I Bought my London Flat 2 Years Ago - Here’s What I Love and Hate About It

Hard to believe it's been 2 years, but let's chat about my London flat.
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[@montyollie]

I really admire how you set a goal, and then take little nibbles until it's a habit and then big bites until it's part of you. You have really inspired me. Thanks for all you do on this channel, just being yourself!

[@colleenmarin8907]

When I had roommates who disrespected boundaries, I kept my "not for sharing" items on a small shelving unit in my bedroom, and kept the perishables to a minimum

[@evan]

Bit shit that needs to be done tho ya know

[@Lat265]

Conservative voter?

[@007knick]

Yep can confirm😢

[@Piggelgesicht]

​@@Lat265huh?

[@ohnoitisnt]

Oh man the degeneracy i had to put up with. I was the dirty platee thrower, so some ate out of pots and pans

[@P0nyl0ve]

I cant believe its been 2 years already! I first subscribed to your channel right before the whole airbnb situation, and I remember being really invested amd cheering for you when you finally got your home! It feels so unreal that 2 years have gone by since, if you'd told me it was last year I wouldve believed it too..

[@jenniferchristian8115]

Thank you sharing about how you used to find it difficult to keep a place tidy and organised in the past, I still struggle with this, so it’s nice to know that I can change and it’s not a fix problem! I often think because I’ve always been like this that I won’t change! x

[@klimtkahlo]

I really find you to be a fascinating human being! Love how you research things like languages and less obvious things like how the sun hits your apartment. You are an example of the internet being used for good. Speaking like an oldie!👵🏻 I don’t think I ever commented on your hair but I do always think how awesome it looks and if I had seen you in person I probably would have made a comment because I think nice comments are always nice to receive. Never thought that maybe they are not welcomed even if nice! Food for thought…

[@grantparman4705]

Your flat looks fantastic. What a lovely place for you to gather with people you care about!

[@lesh4357]

I live in the North, freehold. I always advised my younger family members to avoid leasehold. It's a shame the gov did not change the laws re leasehold last year as planned. Over the last decade, these leasehold service charges have become a real scam. I think they should have scrapped leasehold. Multi ocupancy buildings (service charges etc) should be run by a non profit association of all the ocupants / freeholders. Then no one is being held to ransom. Happy New Year btw

[@zhivik]

A quick recommendation on German TV shows that you might enjoy: Dark (sci-fi/mystery), Babylon Berlin (crime/political thriller set in Weimar Germany), Deutschland 83 (spy thriller during the Cold War era). These are the best German-language TV series that I have seen recently, though I am sure there are plenty more.

[@evan]

I’ve got a whole video on my channel about dark; I’ve only watched it 3 times fully

[@zhivik]

@@evan I'm sorry, I truly just wanted to help. Since this is not a film/TV reaction channel, it didn't occur to me to look up if you had already seen any of the recommendations I made. I would like to bring one thing up, though. Do you really want complete strangers to remember every little detail about your personal life? Personally, I would find that creepy, but I guess it's just me. Anyway, I apologise once more, won't bother you again.

[@evan]

@@zhivik haha no, but pretty much anyone who knows me IRL knows how much I like Dark and try to get everyone to watch it. That and I even posted about my third rewatch quite a lot on socials/stories August-December this past year and have references to the show in a few of my vids. No woz mate. Maybe I shoulda ended my comment in an emoji or something ;) I've not made many videos about films/shows...maybe like... 4 or 5? Basically only when something I watch REALLY makes me wanna talk about it. Anywho, hope you have a nice tuesday!

[@PlayerClarinet]

Hair - can totally relate. 55 year old male, grew my hair out for the first time ever during the pandemic and haven't cut it since. Never once in my life did it get comments when it was short, but I now have strangers - so far only women - giving me their opinions. I'm not going to cut it because it's a useful psychological screening test for whenever I meet someone for the first time.

