ASMR | Why I left Scotland [Soft Spoken]

[@daretoknow1988]

Another great video. I lived in Sighthill, then grew up in a council house in Fife (don’t hold that against me!). I’m in the category that has Edinburgh as their base but travels the world from there, returning to Edinburgh isn’t a chore for me, thankfully. I worked with 7 year olds in a scheme in Edinburgh, asking them what they wanted to be when they grew up, answers included, no one employs folk from their area, a couple of cleaners, a joiner, footballer and one astronaut. My kids’ class of the same age a mile away in a posher area, would never say they wouldn’t get a job, or be a cleaner. Material poverty also often leads to a poverty of ambition and aspiration. We brought people like yourself and others from the area, that had careers in medicine, journalism, business etc and who had done interesting things with their lives, into the school to talk about their experiences. Later we asked the kids again what they wanted to be when they grew up, not one said they wouldn’t have a job. Now there were doctors, nurses, tv reporters, restaurant owners etc and that one wee girl that still wanted to be an astronaut. Having a positive view of the future not only impacts on how they see themselves and their self worth, but their attitudes to educational attainment, their personal relationships and their hopes for the future.

[@ASMRMuzz]

Mate, this is the best comment I've read in ages. Bang on. I also used to live in Sighthill and Fife 👀

[@MissWhispersASMRofficial]

Love this, sounds like you did an amazing job working with those kids!

[@ArticulateDesignASMR]

Mate this was suchhhhh a relaxing listen. I'm so used to seeing you in RPs recently and hearing your natural voice takes me back to your stream/drawing name days. Excellent and enormous credit for you, having the courage to do what people spend their entire lives talking about doing.

[@ASMRMuzz]

Thank you brother!

[@danielxh558]

As a 19 year old who’s currently living in Aberdeen as a uni student. I see the exact same all around me as you did maybe not to the same extent but this negative lifestyle of getting a job and being payed monthly maybe going to Spain for a week a year. Even friends and family it is this same attitude. I also have the dream to move away and live a positive life. Hopefully I will do the same as you one day 🤞

[@ASMRMuzz]

You can do it pal. Sadly it seems like a not a great deal has changed back there.

[@jofriko5416]

I am 19 and have a similar situation in my town in North Carolina, United States. I just wanna get out and travel. See the world. Most ppl here aren’t very ambitious either. I hope one day I get to see the world and get out.

[@GaryTheGray]

We're all the richer for having you with us, good Sir.

[@ASMRMuzz]

Thank you my man!

[@beachammm3]

I bloody love a dreamer. This is the first time I've stopped moving for a few years and I 100% feel the sentiment in this video. Cheers for sharing, so glad you did what you wanted!

[@mariasanchezsokolowski2671]

“I was incompatible with Scotland.” Boy, that sums up my life in the United States perfectly. I can’t wait for my husband to retire so we can ex pat out of here. Wonderful video!

[@JodieMarieASMR]

Well done to you for doing what you dreamed of. You should be so proud. Many dream but never persist. ☺

[@ASMRMuzz]

Thanks mate!

[@cavcaptor]

Saying that most people in Scotland have low expectations and low ambitions (especially in the schemes) is 100% accurate and there's no shame in saying it. I'm from a small town in Clackmannanshire where everyone knows each other, and everyone stays into adulthood. People don't leave. It's like a jail. I didn't realise it at the time, but I needed out. I only moved to the Highlands, but it's better than where I was. More power to you for having the balls to leave.

[@JulieASMRVideos]

What a remarkable sense of self and your life at such a young age, growing up as you did and knowing all along that you wanted more for yourself. Lots of people dream of changing their lives but few actually make that leap. Good for you!!

[@ASMRMuzz]

Thank you so much! I give a lot of credit to Star Trek of course 👍

[@PrincessPotatochip]

Thank you for sharing Muzz! And good for you for following your dreams. It truly is an inspiration for ppl who wanna do more with their life.

[@ASMRMuzz]

Thank you mate!

