Homeless in Paradise - Guam USA

I did a homeless experiment - for a week I went homeless. No money, no phone service, no car. Just three set of clothes, hygiene, and my camera.
Roaming the streets of Guam, I ran into Paul Universe, a homeless man . I first met Paul several years back, I haven't seen him in almost two years now. Only recently did I see him panhandling. He took me in and showed me, first hand, how to survive the streets of Guam. Join us on this journey. Thanks for watching, and please subscribe.

[@dontana671]

Thanks for filming your personal experience. As a journalist for many years this is a project I would’ve liked to do. One thing I like about this, it was raw and that’s good. Sometimes we don’t need the cinematic shots and look edits. Really good POV…definitely an eye opener and it’s good that people see this, like it or hate it…it’s the truth about what some of our people go through, who are we to judge. Respect and thank you for that eye opener. Best to you Paul Universe, way to survive!

[@planetguam8475]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Much appreciated 🙏🏽

[@Mento670]

What a humble dude Paul is. Hope to bump into him one day to show the love back 🤙🏻

[@planetguam8475]

yes, I've seen people bully him, yet he's never given up on people nor turn them away when they need help.

[@velliskerong5196]

Ovhere is hafa hadai everybody's cool

[@hoooneddydoggy334]

Growing up here being a troubled youth I would constantly get kicked out, I would be out on the streets for a few days sometimes a week or more not even 16 yet and although Guam isn’t as crazy as other places around the world being homeless especially as a kid is still painful and scary. I’m a grown man now with my own little spot and I have my own kid who I would never allow to go through what I went through be it through me kicking her out or my own failures and we end up homeless. I have to be better than my parents and do better than I did yesterday for her sake. I say all that to say this. Thank you so much for this video. I appreciate this more than I can really express. May God bless you!

[@planetguam8475]

Wow, I really appreciate your comment, so much truth to it. Yes, we must always try to do better by our kids. Much love and respect to you and your family ❤

[@AmMixDog]

Paul lives in a mansion. Guam! Yes, living the life he wants. He is not homeless. He is living an alternate life, unlike many of us. Paul, you are an inspiration in many ways.

[@BlckThree]

That's called squatting and is pretty much a crime punishable by law.

[@planetguam8475]

Yes, he might as well be living in a mansion. People with huge houses and fancy cars could never find the happiness Paul found in his heart.

[@jocatqui]

It’s like I didn’t want this documentary to end. Thank you for another great POV! 👍🏽

[@planetguam8475]

You're welcome, thanks for watching.

[@jaythondelgado4246]

Came across this video randomly and its was a great POV. Thank you for showing and reminding me of that type of struggles that people go thru on our island. I am always in that area and hope to one day bump into Paul. God Bless All 💯🙏

[@planetguam8475]

You are so welcome, and thanks. Many blessings to you 🙏🏽

[@MarkPuke13]

Such a great documentary video!! Cant wait for more..

[@JR-bt2ie]

I'll be on the lookout for Paul when I'm within his routes 🤙🏽 Amazing job on this. Looking forward to the next!

[@planetguam8475]

Thank you, much appreciated.

[@jogalbreath5216]

Thank you for this video!! I'm older, and thinking of retirement on Guam! This video made me aware that homelessness exists on the island. Much love.❤

[@isa.nicxle]

How Awsome ❤ Paul is one of my patients and Im so grateful to see the real him. Definitely gives you a different perspective. Thank you for sharing & reminding me to be grateful 🙏🏻

[@planetguam8475]

Thanks for the positive words. Yes, we all need to be grateful for what we have ❤️

[@PIKAMF]

I swear these are the things we fail to see, thank you for shining a light on this subject! I guess I see Paul on his bad days, because your video really made me see the good he does and just surviving with what you have left . We really do take things for granted these days and it’s sad that people like Paul have to work double time just to eat .

[@planetguam8475]

Paul has a lot more patience than many. He had his wife stolen, his speaker taken before my eyes, and a week later (after I went home) his bicycle missing. He, like everyone else, have bad days - thanks for understanding 🙏🏽❤.

[@julieanntorre1485]

He's kind. 🎉 do what needs to be done🎉 working a job only takes to much un identifying deductions. And sleepless days & nights🎉 Paul is kind and respectful to himself which reflects outwardly. Thanks planet guam for this wonderful reality I had no aware of ! ❤❤❤❤

[@planetguam8475]

Thanks Julie, and You’re welcome.

[@dodgerdogcerritos]

What an eye opening experience that you shared with us. I watched all 3 episodes non stop! Greetings from Sydney~

[@chris671]

Keep up the goodwill che’lu! I’ll make sure I keep a look out for Paul and all unfortunate individuals on our island that will need help to survive.

