Personal Talk, Everything Changes So Quickly.

As nice as it is spending time with family, sometimes we just need some alone time to balance it out. Just like with the new, it's good to be nostalgic of the old. Here are my thoughts and feelings being back and seeing how quickly everything has changed.
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[@JLBREMER]

I feel you about the family thing. I don’t live near mine either. They can be toxic at times. I like being alone too with my dog of course. She’s better than people. The one thing I’ve realized at this age, I’ll be 40 in September is that everybody is getting older. It’s a hard pill to swallow. Just means we have to live it up your already doing that. Thanks for sharing! That place looks like fun.

[@ladysparkymartin]

My parents live about an hour+ away and I visit them every two weeks or so, unless there’s a special or medical need. I totally know what you mean about the drain of constant presence. Even if I’m at their house for just one night, I need breaks, like watching my own videos in my room or walking outside while they watch the Netflix romcom I set them up with in the den! 😅 I do keep my door open and pop in and out but .. they’re ok with that. When I’m present I give a lot of attention and frankly, work, cook, give love in any way. I do financial stuff like taxes and bills, fix their computer and stuff, train them on technology hoping it sticks, set caregiver arrangements, take inventory and order depends, post it notes, peanut butter, dish soap etc 🤷‍♀️ Your sister might share some of these jobs so please ask her about and don’t discount that. They often go to the daughters. But anyway, quality over quantity is always the best recipe and I’m glad you get that 😊

[@unclenick1968]

Nomad business lifetyle is great fun; but eventually life will catch up to you. My elderly dad had a pacemaker operation at his local hospital; but i was not there to take him to hosptal and back home. Instead my cousin sister took on the task; but it was my responsibility. Years later, i took time off work to help care for my elderly father. When the leave ran out, i had to hand in my resignation. I was there for my dad when he decided to move into the aged care home. You shouldn't shirk your responsibilities to your elderly parents. They were there for you when you were born, you have to be there for them in their twilight years.

[@azdbuk]

Admirable you did this, but everyone's journey and family are different. You have to be careful about applying your conclusions based on your experience to others. Especially in the extremely sensitive and complex journey of aging families. Saying "you should do this and shouldn't do that and they were there for you"...etc...is just insensitive , especially from afar. Boundaries.....

[@unclenick1968]

@@azdbuk It's not about being admirable. This channel I think, is about being successful without the 9-5 corporate lifestyle. However, if you cannot look after your parents, your employees and be nice to the people around you, then I think that is not the kind of success that I want. If you also watch nomad capitalist, that guy is cold, he's got a good setup; but that kind of successful lifestyle is so cold and selfish. And does not align to my own obligations of being a good son to Asian parents.

[@olbapoli4074]

Totally agree. Children should look after their parents

[@ChristinaWhiteWolfe]

Thank you for this lovely video little brother and thanks for doing what you need to take care of yourself. As your older sister, I only have love for you and yes in the past we have fought a lot as children and then one day we grow up and learn about who we are and the things we have done wrong and the people we have hurt and you know deep in my heart I would apologize for anything that I’ve done in the past that have ever made you sad. love you so much and so proud of what you’re doing. Love your older sister.

[@acrossthepond4792]

Seeing our beloved parents age is very traumatic and sad for us. All you can do for them Johnny is your very best, however you do that, financially, helping with their care or food or housing. I know you do a lot already and have done so for a while. For me, it meant crossing the World constantly to give hands-on care and give huge financial commitments, but I wouldn't change what I did for the World. We must all do what we can live with later. I would hate to think now, after my parents are sadly gone, that I did nothing or let them flounder. You are a kind and good man.

[@MrDEWaters]

My mom had a strong personality also. It was difficult for me to cope with her mood swings, which I assumed was normal, and I didn't realize that it was normal for her---but not necessarily for everybody else. She lived to be 91 and was still independent and very sharp until the end.

[@annehersey9895]

I think Dad got deheydrated on the plane. It happened to my 80 ur old sister after a long flight and she’s usually sharp as a tack. Have your mom make sure he drinks a lot of water going home. 😊

[@curiousnomadic]

I don't think his dad did anything that weird. He went on walk about before picking up a map. Not that long ago all hotels would keep a rough map of the local layout listing restaurants and sights. I think they still do this.