[@PrincessPotatochip]

@@ASMRMuzz of course!

[@WhateverIsTrue01]

Gosh you have such a lovely voice for asmr! Such a delight to find your channel.

[@ASMRMuzz]

So kind, thank you!!

[@Mezmeryz]

I have no idea where you live now but your journey is an inspiring one, thanks for sharing!

[@ASMRMuzz]

Cheers pal. I probably should have specified that haha. I'm in Nova Scotia by way of Australia and New Zealand

[@nannybannany]

I can vibe with this a little bit. Where I'm from a LOT of people leave because it's very small-town here. However I love that aspect of it. There's nothing wrong with how I feel, and there's nothing wrong with the people leaving.

[@ASMRMuzz]

Absolutely! I often feel envious of being settled in a nice place, even now I sort of feel ready to leave at a moments notice. I think I adopted a sort of nomadic life... :-)

[@elGa_tUrRo]

That’s some advice I could use, so thank you very much for sharing. I’m just glad you fulfilled your dreams.

[@ASMRMuzz]

You are so welcome, I hope you chase your dreams also!

[@GemBob123]

Thank you for sharing your story. A wonderful soothing balm to send me to sleep in the new year.

[@ASMRMuzz]

You are so welcome! Happy New Year!

[@MissWhispersASMRofficial]

This video has been in my 'watch later' for ages & I'm glad I finally got round to watching it. I think you should be crowned the king of ASMR rambles. It's good to get to know your story a bit more 😊

[@ASMRMuzz]

Thank you! 😊

[@anthonystagg9898]

Best ramble video cheers mate 👍

[@sd0384]

Im moving to Texas soon I live in NH atm I like it here but the snow is to much for my back

[@VersacePage]

Love this backstory on why you left Scotland! I believe you mentioned in another video that you now reside in Nova Scotia? I myself come from Scottish ancestry with many descendants now living in Cape Breton, NS, which I visit frequently . I am always fascinated by how early settlers managed to preserve their Scottish heritage and traditions when they immigrated to Nova Scotia (most notably the Gaelic language in Cape Breton). Would you consider making a video on your thoughts about living in Nova Scotia as a Scottish person and living in Canada as a whole? Greetings from Ontario 🇨🇦!

[@ASMRMuzz]

Cheers mate, I am in NS yes. I'd like to make a video like that, but those ones tend to underperform on my channel, so I always think twice about em. I might make one on Patreon tho...

[@keirakain]

I need your opinion I wanna leave the USA I'm a facility manager at a research facility for animal research with covid and other stuff I wanna go to Scotland my heritage is there a chance I would do well there?

[@ASMRMuzz]

I can't give you any solid advice I'm afraid. But I'm sure you would do just fine.

[@ryangrant821]

This hits pretty close to home

[@Jrude83]

Very similar feelings in small town USA, I definitely started doing far better after leaving the environment. (Moving many states away). It's really hard to see the horizon let alone reaching for the clouds when the environment you grew up in, seemingly keeps trying to drag you down. Thanks for sharing your experience and perspective.

[@GracesGrove]

Great ramble and fun to hear your story!

[@ASMRMuzz]

Thanks pal!

[@KaaSerpent]

We seem to come from the same town. Mine's just in rural Alabama instead of Scotland. Same attitudes. I left and never looked back, either.

[@nikkid.8454]

Gray rainy weather... exactly the same weather where I live 🤷🏻‍♀️ I think it’s wonderful you followed your gut instinct & your heart! And to put yourself in a crowd of tourists, that is amazing ♥️ So glad you shared your story - it just reminds me of my home town (Aberdeen, WA). Thank you again for this vid 🥰

[@ASMRMuzz]

Thanks Nikki!

