My Final Day of Teaching. Did I Quit? 🇺🇦

[@genxjedi28]

Johnny, I'm a 54 year old married man with no children. The reasons I never had any are my own but I love seeing well behaved children enjoying life like the students in that school. They bring me joy and it's a shame that our modern world kind of takes the joy of children away from us and make us feel creepy if we happen to admire the wholeness and purity of kids because of the actions of a few terrible people. Watching your videos I get the impression that Ukraine is a really nice country. The people seem very friendly and nice but not so much to make it seem phony as it sometimes happens in America. Look forward to seeing your Thailand adventures.

[@TheDoe53]

I really liked this video. Very touching to see young people with smiles, learning English and knowing they are living under hard times. Thanks for sharing! Pizza was a nice gesture!

[@CG-ug6bn]

As you get older, time speeds up. Simple as. When you're born you have no frame of reference for time. As you get older you recognize how much time has passed and how much less of it you have left.

[@JohnnyFD]

Definitely makes sense. But sometimes it feels like topposite, like days come to a crawl...especially if I don't have a plan or somewhere I need to be.

[@samparkerSAM]

Johnny in New Orleans at my high school, the school allowed the Senior students to order pizza. I would give free pizza to the under class, great memories.

[@Amy-f3e]

Wonderful children ❤ Thanks for showing another couple of months from Kyiv, whose still standing though she has been in pain a lot. Good luck travelling again.

[@stevesanelli90]

Well done JohnnyFD on giving your time & self to the future generations of Ukraine. Safe travels & enjoy your time away. Perhaps, that is what the head & heart desires. Cheers

[@trinewestbyejrgensen4838]

Thank you! Have a cup of coffe on me and celebrate the achievement at school. Sorry for the broken english, but i'm sure your'e used to it. Welcome to Norway!!! ❤️It's super cool. I think i'm youre number one fan from Norway.

[@JohnnyFD]

Thanks Trine! Will do! How far are you from Oslo by the way? I'd be happy to have a cup of coffee with you if you're in the city.

[@trinewestbyejrgensen4838]

@JohnnyFD I'm a couple of hours away, when are you coming 👍

[@JohnnyFD]

That's far to drive. But i'll be there Wed Dec 4th in the afternoon/evening then leaving on the 5th around noon..

[@trinewestbyejrgensen4838]

@@JohnnyFD I'll talk to my husband about going for a day trip! It would be nice to have a cup of coffee💯

[@trinewestbyejrgensen4838]

I'm so sorry, but my husband could'nt get the time off. A pity for sure, i would really have liked to meet! 😊 Next time as they say. I'm going to Ukraine the minute the war is over. Hug, Trine🌸

[@loriebrown6876]

Your good and kind heart shines through in your videos.

[@JohnnyFD]

Thanks Lorie!

[@rhondabailey9238]

We had DOMINO'S too Happy Birthday Yassa ✨🍕✨ Beautiful, Johnny

[@stiganderseliassen3352]

Welcome to Norway. Norway is good, but very expensive here.. hope you will enjoy the time you are here. There are many from Ukraine here. I live in a town called Drammen, and here I meet people from Ukraine every day...

[@carolwilliams8511]

Really? That's so cool..

[@Worldlythingflyby]

It is very boring and cold in Norway. Absolutely no quality of life, only those who are rich or have high payment jobs get to enjoy better life. And most travel to other countries to benefit of and have fun, because their own country have not allowed to their people more opportunities during freetime. Lots of judgmental and bullying. It's not a good country at all. Everything is run by the government like a kindergarten. Most people are inside the whole day. Narcotics and mental health issues are doing well in boring norway.

[@lsto6983]

This school experience made you a happier person. Your personality came thru in the classroom of young students just talking about random topics. They enjoyed the practice so much and you helped with their confidence and insight. It makes a big difference in everyone’s life. Glad you are returning in the Spring.

[@JohnnyFD]

Thank you, that's so nice of you to say! And agreed!

[@FloydBoudreaux]

What a wonderful group of young students, who in turn had such a wonderful 'full immersion' English teacher and in such trying times. Many smiles on this one. Slava Ukraini!

[@AnthonyJosh]

From my experience visiting Oslo 🇳🇴 in the winter, bring clothing for snow and it’s very expensive too.

[@AndriyNepochatyh]

Safe travels Johnny! Happy Thanksgiving! Hope things turn for better in Ukraine when you will be back there next spring/summer!

[@witkowskimarcin4552]

You are a good guy. I love your involvement at this school.

[@JohnnyFD]

Thanks! It's been rewarding to me too, to be honest!