[@eddavanleemputten9232]

As a woman who’s had hair up to and beyond her waist for the first 40 years of her life and gradually shorter afterwards because my health ruined its quality, I’d say have the hair that makes you happy and comfortable with yourself. I remember when I gave it a big chop. EVERYONE had an opinion and it was tiresome. No, it wasn’t because I turned 40. No I hadn’t suffered a recent breakup. It wasn’t shiny and healthy anymore, not that it was anyone’s business. I’ve never had a definite opinion about hair length except this: if it’s clean and well cared for, it’s gorgeous and a joy to look at. The chromosomal makeup of its owner doesn’t matter. Cut it or let it grow, curl it, straighten it, braid it, turn it into to dreadlocks, shave patterns into it, it doesn’t matter. Similarly, someone can look absolutely stunning with a completely shaved head. All it will get from me is a compliment on how good it looks. Why? Because it looks good. I’ve often complimented people on their hair. Men usually are surprised but hey, it’s gorgeous hair or I wouldn’t compliment on it. They most likely are proud of it because they obviously take good care of it. Even if they aren’t especially proud of it and kind of rolled into having long hair, if it looks good it can make an otherwise crappy day a little less crappy. If they’re proud of it, receiving a compliment on something you’re proud of and/or like yourself is nice to get. I realise even a compliment is a form of voicing an opinion. That also means I have an opinion on the cashier’s gorgeous earrings, my neurosurgeon’s fabulous shoes (most stylish wingtips ever), the cleaning lady’s wonderful coat (saw it as she was coming in), or my daughter’s former Spanish teacher’s funky new glasses. Loved them all. So I told them. There’s nothing more behind it than me thinking “this looks nice!” and telling them. One thing I do firmly believe in: never, EVER give a compliment if you don’t mean it. And… for those people who feel the need to make negative comments on someone’s appearance… sorry. That’s just tacky. Edit: totally understandable you want to cut it. Besides: it’s YOUR hair.

[@amberatartimec2564]

What does each approach mean then?? Curious.....

[@SudokuandVariants]

Personally, I love long hair on men! The reason why we get comments on our hair length is because societal norms insist that a proper female has longer hair and a proper male has shorter hair. I always tell them that way back in the day, men had long hair.

[@heysahar]

hi evan, i met you in morisons a while ago, thank you for being so kind!! looking forward to see what you've got in store for 2024 - especially excited to hear the music you release! also your head is gonna feel so much lighter when you cut your hair 😹

[@DrJillRooker]

You should definitely consider coming up to York and visit the National Railway Museum … pretty fab.

[@emjayay]

And almost all the old city wall to walk on.

[@metalhead2550]

I appreciate your videos Evan, congrats on the upcoming videoversary! You do you... hair, no hair, I'll still watch your videos, keep up the great work :) All the best for the coming year! Also metric system FTW

[@dru666888]

I always wanted to learn a new language, but lacked the confidence. Watching your videos showed me that learning a new language isn't out of reach, or unachievable. I am now learning Japanese. Thank you Evan.

[@DeadDancers]

I love having my private home to myself. I remember having a brand new leather couch and the first guest - who wore their keys on their belt - obliviously/inconsiderately sat down and scraped it badly. It taught me that it’s best to wear your place in yourself before letting strangers mess it up.

[@jeanproctor3663]

