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A short documentary about my long pursuit of a sense of "home" and my life in Japan.
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[@laurynrickman7398]

This is one of my favourite films of all time. I watched it about two years ago and have been randomly thinking about it recently, so I finally searched KZbin to find it again today and rewatching it really reignited something within me. With going through a difficult time in my life right now and finding joy in language learning, your story really speaks to me Rob. Thank you for what you share with the world.

[@RobinMacPhersonFilms]

Thanks so much for this beautiful comment Lauryn ♥️ Honestly I'm so pleased that this resonated so deeply with you. How are things going in your life now? Has your difficult situation improved? I'm happy that you have found language learning to be a sort of "companion" through hard times, just like I have, and reading comments like this inspires me to continue sharing my story 😊

[@SpeakingFluently]

Rob, you really share a lot in this video. I found parts of your story quite moving and other parts simply inspiring. Your motivation, hard work and desire to succeed in your learning will continue to take you far. Good job! :)

[@kathysterndahl3134]

I understand this so deeply that it almost made me cry. I was born in the US but never quite felt like I fit in anywhere. When my kids got old enough, I finally was able to go to college at 40 years old and majored in Multi-Ethnic Studies. I planned to travel th3 world. When I was able to retire (at only 50) I went to Japan. I was never able to learn enough of the language but I did manage to get by. I lived in Kyoto for three months and then got an apartment in Osaka. Fortunately, I had been able to set up some pen pals before I went and one of them became a very good friend. But she had a family and I didn’t want to get in the way, so I spent most of my time alone in my apartment trying to learn Japanese and working on Spanish, especially after the weather got too cold to enjoy wandering around outside. I decided that I needed to get a job teaching English so I could make a place for myself in the country. But after six months and before I could get a job, my mother became ill and I had to return to the US. A year later, I moved to Mexico. I do speak Spanish pretty well, and even became a citizen a year and a half ago. I owned my home a bit south of Guadalajara for 16 years, but it seemed like my town was coming too “gringo”. So I sold it and moved to a very Mexican area of Puerto Vallarta in February to start over again. Then COVID hit. Now I’ve lived here for eight months and have been hiding out in my apartment, still trying to improve my Spanish, but also studying French and Italian. I know three neighbors, all much younger than me. Two are guys who need English for their work and are happy to have someone to practice with, the third is a very nice young woman who speaks faster than anyone I’ve ever heard in my life. I know things will improve when it is safe to socialize again, but in the meantime, it’s pretty lonely when you don’t quite fit in.

[@miloslavastepanova9398]

Hallo, this is unbeliavable!!! You are a strong person. I hope you are ok.

[@dugood70]

This is brilliant. People I know always wonder why I study languages, even though I have no real natural talent for it, and I've never been able to give a good answer. I always explain that I love hearing people's stories, I love language study in general, I love getting to know new people and experiencing new cultures. But I've never been able to put it as succinctly or as beautifully as you have. This is incredibly inspiring, and incredibly touching. Thank you so much for uploading this.

[@kemushichan]

Rob I feel like I can hear your soul in this. I can't wait for the next one, but in the meantime I hope more and more people hear your honest story. "With every language I take on a new personality" .... It may be time for me to set out on something new, too.

[@thebelgianlanguagelearner5069]

What a video Rob.. I had some shivers watching this. And you are so right. I completely understand what you mean with languages. I'm passionnated about learning them, since more than one year. I'm from Belgium, my mother tongue is french and today I had an absolutely amazing experience. I worked as a student for the first time today in a museum. We have to speak quite well English and Dutch, and personaly I speak a very basic Polish. I saw thousand of visitors today but I'll remember one. To enter the museum he had to give me his ID, and when I saw he was Polish, I just asked him " hey , you're polish ! How are your vacations in Belgium, enjoy your visit ", all in Polish. And that man smiled at me like I was telling him I loved him. He was so surprised finding a guy who speaks just few words of polish in a country he must feel himself as a complete foreigner. He was a bit confused at thanked me, keeping smiling at me going away. I don't write it to say I speak polish, I don't even know 100 words, anyone could learn what I know in one day. But that's why we learn languages, to connect people, to share things with them more easily. The feeling of make a man smile was just incredible. It made me day, I have gotten up just for that. And I don't speak it perfectly. And I think that's why we live on this Earth, to connect people, to make them smile, to make them feel like the world is their home. I found your story really interesting and I thinkwe all need people to be happy, to feel alive. Let's grow up together, let's discover all the wonderfull things in this world together, let's forget the badder. When we visit a country, Let's discover the people instead of the statues and so one, because the humanity is the most beautifull thing in this world , that's for sure. Go on your videos Rob, I wish you all the happiness every single day, I wish you will find a home wherever you go, and keep chasing your dreams. Too much people have regrets for not had chased their dreams. We live to dream, we live to push ourselves to the sky. Looking forward to see another one, Simon

