кстати, поздравляю с удачной прививкой яблонь, это действительно круто ;)
Stop!!!! I love that you went to Russia together. You look so incredible and glowing here. Forever love you Maria!
I think anyone would be lucky to have a friend like you. Thanks for opening your home and your life to us.
I love how you explained mom friends. It is so hard to find true friends not just “mom friends”. I have a three year old and a two year old and I struggle to find mothers that actually want to be in a real friendship.
As stupid as this might sound, I LOVE these face to face, personal interaction videos. I feel like I can sit and talk with you and just stress talk about everything going on.
I love how honest and open you are. You’re an AMAZING mother Maria, don’t let any human being tell you any different! Thankyou for everything you do not only for yourself and your family but for your RUclips family. We all appreciate it and love you dearly! 🥰💖
I really felt a friend was talking to me. I love your authenticity.
Masha, I'm so glad you went to Russia with Mila. ❤️ You are a sweet gentle soul who just wants to love her family. People who criticize you for that need to remember that people are not their government. That is demonstrated well in the USA, but people don't want to acknowledge that our country has committed countless disturbing actions both within and outside of our borders. Thank you for sharing! Just be you!!
Adding to say, after watching this whole video - you really seem like you're in a period of transformation and growth. Follow your intuition! It's inspiring and beautiful to see someone confident in who they are, even if they aren't living the life they thought they would live. It's interesting when we get to the point of what we wanted and realizing we don't want it anymore. You said it well, "I'm going to stop fighting myself." Good!!! We are cheering you on.
I can relate to your commentary on friends. Lose the superficial ones and focus on those that bring you true joy and a sense of belonging. Don’t just have friends to have a lot of friends. Also, as an immigrant, I too feel there will always be that special connection to those you grew up with back “home”. I am from Poland and my memories of village life are my most happy ones ❤️
The welcome home balloons made me tear up 🥹 Daryl is so sweet. I’m glad to hear you had such a positive trip to Russia! How exciting to introduce your daughter to your family and show her your hometown. ❤️
This was a lovely video! I can feel your happiness and renewed spirit from your trip home. As a native Brit who has lived over half their life in the U.S. I can definitely relate to so much of what you speak about. Your garden is beautiful!
Дослушала до конца. Какое классное видео - человек, который нашел внутреннюю смелость говорить то, что думает, без оглядки на других. Мне почти 40 и я тоже лишь несколько лет назад начала говорить и делать лишь то, что мне по душе. Жизнь коротка, чтобы постоянно думать о том, что подумают другие (а они на самом деле вовсе и не думают о вас😅). Я писала вчера о поездке в Россию из Италии после многих лет отсутствия-как же было приятно разговаривать со "своими" людьми, слушать их. Сколько было поэтики в разговоре даже незнакомых людей. Отдых для души. Обнимаю, Маша, так держать-быть всегда откровенной, быть всегда собой❤
Мария, спасибо за выпуск! Я тоже девушка с двумя гражданствами и ваша история мне очень откликается, давно слежу за вами. Ваше АСМР когда-то помогло мне выбраться из моральной ямы, когда я была абсолютно одна и практически без поддержки. Я прожила в Новой Зеландии 12 лет, а сейчас временно с семьей переехала в Россию полтора месяца назад, по семейным обстоятельствам. Очень хорошо понимаю о чем вы говорите, когда в человеке есть как бы разные dimensions, будто живешь две жизни, это интересное чувство и может даже и привилегия. Здорово, что вы есть, я слушаю вас и становится хорошо, как будто бы друг тебя понял, почувствовав похожее. ❤у меня тоже есть муж и маленькая дочка. Смотрю на вас и хочется тоже обустроить свой дом, как у вас!
People and Politics are 2 different entities. Politics and people opinion never often match. Why should Maria and her husband lose out on seeing Mila experiencing Russian heritage and culture?
Think the people in this world are somewhat hypocritical- penalise Russians (not all deserve) yet at the same time want many of us to pay repatriation for what our ancestors did many moons ago xx
Ваши лайф апдейты всегда такие комфортные и забавные, благодаря просто вашей харизме. В то же время вы рассказываете серьёзные и интересные вещи, о которых я не знала.