Evan, I enjoy watching your videos and seeing your take on life. It's good to see some honesty on the platform. I'm so sorry that some people feel they are entitled enough to make comments about your hair, which is something that has nothing at all to do with anyone else. I find it sad that some people think it's OK to do that and that you won't be bothered, or that you'll get it all cut off because their comments ground your gears so much. I hope what I'm going to say next won't be taken out of context or anything, but I thought I'd let you know because I have long hair too and it's very prone to getting tangled at night as I'm sometimes a very restless sleeper. Via another KZbinr I watch (Charlotte Dobray), I bought a cap to wear in bed, just to keep it up and out of the way. They're described as bonnets or silk bonnets when you search for them and look a bit like a Tam o' Shanter when you're wearing them and all your hair is tucked up inside it. I bought mine from Amazon, if you decide you want to look into them. It's really made a difference as well! When I get up in the mornings I just have to run my brush through my hair before doing anything else with it and I don't have any tangles. My hair (which is bottom of my back length-ish) can sometimes be a nightmare to look after and brushing tangles out can sometimes be very painful if they're particularly bad. The bonnets are loads cheaper than buying silk pillow-cases and you can just screw it up and shove it in your pillow-case or pyjama bottoms pocket when you take it off. I hope this is helpful (if not, just tell me to shush 😁). Big congrats on your approaching decade too!

[@EmilyCheetham]

Not entirely neurotic Evan. In I’m my 30’s. The older I get the more I want things that are practical and do a good job. Possibly also have multiple uses. Rather than just having a TON of stuff I don’t use. Although I want things I’m more like- what is the quality of this, will I actually use it, does it look good, is it interesting, what does it do. Even with my collectibles I’m ditching the plastic mass made things like funko pops and I want more of things that are replicas or with Harry Potter stuff that feels like it is really something that would come out of the wizarding world (e.g. gringots coins or hand made replica potion books which Iv gotten off Etsy). I want things that actually make me happy and inspire me.

[@DiasporaDoodles]

Evan!!! One of my favourite Expat ‘Brit’ KZbinrs!! 😂 As a new content creator who is currently documenting my expat journey, you’ve been my inspiration. Your video on ‘the type of immigrant the U.K. prefers’ spurred me to actually start my KZbin journey haha. I felt some people needed to see that expats like me actually exist! Love the cosy atmosphere in your flat, and I remember following the crazy journey of getting it - even though the bouncing about must have frazzled you. Good one mate, your channel is genius!

[@JRoo97]

That part about the service charge increase is probably true. I worked in the industry for 10 plus years and developers will make the Service Charge artificially low for the first couple of years so they can market the fact when selling the flats so they can shift them faster

[@teddybear555_]

I found your channel when you first posted about the saga of buying a shared ownership flat as I lived in one back then and it was a total saga to sell it! I then watched a lot of your reno videos but then I have no idea what happened...I got recommended one of your videos yesterday for the first time...I was surprised to see I'm still subscribed and yet I've had no notifications, not a single video in my feed. I'm playing catch up now... KZbin algorithm is mega weird.

[@Moggymax]

Hey Evan, happy new year! Great to hear all your exciting plans for 2024, I hope you have an amazing year. Just wanted to flag up to you, if you do decide to cut your hair, to consider donating it to the Little Princess Trust - so it could be used to make wigs for sick children.

[@colleenmarin8907]

I find it so interesting that Babbel is sponsoring your channel, considering that you've discussed (in depth) having used a competitor on numerous occasions. I assume you can't do a comparison video of the two products

[@Mikedimmy]

From the very little I know about sponsorship deals like this, I can imagine Evan won’t be able to speak about comparisons and the such until a certain date. So maybe we could expect a video on this topic in maybe just over a year? I too am interested. I started using Duolingo because of Evan.

[@evan]

Well I am using both concurrently atm and I specifically reached out the them for the sponsor cause they go so much further than duo for German and have live stuff (extra cash tho) You might watch this space in 2024 😇

[@sophieconstant7427]

Man it's so nice watching these. We went through a very similar thing but with a 3 month delay. And honestly gave me some hope/comfort that we weren't the only ones.

[@ultraccheese]

i have to tell you evan, your flat videos inspired me so much when i moved houses and had to decorate and build the aesthetic of my own room! obviously it's much smaller but you genuinely helped me so much to get motivated!

[@ruthiseighteen]

omg i just came back to this channel after like 3 years and it’s crazy to see how much you’ve changed!!