[@planetguam8475]

Thank You Che'lu. You're much appreciated.

[@MarkPuke13]

I appreciate this soo much Benny❤❤❤ its great!!

[@planetguam8475]

Thanks brother. Much appreciated 🙏🏽

[@kiananq5878]

Wow! This is such a great experiment for you to do & share with others. Paul is so humble and with he has, he thinks of not just himself but others (you). Having relocated out here to Phoenix, AZ… was eye opening. The amount of people & their families living on the streets is crazy, but we were told it is the way many of them choose to live, and of course it does play in the fact that most are addicted to controlled substances (AZ choice of drug: Fentanyl & yes it is easier to get here since we are along the border of Mexico).

[@planetguam8475]

Yes, many don't realize how easy we have it here on island. Never seen Fentanyl, and I pray to god it doesn't become a problem here. Thank you for this insightful information.

[@johnsiren3027]

Hope I meet up with Paul the next time I visit Guam. Looking forward to next video.

[@planetguam8475]

Yes, he's a wonderful guy. Never met anybody quite like him. I don't think he knows how to turn anybody away in need.

[@terencediego]

Pretty awesome! Almost 30k views in less than a week! Way to spread awareness! We see you Gunter! lol

[@planetguam8475]

Gunter 😂, he begs to differ. I'm opening a small investigation on the subject. Already talked to Homeless Shelly, in talks with Sophia about a video interview regarding this subject. Will have the results in upcoming video.

[@GunterFlores-y7t]

Gunter See U 2/Something Like That!

[@chansouvandy2850]

Thanks for sharing , this is good enough for me.

[@MarkPuke13]

Brooo i loved thisnbb such a great eye opener and big respect

[@planetguam8475]

Thanks Che'lu Mark. Much appreciated 🙏🏽

[@metrople100]

wow! this was so eye-opening to some of us living outside of Guam. it was very enlightening to see this perspective on homelessness. however, it did not seem right for Paul to give you some of his earnings while you seem to be sidelining. it would've been better to see you helping Paul instead of living off him if you wanted the "real experience."

[@ajsablan9633]

Thank you for showing a different side we don’t normally see. 👏🏽

[@planetguam8475]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching 🙏🏽

[@alexlianarosalin6168]

I like Paul he’s an honest person, I still feel bad that someone came and stole his speaker. Keep your head up Paul, blessings will come your way.

[@planetguam8475]

I've learned that they do this regularly to him. Paul doesn't like confrontation, and people knowing this, take full advantage of him 😞

[@Nick_Ryder]

I live in Seattle so this is quite a contrast to the homeless here. The people you interviewed still have their wits about them and don't live in squalor. When fentanyl and gangs get mixed in you end up with catastrophic circumstances. You seem like a compassionate person, don't lose that, but also don't put up with any forces within your community (including politicians) that justify homeless encampments, drug dens, or pitching a tent on the sidewalk under the guise of "compassion". I'm sure the bleeding hearts where I live feel really great about themselves, but when you look at the suffering of the homeless out here you realize how cruel that position is.

[@planetguam8475]

True. Thank God fentanyl isn't rampant here. The mainland is much harsher, the whether alone can kill you, and the people are not as giving. Your insights is much appreciated.

[@julieanntorre1485]

Oh man I'm sorry. It's scary 😢 people always hurting another. I'm at the part where he is brushing his teeth. Great job. ❤

[@planetguam8475]

Hey thanks buddy, much appreciated. And yes, plenty scary people out there. Take care 🤙🏽

[@johnny14794]

Very touching video Che'lu. Thanks for sharing this video. Liked and shared. GIB

[@planetguam8475]

Thanks Che'lu. Always good hearing from you.

[@DB-vy1yv]

Thank you Paul for sharing and knowing that we do have a lot of homeless here on the island.

[@planetguam8475]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@somegirl4961]

Your video cracks me up! 😂❤

[@GunterFlores-y7t]

Now That I'm HERE! To Rep a sent~Give Me Quarter! 5:28

[@mikewallace9025]

Your video came across my feed.. I live in Vegas.. great video! much respect to do what you did.. yeah and Paul a great dude humble and honest and very nice of him to give you place to stay and money.. he should probably start a KZbin or tik tok himself maybe? I would subscribe..

[@planetguam8475]

You are much appreciated. I did jog the idea to him, I told him I would help get it started, as of late it doesn't seem he's interested. Take care in LV and Hafa Adai from Guam.

[@jerrongang9086]

your the best man in the world bro

[@andrewasuncion4178]

Sad bro You can never mimic homeless, living without power, water, money or even a ride Imagine Your family doesn't want to help, nor your friends.... Just you and God.....

[@lindagarcia7025]

Thanks for sharing ❤ I appreciate your perspective. Your videos are meaningful.