И приятно слушать ваш позитивный экспириенс с российской медициной, который мы take for granted здесь.
❤
This was a return to your vlog channel for me, and it was so lovely listening to you speak about your experience visiting Russia and sharing your thoughts. I appreciate how reflective, introspective, and empathetic you are. Your thoughts on the difference in healthcare were interesting and insightful. Especially in America there is too much focus on treatment of symptoms and not enough focus on the causes of conditions. I applaud you on your journey toward greater authenticity and I hope you develop a circle of friends who feel like home to you. I am on the same journey, so I'm rooting for both of us. Take care Masha. 💞✨
this felt like I was just hanging out with a younger version of my own mama. she came to the US in 1981 from Moscow when she was 19 (and my papa came from Kyiv the same year - they met here in Philadelphia) and I think she feels very similarly to you on a lot of things. I was so lucky to see both of their hometowns as a kid. I’m so happy you could take Mila to experience the culture! 💓
Also, you can and SHOULD say that you don’t like your “friends” out loud. You shouldn’t waste any energy on people who do not lift you up or make your life better in some way.
I’ve been watching you for 5 years now, and I want to thank you for being so open and vulnerable with us. It’s a pleasure listening to you always
I’m glad you listened to your body and worked YOUR way to heal yourself! Doctors do not know everything and most of the time ruin your health. I’m glad you had a good visit with your family and that Mila got to meet her grandfather! You’re a great mama and I’m so glad to see you so happy!
I have been a silent watcher for years and I just adore you.
I love love love this video, and chit chatting with my bestie ❤
It hurts to see your discontent when you have brought so much peace and calm to my anxious brain.
But I have to tell you, you made me feel so normal with the things that I am discontented with in my life.
We are all so similar and so human it is quite silly the way we let our brains get away from us thinking we are weird or different.
I am turning 38 in 6 days and I 10,000% feel like - this is the oldest I have ever been and everything I feel these days is because I’m old 😂
Thank you for reminding me that this is also the youngest I will be forever too!! Such a great attitude adjustment.
You are such a beautiful human and deserve the very best of friends.
I don’t blame you for not wanting to just overly drink and complain about life. I would rather not have friends like that either.
You are a great mother, and a great all around human, and opinions are just that - opinions 😊
I wish you many years of wonderful health, a big smile, big earrings, blonde hair and the most gorgeous nails a girl can have!!
Catch you later bestie - let me know when to get the tea ready for another chit chat. ❤❤❤❤
The Russian doctors you described reminds me so much of my Russian dentist. He even gave me two options for pain one he said was a Russian suggestion of using cloves for pain and the other was pain killers, it was nice to have the choice.
Мария, спасибо за вашу откровенность, за ваши улыбки. Очень рада, что вы отлично провели время все вместе.
Да, врачи у нас не улыбаются практически, обычно они без эмоциональные, но говорят все прямо как есть. Замечательно, что вы нашли своих специалистов и они вам подсказали, как и куда дальше двигаться.
Воспоминания из детства самые дорогие, я тоже скучаю по той свободе и воле, которая была у меня в деревне на каникулах. Каждое лето было как маленькая жизнь. И это действительно важно, найти своих людей, с которыми будет комфортно и легко общаться. С ними не нужно думать что сказать, они понимают тебя с полуслова. А токсичных или даже людей, которым через 5 минут будет все равно на тебя и твою историю жизни - лучше держать подальше. Это случайные люди) Удачи вам и до встречи в новых видео.
I relate to the "multi- dimensional" super power feeling. I'm Syrian and Puerto Rican, but also American. The cultures are drastically different but I wouldn't change a thing about my perspective on life 🥰. You look great btw! I'm so glad Mila had the chance to go to Russia. I appreciate your words on health, fasting, and thoughts on medicine in general. It's very interesting and refreshing
I loved hearing about what it was like going to Russia right now. That's awesome the smaller local businesses have a chance to grow during this time. So resilient
I loved that part too. I'd love to se that here in the states.