[@kantpredict]

I definitely also miss social TV since I got my own place (solo renting for 7 years now). I got my long hair cut short last year because it reminded me of the bands that broke down and the girl that broke up with me since I grew my hair out. Finally, I subscribe to you and Tom Scott and you're both winding down your weekly videos after 10 years. It's gonna be a more quiet year in KZbin, but take your time guys!

[@TheErador]

It's really sad that other people feel that your hair is their business. As a bloke with long hair I totally understand your plight albeit on a much smaller scale, like it literally doesn't affect them but they feel the need to tell me that it should be shorter, they can do one, I'll wear it how I like. Don't give in to peer pressure! But obviously change it up if that's what you want to do.

[@Amelia-vk4jt]

I lived with a great friend for years untill we both moved abroad a couple years ago and we constantly say how much we miss living together there really is nothing like living with someone you love, trust and can communicate with properly.

[@lunaremus]

I always love the lighting in Evan's Content

[@heatherkara]

I just cut my hair. Last year (first half) my hair was down past my waist. In April/May, I cut about half off. Later, I cut it to just past my shoulders. Yesterday, I cut again, it's at shoulder length. Just long enough I can put into a ponytail. Happy to be free of the weight, the pull, the constant hoovering!

[@Dekedence]

That "it's patina" comment did made me laugh. I'm going to start using it for my own ageing.

[@ninamarie177]

I can’t stand the feeling of getting strangled by my hair when I try to fall asleep so I put it in a braid or loose bun on the top of my head at night. As a woman I never got comments on my long hair but when I got a bob a few years ago everyone had an opinion (ranging from: “you looked better and more feminine before” to “you look so cool, it suits your face”). I have since grown it out because it was such a hassle to style it daily and get regular trims but every few months I want to chop it off again.

[@mihaelahuban5287]

before watching the video: “ things i bought after binge watching Evan Edinger” - recently i ordered tuna for pasta (after the video about what students in different countries eat) and UKULELE because i liked a lot how they sounded when you sang at the end of a video. i wonder what’s next 😊 . happy anniversary for the apartment and soon for the 10 years of uploading every sunday, and congrats!

[@heirandspare]

Happy new year and congratuations for uploading videos for the last ten years. Keep up the good work. 😎👍

[@PeterEndean]

Just in case anyone is curious - I did click through to check out the Babbel lifetime "deal", and indeed it is 50% off...but it's still eye-wateringly expensive... €300. Ooof. Then I clicked through to the main page, and then clicked to see all plans, and they're suddenly offering 60% off - so still pricey at €240, but that's a decent drop.

[@kivzzzz]

And all the information you need to give them until they tell you the price... Thank you for going through it.

[@Sophie_Cleverly]

My cleaning/tidying hack was getting a robot hoover 😆 (obvs not accessible for everyone but it was just a cheap one we got in the Black Friday sales and it works surprisingly well). I'm chronically ill and have executive function issues and a kid so tidying up always seemed like a huge challenge. Now that I have a lil robot buddy (his name is Herbert Hoover 😆) it really helps me as it means I get started on picking everything up, the floors stay clean without the pain of hoovering and then it encourages me to tidy the rest of the things, too. From there I can basically keep more on top of the 5 minute room tidying rather than constantly being stressed and upset about it.

[@evan]

Honestly I was incredibly tempted to have a section of this video about the best things I’ve bought for my flat (I even scripted it as much) and my Robot vacuum is defo in my top 3 purchases for added value! Maybe I’ll make a separate video at some point

[@randomness051]

​@@evanI'd really like a video from you about robot vaccuums, just so you know

[@matpk]

​@@evanplease talk about flat service charges. They are scam

[@Bunnybananabunny]

My robot vacuum is called Xi Jinping because it is a Chinese machine and I bet the Chinese president/dictator would LOVE the fact that I named a cheap robot vacuum after him and he spends the days licking my floors😂

[@israellai]

You went to Birmingham for pop tarts?? 😱 Nowadays they're everywhere

[@evan]

But in 2013 getting the GOOD pop tarts was a bullring affair!