[@planetguam8475]

Hello Linda. Always wonderful to hear from you. You're much appreciated🙏🏽

[@aiadaidao7359]

Love this content. Please continue to share. Our island needs a whole perspective change. Please let us know how we can help Paul

[@planetguam8475]

Yes, we do need perspective change. I'm glad you enjoyed this content.

[@TropicShade]

Rather captivating and eye-opening project.

[@planetguam8475]

Yes, indeed. I've learned to appreciate things in a different perspective.

[@vanahenry4565]

it's sad to hear in one of the pacific island nation some people are homeless. I am from the cook island we live of the sea and land; you plant any fruit or vege in the ground they just grow very fast. There are pigs, goats, native chicken roam around, just catch it and prep, cook it

[@JuniorJr_23]

I actually watched the whole video. It was very interesting. Thanks

[@planetguam8475]

Thank you for watching until the end. Much appreciated.

[@MrOcto13]

Meanwhile here in the US mainland. You got mostly military aged men getting handouts off the taxpayers. Monthly stipend, medical care, EBT, and housing. I've seen the homeless in Guam when I visited there earlier this year. Over 90 percent appeared to be native Chamorros. It sickens a veteran like me who served this country. To see our tax dollars wasted on conflicts abroad by the billions from greedy politicians in Washington. America could have been like Qatar, Dubai, or Hong Kong with it massive wealth. UNBELIEVABLE!!!

[@planetguam8475]

So much truth in your comment. Thanks for the insights that many of us are unaware of 🙏🏽

[@julieanntorre1485]

Ohhhh my gosh, you should have recorded those two bullying and saying it's their bike so that we watchers will be aware . Going back to the show now ❤

[@planetguam8475]

Believe me I wanted to, but didn’t want to agitate them or they might start a fight. I told myself next time I’m gonna take my chances and record them anyways.

[@Blink61291]

Great documentary. Thanks for sharing.

[@planetguam8475]

Thank you, and your welcome.

[@seikoskx]

RESPECT BROTHER ❤

[@planetguam8475]

Thanks my VN cousin🙏🏽

[@genevievesantos7778]

I will be looking out for Paul & will make sure to donate what I can.

[@planetguam8475]

Thank you. I'm sure he will appreciate it ❤

[@mindoro2891]

😢I’m sad to see this individuals they are US citizen but they became homeless so many Contract workers here they have better life than legal residents I know it’s so hard life nowadays 😢😢 what happened to the government here in Guam

[@gooberswift888]

I guess there’s different categories of homeless some have all of thee above (phones money etc… some work but still homeless I’m surprised and appreciative as well as impressed of your experiment which should be very interesting in different ways thanks and good luck above all be safe (tell us more about yourself 😇🇬🇺

[@planetguam8475]

Thank you. Much appreciated 🙏🏽 Be safe and God bless.

[@BenaventeStriking]

Shoutout Paul universe 🌎

[@planetguam8475]

Much appreciated. Thanks.

[@BoonieDocks]

Well done! What an idea

[@planetguam8475]

Thank you. Much appreciated.

[@yvonnecruz8661]

I love this!!!

[@planetguam8475]

Thank you❤

[@SiNFPVGUAM]

If you're going to be homeless, guam is the place to do it... you'll never freeze and Natural food is all over(Im surprised neither of you even try)

[@amywalsh3332]

I'm in yigo watching ❤

[@planetguam8475]

Thank you, much appreciated. Biba Yigo❤

[@Typeingggg]

Guam-Its not for everyone.All the systems on Guam are a let down.They say guam is the last in everything and thats right.I dont suggest people to move to guam, to visit its ok never to stay.

[@MUTUNTE-1]

how many yrs is will you be putting yourself in this experiment

[@planetguam8475]

Honestly, first couple days was okay because I was excited. Around the third day, I stated missing my AC, cellphone, computer, and Netflix. By the fifth day I was miserable. I do have enough footage for one or two more videos. Thanks for watching.

[@bobbq9290]

Planet Guam Rulz umbre.

[@planetguam8475]

PlanetGuam's favorite subscriber. Thanks Che'lu, much appreciated 🙏🏽

[@gilbertahsam643]

Why don't you guys go to the state building and tell them that you are homeless and you are looking for a job.job employment will help you find a job.

[@planetguam8475]

I tried talking to Paul about this. I told him he should create his channel to help him with income. As for myself, this was just an experiment. I'm actually a professional videographer. Thank you for your advice, I'll try to convince Paul.

[@MaxRider49er]

Hafadai🤙

[@planetguam8475]

Buenas and Hafa adai 🤙🏽

[@pklainos8673]

❤❤❤❤

[@planetguam8475]

❤❤🙏🏽

[@dorothyambuk7655]

It's unfortunate for ethnic people's of USA (Hawaii, Guam, Hawaii). Once landowners are now homeless. Sad...very sad.

