China Lakeside Scooter Ride (Let's Catch Up!)

[@shull4jc]

You may think your life (or the content) was boring; just remember, you're not boring. Praise God: There is only one Tom and no other like you. Thanks for sharing your insight and journey. Yes, I was searching for Korean food videos and discovered your video of shopping and eating food in Korea. Your not-so-boring channel has now got my attention. God us with you.

[@jacquelineadams3770]

Hi Tom. I had forgotten how much I enjoy your sightseeing videos. I felt like I was riding on the handle bars. LOL Very relaxing to watch. Please make more of these videos when you can; they are a great distraction from the current situation. Take care and stay healthy. Peace✌🏾

[@bilcal]

What a fine video combining the scenic drive and the general life update! As other posters said, you'd come to mind the last month or so as I was going through my subscribed channels, wondering how you were doing. Glad you're in a good place, Tom. And I knew martial arts would get mentioned some time in a life update!! I did have to laugh reading the description - I haven't heard "chew the cud" in a long, long time - made me remember growing up on our farm and taking care of cattle. Thanks! When you mentioned the work in Cambodia, a ministry in our city of Joplin, Missouri, Rapha House International, works doing much the same thing in Cambodia, Thailand and Haiti. The newspaper I work for has done a number of stories on Rapha House's work giving women a safe place, to help them be reintegrated into society. Tom, I hope and pray you'll be given the vision to see where you can find purpose and service opportunities. Keep smiling - all the best!

[@mohamedadan6678]

I literally watched all of this in one sitting....i had no idea I was watching a 40+min video 😂😂 Do more of these!!! Its incredible how clean china is compared to london lol

[@Reddragondiaries]

I'm so happy to hear this. All things considered, this may be the only type of video I can do for a while

[@bartandpocca1774]

@@Reddragondiaries Its really not a bad style for presenting one's ideas. There's a guy somewhat near you named Daniel Dumbrill that has recently put out a very similar "walk and talk" style video. Quite enjoyable to watch.

[@Reddragondiaries]

@@bartandpocca1774 thanks for telling me about his channel

[@lala_savta1672]

Great vlog! My son and I loved it. Beautiful place there. Never thought China would look like this and now we wish things would subside so we could travel there.

[@malinda.malinda]

That was an amazing experience. It felt as if I was riding along with you. Thanks, Tom! New subscriber here. I've been binge watching your videos and can't get enough. They're answering a lot of questions and addressing concerns I've had about teaching in South Korea. Your time and effort is much appreciated.

[@cletamcdonald7327]

Always enjoy your videos, Tom; watched till the end... interesting to ride along and great to see you again! Love that you share what the Lord is doing in your life. Don’t be intimidated by the changes over the years in KZbin videos. There’s a reason you have over 76.4k subscribers, we enjoy the things you talk about and show us!Keep up the great work (at the pace that works for you) and let us know of any prayer needs, ok? Bless you, Tom. Idaho, USA

[@Reddragondiaries]

thank you!

[@benwiderski3417]

I've just watched your entire video, and believe me Tom, it was great! I loved it, and you should not worry about it too much and overthink, it's the ideas that interest people. When you think of people like Ben Shapiro, the guy's just sitting in his office and millions watch him because of the ideas he conveys. As your brother in Christ, I want to encourage you to use this channel as a way to be salt and light for this world!

[@Reddragondiaries]

Thanks, brother. I'll put the time in and if it's meant to be it will be

[@nathankwan4714]

Been a long time subscriber Tom, I hope you're doing well and keep making content! I'm glad you got the chance to post a video today 😀

[@Reddragondiaries]

Thank you. I'm doing pretty well

[@alohilani1111]

I am catching up on your videos, I always enjoyed them and I am glad you are keeping the “Red Dragon” going. This city you are living in China is beautiful, I can’t wait to be able to travel to Southeastern Asia once this pandemic is better controlled and it is safe to go overseas. Be well and be safe.

[@iam리암]

I subscribed while you were inactive, amazing to see you making content again and hope it continues.

[@KH-zl6hk]

Hi Tom, been watching the years go by with you, except I think I've missed my chance at teaching now that I'm 51. What I am doing now is very unfulfilling, yet I continue to do it because it pays the bills, and in today's environment, I am thankful to be employed. The older you get, the harder it is to find employment anyway. I can relate to your goals and will check out the site for AIM. I enjoy seeing your honest perspective from where you are. Would love to see some local historical buildings, popular meals, and maybe street food. I get by with the notion, "bloom where you are planted", and see the good in things to follow. In my spare time now (since I am trying to work from home) I am working on a fantasy novel. I will continue to watch, so keep us up to date. PEACE!

[@simplyvicent4569]

Hi KH, I just read your comment and the "missed my chance" statement hit me. I was thinking (and vlogging lately) and heard this quote that stuck with me. Maybe it will stick with you too, it's from Earl Nightingale: "Don't let the fear of the time it will take to accomplish something stand in the way of your doing it. The time will pass anyway; we might just as well put that passing time to the best possible use."" I'm not saying it would be easy, but the time is going to pass anyway. Peace!

[@walter1032]

Thanks for the interesting tour. It was generous of you to do it and to satisfy our curiosity about your past and possible future goings-on. Your well-organized, laid-back speaking style can really hook a person.

[@vincentbillings6907]

Hey! I found your channel about a year ago when I was a fresh new college graduate figuring out what I wanted to do and when I was considering teaching overseas. I applied to teach in Korea but didn't make the cut, but I just wanted to say that your channel was very helpful in giving me information on the application process. Thank you and I love your channel!

[@Seija729]

Nice, watched the whole thing. I'm in my third year teaching in China so I was watching your vids prior to coming here. Interesting that you ended up here too. I'm probably going to transition out of teaching soon but it'd still be cool to see some videos on teaching and whatnot.