[@Overbet]

Children from Ukraine love pizza. Johnny, that's a good idea to make the kids happy.

[@JohnnyFD]

ha. I think children from every country loves pizza. =)

[@himars_m142]

Johnny, I used to walk past that school every day on my way to the river (there’s a river nearby, and you can take a loop that’s about 5 km). And right by the school is my favorite supermarket, Novus. I didn’t think you’d be teaching at that school. I’d still be hanging out there, but I’m temporarily living somewhere else now.

[@debbiel8585]

On each video. I watch I wonder why people are not fleeing any longer?? I would not feel safe. I worry for these children. Bless you all!

[@JohnnyFD]

Where would they all go? It's their home, and lives. There's 20 million+ of them..=(

[@debbiel8585]

​@@JohnnyFDwhat happens if the bombing gets worse than now?? Some fled to other countries early in the war. Couldnt they still go to other countries? just wondering.

[@JohnnyFD]

I'm not sure honestly. A lot of countries that were open to taking refugees in 2022 are now getting tired of the war. This is why the worst thing that could possibly happen is for there to be a ceasefire without a guarantee that Russia can't just start it up again in a few years again when the support is 100% dried up.

[@LittleGrayMouse]

these beautiful smiling children! I will miss your classes with them.

[@midnighttrader2180]

Cool video, I wish I had free time to volunteer at a school in Ukraine. You are a lucky man. 👍

[@TravelArtistRandSouth-qh1nz]

I am 74 and my life is good, and the only regret I have is that I never had children. From observing my friends with children taking responsibility for the next generation is a spectacular purpose. You are young and will make a great dad, and still have your nomadic life. Children love to travel. All those beautiful women in Ukraine would make great wives.

[@JJPwfelli]

We tend to idealise what we don't have. You could have had kids and they could have got sick and died, or got sent to prison, or they could have been successful. It's a lottery. With the way society is going where I live, in some ways I think it's cruel having children.

[@JohnnyFD]

Yes, or they could be the next President, inventor of a cure for Cancer, or Nobel Prize Winner. =)

[@NewCityMedia]

What a great video, and what enchanting kids you taught. Most of them speak better English than kids here in London. Makes me sad to know that Putin's evil regime would destroy their lives without a thought. There are many Ukrainians here in the UK, and they are lovely people.

[@johndewey6358]

Happy Turkey Day Johnny! Have a safe trip 😊 Don't worry about not having any children yet, there is still time. As a teacher you are making a positive difference in the lives of many children who will always remember you, their experiences and who knows what positive things they will accomplish with their new English knowledge, you are opening many doors for them, the rest is their choice, Teaching is one of the most rewarding careers. You teach, yet you learn so much yourself.

[@henningvm]

Great Support ! Every Young Person is touched positive or negative ! YOU ARE POSITIVE ! But I feel for the Young in UKRAINE !

[@carlblenkin6776]

You know, you really connected with students you are right they ate very wholesome and good . I think you have a gift of teaching.

[@lars6849]

awesome job there Jhonny, i skipped out on Ukraine for a while and came back now. As usual u doing great things, its good this time didnt inklude manual sawing...lolol

[@barrocasonthemove6805]

I think we can learn a lot from societies that are more communal. We raise our kids in isolation and they miss out on the opportunity to learn from and be cared for by other adults.

[@JohnnyFD]

They say it takes a village to raise a child, and I agree.

[@barrocasonthemove6805]

@@JohnnyFD As someone with two kids, I don’t recommend having kids unless you are 100% committed. There are many ways to help nurture the next generation without having your own offspring - mentoring, teaching, etc.

[@carolwilliams8511]

This video was a joy, Johhny. Thank you.

[@JohnnyFD]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@StevenPrewitt]

The kids are amazing and your awesome Johnny for volunteering to help them with English. Also you didn't skimp on the pizza cutting it in 3rds lol I remember when teachers did that. Enjoy Thailand look forward to the videos!!!!!

[@JohnnyFD]

Haha I would have but we didn't have a knife. j/k.=)

[@StevenPrewitt]

@JohnnyFD when you ordered the 2nd round of pizza's that's when you balled out!!!!

[@alexandrecouture2462]

Cool video! It brings joy!

[@twinlamps]

Great to get such gratitude from the kids ❤

[@lisavanvalin2566]

I love how colorful the school is. The kids are going to be counting days until you come back.

[@carolwilliams8511]

They need to practise their English and show Johnny how they progressed.