[@planetguam8475]

Yes, truly sad. Homeless in your own land 😞

[@livelaughlove57]

Si Yu'us maase para esti na video. 😊🤙

[@BenaventeStriking]

When’s the next episode? 😂

[@mayi4403]

I think I saw this guy at Harmon McDonald’s intersection asking for money, food, drink, etc. and thought to myself that he is not homeless because he just didn’t have the body and face of a homeless person. I was right. As for Paul, I’ll buy him food next time I see him.

[@planetguam8475]

Thank you. Paul is not your typical homeless person. He has family he can turn to, but chooses to live this lifestyle. I tried talking him into getting a job, but he's just not interested. He told me he had a job, but loves his freedom from responsibility above all.

[@ChristianKihaginira]

How come

[@CassidyFelix]

My question is why Paul doesn't have a job? I would definitely find work if I am Paul 😢 I don't have to worry about rent money

[@bennyanthro4891]

Cool video. 20:00 Can tell Paul getting annoyed with you. Instead of just asking and asking what’s for lunch/dinner, maybe offer to help. Maybe you did, but first 20mins don’t show that. Human relationships depend on trust and reciprocity. When you remove those, there is no relationship. You’re lucky you are not in prison, or you would be Paul’s bitch. You are also burning Paul’s locations/survival methods. So that’s part of why he’s annoyed. Your documentary provides great insight though. God protect Paul. I live on Guam now and will be on the lookout for folks like Paul to help with what I can.

[@VerD-y4e]

Everyone has a different choice in life and paul pick this set up. Its jst ironic that other island even some country dreams to live here and work for they think Guam has a better offortunity for their family.

[@planetguam8475]

True. Living on Guam we are too close and need to step back to see the entire picture, as outsiders do. How I admire other races coming from Vietnam, Korea, Philippines etc...working, opening business and becoming successful.

[@Ngemediich]

Brother the real problem is the policies and judiciary needs to look at this issues!. The same people that took his speakers are the problem cause their normal amd taking advantage of that disable guy!. You want a real experience of why were here!. Ask a normal capable citizens that will give you honest answer!.. Its to much crime and drugs involved. Some cant go back cause of restraining order. Some of them drink so they dont feel anything, especially mosquitoes 😂😂. Its a hard life! Been there brother! Thanks for sharing...

[@planetguam8475]

A lot of truth in what you say. I'd like to do an interview with you. I held back in revealing some things due to an agreement I had with some. In the last video of this 3 part experiment I will reveal my honest opinion, which is pretty much in line with what you say. Thanks for your honest comment. Much appreciated. LMK if you're available for an interview, your insights will be really helpful. Thanks 🙏🏽

[@RICHDAWG241]

I never thought they’ll be home back home while I’ve been away for a while over 30 years Lańa Adai what did they came from? Are they from other islands? Are there from other states that sent them to Guam on the one with ticket? How do we get homeless what is our governor and our mayors and our officials to get ready to get rid of them or educate them or help them give them off the streets warm is not the mainland We don’t need all of this BS.

[@GunterFlores-y7t]

DiD I Tell U Lately I Luv U !

[@planetguam8475]

Who? Vicky, Michelle, Sophia, or all of them? 😂

[@Alexander-zg7ee]

Im one of them last 12 years ago

[@planetguam8475]

I'm glad you got out of it. God Bless ❤

[@sixofsix]

Benny!

[@DogWater2011]

Why doesn't paul work? He could work at gas station or something.

[@Chowchow1101]

Kaksaka unemployed to da max 😂😂😂gmfu

[@planetguam8475]

😂

[@somegirl4961]

Please stop encouraging their life style.

[@thomassaures3134]

Gunter the Hunter 😂

[@planetguam8475]

😂

[@671soja]

This guy living off government assistance AND panhandling for extra cash. Double dipping in your pockets but go for it. He can also turn to his fam? This is the dream?? Stop encouraging this nonsense.

[@patrickindalecio2682]

So your not homeless your just pretending to be homeless

[@planetguam8475]

Yes. Instead of interviewing them, as many has done before, I wanted the inside scoop, so I went homeless for a week.

[@670-u3q]

Northern islands better. Stay away from saipan tinian and rota pls lol

[@charlesjoabrudolph6041]

Good job Paul

[@sky747-u8q]

Bro you should've help paul to

[@EdwinRechirikl-b7q]

If u guys don't take action youl be like urope n other places were illigal imicrants are headache🤒😵🤕🤧.... 😅

[@EdwinRechirikl-b7q]

Better let your elected rep.n leaders b aware this. I think lots of social help goes to Micronesians especially chukees n locals are suffering 😢