[@brookeowings3510]

Thanks for sharing your story. I’m probably gonna leave the US with my boyfriend after I graduate college but it scares me to think about it, to leave my family and stuff

[@FailingArtist]

I almost did too. A now ex bf 😓 I went to Scotland instead and Europe isn’t scary at all! I felt so free. I was soooo close to moving to Scotland but then COVID hit. Listen to your intuition though. It’s right 100% of the time!!! I can’t stress that enough. Don’t fight your intuition. Ever. I wish so so badly I would have followed my own advice. This is why I give it to you. Good luck!

[@BradsPitts.]

It always takes me multiple viewings to get through your videos XD

[@alberic15]

I am originally from East Germany. Have been in the US for the last 20 years. You said a lot in your video that is exactly true for me and how/why I left Germany, especially growing up working class with no dreams and ambitions. Add to that growing up having a dictator/communism as the head of the country. People can’t recover quickly from oppression. The mindset is like stone, hard to change. It is much better now but I don’t belong there anymore.

[@ASMRMuzz]

Wow, sounds exactly the same type of scenario! I'm glad you were able to find somewhere more compatible for you!

[@callummcalpine6613]

Left Scotland last year living in New Zealand now, only miss going to the rangers games and my friends and family lol

[@ASMRMuzz]

Nice one pal! NZ is an amazing place, totally changed my perspective on many things, especially Scotland, UK and various attitudes. Hope you get into the Rugby!

[@moondustpsychicmedium1974]

100% understand. Ty

[@ASMR64]

Thumbs up my dude, great stuff

[@ASMRMuzz]

Thanks pal!

[@emt4242]

I'm glad you got to live your dreams and travel!!! My dream is to live in Scotland!!! Lol..more on the west coast like Glasgow or a bit north...I have dreamed of this forever, since I was prob about 10 or so and I am now over 50...I strongly feel that my heart and soul are waiting for me in bonny Scotland, but I don't think I will make it due to the world freaking out!! Lol...you were lucky to have lived on Scottish soil in my eyes, even as you did...glad you achieved your dreams as well !!! Cheers!!

[@jpoulter8845]

Always felt the same about England to be honest, wanted to move to the USA and regularly see msinly Swedish and Finnish heavy metal bands. More living for the moment than an everyday boring grind

[@_morethanjake]

I feel the same as an English native myself. I don’t see an overwhelmingly successful future for myself here. Have you moved/are you planning to move?

[@sd0384]

Move to Texas best country ever

[@jpoulter8845]

@@sd0384 it's not a country though.

[@obvio______3875]

What's your opinion on Peter capaldi (do you like him)

[@ASMRMuzz]

Yeah! I like him!

[@arnljot9030]

You chose a fitting place to live for a Scot, Nova Scotia (New Scotland).

[@ASMRMuzz]

Yes it definitely has a poetic name to it.

[@KA-bv1wc]

This is the first video I’ve seen of you. I was dozing off and you mentioned inserting Star Trek in every one of your videos and immediately my eyes got wide, I went back to listen if that registered correctly, and I quickly subscribed. 🖖🏼❤️

[@ASMRMuzz]

Nice one! Well you won't be disappointed I think, Star Trek seems to be mentioned a lot in my videos. :-)

[@BlytheWorld1972]

Interesting story i must admit though i love Edinburgh i live about 30 miles away from there spent all my teenage years and 20s going clubbing there hung about the pubs and bars at the grass market hung around all the hippy types though i was more into disco but they took me under there wings i dressed like one but that is where it ended lol lovely people still love Edinburgh Can you remember the golden oldies record shop in haymarket was never out of there oh and my granny lived in wellington new zealand moved there in the 60s

[@kinojammingpictures1485]

Fantastic take. Your situation in Scotland was very much similar to my current one, only with Northern Ireland instead. For some reason people I'll pass on the street mostly hold fixed sour mopey expressions and ooze this horrible air of negativity. I hate it, all jobs I have worked here at home and school also have been miserable too because of my co-worker's attitudes. Just sucks the life right out of everything. And the constant rain doesn't help that. Despite us living in a nice-looking location the locals are just fine-tuned to this negative spirit and I'm sick of it, I know a strong person wouldn't let this get to them but its very very tough at the worst of times... and especially in 2020. Thank you for this video. It hit very close to home for me personally, and I know that once normal travel is back on the cards I will emigrate somewhere with a better vibe. Thanks for the inspiration mate.