[@annehersey9895]

@@curiousnomadic Getting dehydrated on long flights is an actually very common and not weird at all! It’s because of the air circulation systems.

[@curiousnomadic]

@@annehersey9895 Also being compressed air there is very little humidity.

[@DCL26]

From what you said about the situation with your Mom and Sister's strong personalities and their clashing and sometimes arguing, maybe your Father needed to get out of the hotel room for a while, and away... I can understand that he lost his way, and as you pointed out, he did the smart thing and went to the station and waited there. He explained to the Police that he got lost. Anyway, nice that you all reunited for a time. It's been a long while.

[@MiA_BaMBoLa...sara-lab02]

True that. Sketch memory or not, when dads r bout to blow, always exacerbated by chaos of vaca arrival and departure (I've noticed, at least), they gotta get the eff outta dodge for a minute or EVERYONE will be miserable, lol.

[@travelingfrogman]

Good Stuff Johnny! Have never been to Taiwan! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and travels🔱🐸

[@JohnnyFD]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@peppapig3761]

Your dad looks so calm and relaxed

[@MiA_BaMBoLa...sara-lab02]

4:54 remember, your mom said they were so effing tired bc of the dumb train and hotel debacles. They were probably not just dragging ass but dragging brain too, from jet lag and hiking and stress. They probs decided fuck everything, lets just get to 5he damn room, wash the sweat, blood ,and travel tears off, then handle biz; refresh, reset and then grind 🥰😉 popo said they noticed him wandering, and he looked confused, lost etc., thank God theyre observant like that

[@toddboothbee1361]

Alzheimers isn't a normal part of aging, nor is dementia generally. I agree he probably was tired. I've known a young person who got lost in Boston (his home town) after 14 hours of driving from St.Louis. Dementia wasn't our first assumption.

[@gregdrivesdriver5104]

Johnny, take this as a blessing and warning. ALWAYS put Air Pods on your parents.

[@masskilla469]

Johnny unfortunately we have this in common My Brother and I would fight all the time as Kids. As we got Older it got a little bit better. But one day we were having a argument and he attacked me physically and I knocked him to the ground and he called The Police on me. After that I no longer talk to my Brother because i know what is going to end up happening. I am really sad and miss him and people say but that is your Brother but they do not really understand. I can see it really bothers you as well the way you talk about it.

[@curiousnomadic]

So your brother pulled the Karen move on you letting police settle family disputes. That's low brow. Have you seen the movie Brothers? Someone needs to call your brother out on that. Prince William is acting the same way to Prince Harry IMHO and he needs to apologize and get over it.

[@MiA_BaMBoLa...sara-lab02]

🤗 I would give u hug in person if possible. Watched my husband go thru similar w his bro. Never the same. Dont let it go 4ever b4 dropping in on his ass, ik it could be hard. My brother-in-law passed away this last winter,, and i don't think my husband has mentioned his name but maybe 3-5 x since

[@masskilla469]

@@MiA_BaMBoLa...sara-lab02 Awww Thank You!! It is hard but at the same time necessary because of the way he acts he pushes people away saying hurtful things and then when you respond he gets violent. I am a laid back person who avoids confrontation but if pushed will respond and afterwards feel like shit for doing so.

[@masskilla469]

@@curiousnomadic actually when the Police got there they asked my daughter what happened and she told them he it my daady with a bottle in the face and my Daddy knocked him out. So the Cops told him to shut his mouth before you go to jail and get in your house.

[@curiousnomadic]

@@masskilla469 OK so the police were good. Check out all these other comments. Seems like it is normal for families to not get along. I think it is through lack of airing things out and keeping them bottled too long. Hope you can sort things out with your brother.

[@Bighugz75]

I want to visit Taiwan so badly....food looks great thanks for sharing.

[@JohnnyFD]

You should! It's a great place and the food is incredible!

[@bonnieikamas1201]

Great fun! Thanks for sharing with us!!!❤️

[@janicelaurin7263]

Awesome video! It was so funny that the woman at the food stand was suspicious of you 😅 She could sense that you were a foreigner. Your cousin is so funny! Those claw machines are addicting.