[@sneeches11]

As a bald human usually perceived fem, 7/10 conversations with literally anybody (coworkers, strangers, people I see daily, family, doctors) involve them bringing up something about my hair and their thoughts without me ever asking. It’s been years of constant opinions and it’s exhausting. weighs on my mental health too bc people aren’t talking about the cool things your doing bc they can’t get past your what your hair looks like which I find less important to who I am like you mentioned

[@libbywish7123]

Congratulations on being in your flat for 2 years and for being about to hit 10 years on your channel. There are some terrific lights available for helping ward off winter weather blues and it will be good for your plants too. I agree with you on big houses, my daughter and I want a cozy home that we can easily afford. Please keep your videos and thoughts coming. 💜 Yes please release the song. 🙏

[@loverrbboy2000]

a very thoughtful video as always:) excited for train content!!!!

[@eosterday]

Can’t believe that people comment on your hair, you do you and my partner and I will still watch your stuff. Always brings back fond memories of Germany.

[@lightanddarklove]

I don't have a lot of goals for this year but if I don't end up getting a full time job that takes a lot of additional energy, I'd like to relaunch my channel as an animation channel. Smaller goals are: take some fabric scrap and my favorite pair of jeans to create a patchwork dupe, help my husband with the office reorganization and start selling some collectables with my folks on ebay. Last year was fairly intense with the wedding, helping my dad sell his house and visiting canada for the first time so I'd like to do more bite-sized projects. We'll miss your sunday uploads when you take your break, but you deserve it after all this time being consistent for so long.

[@carolinetaylor5594]

I think that because people watch your channel and get invested in your life in videos that they feel comfortable enough to comment on your looks (hair). Maybe the person who also commented at the Post Office (?) also knows your channel. Also I guess because people have seen you with short hair, medium and long that they prefer it a certain way or what they think suits you better. I have my own opinions and don't always mention them but I do love a transformation video where people go from one hairstyle to a completely different one.

[@lenora4553]

Omg the leasehold! I'm a lawyer (not a civil/common law tho) and i was shocked to learn that some Western countries actually use it. We got stuck with leashold properties after the collapse of Soviet Union, because a lot of houses were built on illegaly confiscated land, but we are trying to end the practice.

[@chelsfranzke]

I really like your positive attitude.

[@ksc743]

I just subscribed and this is my second video of yours I'm watching. To think you've been doing this for 10 years...the competition out there🤯 but you are so entertaining, intelligent and hilarious. And I love your long hair!

[@karrywright9359]

Oh I can see you’re growing up 🤣 It happens to us all eventually, but that’s what’s happening to you now 🤣 I wish you well & have a great 2024 🤗

[@caeliachapin5317]

Hey @evan, I just want to say something before I go ... I have to stop watching your videos, maybe not forever, but for a while. It's because while I really enjoy your content and always learn interesting things, they don't tell me anything I *need* to know (that's just me - not remotely suggesting that your content isn't useful to others). And I'm just in a situation where life sucks, and in order to make it better, I have to focus intensely on things that are most important to me. But I will miss seeing you talk about whatever every week. I think you're one of the best KZbin commentators there is, and you seem like a really kind and genuine person. So I wish you continued success with your channel!

[@utterlee]

Oh yes, I had the service charge shoot up by £50 a month after a couple of years when they "realised" the amount going into the sinking fund wasn't enough.

[@Forevermacer21]

I like to watch tv shows the same time as friends and text them during or after about what happened. Its not the same as in person but it makes it more fun for me.

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Mercifully, since my early years I have lived solo. It was easier to live solo in those days. Even now, worth the cost IMHO. Thank you for the video.