[@ASMRMuzz]

Thanks mate, your description in your comment sounds so familiar it's scary. I feel shitty when I speak of places in Scotland like that, but I also know it's fkn true. 👍

[@Ben-se7vk]

As someone who is also looking to emigrate this was really reassuring, thanks!

[@ASMRMuzz]

You can do it pal. You will discover once out of your comfort zone that you will be far more resourceful than you may think.

[@Blumenkatze]

I could listen to you for hours ...

[@ASMRMuzz]

Please do!

[@blinkavadude]

As a somewhat disillusioned uni student atm, I really resonate with the idea of wanting to do more and achieving something more than you're expected to ! Love Star Trek /Star Wars too 😂

[@ASMRMuzz]

You can do it! Star Trek is da best.

[@robyn18]

Late to the party with your channel and this video! I'm from Ayrshire and wow listening to you takes me back to when i first experienced ASMR in real life situations like this. And I totally know what you mean. I love Scotland so much but sometimes feel that the people here think you are so arrogant if you want more than the norm here. Good on you :) I also have a Visa for New Zealand to use for a year post-covid. Canny wait!

[@ASMRMuzz]

Thank you for the comment! I definitely relate and I'm excited for you to have the NZ visa! I know you will have an amazing time one covid is over. Let me know if you need any tips!

[@robyn18]

@@ASMRMuzz Ah thanks so much!

[@PhoenixB4U]

I love New Zealand. I'd love to hear a ramble about your experience there sometime...and Australia too! Separate videos! :)

[@ASMRMuzz]

I will definitely be doing a long ramble on New Zealand at some point!

[@kellascat1]

Funny this video came my way I can relate to a lot of what you are saying . Born & raised in Edinburgh. Moved to Canada in 1992 at the age of 24 . Only ever gone back to Scotland for a visit since then . I don’t like soccer either & don’t think I am compatible with Scotland not anymore lol!!!! I more of an outdoorsman. Awe the best 🙂👍🏻

[@ASMRMuzz]

Happy to hear this related to you too! I'm sure there's a lot of us incompatible Scots out there! All the best from Nova Scotia!

[@Randomvideos-gn1ze]

I love in Inverness in Scotland . Just thought I'll say. I'm new by the way!

[@ASMRMuzz]

Welcome Niamh! Inverness is magic 👍🎉

[@Randomvideos-gn1ze]

@@ASMRMuzz Yeah I love it!!

[@rune3420]

AHAHAHAHAHAH your kiwi accent made my entire week LOL hello from wellington! love your videos

[@ASMRMuzz]

Thank you! I miss Welly!

[@stoneylonesomeASMR]

Your anecdote makes me want a roleplay with a kiwi accent!

[@sluggo206]

Your story sounds similar to the generations of Scots who emigrated to North America. My ancestors came from Scotland to the US two hundred years ago. I've thought about moving to or spending some years in Russia, Canada, or Scotland, but after visiting several times I realized what I really wanted wasn't a place but the right kind of person, and I could find that in the US and it would be easier. I also didn't want to leave my home and family and northwest climate and start again somewhere else. But some people thrive on it, either moving to one country or traveling around long-term. I like Socttish accents (thanks for the accent videos), but what frustrated me when I looked for Scottish movies is they all seem to be about heroin addicts or gangster youths or criminals, and I wanted something more positive. I tried reading Iain Banks but his fiction was too weird and his nonfiction seemed like the kind of American driving everywhere there's too much of here -- I'd rather take a train. So maybe there is something in that negativity that some people might want to get away from. I said I decided not to move to Canada, but then the Trump phenomenon started making me think of it again, especially if he got a second term. But now I'm older and even less willing to travel, and Canada wouldn't want me as much at my age, so I'll just stay in the US and hope for the best and try to make it better somehow. But I'm glad you've found a home in Canada, and I know by my Canadian friends and one Nova Scotia friend, including one who moved from England, that it's a great place.