[@bimmjim]

When I was 21, I flew into Kuala Lumpor and immediatley got lost. Same thing happened in Paris. .. Get the adress of your hotel, on a card. .

[@curiousnomadic]

Yeah it's normal. In Australia they call it walkabout right? Just good to get your bearings first.

[@zzzzzz20243]

Johnny, I've been following you for some time. I hope you're doing alright, you've seemed to have lost some of your steam. Know you're loved and respected.❤

[@JohnnyFD]

Yes, you're right. The stress of Russia's war, and all the negativity that has now come along with it has added a lot of stress to my mental and physical health unfortunately.

[@moisesperez4605]

Johnny, good riddance that you left the scooters behind in Vietnam with all that honking, I was laughing, I was thinking, could you imagine if a bunch of scooter started honking, in front of Johnny, at that moment, there for a while, was so funny in Vietnam and Johnny oh my God I still think about it. I laughed, everywhere you went it seems like they knew you hate that and they would honk right in front of you, but it was so funny right now. I just thinking about that you brought it back to my mind. Hope you’re having a good time with your family Johnny, this is the Blind guy over here in Mountain View, California

[@hiranthadil]

Family is all we have at the end. Enjoy!

[@Gustav_Con]

Hey Johnny, you're laughs I can't 🤣, and I think most of us can agree, too much family time can be draining, but enjoy the moment! 😉

[@ericgorder1]

I say enjoy your parents as much as you can because one day they will not be there anymore. Just love them and cherish them.

[@stevesanelli90]

Wow, so fabulous to eat foods you can remember! The special memories sharing food with family makes these so special. Thanks for sharing these precious moments JohnnyFD! I always say your laughter is so infectious & from the heart! Watching your dad eat the meat filled roll would have brought back long held memories. Every family has their challenges. That’s what makes these moments memorable.

[@JohnnyFD]

Thanks for the kind comment! And yes, childhood foods definitely unlock special memories!

[@pw4780]

Pot stickers in Taiwan are some of the best. Japanese gyoza are pretty close.

[@tony.travels]

Your cousin is a true master

[@jerrykorolchuk6114]

Johnny! dude like your vedio content 👌 I se your vedios before I really like it to u kind person I understand your point view I give u 👍 I really enjoyed watching your vedio content 👌.

[@michaelhoran407]

Re: Keelung, Taiwan Hi Johnny, The port of Keelung, Taiwan looks like a good place to live. You might want to look at that.😊

[@lyndaboca8111]

lol...all family dynamics are similar. Have fun, eat all the dumplings you can, you will miss the family and the dumplings real soon. Have fun!

[@MiA_BaMBoLa...sara-lab02]

LMAO!! "Introducing.........*drumroll please*...The Asian Enforcer!" 💪🏾👊

[@criskity]

"What are you selling?" "Vegetarian food. WHY??" Bwahaahahah!!

[@brynmawrbeth318]

It's called a Pagoda!!

[@MiA_BaMBoLa...sara-lab02]

What does he do w all that stuff?? Can he sell it or something? Like fb mktplc or similar? That's how hoarding starts lol, my aunt started from McDonald's happy meal toys

[@JohnnyFD]

I think he just enjoys seeing all of his winnings. But yes, I agree he should sell it or do something with it.

[@MiA_BaMBoLa...sara-lab02]

@@JohnnyFD Bahaha! Like a serial killer w all his trophies, one from each of his kills, laid out. 😅 (obvi we know he isn't the killer, O-R ...IS HE?

[@NightingaleSong]

I speak some Mandarin, so I really need to visit Taiwan. What made you choose Ukraine as a place to live as opposed to Taiwan? I don't see Taiwan as being worse or even more expensive...

[@susanwestern6434]

And it doesn't snow or freeze for months.

[@2000konnie]

Those dumplings looked so good. I love them with soy, ginger, garlic sauce. Enjoyed the video 🎥

[@JohnnyFD]

So good!!

[@NonyB2024]

You're not alone, so many people have dysfunctional families & the reason they pack up and leave. Take care of yourself first, because caretaking is an all-consuming exhausting task & worse if you have dysfunctional family. Certainly, can't serve from an empty vessel that's for sure. Take care. Enjoy your travels, time goes by so fast and there's no perfect answer in any choice.