[@cathmorgan6359]

I had a beautiful shared ownership property but had to let it go because they kept overcharging us on the maintenence fee, guess was the excuse was? We need to replenish the sinking fund, its definitely a scam

[@Tamaranth404]

8:48 As someone who is currently living with my significant other, I can confirm - it is, in fact, the best. 😁

[@georgerobertson1054]

I know you did not ask for hair comments but because you mentioned it I thought I’d say something haha. I never really noticed it before. Did you maybe have it in a bun most of the time? I find long hair on men can be a bit jarring but is also undeniably cool in many ways. If you are cutting it off I would just plead that instead of going for the full chop, try a few intermediate length styles as you’ve spent so much time growing it it would feel like a shame to go back to just short back and sides. I’ve always wanted to grow my hair to try some more stylish styles but could just never get past the awkward length so would give up too early!!! Haha I’ll stop now Great video 👍 have a good 2024 depending on my finals I might try out babble, as duolinguo didn’t quite do it for me when I started trying to learn Japanese a few years ago.

[@jonjohnson2844]

The winter seems longer every year, I've been feeling a bit 'meh' for ages and it's amazing how much better I felt yesterday because it was sunny for a few hours.

[@stever2583]

No one comments on your hair when it is short because you are fully conforming to their expectations. I choose to not care what anyone thinks - I truly fly my own way on everything. The only observation i find significant is that those who like me - do not judge. Period. I find my friends are infinitely more artistic and entertaining. My favorite analogy is one involving a good friend who gets upset by blatant ignorance, He literally gets very angry, He stomps, He bellows, He is loud and vulgar, and He has tears falling down his cheeks... But at the end of a tirade He laughs, apologizes for his behavior, begs forgiveness from those who do not know him and then buys everyone a drink/ dinner/ cakes etc. We all have a good laugh at the insanity of being triggered by a strangers behavior - instead of the alternative - confrontation! I love him to death for his passion and endless compassion! Truly a good man!

[@herrengelsful]

What piano book did you use and would you recommend it? Got a keyboard for Christmas and have been wanting to learn it for years, like you, so curious about what you used! :)

[@lg_believe333]

Unfortunately Evan if you want to live in central London with all the amenities close to you, you will pay a premium for that. Leasehold charges is a rip off and it’s always better to move into a share of a freehold in a residential block that is between 2 and 3 floors maximum. Choosing a flat with stairs and no lifts. Ideally the ground floor would be best. Maintaining lifts in a block of flats adds more costs to the service charges. It’s far better when the residents own the flats you live in and not a developer or landlord. Even better, if you move out into Greater London, in zones 4/6 with good transport links, you may be able to purchase a freehold property instead of leasehold.

[@evan]

Well my development does have all the extra swanky amenities of a London new build like gyms and pools and shit but the service… oh god the service

[@maggyhale]

Hi Evan, long time subscriber here. I don’t really comment on people’s videos but…. The hair… it is nobody’s business how long your hair is. If you do decide to cut it maybe look into donating it? It seems to be long enough and in good health so it might make a difference to somebody who needs it 😊

[@fcandidobarros]

I can believe how people believe it is ok to talk about other people body/hair. I am sorry to hear that Evan

[@terranaxiomuk]

You moved to London. You have my condolences.

[@heliotropezzz333]

I think people with smallish spaces now must be happy that they are not having to spend a ton on high priced energy to heat a large space or having massive cleaning and maintenance jobs. Also people who move to large houses often end up downsizing at the end of their lives. Those with smaller spaces may avoid that hassle and expense.

[@rettawhinnery]

I enjoy your videos. Keep doing them, however you like.

[@SarahFrickArt]

This reminds of The Long Hairs, a men's long hair group that are helping sponsor who I donate my hair to, Children with Hair Loss. I've donated my hair different places 10 times, coming up on 11 for the world record they are trying to make in March

[@stecky87]

Your frustration with people's comments on your looks is *relatable*. Women go through this daily

[@NerdyWordyMatt]

The longer it gets the more likely that hard-to-reach bit gets knotted. Also, that moment when you get dressed and your hair ends up all tucked inside your shirt and stuck to any bits of velcro. I get ya.