[@ASMRMuzz]

Cheers Mike! Agreed on the Scottish Movies point, we do seem to have an awful lot of negative stories to draw upon. It can be hilarious or depressing, maybe both.

[@jenni8729]

I didn’t see it as shitting on Scotland (of course I’m not from Scotland, I’m from New Jersey, so...)A place effects each person differently. And chances are that had you stayed, you’d always have that intangible feeling of “other.” You were meant to go. But, ah, whispering Star Trek almost like it’s a naughty word? 🤨

[@ASMRMuzz]

Yeah I always feel like I'm dangerously close to going off on a tangent and getting all offensive, so I tried to pull it back a bit. Yeah everyone has that feeling I think, some of us just don't fit in and want to leave. 👍

[@willis32]

The scary part isn't moving, the scary part is getting a job and a place to stay once you've moved. That's just my opinion, I've been planning to get away from Scotland for a wee while now.

[@ASMRMuzz]

That's where the working holiday visas are an absolute godsend

[@willis32]

@@ASMRMuzz Yeah I'd never really looked into that before you mentioned it. Cheers for that Man.

[@ASMRMuzz]

Nae borra. Good luck if you decide to make the leap! You'll be fine!

[@errorASMR]

Great video, I wish I could do what you did, or I wish I did it when I was younger. Negative people are toxic to be around..Glad you got away from them

[@jdbolynhoward8557]

Very interesting and historical timelining and what was around at that time is very interesting for future descendants

[@SparkleASMR]

Here from twitter! 😊😻

[@ASMRMuzz]

Welcome!

[@SparkleASMR]

@@ASMRMuzz I stalk you everywhere! Haha. Also I have no idea how the cat heart eyes emoji made it into my original comment, I've never used that before in my life. Oh well 😂

[@ASMRMuzz]

Glad to hear it, cat emojis and all!

[@thepokekid01]

Honestly, I just thought you were a globe trotting guy who settled down with a family, not that there would be this much and this deep of a story. It's kind of sad the way you tell it, but it feels like you've had an interesting life, definitely outside of daily trips to the pub, watching football games, and the yearly trip to spain (Although, from Nova Scotia, a trip to Spain probably sounds a lot more exotic than going to spain from Scotland, ironically).

[@sluggo206]

A trip to New York, Toronto, or Vancouver might be more in the cards.

[@whaat01]

Did it take you long to settle when you moved to Canada? My fear is moving somewhere and not being able to make friends.

[@ASMRMuzz]

My situation is different, since I brought my family with me and they take up so much of my time. But when I moved to NZ (alone) I settled in no time. Especially if you start out backpacking, if you are even a little bit social, you will have so many friends you wn't know what to do with them all haha.

[@samw]

more trek vids?

[@ASMRMuzz]

Probably not, at least not public videos. They destroy the channel.

[@Yourfireinside]

I totally agree with you 😊 and I don’t think it’s changing much since you left really , with the pandemic, Brexit and my disability I am feeling more imprisoned than ever. I was ready to move away but the pandemic stopped me and the freedom of movement ended to Europe. I have to plan ahead a little more I have several Heath issues so could not just to it needed planned so I missed out this time 😊 but I have the dream and the determination so I am going to make sure I open a small guest house in south east Asia where I have visited lots of times and where my partner is from , wheelchair or not I will do it for sure 😊 Loved your video it’s the first one I watched also for once Scotland has had a decent summer 😂

[@ASMRMuzz]

Thanks mate, all the best to you and your ambitions. With enough drive and determination, you can make it outside of Scotland I'm sure!

[@BreaTheBrat]

I appreciate the humble tone of this video. But there is no shame in having ambition to see and do more. I don't think it matters where you are from.