[@laoma4131]

Your cousin is very cool. Taiwan looks awesome. I also have very elementary mandarin and I can understand you the best 😊.

[@jamoon469]

Don't worry enjoy all of it...

[@Bobwa2008]

I think I could get addicted to playing these machines as well. 😂

[@kimmcdonald1096]

Your family needs to have an intervention with your cousin. He is definitely addicted 😂.

[@JohnnyFD]

What? No! it's not like he has an entire room in his house decided to it...oh wait. 😂

[@MiA_BaMBoLa...sara-lab02]

LOVE IT !! All this custom, homemade authentic cuisine on fancy plates AAANND .... Dixie paper cup whiskey 😂😂🤩

[@JohnnyFD]

Haha that's how we roll!

[@Lawman212]

Johnny, was Taiwanese your first language? Did you speak much english at home growing up?

[@MiA_BaMBoLa...sara-lab02]

17:07 OMG 😮 Is that a big ole dish of chili oil?? Dude. There is like NOWHERE in noco that has dependably bomb chili oil. Every place is hit or miss each time, no joke. 😭😭

[@JohnnyFD]

Yes, and it's always good in Taiwan! I love that stuff!

[@MiA_BaMBoLa...sara-lab02]

@@JohnnyFD omg! U cannot eat ANY Asian food wo it, maybe certain soups? But egg drop, wonton etc MUST have some kick. When I used to go home to Cali, we would fly back AT LEAST 20lbs heavier, scout's honor ✌

[@lars6849]

Nice one. Have the same feelings aboute my family. Its great but can be a hand full after a while

[@JohnnyFD]

So true!

[@arthurcrego8297]

I drive 30 mile to a Chinese buffet. Their food is super great at least to me.

[@RobsWorldAdventures]

😆Remember when you invited me and Anina out for Lunch and i said that we were full, well, there ya go, but definitely, I'd love to visit Taiwan and indulge in the cuisine!

[@SugarShaneS]

First 🤣🤣

[@dunkenrunten4593]

First

[@SugarShaneS]

@@dunkenrunten4593 🤣🤣😂

[@michaelhoran407]

Does port of Keelung appeal to you?

[@wendellbatts2477]

Damn, food looked GOOD. Johnny, you get your shoulders from your Oldman. Strong guy. I know it's tough, but you should look at getting him a formal diagnosis regarding potential dementia. Worse comes to worse there are some pretty good medications and treatments out there that can slow the progress f the disease, especially when caught in its beginning stages. Thanks for another great video.

[@nappendal77]

You haven´t necessarily chosen your position ,i think you are Slavic too and you have many things that make you ,shall we say ,a citizen of the world ;)

[@purerinput]

You're a big guy...They probably think you are a descendant of Ghengis Kahn or something!

[@MiA_BaMBoLa...sara-lab02]

Why IS that? The scooter culture so strong in Asian pacific countries, i mean...why?

[@VV-wc4bg]

I don't know, but something to do with insurance or tax on cars? Or prices.

[@MiA_BaMBoLa...sara-lab02]

@@VV-wc4bg Makes sense 👌🏾

[@JohnnyFD]

I'm not sure, but scooter culture is awesome. It's more efficient when carrying just 1 or 2 people, it's easier to park, etc.

[@MiA_BaMBoLa...sara-lab02]

@@JohnnyFD 😆 oh man! U don't gotta reply to all my random, late night blabbermouth comments dude. I mean I appreciate it, but don't feel obligated. The other well known characteristic of Sicilians is we talk A LOT & loud lol.

[@adriennecruz3843]

"So the Russians don't accuse Taiwan of being Nazi" 🤣🤣🤣

[@JohnnyFD]

I wish it were a complete joke! =)

[@WizenedVariations1]

Most of us are not raised in a "Brady Bunch" environment. As Thomas Wolfe titled a book: "You can never go home again"

[@MiA_BaMBoLa...sara-lab02]

Bruh! Your dad looked SOOOO suspicious of that dumpling roll when u handed it over, i feel like y'all messed w him when u were younger or something 😂. Your cuz could pass for an Italian the way he pushez food at u 🥰 my whole fam is like that, "Mangia, mangia!"