[@jes8203]

After watching your recent update video on life, channel and language learning, I watched your original video “Home”. This was my first time watching this video and on first impression, this video is amazing! The film making is incredible! It’s a honest depiction of what home is to you really and it’s very relatable. Your perspective on what your idea of home is really resonated with me and it’s also one of the main reasons I’m fascinated with language learning. Even the raw footage in the middle of the video where your speaking in multiple languages is captivating and very inspirational. This video is a wonderful piece!! Thanks for sharing!! 😊

[@joshistyping]

Damn, dude... when most people with language channels with videos, they just sit in front of their webcam reading off a Word document, but you made a whole short film about your life. You really don’t joke about giving things your all.

[@RobinMacPhersonFilms]

Hey Joshua!! So sorry for the incredibly slow reply man! I normally always do my absolute best to reply to every single comment and often in long form to make sure I always give the most helpful and thoughtful responses possible, but I was pouring so much of myself into my projects while navigating some ups and downs and got quite behind for some time, and then when I switched my KZbin channel over to a "brand account" I lost ALL OF MY COMMENTS 😱So all of a sudden every response I ever wrote was gone -- and to be honest, the exchanges I've had in the comments over the years has probably been the most rewarding part of all of this. One of the tough things about that is that I lost a record of any comments I hadn't responded to in the past. However I always remembered your name and kept it in the back of my mind that I need to come back and respond to these, no matter what. I'm finally BACK ON TOP of my channel and all of my big projects that are almost done, and am glad to finally get back to you and anyone else that I missed before 😊

[@raffcummins]

Loved the doco its crazy how much your voice has changed

[@RobinMacPhersonFilms]

Glad you loved it!! Haha that's true! I think I'll do a daily language diary video soon about my voice/accent(s) :)

[@rachelgregory888]

@@RobinMacPhersonFilms Yes you enunciate much more clearly now! (I'm English btw)

[@estbg5147]

Wow you are an inspiration! As an English woman who often cringes when I see other English people expecting everyone to know English when abroad I salute you. keep going.

[@estbg5147]

My pleasure and will do !

[@Curly3373]

Aug. 2021, this video was in my « à regarder plus tard » list, forgotten whereas I have been following you for more than a year. It was fantastic video. Such deepth and maturity at 22 years old live me without words. I don’t know if you are going to read this comment but I understand better now why and how Jounaly came about and the sens of achievement you must have felt despite the grueling number of hours you spent building it. I wonder if you could use this video to promote it further. Anyways go Robin! Well done! pale are my words of encouragement compared with what you have achieved!

[@marioordonez8135]

No esperaba encontrar una historia tan profunda... Amigo, ésto realmente me llegó al corazón, por eso comento en mi lengua materna, porque esa es la forma [más sencilla y natural] en que la que le puedo dar forma a mis sentimientos y pensamientos. Espero entiendas este mensaje, y me alegra conocerte de esta manera. Entiendo ese sentimiento, de "homeless" que tú expresas. La soledad, la sensación más abrumadoramente estremecedora de la existencia. Gracias [me atrevo a llamarte amigo, porque me transmites esa confianza con la que no puedo identificarme con cualquiera].

[@juanmolleda7249]

Thank you man, this really inspired what is about to be my next journey.