Maria you are so authentic and vulnerable. That makes you such a brave woman. You are an amazing example for your daughter to aspire to be! Also, true friendship is no effort, just comfort and companionship! You deserve to have people in your life that care about you!
Hi from Greece, i totally resonate with you in everything you've described in this video and you don't have to make a bunch of "friends", just few and good... try to find "friends of heart", that's what i call them, and one or two usually are the average, everywhere. That's what i've learned in my 55 years of life. Thanks Maria, for just being here and really talking to us.💙✌✨
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I loved how well you explained feeling “multi dimensional” and being able to immerse yourself into two different cultures. As a Spanish and American it can sometimes feel like I’m drawn in the middle and not feel fully either side.
Я так рада,что люди разных стран понимают и ценят чувства Марии,не обесценивают сомнения,тревоги.Я очень уважаю этого человека,поэтому не хочу ,чтобы её обижали.
Будьте счастлива ,Мария!Вы столько людей спасаете,врачуете,поддерживаете!Это дорогого стоит,наш милый добрый человечек❤
I'm a 37-year old expat as well and felt so seen and validated in this video from healthcare to friends to losing a bit of your sense of self. I literally took such a deep breath afterwards knowing I'm not alone in these feelings! Thank you Maria for speaking about these feelings! Genuinely thank you!
This video showed up on my RUclips feed tonight out of the blue. I used to watch your ASMR videos many, many years ago. It was nice to click on this and to watch it through and just hear you share your thoughts and experiences. I have a lot of respect for you and your honesty and willingness to share.
People can say how “horrible” it is to fast… but you know what? It WORKS for some of us. I was struggling to lose weight. I started fasting, I lost 75 pounds and hit my goal weight. I also have gut issues, I have diverticulosis. When my stomach hurts, it hurts. Pretty badly. I’m so happy you found something to help you!!! It’s not for everybody. But it worked for us!
The way you signed off was so lovely. Aww, we all love and appreciate you Marsha ❤️
I had similar experiences as a mom --“mom” friendships that felt shallow and loss of identity. I finally met a real friend in an exercise group. We happen to have daughters the same age, but that’s not why we connected. She has been my best friend for 10 years and I would eat glass for her. 😂❤ So glad you were able to reconnect with yourself and your family! 🙏
Maria, these videos where you share your thoughts, feelings, and insights so candidly with us are truly a gift. I'm so glad you were feeling brave and buzzy after your trip. Thank you for sharing!
You're not wrong at all regarding friends. I have the same trouble... friendships that boil down to just venting and complaining, never supporting and lifting up. I miss knowing I had a support system and people who care about me, who ask about my life, and not just as a person to help entertain/babysit the kids.
Мария, я являюсь фанатом вашего АСМР канала уже очень давно 💘 ваши АСМР видео всегда делали мой день/вечер/ночь чуть светлее и теплее, но ЭТОТ канал.. Очень хочется поддержать и поблагодарить вас за вашу открытость! Очень откликается то, что вы говорите про друзей, про поиск себя. Такое тепло чувство возникает, когда я смотрю на вашу семью 💞 Хочу пожелать вам стать той, кем вам действительно хотелось бы быть, быть окруженной теми, с кем можно ничего и никогда не стесняться, ну и не прекращать делать такие честные, очень важные видео💔
Your honesty and ability to see life and people accordingly are awesome personality traits of you. Your frequency is elevated and you are an enlightened human being. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us!! 😊
This video was awesome, Maria! So nice catching up with you. I’m so happy you and Mila had a wonderful trip! I completely understand how you feel in how frustrating finding friends is. Making friends as an adult is so hard :( keep reaching out to those acquaintances you have a connection with! They’d be lucky to have a friend like you ❤
PS - your garden is looking so lovely and whimsical!
I 10000% agree with the friend thing. For years I had shallow friendships and it left me feeling kind of sad honestly. Only in the last 2 years have I met a couple friends who I actually feel comfortable being myself around and it feels more like a sister type of relationship. It's hard to find your people!
I’m so glad you were able to go to Russia with Mila!
My son is 6 and this summer we took him on his first international trip. Several people made comments about us spending money to travel when he won’t remember it. Well yeah but I will remember it. I will remember the memories with my son. And you and your family will now have precious memories with your daughter.