[@spencerdavies5661]

Hey Johnny such a lovely gesture to buy pizza for all the students in class on your last day. Domino’s was a great idea. It is clear the students think a lot of you, enjoy your company and communicating with you especially in English. Their English is sure to improve even more. To be fair for young kids their English is at a good standard now ! It’s definitely the right decision to go back to work at the school when you get back from Thailand.

[@JohnnyFD]

Thanks!

[@Nice_Comment]

Hey Johnny, I'm originally from Kiev, and 2nd year living in US there is no city like Kiev in US... And thank you for a great video So sad about your last day in school

[@nathanf-z8s]

Maybe boston a bit like dnipro but tmany unis

[@nathanf-z8s]

Kyiv 😅

[@carolwilliams8511]

Are you going to return to Ukraine eventually? I hope so.

[@Nice_Comment]

@@carolwilliams8511 sure, I would like to return. I'm happy to be in US, but I'm here temporary.

[@Nice_Comment]

@@nathanf-z8s absolutely

[@loriebrown6876]

Too cute! The second class was like ok bye 😂😂😂😂

[@frankmorris8328]

The students and teachers are going to miss you, Johnny.

[@treada1583]

I just found you a couple days ago, I will miss this, blessings to you all

[@carolwilliams8511]

Welcome. And do come back when he returns to Ukraine. Meanwhile watch all his earlier ones?

[@carljames4862]

It's hard to watch those kids so happy and carefree whilst the adults play games with people's lives. Those were interesting thoughts Johnny you shared there on the walk home. Nice video dude.

[@andrewcobra2000]

Smiley face misses the pizza day, but she likes potatoes better 😂 😂

[@topcoffeebar]

Amazing vlog as always! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@lightambassador4206]

Thank you for your help and support!

[@bimmjim]

I wonder if the younger children are less affected by the War; and the older children are more affected. It IS horrendous.

[@himars_m142]

I am waiting for you to come back to these classes

[@milliez3875]

i love the kids!

[@kozakua]

Wish you showed life there through the winter …. Слава Україні ❤🇺🇦

[@JohnnyFD]

You can watch it here in my previous winters here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX29lZ54grmkrMk

[@himars_m142]

Johnny just needed to grab a couple bottles of Soda. No big deal-they're already drinking that stuff without you. Or at least a few bottles of water.

[@haru-1963]

Hey, what's going on there? I saw you guys got with hit with rockets that knocked out power. Hope you are fine. Stay safe mate.

[@JohnnyFD]

Nothing like celebrating thanksgiving with raw turkey and no lights. 😂

[@haru-1963]

@JohnnyFD that's the spirit in dire times. 👏 😆Stay safe.

[@parlorhs]

I drive a 91 Miata yellow love it

[@topcoffeebar]

Thanks!

[@JohnnyFD]

Thank you!

[@martinUK337]

Hi Johnny I work with young people and have enjoyed your school work just a thought when you get back do you think you could arrange to take a class to do some dog walking at the animal shelter would be great for the young people and the dogs

[@Yegoros]

Calls from sellers - I think this is because they follow some rules or policies of marketplaces.

[@maddie1446-c6w]

❤ Stay safe. Love and Peace will Come. 🕊

[@maxbumper1814]

Go Johhny Go

[@trinewestbyejrgensen4838]

No quitting, you are going to travel! I'm sure the students are very grateful! And it's really cool that you did it for free! 😊 🎉 I'm not a fan of being called by companies either, Even though im 53. I'm shy. And about kids, there's not that much of a big deal if a man waits to be a father, you never get too old, it's the women that grows too old to have them. 😊

[@JohnnyFD]

So true!

[@martinsmith1525]

Sad to see you leave Ukraine for a few months. I loved watching all your videos of Ukraine, such a beautiful country so much to offer in a lot of ways. I am looking forward to seeing you return to Ukraine in April. One day hopefully i will visit there as well, a hidden gem and i really hope it remains that way. 🙂

[@pcguy13x]

it would be nice if medical leave was treated here in the usa like it is in germany!

[@lisavanvalin2566]

Are you hosting Thanksgiving again. I remember when Merc was there last year at your Thanksgiving. That's when I started watching your videos

[@DominikGentener]

Thank you, Johnny. Those students are really amazing.

[@guyshard]

Another great video full of emotions....

[@andriidubinin955]

Thank you Johnny! 🙏❤

[@rossjudd6049]

The older you get, the faster the time flies.