[@HenriqueGarciaCosta]

I have a friend with long hair and everytime I present someone to him the first comment is about the hair. It's a curse that barbers spell into people for them to get annoyed and have more haircuts

[@QALibrary]

Evan, when I had my hair almost as long as you I could not keep the nices away because they would love to brush and plat and put bows etc in my hair all the time.

[@emjayay]

"nieces," I think.

[@QALibrary]

⁠@@emjayaythank you - my dyslexia got in the way and my disability software failed to correct it

[@QALibrary]

⁠@@emjayaythank you - my dyslexia got in the way and my disability software failed to correct it

[@colleenmarin8907]

I still find it amazing that landlords outside the USA allow you to make changes / improvements to their property. One of the main detractors of renting in the USA is that the places are basically dumps to start with and just deteriorate so fast because of this restriction and the lack of upkeep / repairs on the part of the owner

[@susaninden6268]

It's a condo, not a rented flat

[@SuperT]

I was under the impression he actually owns (or atleast has a mortgage) it just happens to be in a building and not a free standing house

[@flobarry589]

evan i’m pretty sure i am currently living in the same student accommodation that you used to live in😂 that clip was a jumpscare!

[@evan]

Good ol north lodge? Or Emily bowes?

[@Jamie_D]

If you feel the landlord is being unfair with their clearly unfair service charges then take it to appeal

[@sadmancho]

Ooo I didn't know you where a fan of trains Evan. Have you ever tried the different types of trains in Japan? My personal favorite is the Dr. Yellow bullet train.

[@kw6382]

Fill us in on roughly where in London you are? From my base 8 time zones away London could mean Bromley or Croydon. Would you talk about what went into your choosing your particular location? I first spent time there in 1980 and I've been back several times. I can't get enough. I'd be more at home in Glasgow but as a place to spend some time London is in a league of its own.

[@Doleryn]

Omg, I didn't know that people commented so much on your hair, that sounds very stressful.. My 2024 goals are doing my best to build my business, finish writing my books so I only have the publishing part left and be more consistent with my streams. That's pretty much it.

[@basscharenborg6441]

Sorry Evan but I'd like to add just one bit to the "long hair being annoying" part. When I had my hair long ('till 11-'22), it had gone to halfway down my back. I had to put it in a bun. Not just so I didn't pull my own hair as I'd lay on-top of it at night, but the tangles man.. The TANGLES. The pain I endured to get those out... Not worth it in the end, so I went bald. After a month I had my hair back even if it was only 10 mm. You won't hear me tell other people to something or other to their hair. That's their choice. Not my job. 🙂

[@lexman7179]

I planned to do a whole Unit a day on Duolingo. Gave that idea up pretty fast.

[@rachelgates509]

I think you should PLAN on skipping the upload the next Sunday after your 10 year mark as a GOAL! The reason being that, if you don’t, you may unintentionally keep uploading every Sunday to see if you can make it to 15 years, etc. You don’t wanna keep that kind of pressure on yourself!

[@cuddy4164]

Hands up if you've had a bait and switch by Notting Hill Genesis and now have a 70% increase in service charges in a single year. Bastards.

[@lorrefl7072]

I get the hair-thing but the other way around... I'm a women with a buzzcut. It's incredible how many people comment on it (good or bad). If a guy has a buzzcut it's never commented on.

[@hammyjammies]

I totally agree with the DIY imperfection becoming moments of pride! I renovated my flat over the course of about a year and I got so sick of being let down by contractors I ended up learning to do stuff like tiling, grouting and waterproofing through google and tips from a handyman friend and saved a load of money from that! Yes there are some slightly wonky bits of cutting and finishing but I don't care because I can say I did it.

[@ninino86]

About the service charge, swede here, dont you have any organization keeping it in check? Maybe a noob question but in sweden we have "hyresrättsföreningen" that discusses these things yearly with the companies that rents out apartments to make sure they cant raise it too much.