I’m sorry it’s been a struggle finding a friend group that lifts you up and helps you be yourself. I was in that same situation for years. It really is difficult figuring out who you are and the balance of your individuality and your motherhood.
Lots of hugs and an open inbox if you ever want to talk.
Finally, healthcare can be so different from country to country. We went to the Czech Republic (from the USA) for fertility treatments and they were amazing. I’m glad you were able to get some help. Keep us posted on your journey!!! I hope you find healing.
I love it when you voice your opinions and how relatable you are! I've been through/going through similar health concerns for gut & women's issues only to be met with medication as solutions as I'm sure many are. It's a blessing to be informed and proactive when health is most important. Your youtube channels and this one especially, are such cozy comforts. Always look forward to your videos💕
If you're not satisfied with certain friendships it's wise to let them go ❤
Omg you're back already!!!! Loved it you went with Mila ❤ hopefully she had a GREAT time with all her family ❤
I love how open and real you are. I’d love having you as a friend.
Как здорово❤️ Очень-очень нравятся такие ваши видео, когда вы рассказываете о себе! Потому что очень многое откликается, что в жизненных ситуациях, что в мировоззрении, что в женской жизни и здоровье🙏 Отдельное большое спасибо за то, с какой любовью и тактом вы рассказываете и об Америке, и о России! Вы действительно гражданин обеих стран и любите обе родины❤️ А настоящие друзья - это большая редкость и в самой России! Просто вам с ними повезло именно тут))))Спасибо ещё раз огромное за ролик! ❤️🙏🌸
I just want to say I LOVE how refreshed you seem after your trip compared to your previous video. 😊
I hope you continue being able to unapologetically choose the things and people and experiences that bring you joy and health (mental and physical) and contentment! 💛💛💛
27:09 I have been watching you for about 5 years now and you have been sort of a calming presence in the back of my mind sometimes, like during the day, when I'm trying to calm myself. For me to hear the words that you have no idea who you are is so fascinating and amazing to hear because you are sometimes that little voice in my head that tells me (more like whispers) that everything is gonna be okay.
I agree with a lot you had to say ❤ minus the trauma section. I feel like everyone experiences trauma differently, that also includes how they deal with it. It takes times to get to the point where you are content. If the trauma lasted a while it’s hard not to grieve what you could have done or could have been given. Grief also includes anger. You’re allowed to feel that too.
Oh Maria your so adorable, it’s really sweet watching you speak about your homeland & family, you were truly glowing. I can’t wait to hear about your next trip back to Russia. God bless you & your family, from one mom to another. ❤😊👍🏼
You are not alone! You are a wonderful mom and many other things. I am glad you found the support you needed for your health in Russia-and I hope that you find deeper, fuller connections with people in your community in the US.
PS; your garden is gorgeous!!!
A long Masha video... literally made my day! I'm so glad you've been able to make discoveries and progress with solving your back pain
I think you’re completely right about the friendships; and it’s not unique to you or even adults. I feel like it’s really common to form friendships around parts of your identity that are very important, but if those priorities change or the type of interaction you have with that identity changes, you can realize that there’s really nothing else there. I think the important bit is allowing those friendships to exist as they are, letting them go when/if it’s necessary. And, ideally, you make a couple of true ones that will weather all that.
Seeing family, wherever they are, is very important. I’ve been watching you since the very beginning (I think it’s been more than 10 years). You are a bright light in a dark world and I know by the comments and the number of subscribers how helpful you’ve been to help people through your videos. Shine on. 🥰❤️
There’s so much you said that resonates with me. It’s hard getting “older” as a woman. You are so brave for sharing these thoughts and feelings out loud. I know I’m not this only one who feels this way too!
Здорово, что Мила съездила в Россию, это очень важно! И здорово, что Мария получается, жила в России до ранних 2000-х, это прям лучшее время было, вам очень повезло. Про друзей часть очень тронула. Сложно писать, длинное видео, много мыслей, итог ❤
I love your honesty, Maria 🥰 don't let others get you down for simply living your life.
