The hardest part of being an immigrant & Pizza night | vlog #35

[@joroberson4084]

I'm sure you hear this all the time but you remind me of Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge.

[@KiralearnsNorwegian]

You seem very happy in Norway and seem to live a very good quality of life. Thanks for the deep chats, I have heard both good and bad stories from other people who lived in Norway and I prefer to hear the good ones :)

[@MonAmieDesserts]

Yes! Like I said I cant complain :)

[@teclaodettespringer3569]

First timer. You sound sincere. I love it! Even in your hometown you can feel sad & nostalgic. I will look at rest of your videos. I'm trully staying

[@MonAmieDesserts]

Yay!! Welcome to my channel ☺️ and I really believe in what you said about being also nostalgic in your hometown 🤗

[@Italianabroad]

For me it’s harder when I go back and see them and spend time with them. Then I am really sad to go back. But after 7 years I am just used to it, sometimes I think it must have been really hard for them to get used to my absence all the time and I feel guilty and sad. But it’s true, the moment I spend with them are precious and I enjoy every second of it.

[@MonAmieDesserts]

Yeah I understand that! When I go back I feel very nostalgic too! ♥️

[@cyberroar]

5:27 I remember when these pante machines first arrived. They where so sensitive to dents and defects in bottles and tin cans. A lot was rejected. Now it's better, just make sure the barcode is good. A lot of tourists are not aware of this pante thing, I see them stomp on empty tin cans to save space in their cars. When I tell them about this they try to re-inflate the cans :)) I have not moved to another country, but I moved around 700 km (car travel distance) from all the people I knew, to start a new career. The one year I was supposed to be here have now become 6. I'm planning to go back north for the same reasons why you have been nostalgic. I'm missing out on everything my family is doing. Also, I'm not so good at making friends or finding a partner, so I feel a bit alone her. Anyway, I understand why you are a bit "homesick" sometimes. Your pizza's looks great! Nice video as always.

[@MonAmieDesserts]

The pizza was delicious hehe 700km it's quite a bit, so I understand that you feel homesick as well! I hope you can find a way to be closer to your family and still have a job you like :)

[@aniruchib9405]

I just stumbled upon your channel and, my goodness, how beautiful you are! Your speech is so soft and pleasant, and the atmosphere of your videos radiates warm and light. I'm from Russia and just love to find out how people live and how they differ from each other. It’s nice to hear your stories, thank you! :з

[@MonAmieDesserts]

Aww you're too sweet! :)

[@ayseyldz3492]

I love your videos and your thoughts. You are living my dream. I feel really so close you to myself. I hope I will live the life I dream. Love you. ❤

[@MonAmieDesserts]

Everything is possible! Just keep fighting for your dreams ♥️

[@hrushikeshchavan6650]

Hey. Just stay positive. And always remember. Live life first....

[@cautilligab]

Really loved your video! Im a pizzaiolo in Napoli and could not stop laughing 😆 keep making your great videos 😊 if you need any tips on your pizza i will be more than happy! Ciao

[@MonAmieDesserts]

Hahaha we struggled a big with stretching the dough xD but the flavor was very good haha

[@whengrapespop5728]

Hey, hope you’re doing good, considering the things happening. I’m in Drammen, and it’s kinda strange seeing less people in the streets. Hope you’re able to keep in touch with your family. Must be strange being in Norway while this is happening. Anyways, take care. Leon

[@DillaryHuff]

I'm in Drammen as well. The city's a ghost town, these days.

[@satera333]

I've been living in Norway for the past 2.5 years and nothing has changed ever since, except the fact that now I'm living better in terms of money and opportunities. But in terms of being social, hanging out and such, Norway is like a jail for me. I'm not complaining! I'm glad that I get to live a somewhat normal life. So for everybody, it is different going through the life of an immigrant.

[@omgwerockhard]

Im norwegian aswell and i really dont like to go out and socialize, im inside gaming with friends i known since i was little and we are on discord

[@kristineb2901]

I live in Norway and my family make homemade pizza every Saturday. Everyone gets one pizza each and can then choose which toppings they want to have on it. I like “spekeskinke” or cured ham in English the most. I’m glad you feel welcome in Norway. Where I live it has been snow since November, but some days has been without snow. In my opinion it is risky to bike when it is snowing unless you have studded wheels. You can fall because oof the ice

[@kristineb2901]

*of not oof

[@MonAmieDesserts]

Hi Kristine! I also love spekeskinke on pizza! Especially when you also add ananas :P I'm a bit jealous that you have so much snow there. In Oslo it has been very little snow this winter, and I miss it a lot!

[@kristineb2901]

@@MonAmieDesserts it is a big conflict around ananas on pizza in Norway and around the world. I do not like it, but I'm glad you do!

[@white_clover767]

Loving the homey style of video. I'll soon be an immigrant myself.