[@lisettelachat1870]

I know this is a really old video but I'm just blow away ...With your strength and enthusiasm

[@johnnajaymarie]

You are such an inspiration! I felt so touched by the idea of home that you proposed. I am an American born and raised in Japan- so although I felt like I was from here, having people telling me that I am not was a battle in of its own growing up. But just like you said, the people that you surround yourself with becomes that home. I am now studying French and feel even more empowered after watching your video! THANK YOU!! 本当にありがとう。

[@johnnajaymarie]

Hi there Robin! Thanks for your reply! Growing up was a little bit of a different situation for me. In the house we spoke only English, and that was my main language because I was homeschooled, but with the neighborhood kids I would speak Japanese. I felt such a strange gap of feeling Japanese, but not speaking the language as well as English, I studied the hell out of it and surrounded myself with friends and work. The interesting thing that I got out of it, and am still studying and trying to observe is how much of a role culture and environment play in the way people think and make decisions. The idea of "Home" has been coming up recently in conversations as well, and your video came around and such a good time it has me thinking :)

[@CGohStudio]

You are truly an inspiration. Love all your videos. Cheers from Cancun Mexico 🇲🇽

[@solea59]

What an inspiration you are. A very moving film. Thank you for sharing Robin !

[@Samuel-oq6pj]

Men,,, the part of your studying languages for hours got me. Your quest for knowledge is legendary. I look to that point where learning is what I can think of and do a lot. Less of time wasters, and more of time productives.

[@michelewatson3128]

What a wonderful video and celebration of life. I love seeing that other people also appreciate each new window into life, that learning a new language gives us. I am glad to read that you are now healthy! Seeing you truly embrace new experiences is very inspiring. Thank you for sharing, may you find your dream work and be surrounded by great people in all your travels.

[@marinaaleksandrova7986]

Amazing documentary!

[@imanbooklife]

Your movie is so moving, you put your journey in such a simple way that show how genuinely humble and kind you are, you inspired me for my own polyglot journey, hope you find the peace ,cause personally I don't believe in happiness ❤

[@DEccles010]

This video is amazing, and made a very big impact on me. I had no idea. This had me almost in tears. Having the opportunity to have met you in person, and interact with you on a regular basis I knew you were an amazing person but I had no idea of the history behind your journey. You are truly inspiring, and little do you know but you do make a big difference. Thank you for sharing. Blessings,- Danielle

[@charmaine6504]

Incredible video! I think your definition of 'home' really hits close to my heart. I've lived in different places, and the one thing that makes me out of touch from people, is definitely the language. People do appreciate it when you take the time to learn the language. I've picked up bits and pieces, but definitely a long way to go. Your video is so inspiring!

[@crystal3213]

I'm actually quite surprised this doesn't have more views. What an amazing story! I'm sure this will definitely get somewhere quickly! Great job! Very inspiring! Keep up that motivation! Good luck on your next endeavor as well! :D When I was taking Spanish in college, I remember my instructor saying that learning new languages is more than learning a new way to communicate. It is learning a new way to view the world. It allows you to view things in a way you never would have been able to view them otherwise. I hope one day I'm able to study languages as you have. Thank you for creating and sharing this.

[@crystal3213]

***** Congrats on finally graduating! You must be so relieved to be finished. Don't worry about the late response, lol. I assume you to be very busy and am just glad you are able to read your comments. If your videos go viral (which I hope they do), you won't be able to keep up. I already shared your video on my FB page, so hopefully it helps. Just keep making amazing videos and I'm sure you'll do great! lol

[@TarlokSimonBoytonSingh]

That my friend is extremely moving in just so many ways. Thanks for touching my soul so deeply.

[@tpnpzauber4795]

Good job Robin I'm a follower of your channel since about two years ago, I love how you fight through the hardships with a smile and passion and hard work wish you all the best

[@IssmeAya]

Rob, you make me so proud!! I can't believe this is the first time I saw this. I actually found you on a polyglot video. I never knew you were a fellow polyglot. I feel like a proud mum. :)

[@RobinMacPhersonFilms]

Aw thanks Amy! Fancy seeing you here! 😄I'm very happy to make you proud 😊

[@NomPhilMon]

This video is very profound! you packed a lot of thought in to an 18 minute video and every second mattered. To say the least this is inspirational to those of us learning languages. I'm learning japanese too and plan to be there in 3 years so to see what you've done with the language in the same amount of time and having such great experiences as a result really just fuels me to work hard at it. On top of that, you're really living life to the full and stopping to smell the flowers. This is a video i will remember for a long time and i feel its important. I'm glad victor tweeted this

[@skylerinthesky.]