[@JohnnyFD]

haha I think it just took a minute as I don't think I've ever delivered random food to my Dad before, especially not in a hotel room. But yes, my cousin for sure could be an Italian with that food push!

[@MiA_BaMBoLa...sara-lab02]

@@JohnnyFD lol 😆 😂

[@southbirdsouthbird]

Johnny: Your family is wonderful. God Bless you al!

[@JohnnyFD]

Thank you for saying so! =)

[@annaylitalo6564]

You can't choose your relatives, but you can choose your friends. No worries Johnny we have same broblems 👍💙💛🙏

[@VanTran-ne4yf]

If you have a girlfriend or wife, your sister and mother will treate you very different. Your sister brough up in America and she marry has children, that is the most important for her now , you are just a friend long time no see. she doesnt care, her children more important than you.

[@bimmjim]

FEED YOUR KIDS EGGS IN THE MORNING.

[@MiA_BaMBoLa...sara-lab02]

Woah! Woah! Woah! Hold the phone...when did u go shopping?? 🧐🤔 All this talk of bad memories, It's been less than 15min, and i don't recall u stopping nowhere but food stand

[@norburinzin241]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼👍👍👍😜😜😜

[@matiasazali7793]

You wear a bead ring on your neck in Taiwan travel.

[@JohnnyFD]

Yes I do.

[@SPIKEAdventure]

Do you think they use MSG in that restaurant? 😅

[@JohnnyFD]

Myths about MSG are rooted in anti-Asian racism. Please stop spreading this misinformation.

[@SPIKEAdventure]

@@JohnnyFD I'm all for msg 👍 it has its proper place and purpose.

[@user-wf5kf5rg5z]

I would recommend that your family get your Dad tested for Alzheimer’s. It is a gradual disease for those who have it and it becomes stressful and frustrating for the person and the family members that care for them. It can manifest in different ways and as the disease progresses it will require more assistance. Best wishes and good luck. 🙏🙏🙏

[@andgainingspeed]

Johnny needs a break from "eat, eat, eat"? 🤔I'd rather he use that name for a side channel where that's all he does. 😋

[@gazmix589]

the grab on them machines is terrible, yer only ever going to win a small cuddly toy, it's plain to see.

[@mikejess04]

Well done Johnny. Stick to vlogging about foods and family feuds. stay away from politics which you know absolutely nothing about. Especially Ukraine/Russia politics.

[@JohnnyFD]

I wish I didn't need to know anything about Ukraine/Russia politics. Everything was fine until Putin called for the invasion in Feb 2022.

[@mikejess04]

@@JohnnyFD How can you live in a country which you claim to like but do not know or understand its issues which affects every Ukrainians? typical. By the way, This conflict didn't start in 2022🤦‍♂

[@andreapulver2127]

Yes he does! He's covered the Ukraine war since the first day it started! He's the man on the ground, observing, not Pres. Zalinsky!

[@BlueSkies360]

Tastes better than anywhere else. MSG perhaps?

[@JohnnyFD]

Myths about MSG are rooted in anti-Asian racism. Please stop spreading this misinformation.

[@dunkenrunten4593]

three letter combination I've never seen before. No idea what that is

[@bimmjim]

Johnny's Mom is a Knock-out.

[@tzenzhongguo]

Thanks Johnny for representing Taiwan! Loving your travel videos as a fellow Taiwanese American also originally from the California Bay Area now living in the MidWest. There’s a few Russian and Ukrainian restaurants spread out in Taiwan. Also they are pretty Ukrainian and Russian models that work in Taiwan.

[@JohnnyFD]

My pleasure!

[@zexnzen]

Johnny, I like you. You have to learn how to live non simp life. 😎

[@prettypinklady69]

Hey Johnny! So happy to see this video. I don't know if you (or your parents) know this but there are some very new drugs on the market for dementia and Alzheimer's disease. I understand how it feels, both of my grandmothers had it. It sucks.

[@masskilla469]

Whaaaaaa That Steak and Eggs over Onions made my mouth Water Johnny!!

[@somelikeithot444]

Thank u for sharing Johnny.Family love is always complicated. Lol😊Yr parents r so sweet and yr mom is so beautiful. 😊

[@BIGBUDDY64]

johnny watching the ufc event ?