[@DavidBeddard]

Well, so long DuoLingo! Hello Babbel!

[@thom-ko]

Talking of framing/editing, your ceiling lamp is overlapping with your head, it bothers me! 😂 For the hair, i won t offer my opinion as you didn t ask but hope you find a style that makes you happy! I m bald so i don t have a choice.. at least it s easy! (except when my niece asks me why i don t have hair.. it's actually surprisingly hard to explain to a 5 year old) love your content!

[@amandafernandes1523]

Hi, I just bumped into your channel and I enjoy your videos! I wanted to say that your hair looks pretty great, and you shouldn't let others make you feel bad about yourself just because of something like that. I think those comments are quite sexist. Anyway, thank you so much for your videos!

[@Zomerset]

Service charges and leasehold agreements put me off buying a flat. The value of the property can go down and you’re restricted by what you can change.

[@victormwong]

I had long hair during covid lockdowns, when I cut it, I donated it to a cancer charity; just a thought if you're considering lopping it off :)

[@august2108]

Total understand the share house experience thing, I met some many people coming and going through the years , you hair ok not talking about it, mine though is also long and I am 60 + I went for the big chop and hated all the after care. after my life changing event a few years back I just said back to the normal who cares really. I am me and the door is over there. take care now..

[@topilinkala1594]

About painting: One of the trades I learned after my career was over was electrician. So I looked around and this autobodyshop had an advert of needing electrician. So I contacted them and first question they asked: Can you paint cars? I told them that I did not but that they were not hiring a car painter but an electician. That was the end of that converstation. Three months later I saw the same add and contact them having the same conversation. Third time this happened I told them with clear words that they are wankers if they think that anyone comes to paint cars with the salary of an electrician. And they stoppede advertising for an electrician. But then five years later the same shop is hiring an electrician and guess what was the first question they asked me. Wankers.

[@sophiac8824]

Thank you for a great video! Do you have a video about your course in Berlin, Germany 🇩🇪 and what it involved etc? Best from London 😊

[@mbncd]

If only women could avoid all the unwanted comments on their appearance by getting a haircut. It only makes things worse for us. "I preferred how your hair looked before!" "The new hair cut looks great on you!" "Why'd you cut your hair?" "How does your husband like the new look?"

[@hesky10]

I'm a man with long hair, having grown it long for 15 years. I love it being a conversation starter, especially with women, but I agree it's not for everyone and requires more maintenance than you may expect. I look shit with short hair, but you look great regardless of your hairs length, lucky git!

[@ohnoitisnt]

You bought a house. 2 years ago. In london My condolences.

[@gonzalobarral2357]

You look amazing man, with or without long hair! So do it for yourself if you like to get a haircut! Keep posting videos 😊

[@chessclinic]

You know what's gonna happen when you get that hair cut, don't you? everyone's gonna go "oh, I miss the way you looked when you had long hair", and yes, that includes 90% of the ones who wanted you to cut it! 😀

[@vain2521]

What a wonderful video! Happy New Year, great to hear about the ten years coming up!

[@alwynemcintyre2184]

You have an enquiring mind evan, which is fun 'cause we never know where your minds going to take us.

[@yakadoodledongywongy8718]

Never change anythjng to suit others. Those passing judgment will always find ao.wthing to judge people for.

[@misswhiskeykittie]

Lova ya my dude. Long hair, short hair, no hair. Do what feels right oh and boyf / girlf room mates are THE best.

[@cloudyskies5497]

2024: pass B1 German (passed A2 in October) Keep going with efforts to be more active and healthy. Good luck to everyone on your goals

[@michaelphillips3170]

Was good to see Luke on one of the clips, He is how I found your page years ago. Keep doing want you like life to sort to do any thing else hugs.

[@Imbatmn57]

Ive witnessed an old guy ask someone " so when are you getting a haircut." And the young dude said never. We need more guys like that to normalize long hair, i get its annoying though.