This has inspired me a lot it's great one of the best short films the message is so touching

[@hubertwz]

I'm coming back to this video every few years, and I'm sure I watched it at least 10 times. I like your definition of "home". I still don't have any place which I could call home even I'm 45, jumping every few years from country to country doesn't help, but maybe my definition is wrong, and as you said, it isn't a physical place

[@nooneontheearth]

Hi, I'm Japanese uni student. I've also studied abroad and after coming back I can't love Japan cuz of its "internal(内向き)" mind and attitude. But this video shows me positive part of Japan. Thank you very much. ただ日本語を話すことは勉強さえすれば難しくはないと思います。ただあなたが日本語で話していた内容は日本人としても同じ程の内容を話せる人は(普段からたくさんのことを考えていない限り)多くはないだろうと思います。だから私はあなたをとても尊敬します。

[@irenemcnamara9699]

Robin. You must add philosopher to your list of accomplishments. It is a privilege to know you. I think of you as one of my friends. That means you are my friend for life. I met my best friend when I was in the 6th grade. Now I am 68, and I still know her, even though we lost track of each other. Robin, you are my friend.

[@yrli7501]

You're blessed. You have such a wonderful life!

[@RobinMacPhersonFilms]

Thank you for coming back and watching this video! I know it is a little bit long 🙈 This was a very special project for me. At that time, I hoped that all my videos would be in this short documentary style with so much thought, time, energy, and passion into every little detail. At that time, I hoped to be a short documentary film maker. The way that life played out, I wasn't able to make any more videos quite like this one, but I am so so so happy and excited that now I am finally entering a new chapter of my life where I can begin to dream about making short documentary films again! I hope I can make some nice ones that you will enjoy ✨💫

[@sherryfyman7066]

Thanks for being so painfully honest, Robin. I recently started watching your language learning videos and you seem like the amazingly cool guy (which you are) that everyone wants to be like. It's really foolish to envy people since we have no way of knowing what someone else's life is or has been like. You're fantastic.

[@GwilymJames]

6 years late to this, but this is some quality content!

[@connyzest]

Wow, thank you so much for sharing your story. I've watched your language videos for a few months, but this is so different and super inspiring! Very touching too 🙏

[@TubaBuddha]

You have been through more in 22 years, than most have in decades. Most admirable. I am sure that you will be able to return to Japan. May I suggest sending this video to all the major Japanese TV stations as an audition tape. You may get a paying, visa providing, job, doing travel vids for one of them and be back to Japan with support this time by a company. Just a suggestion.

[@TubaBuddha]

***** Don't worry about length of video. Quality is what matters, and what I have seen thus far. You have it in abundance.

[@akhilasuresh7466]

Thank you ❤❤

[@sharonoddlyenough]

I hope all is well with you in these eventful times. I recently found an international community started by a pair of KZbinrs, one Canadian and one Swede. I started learning Swedish to reach out from isolation. In the year that I will be turning 40, I'm starting to think this is a turning point for my life. At this point, I am seriously thinking of moving back to Banff Alberta once my apprenticeship is over, since it'll be more likely that I will meet people who speak different languages there. I don't know if anyone will read this, if you do, I wish you well, and I hope 2021 is as good as 2020 was awful.

[@liisukka517]

It was truly a love letter for Japan and your dear people there! Thank you for your deep video! 😥🥲 You are a really good language learner if you got your Norvegian to that level in only four weeks with pronounciation and all! I have been in Norway a few times, onxe I worked there for eight months but I did never think about pronounciating words with the same "melody" as those other people - I spoke it as a Finnish person speaks. I am really glad that nowadays you make HOMY (is that a correct word) videos vith a large, most beautiful coffee cup at your table. I suppose that you have found a real home at that way, too.

[@cloeye32]

Hello Robin, I just got finished watching your video I was crying all the way through. I can definitely understand where you’re coming from. I found your story to be so beautiful and inspiring. It makes me want to continue with my own language learning journey. It is true that you’re not gonna know every word and every language and not every language that you learn is going to be at an events level or even upper intermediate level. However, it’s about the journey and it’s about incorporating Language into your life and into your soul in order to bridge the gap between communication barriers in regards to speaking with people who don’t speak your mom mother tongue. Keep making videos my friend. I really enjoyed our conversation that we had it right before Christmas it was great inspiring and a lot of people enjoyed the interview that I did with you. You are an inspiration to language learners, lovers and polyglots from around the world. Love you honey. Keep up the good work.