[@danegrace219]

Sorry to hear about your struggles Tom. Glad you're in a better place.

[@Reddragondiaries]

Thanks so much. I am in a better place, but I've also learned to be more grateful for all of my situations good or not so good

[@Katee88]

I could watch these all day. It helps to have a distraction & I love being taken to new places. That isn’t going to change for viewers, especially in current times. (Your voice is really soothing, as well. Maybe you have an asmr niche to explore😂) Don’t focus too much on followers and content themes. They will sort themselves out. Focus on content you enjoy making. Keep doing what you enjoy and feel good about. The universe is going to bring good things & experiences to you.

[@rachelleanderson4291]

So nice to "see" you again Tom! Glad you are well!

[@infected89]

Always knew there was something wrong with me! Enjoyed the video, thank you. The way you live your life is very different from mine, I experience relatively little and am pretty risk averse so your content motivates me to go out and see/experience more of the world.

[@808slowly]

Aloha! Good to see you back on!! Keep it going dude! Definitely missed you!

[@MM-jn2om]

Keep posting. You never know the impact you have on others.

[@mtownsel100]

Good to see you back! I am also a longtime subscriber. I am so glad you shared what's been happening with you while we literally strolled through the park! Thank you =)

[@96pjmk]

Wow.. I was just recently thinking about your channel as it somehow crossed my mind and now you're back! Awesome to see you doing well Tom :)

[@CSS916]

Yep, watched the whole thing. We are so similar in our thought process but I was too scared to take the leap overseas and stayed at my stable job:( I do hope to get back into missions after retirement. Hopefully somewhere in Asia so definitely keep us updated!

[@Reddragondiaries]

I will. My hope is that I can have the future situation to allow me to do so

[@madisilver460]

I watched the entire video at "No views", came back to comment😆 that's how long the video is, Tom! One day long! Geez man. LOL I kid. I enjoyed the bike ride and commentary(the view box) nice touch. Actually, it was almost like virtual reality-thinking where is this man taking us-let's go! Thanks for catching us up on your journey.☺ Your ability to "keep it moving" in the face of adversity is inspiring. Stay safe and be well.

[@xavierc3176]

Yeah, very relaxing. It felt like a video game or as you said, "virtual reality." Very nice. OG watcher(sporadically)🙂 good stuff and he's still fine🤭

[@darrellsellers]

Tom, nice video! more like this !!

[@babsjand]

Thanks for sharing about your life. Very interesting!

[@uhu597]

Looks like a real nice day to be out. Where do you go eat without those 3 meals provided by the school?

[@tabithasmith1764]

Thanks for the update. Enjoyed it!! Stay encouraged!

[@seutephaineruiz3875]

It's good to see you are doing well, sounds like your current school is a great opportunity. Your videos are always well done I believe even infrequent ones would be great. I can understand your thinking about putting the school first, my first year in China was just getting my footing both at the school and living in a new place. I am hoping to do more traveling in my next year.

[@whokilledmax]

Posted at 1:00 am from China. This is the first time I click into your channel, and directly to the end, I did't expect that...

[@JamConcerned]

You have a soothing voice and it was beautiful, and lovely scenery. If you did these out riding videos and put it with soothing music it would be another avenue to earn some KZbin coins. Most of all so many moved on from Korea and I always wonder what happened where are they how are they doing. Glad to see your doing well, and continue to enjoy traveling. Was concerned since China or some Chinese are wary of foreigners and don't want to be near them and kicking some out. Stay safe, take care.

[@Reddragondiaries]

I think eventually most people move on from Korea or whatever country they taught in. Even China, I'll eventually move on.

[@oldschoolwaverider]

Easily watched this in one go, haha. Probably because I am interested in Guangdong and also taught in Korea. Do people do water sports on that lake? Sailing or windsurfing maybe? Have you seen anyone surfing in China? Maybe you’ve travelled to Qingdao area or Hainan?

[@soleilmsantos]

Love the dumb & dumber reference! Glad you’re back, Tom..wondered where you went. All the best to your new venture.

[@getsmartpaul]

Hi Tom, maybe you can do a video on why you don't want to learn Chinese Martial Arts ? Thanks :)

[@stevenobinator2229]

Good work. Finish your time and start living the life you want!

[@sunshineinmiami2473]

Tom, I watched it to the end. 😃 💯❤️

[@timsong93]

You are an inspiration man

[@nicobic]

Saw the whole video I'm so impressed by landscaping. My biggest mistake was to stay in Beijing for too long. I've been to Shenzhen and Guangzhou, but not in between e.g. Dongguan. Makes me want to go back. Nahhh, Bangkok is the best ;-)

[@deborahhooper3127]

Looks like a really nice area.

[@Reddragondiaries]

The lake is very nice

[@deborahhooper3127]

@@Reddragondiaries I’m looking forward to your next video.

[@getsmartpaul]

Hi Tom, with the Chinese Visa Lockdown do you still see new teachers coming from the US this year ? Thanks :)

[@Reddragondiaries]

As far as I understand they are only hiring from within China

[@A.x3]

❤

[@simplyvicent4569]

Big gulps huh!

[@maerzen77wellcome]

Close call @ 19:03 ... Thank god, you've made it ;-)

[@userAA]

Hi man, sent you 2 emails, haven't heard back from you yet...

[@beebo369]

We’re you at tsinglan school ?

[@Reddragondiaries]

Yes

[@jobellecollie7139]

Purchase multiple condos in China?

[@Reddragondiaries]

No, back home though China has many opportunities. That would just be too complicated for the long run

[@Jun-ix7zw]

Dude. Time to cut your losses and come back stateside for good.