Thank you Maria - I love hearing you share so honestly and authentically. This is the first time I have heard you speak so openy. Youre a strong and wonderful woman ❤
You are very self critical. I love seeing this most loose, free and self honest speech. You seemed so much more open to who you are instead of fighting her. Beautiful. You are a wonderful, beautiful woman. Love you!!
Thanks for the update! It is so interesting to hear about Russian healthcare. I agree true friendships are so hard to find. My mom always said you have to be your own best friend and I didn't understand what she meant until the last few years. ❤
4:33 when you said, "I'll just sit with you and have some tea, OK?" I actually subconsciously muttered, "Okay sure". I love your chatty sit-down updates!!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful garden, your amazing trip to Russia, and your personal thoughts and reflections with us, Maria! I’ve watched your soothing and relaxing videos for several years now, and I consider you to be one of my best friends!🥰
Thanks for sharing all of this! I'm so so glad that you got to take Mila! Sending so much love to your family ❤️
Ooo... the back issue sounded familiar! I'm glad he recommended physical therapy - it worked like a charm for me and now I know what to do when I start to feel old familiar twinges. Tai chi and Qigong also helped after phys therapy and that helped strengthen the little core muscles I miss in regular exercise.
And... "Moms" can be the worst! Once I learned to let go of them and other friends of proximity - just being myself, doing things I enjoy, etc - new people come into your life that give you joy.
Love hearing about your trip
Many people in California are quite different from the Midwest and the South and New England, etc. CA people are very different Americans but you’ve lived all over so you know some of those differences. ❤’d this vlog and real chat. Glad you took Mila to Russia, so special.
I had that same thought about Californians.
Saturday Night Live used to do a skit called The Californians, haha
@@Yellow-Rose haha yes, that was so funny for sure (when SNL was still funny!)
Yes I would urge Maria to consider moving to a different state. CA can kind of take over people’s personalities. The same is true about many other states, too.
you just shine, maria! you’re such a bright spot in this world! i’m very thankful you exist 💕
I look up to you so much Mariah! Watching you be yourself & share you’re feelings so boldly has given me strength. I lost my Mum in June this year, she was my best friend & also the woman I would go to for advice. You’re videos refresh my Soul & give me hope that I’ll one day have authentic, loving & genuine people in my life. You’re really awesome 🥰
Masha I so appreciate you explaining your fasting story further. I am someone for whom fasting led to anorexia and I think it is so easy to get set off when we perceive others to be heading down the same path. I'm so sorry to hear about your pain, and that you were so failed by your doctor that gut rest was the only option to restore your body to how it was pre-ibuprofen.
This was a really great video! Having moved from Ireland to Sydney, the struggle to make true friends is real, and I commend you for mentioning it. Not moany at all, just genuine.
Ohmygosh! I enjoyed this video so much! You are awesome Maria and your Spirit seems just so invigorated and fulfilled after this trip home! You NEEDED this! So glad y’all had a great trip! ❤🤗
I appreciate you so much Maria! Thank you so much for making this video and for inspiring me to live honestly and with authenticity. I’m also struggling with disc issues and it was so interesting and helpful to hear how it was handled in Russia as well. Thank you for being you!
Я так радааа за вас ❤ счастлива, что вы провели время с семьей спустя 5 лет❤❤❤
I loved this video; it felt like having tea with a friend. Also I FEEL YOU about the friends thing. As bad as it sounds, I reccently had a bit of a friend "clean out" because I looked around and realized I was friends with people who were either really judgemental or who didn't actually care about me. And yet, with my best friends, it's so easy! So I stick with the people who make me feel like "me"
I'm Polish living in the UK. I love to hear your childhood memories, so similar to mine 😊 I remember house dresses 😅 I loved spending every holiday with family in the country. We were free and so happy ❤ our generation had the best childhood ❤
I love this more unfiltered version. Truly love your personality and honest outlook and unbiased and biased opinions. Especially the growing older, noticing how almost fake or difficult adult friendships are to relate to. As we change and grow finding people we are really comfortable with becomes more rare and I’ve learned to cherish my own time and the people who actually get me. It’s very relatable and sometimes it takes the lack of media or forced relationships to really be at peace and ourselves again.