[@richardengstrom386]

go on Johnny and hope China will not attack Taiwan as I have to there as my wife and boy is dual citizen so have to go there if something happens

[@rodak_]

I think I misjudged you Johnny. I remember seeing you in one of bald guy's videos some years ago and immediately thought that you must be like him since you hang out and travel together. Few years later I find you in Ukraine as a English teacher. Too bad this chapter ends, however I totally get your reasoning. Greetings from Poland, I'm awaiting for a new video.

[@lisavanvalin2566]

Johnny always soda goes with pizza. Maybe school doesn't allow though. I have mikk with all other meals but pizza and popcorn must have soda. Good thing you ordered more so pizza hot for 2nd group

[@pcguy13x]

funny thing is, when you were filming the kids playing, i was thinking, you did that in the usa, and someone would be calling the police. then you bring that up. lol! i think those kids are going to miss you. i am sure your perspective from a us born english speaker

[@JohnnyFD]

Crazy right!

[@longlivefreedom9853]

I wonder how many people have tripped on that first part of the step leading into the Subway @5.36 and fell down the steps leading to the subway ?

[@JohnnyFD]

Actually probably close to none. People in Ukraine are very aware of where they walk, mostly because they have to be. But in the US, we'd have some cracked teeth and law suits for sure. 😂

[@longlivefreedom9853]

@@JohnnyFD Thanks Johnny- hope your well ---

[@longlivefreedom9853]

@@JohnnyFD 🤣

[@vickikirby6711]

Happy Thanksgiving Johnny. 🇺🇦🙏❤️🇺🇲

[@otaviovieira1041]

God bless your life, sir.

[@bgd73]

you are young johnny fd. As long as you think of what is missing, you seek it. That time time does go by.. you might wonder where it went. Good luck to you, I hope you meet a true lady friend.

[@kneehowma4474]

There was a 1967 movie starring Sidney Poitier, called “To Sir, With Love”. On your last day, did you have a “To Sir, With Love” moment?

[@carolwilliams8511]

Absolutely love that film. Saw it when it first came out in the cinema in the 1960s.

[@kneehowma4474]

@ Yes it was a very good movie. The song was a hit too.

[@jasros2551]

will the level 8 fit under the seat infront of you though?

[@JohnnyFD]

No, that's the only reason why i"m still debating if I want to travel with a rolling luggage, or just a soft small bag.

[@jasros2551]

@@JohnnyFD Thats a shame, you might have to line up early for the flight to have space in the overhead compartment near your seat.

[@dr.life17]

Johnny you a good person, thanks for your support our country 👍

[@YTScarlet]

You are a good man Johnny, and this video was very very touching... thank you for everything you have done for Ukraine !

[@JohnnyFD]

My pleasure!

[@DavidFletcher-m3h]

Love you Johnny, not gay or out! Only the male Roosters go 'Cock a doodle do' and not the Hens that lay eggs... I am so pleased that you are visiting Norway? before going to Thailand, and hope you enjoy my beautiful Europe... David Fletcher UK Bradford 🍺🍺

[@carolwilliams8511]

Norway. That sounds interesting. I'll be there for that. You can keep your hot countries. They do not interest me one bit.

[@billavery628]

Дякую Johnny, you are gonna miss the дітей.

[@joan1547]

What a sweet gesture ur a lovely.guy have a safe trip bon voyage jonny

[@ZIMCoin]

Just like pets, if you want a child, adopt. Their are plenty of discarded and unwanted children in the world.

[@mr.critic]

3:51 💯💯

[@lars6849]

leaving ukraine to skip winter? So where are u going this time? Take care my friend!

[@ladysparkymartin]

Ok. I’ll say it. As a woman, it’s very different to have kids than as a man. Especially in a patriarchal world. Besides, overpopulation? People are not dying out, I promise. Your wishes are valid. But they cannot be blanket applied. There are many ways to be part of the good upbringing of kids. I’m the cool aunt of 17 kids. I add a unique dimension to their lives. By no means am I or teachers, for example, selfish.

[@carolwilliams8511]

So true. Kids cannot have too many loving adults in their lives. There are too many orphans in the world.

[@ageofatheism6638]

An increasing population is what is fed to us all the time, but who is saying this and why does it have to be this way? No surprise ,it's vested interests that have some financial gain. What about the fact that previous civilizations have lived in relative harmony for tens of thousands of years without risking the planet whilst maintaining a steady population. As for your last comment on the d.o.g.e. well that is the idiotic and ironic thing .Trump DUPLICATES an already existing independent entity called the "Government Accountability Office". What a way to make things more efficient then to duplicate it! Brilliant!

[@JohnnyFD]

The West isn't maintaining a steady population, check the birth rates, we're all declining. The only countries who are growing are in Africa and India, talk to them about risking the planet.