[@leed.4859]

What a thoughtful, thought-provoking and inspirational video! Thanks for taking the time to speak so openly to us strangers here on the interwebs, you've certainly inspired me to get off my backside and put my all into fulfilling my goals. Cheers!

[@AgaSzczuka]

Fantastic story! Very inspiring! I wish you all the best!

[@BobbyShels]

Brilliant that mate. What a story, what challenges you’ve overcome and progress you’ve made. Always enjoy your videos but this is the first time I have seen this impressive documentary. Good luck in all your future endeavours and I’ll keep watching them when you share (saying all of that, I am sure I spotted a Man Utd kit which made me sick in my own face but apart from that...haha) thanks Robin

[@phoenixjones660]

Even more beautiful watching this during current crazy times 🤪. Thank you so much for this Rob .... just found your channel today, ♥️ your style and content. My find of the day 👋🇬🇧

[@callmejobson]

I am studying abroad in Japan this summer for about 2 months I hope I will have as much fun as you did on your trip watching this video has got me excited about it. Thank you

[@callmejobson]

I will be in beppu Japan at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University. I also have been teaching myself Japanese.

[@ChenCenter]

Robin! This was sooo sooo great. I have following your language diaries for a while now, but didn’t know that you made this. Please put out more content about you as the person. You inspire me buddy!

[@Gimmeabreakman]

Abroadin Japan Japan with Regan Sharla in Japan Rachel & Jun Hiko Saemon ***** ozzy78 ***** GaijinShane ***** Steve Miller SeoulTee Hey, I tagged you all because i think this guy made a pretty damn good video, and I think you guys can appreciate it. It's a big long for someone you don't know, but I think it's pretty damn impressive and worth it.

[@MeekNotWeak77]

This was a beautiful video, thank you.

[@seriekekomo]

I can relate to most of the things you said in this video! Really nice work!

[@seriekekomo]

***** Haha I was watching you speaking in French with Luca when I received your message. Yeah, man I love your videos. Way to go!

[@mbm453]

I'm feeling you brother! This is an amazing video, thanks for sharing your thoughts with us!

[@striker4995]

Not really what I was expecting from watching the trailer but I was pleasantly surprised. Very inspiring video. Keep up the good work and good luck on your future projects!

[@justinmahon7984]

Its really amazing to see you talk that much in Norwegian after only 4 weeks of study, i have been studying French for 2 months now and im not even close.

[@justinmahon7984]

Thank you, I will keep going at it

[@justinmahon7984]

By the way, what series of books did you use for your studying? Colloquial? Teach yourself?

[@justinmahon7984]

Robin MacPherson Okay, thanks!

[@skipfuego6339]

I do the same thing...wow!

[@skipfuego6339]

Norwegian, Afrikaans and German are so similar

[@KentMeyers]

Hey Robin, Thanks for sharing your story with us. I came across this after listening to the interview you did quite some time ago on the AF podcast. I found this mini docu really motivating especially as I can relate to some parts of your story. Keep the videos coming !

[@irish203]

well done in speaking so many languages .. parabéns de Brasil !!!

[@minx9945]

Damn Robin, I really enjoyed this. You've changed!

[@johntyb9495]

just watched following your interview with Richard Simcott. This is one of the nicest polyglot videos I have seen. It seems life has thrown you more than uour fair share of curveballs, but I love your drive and positivity. Good man!

[@Bradlee297]

great film. I admire your dedication and love

[@shark240586]

Hei Rob. Veldig fin historie! Jeg er imponert over hvor bra norsk du snakker, etter å ha studert det bare i 4 uker:-)

[@shark240586]

Hei igjen Rob!! kult at du svarte!! I would be glad to help you with your Norwegian! And mayby you can teach me Japanese? I am not shor that I am teacher material, but you can be the judge of that;-)... I look forward to hear from you again:-) and good Luck with your graduation:-) (please forgive my bad English) The shark

[@kristinal.4373]

Спасибо за твои видео! Ты оооочень разносторонний человек🤩🤩🤩 Пока смотрела, испытала разные чувства. Догадываюсь, в чём причина твоей грусти, но, думаю, ты и сам себя прекрасно знаешь👌😊 Just keep on keeping at what you love...