Wow Maria. Your emotional intelligence is superb. I can feel how calm and confident you are in this video. You’re so elegant and classy with your feedback to those with opposing opinions. I gotta say, I look up to you in a lot of ways but also, I see your humanity and realize it takes a lot of growth to gain that wisdom. As always, thank you for sharing ❤ and for being so generous with your time both with these updates and your asmr videos. They always light up my day 😊
Маша, я так рада, что вы побыли с родными, отдохнули, развеялись! Выглядите прекрасно! Я ваша давняя подписчица, всегда жду ваши видео, это как встреча с дорогим другом❤ С любовью из Москвы)
Дааа❤
Every time I watch your videos of story times, it always makes me want to better myself and really take care of myself, I love the inspiration, hopefully your own words inspire you as much as they inspire me! Much love ☺️💕
Your honesty touches my heart. I can’t even describe how heartwarming this chat was! 🙏 Thank you!
I enjoy watching you talk about life because you have a way of describing details that makes me think in ways I haven't before! I would like you to know that you are not alone in figuring out your identity. I am a now 41 year old who has lost 2 babies, so I haven't been able to raise a child, but I still feel like I'm searching for my identity too. You have the legacy of this channel and your daughter too. I think grief has frozen my path and identity so to speak. I don't fit in with anyone in my age group because most of them are moms. I am an RN so I constantly try to tell myself I am making a difference in patients lives everyday, but I'm not really doing anything for me right now, especially to channel my identity. Anyways, your thoughts about age and health and friends really hit home for me. Thanks for taking the time to share this video; it made me feel like I had a decent visit with a friend which is much needed. We all need to take more time to smell the roses.
I'm so glad Mila got to meet her whole Russian family! How exciting for her, you, and for your whole family!!
PS. I have Crohns Disease, and my doctors have always told me to never take ibuprofen because it's terrible for your digestive system. A chiropractor would be a great place to start for your back issues, if you havent already done that. So many US doctors just want to throw meds at a problem. Me, I'd rather find the source of the issue and fix it as holistically as possible, so I understand your pain! Also, I intermittent fast everyday, it's been a complete game changer!
Oh Maria, videos like this make me think of how amazing it is that I can feel such a connection without ever having met you. Truly, I love to hear how you are doing and what is new. I never quite know how to write how happy these chats make me. They really do feel like a visit! Forever cheering you on, wishing you well, and aging right alongside you ❤
Also the garden in summer- wow!!
I am so so incredibly happy that mila got to meet your family! I said it on your last video, that absolutely warms my heart. You’re so blessed to be able to give that to her ❤
Also in regards to the fasting stuff and peoples opinions: opinions are like assholes. Everyone has one and many of them stink 😂 if fasting worked for you, then that’s what’s important!
Oh my goodness! So nice to hear someone be honest about friends. I hear you. Same thing for me and I’ve lived in the same city my whole life and two of my friends, I’ve had forever but I still find myself agreeing with so many things they say everyday when I don’t agree at all. It’s very depressing and makes me mad at myself for doing so.
I honestly love this video because Maria is just being her. Unapologetically. Love it.
And honestly for anyone who comes on here to comment on how dare she go to Russia during this difficult time is so pointless. She has family. That’s where she was born. Leave her alone.
Anyways this video was so interesting and she made me crave a salad lol so now I know what I’m having for lunch tomorrow!
I'm only a few minutes in and have to stop, her commentary is making me ill. The ignorant posts are asking it worse.
I love to see how you grow as a person. I appreciate so much that you are sharing this with us. Speak out, it's so valuable.
For some reason, i haven't seen a post from your vlog channel in a year, and it's so great to "hang out" with you again!! You have such a great demeanor and your chat was fun and informative simultaneously. I know firsthand that some people don't appreciate different perspectives afforded to various cultures, so i appreciate you being "brave" and being your authentic self even in front of the camera. It is difficult for us as parents to not have the chance to share our hometown with children, so I am bursting with joy to know that Mila finally got to go to Russia with you!! You're beaming and it looks like a real dream come true!! 🎉 Hope your summer has been wonderful (aside from your back pain). Thanks again for sharing! ❤