[@MissLisaBabyx]

Glasgow by any chance 😂 am joking lol, am just outside there in hamilton. Small town. Actually mostly dilike the ppl in it now tbh 😂 I Wld love to move my self. Happy you done what was right for you. 😊👍

[@ASMRMuzz]

Embra! Thank pal, I hope if you ever decide to leave, that nothing will stop you! 👍

[@MissLisaBabyx]

@@ASMRMuzz all the best to you 😁

[@martinlaird4738]

Airdrie here!

[@whaat01]

I'm Hamilton too! ✌

[@SuperDaK78]

Burnbank is an eye opener 🤣

[@Ash-hi5hy]

See now I think I'm incompatible with Upstate NY. I'd love to live in Scotland. Maybe because it's different, it's out of the States. Who knows! Good for you for doing what was right for you! Uhm and hey, don't whisper Star Trek like it's a bad thing! I looooove Star Trek! Trekkies unite!

[@ASMRMuzz]

Yes the 'grass is always greener' definitely applies, regardless of where you are from I think. Many Americans love Scotland for the simple fact that it is different from where they are from is an attraction in itself. Also, hell yes! #StarTrekUnited

[@Ash-hi5hy]

@@ASMRMuzz I have to say though, the Adirondacks are pretty much a little slice of heaven in NY. Not to mention the tons and tons of history here as well! I guess it's just the politicians I have a problem with. 😏 Alright, being a Trek fan, do you think Abrahms totally wrecked the franchise?

[@ASMRMuzz]

Absolutely not to Abrams! He reinvigorated the franchise! No way we would have got new Star Trek TV shows without his movies.

[@twiggyvlogs6441]

Folk ask me why I left all the time and it's so hard to have a concrete answer. I think I'll just start saying, so, I watch a lot of star trek.

[@ASMRMuzz]

Nailed it! I watched Star Trek and it expanded my mind, so see ya later troops

[@BradsPitts.]

Why Nova Scotia though?

[@ASMRMuzz]

Coz it's magic!

[@Morganfields]

Your story really encapsulates the mentality of my parents' generation (working class Glasgow). My upbringing, although still working class, was not dysfunctional/turbulent like theirs and academia afforded me more opportunities. I've worked in France, Germany and China and currently study in England, but I feel firmly connected to my fellow citizens and deeply entrenched within Scotland's progressive movement. We have a lot of work to do, but I feel a real drive, an uplifting internationalist synergy among those who call Scotland home. Many prejudices are being dismantled to produce a more equal, accepting society. We are not special in this regard: it's somewhat emblematic of the times. However, I enjoyed your account and it reminded me of my dad's siblings' reasons for emigrating to canada in the 70s and 80s. Take care 💙

[@shanec8899]

❤️ Your probably the most honest an real ASMRtist 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 To be able to talk about some thing so personal like that to all of us Props to ya 😊 Thanks for sharing I think we all feel like we know ya🍻 It's the exact same here Because all the comfortably living middle class upper middle class etc Most of them probably drowning in debt to try an cater a fancy lifestyle When u come from the same background u feel well this is all I deserve and its conditioned into you till u break out of it 🙌

[@ASMRMuzz]

100% pal. Thanks for the props 👍

[@isla2753]

I often wish I could have been a male and had some ambitions and had a mentor or someone to guide me hmm

[@DAFC1885]

muzz, I'm 27 the now and have a really decent job. I'm so glad that you fucked off the status quo ma man (from an east coast, fife boy who I know you dont like ;) )

[@ASMRMuzz]

Cheers pal! Sorry to hear you're from Fife! 😁

[@wwemobius1238]

Hey man the fact that you’re living in Nova Scotia which means New Scotland is a sign you’ve been given a better life. And I don’t know if you know The Lord at all but I think he’s got you in the right place.

[@Muttonchop_USA]

I don't know if you know the Flying Spaghetti Monster, but He has blessed you by guiding you to a place where you can get both pasta and the freshest Nova lox (aka smoked salmon.) HE BOILED FOR YOUR SINS.