[@dianachavarria3785]

This video inspired so much to learn even more languages! Thx :)

[@ChlotteG]

This video is really something different, what a great inspiration other language learners :)

[@jessyurrea75]

Te felicito Robin por tu documental, yo estoy aprendiendo inglés y cuando me encontré con tus vídeos en KZbin me quedé impresionada porque puedo entender bastante,me gusta tu pronunciación es bastante clara. Thank you so much for everything!,!!

[@fernandosanchez2646]

¡Qué increíble video! Todo lo que has dicho es en verdad muy inspirador... espero poder ver tu siguente video. Eres todo un ejemplo de persona, un gran políglota ¡sigue así, mucho éxito!

[@RonaldMcPaul]

Home is having an achievable goal, to an A type personality. Also your health, never take your health for granted.

[@alobo_78]

No había visto tu documental, eres una persona muy humana y sensible. Muchas bendiciones, se que la vida te brindará cosas muy buenas 😊

[@Tennisha8]

I'm so proud of you!!!! Mr. Polyglot :)

[@ilvuotodiluce]

thanks a lot..... love and blessing from Italy ;)

[@Laughcrime]

Wonderful!!

[@EfficientC1]

Robin, you did it again! You touched my heart when we met in person in Novi Sad (Oct. 9-12, 2014) for the 2nd Polyglot Conference and you touched my heart again with this very personal, beautiful and inspiring work of art. Keep up the good works!

[@alejandroquintero3812]

I am gonna cry

[@powahranger19]

Hey Rob! Que impressionante! Such an amazing video! We are one in the same when it comes to languages but I wish I had the drive you do when it comes to learning so many! I have become incredibly complacent when it comes to "branching out" to other languages. Portuguese is my next language I promise! Well done. ALSO, to answer your previous question I would say you have a very neutral accent which definitely isn't a bad thing. You actually don't sound like an english speaker speaking spanish (if that makes sense). I know us perfectionists can get caught up on regional dialects but if I were you I'd hold onto the accent that you feel most speaks to you! I lived in spain and have a neutral (spain) accent but it's definitely been changing the longer I've remained in the US (especially seeing how I live in california)! Does that make sense? lol. Accents and pronunciation are two things I'd like to talk about in my next video so stay tuned! Best, Tim

[@grai]

so inspiring

[@Gimmeabreakman]

I clicked on the link you sent me and thought. Here we go again.... another lame "how to learn hiragana" or "this is Japan" type of video... I saw the 18:19 length of your video and sighed again. "Oh, shit, I'm not watching..." But clicked play anyway... in all honesty, you didn't grab me in the first 15 seconds like the KZbin pros tell you you should, but by 90 seconds I was pretty damned hooked! And at the same time I feel like I've wasted my life!

[@Gimmeabreakman]

Oh, I should add: I feel like I've wasted my life in comparison to the amazing amount that you have so clearly accomplished in such a short time!

[@anka638]

wow, awesome :) thank you :)

[@klaudiaw3038]

That was absolutely amazing experience to watch this video! Thank you for sharing. Wow. I don't know what to say. I totally agree Good luck! Arigato :) :)

[@zene7041]

Hello ,i am pleased to know you i want also be like you i love learning languages but i got discourged due to my difficult life .recently i began regroup my self i just need motivation i see my self in you and i wish you the best in your life.lovely Greetings

[@sowmyashree6]

INSPIRING, how did you got along with people which is really difficult for me.

[@RobinMacPhersonFilms]

Thank you for this encouraging comment, @Sowmya Shree! I'm happy you found this to be inspiring 😊 It was hard for me at first but over time with lots of practice and learning to understand them deeply, it got easier. Keep up the great work! 🙂

[@yiskah8293]

Beautiful. I feel the same way about music, how G-d can use the gift of music for me to be able to be "at home" with people from all places and all walks of life. I speak Hebrew and some Spanish. I am inspired to learn more. Thank you for inspiring us all. You said in this video that you have cancer? ...or maybe I heard wrong...if it's true, how are you feeling now? I hope for only the best for you. You are a blessing to the world and I hope we only hear more and more of you. שלום :)

[@yiskah8293]

***** I am so happy to hear that you are well! What a blessing! So glad that you are here, blessing the world, with your amazing story. I have nearly lost my own life, more than once, and am truly grateful for the time I have here on earth. Thanks again and good Hebrew :). הרבה ברכות לך ושלום שלום :-)