[@ageofatheism6638]

@@JohnnyFD Two wrongs do not make a right ! Overpopulation is what is happening in the countries you mention where they can not feed their kids they give birth to. In the west (for the most part) we don't have kids if we know we can't support them and there is a net negative on society and the planet. Most third world countries rely on "gods will" as an excuse as to whether they get pregnant or not and whether the kid survives or not. pretty sad really.

[@kozakua]

Thank you 🙏

[@thegreaterbilby2171]

🤗 Such a lovely experience and special privilege to be able to share some of your life's journey and interactions during your time there in Ukraine ... very much appreciated! 💯 Thank you Johnny, and Happy Thanksgiving! ~~Blessings~~ 🙏 🌏.au

[@MartinMartin-jm8wi]

Actually they received booklets something like prepare for extreme situations. So it not so safe travel there. Imagine being stuck and not allowed to leave..

[@stretchka111]

😅glovo is great in ukraine

[@SutterKrump]

Johnny you have a kind heart and are good with kids, I really wish you find the right woman to have your own kids with

[@danielcargill8019]

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

[@toddboothbee1361]

Now the other kids are going to pressure their teachers for pizza.

[@lisavanvalin2566]

The secret to hang out with kids I have found is my friends have kids and I take them to do fun stuff or babysit. It's fun. I get to return kids after fun and parents get a break.

[@JJPwfelli]

Don't know about it be being selfish not having kids. If in the past you didn't feel like conditions were right to settle down - you did not feel it. You feel whatever you feel at that moment. You have time left to be a dad. A lot, if not most of life is beyond our control anyway. We just have to ride this experience as best we can.

[@AbdulAli-ku9he]

GOD bless Ukraine ❤❤❤❤

[@mr.critic]

23:45 🤣🤣

[@curiousnomadic]

Feeling same as you regarding time.

[@carolwilliams8511]

Yes, I love pizza too. Being vegan my choices are limited but a lovely no cheese one topped with many vegetables is delicious.

[@marino4691]

I love that you tested the spin, the spin of rolling luggage is important,for some drifting and tricks

[@JohnnyFD]

I agree, it's important to be able to roll it smoothly and have some fun with it!

[@JoseWhon]

Aww bless them all - just great kids - Slava Ukraini ❤

[@ZIMCoin]

I love that you are going to the school and helping the kids. On the topic of "being of the generation who is selfish for not having kids and helping society," I can't disagree more. In fact, the opposite is true. What kind of person brings a child into this world of war, suffering, cruelty, and greed? A person never has a child for the child's sake. You don't yet know the child. A person always has a child for selfish reasons, by accident, ignorance, or overactive hormones. "Love" does not bring an innocent child into a cruel world.

[@geraldsshorts6270]

Just because you crawled from a porta Potta toilet rim into your mom’s Cooch doesn’t mean most of us arent prepared and don’t give our children great happy lives.

[@SutterKrump]

The same person who brought YOU into this world. This argument is invalid because there are ALWAYS problems in the world no matter where or who you are. Tell me, do you yourself regret being born?

[@JohnnyFD]

I'm genuinely sorry that you think this world is so cruel that it's not worth bringing life into or being born into it. =(

[@ZIMCoin]

@@JohnnyFD Perhaps your ability to leave Ukraine and not have to go to the frontlines keeps you optimistic. Realistically, and conservatively, tens of thousands of actual Ukrainians have died for a proxy war between elites and to the benefit of the military industrial complex. This is just Ukraine, and not to mention Palestine, Sudan, or Congo to name a few. It is okay to count our blessings and privileges, but never quibble with facts. With that being said, I don't think you're evil, just ill-informed.

[@JohnnyFD]

Russia invaded Ukraine and Putin CHOOSES to continue their war. They can stop any day they wish. PERIOD. Meanwhile, the military industrial complex ALSO earns profit by helping the CORRECT side DEFEND themselves. Two complex ideas can exist at the same time.

[@yvesgardner9612]

[@rossjudd6049]

Johnny, a ROOSTER goes "Cock-a-doodle-do" not a chicken!

[@JohnnyFD]

oh you're right! A chicken goes "Bawk-bawk bawk!"

[@mixalis6168]

Best thing i ever did, was get married and have a son.. Waited to long, so only one child !@

[@SutterKrump]

Happy for you!

[@carolwilliams8511]

There are a lot of children needing foster care or adoption in England.

[@mykhailosergiyovich6298]

@@carolwilliams8511 😳😳😳how is that possible?