[@NicoleDeli]

what a wonderful story! keep going! bon courage :)

[@NicoleDeli]

***** merci :) haha thank you! let's keep in touch

[@NicoleDeli]

***** sounds great! where do you live now? :)

[@NicoleDeli]

not bad haha come in Paris, we'll chat en français ;)

[@NicoleDeli]

***** haha :D

[@denisatisliarova9201]

beautiful

[@loki2504]

こんばんはロブさん! このビデオは本当に特別だと思います。ニッカ月前僕も初めて日本へいったと滞在した時日本語だけで話した。日本人ほ優しさ素晴らしかったです。日本人はとてもていねいとコミックと優しい。ビデオではロブさん日本語で話した時リズムとても早かった。どうしてそんなに早い喋ったの? 感動でしたか? この信じられない感動的なビデオを撮影してくれたから有難うございます。 じゃまたね

[@loki2504]

こんばんはロビンさん 日本確かにとてもユニークな国ですね。みんなとてもていねいとか。特に私は北海道にいった。あそこの地元の感覚超深いだ。僕も以前とても緊張でしたビデオを撮影をした時。でも今習慣になった。じゃね

[@Urduseekhiye]

Mujhe bhi aap se mil ker khushi hui Robin!! :) ~Shireen

[@willp.9452]

Inspirador ! muito bacana o vídeo !

[@cottard7698]

Judging by this documentary you've had a pretty busy life so far. Also seems like you have achieved quite a lot. You know a lot of languages. You've visited countries. You've met people. That's pretty awesome, really. I just .. can't help but compare myself to you .. and .. man, it feels like I've wasted most of my time by now. Kinda depressing. God daaamn depressing:| All the best though! P.S. I'm here because of Your 'Gespräch' with Cari from Easy German. Wanted to write something about language learning with the method mentioned in the video, then decided to check your channel before that, then looked for the oldest video I could find and that's how I got here. P.S. 2 I don't even know why I'm writing this. You probably shouldn't care anyways.

[@solea59]

I forgot to say, to be a polyglot is not the target, communication should be !

[@hubertwz]

J'aime revenir ici de temps en temps...

[@kurroheredia]

Beautiful Bonito video

[@johndoe-fd4ev]

Thank you for opening up so much. I'm sure in the 9 years since you've grown so much and have really developed in all areas of life. If you ask me, there is a hole in our hearts that can only be filled with God. If you have God, everywhere is home. To have a friendship with your creator is that missing puzzle piece people spend their entire lives looking for without realizing what it is. They try to find it in career, money, women, fame. They have it all, but they still don't feel 100% complete. But then there's people who have miserable and have nothing, but they are content because they have God secured in their hearts. I invite you to fall in love with God. That love is worth more than our eyes and hands.

[@jhoanne3659]

I love the way you are.....

[@claudiequach4518]

Bonjour, tu as une très belle énergie et ca te va très bien. J’aime bien ce vidéo tu as beaucoup de courage et de bonne volonté. Je te souhait beaucoup de joie et de belle expériences dans ton futur. Et en passant ce fut un plaisir de te connaitre et merci pour la belle énergie que tu as partagé avec nous tous au mariage de ma fille Xuan-Lise et Alex a Orlando en décembre 2016.

[@esmelo]

Parabéns! Espero que possa entender e falar português em breve.

[@francy1507]

I hit here in 2023 !

[@madfiat8932]

"The content owner has not made this video available on mobile".... WHY?... I watch almost all of my KZbin on my tablet so I can get work/studies done on my desktop. Please reconsider. EDIT: Apparently this is due to the presence of copyrighted music that you don't have rights to in the video (according to a google search).. regardless, very inconvenient.... I will subscribe/watch but ... might be something you want to look at.

[@madfiat8932]

***** Yes I was able to watch it ultimately. Very honest video, you don't see that often.

[@anasakura7150]

Do japanese say "ano" a lot ?

[@ኢትዮጵያትሳቅ]

ዋው

[@irmaserrano7373]

I help You to practice spanish🤭✨ and You help me yo practice English😁👍

[@DavidNcinnamontaco]

Great video this inspires me to keep the language learning up. great vid man u should check my vids out.

[@DavidNcinnamontaco]

***** thanks

[@amirbs6323]

☸💚☸

[@SP-vo4vy]

So many A NO