[@styvieagget4580]

Where are you going from and to? :)

[@kenfar3]

Please bring up the handling of the corona virus where "Dugnad" is called for. It's an amazing response the government has taken that is an example for the world

[@juliar6348]

❣️ stay strong. I admire you.

[@MonAmieDesserts]

🤗♥️

[@moffin25]

Loved the video.... i live in Oslo too. Nydalen. I love Oslo!

[@rayy2670]

That jacket looks cool!

[@13brayy]

I'm moving to Norway in less than two months and even though my boyfriend and some family are there I am a bit nervous for the move, but also very excited :) So glad I came across your channel! Also side question... Which camera were you using for this vlog? :)

[@MonAmieDesserts]

Good luck with the move!! I really hope you enjoy it here 🥰 the camera I use for my vlog is the DJI osmo pocket

[@oaantonsen3275]

@Abc Abc stfu idiot!

[@r.alireza]

I thought it was snowing most of the day in Norway! Isn't it?

[@Mudinhogameplay]

Olá :)

[@MonAmieDesserts]

Olá!

[@rayy2670]

I wish we had "pfand" here again. It used to be ususal in my childhood, not anymore.

[@MonAmieDesserts]

What is pfand? :)

[@rayy2670]

@@MonAmieDesserts the sistem you mention about the money you get when returning bottles. The pronunciation is the same in german, but the spelling is different

[@HrHaakon]

@@rayy2670 Pfand = Pant. LIteral translation would be a deposit.

[@DillaryHuff]

Maybe it's wrong of me to think this way, but whenever I hear the word, "immigrant", I think of people who have been forced to escape from their native country for whatever reason - refugees, basically. If there isn't one already, there really should be a word that separates refugees from people who choose to live in a country other than the one they were born and raised in. Anyway, I don't think you should refer to yourself as an immigrant. You've chosen to live in Norway, you're a Portuguese Norwegian now :)

[@MonAmieDesserts]

That word is immigrant. Immigrant is a person who moved away from his/her country and is now living in a different country. That's me!

[@DillaryHuff]

@@MonAmieDesserts Yeah, immigration/migration were words that I used to associate with birds, but in recent time, refugees have been referred to simply as immigrants, so the meaning of the word has become conflated and kind of confusing. I assume this is one of the reasons why people who choose to move to a different country simply because they like living there, feel awkward when they call themselves immigrants :)

[@aleyzeeo-aleyzee2101]

Deep parts r good for girls. It helps them b more extrovert n happy. I wish u health n happiness. And don't do social activities when Corona is around girl! (If u were talking Portuguese with your bf it seemed like a russian language to me idk why lol). Lykke til.

[@AshhamAlwany]

Very nice video 👍, what camera are you using?

[@MonAmieDesserts]

Thanks! I'm using the Dji osmo pocket :)

[@helenaamaral8529]

First of all I just want to say I just started watching your videos and I really enjoy them. You are very likeable and sincere. However, just to give a different perspective, which I hope will not be misinterpreted, I totally understand what you mean, but of course you are an immigrant. Also, you didn't necessarily move by yourself, you had your partner (am I right?), most people are not that lucky. Also, unless you are strongly included in a Nordic group of friends (Norwegian in this case), instead of of people from an array of different countries, which probably can relate to you in regar to that sentiment, you are also not fully integrated. And nordic people are friendly but not they won't become your a good friend in just a of couple of years. Also, if you're not fluent in the language, you can't exactly say you're fully integrated. You're sort of integrated. Having a Portuguese partner helps with the 'missing home' part but of course it also has its downsides - in terms of integration, outside your of your own 'bubble'. It would be interesting to know your opinion on these things. Again, it is just an opinion and honest curiosity.

[@MonAmieDesserts]

Hi Helena :) When I moved to Norway I came by myself, yes. I met my partner in Norway. It's true that I have friends from all over the world, but I also have Norwegian friends, and I am fluent in the language. I understand where you are coming from with your comment, and I do think it is correct for many people. But in my case having a Portuguese partner only has good things. It's a way for me to speak my language and be closer to my culture. I don't think I am in a "bubble". Actually, I feel very integrated in Norway. I have friends here, I do a lot of outdoor activities, travel, cook Norwegian food sometimes, I'm part of Norwegian social groups like the choir and, like I said in the video, feel pretty much at home in Norway. What I meant in the video was that even if all the other aspects of your life are practically perfect, not having your family nearby and not being able to be part of their life during the most difficult times, is the hardest part of being an immigrant. :) What you wrote is maybe more accurate to someone who moved to Norway recently, or moved but only wants to associate with things and people closer to his or her culture. Which I'm sure it happens with many and it is of course harder to feel integrated.

[@helenaamaral8529]

@@MonAmieDesserts Hej! First of all, many thanks for your answer. Then I understood it wrong, you initially came in Erasmus? Sorry to ask but you had said in another video you were not really fluent in the language. You could understand most, but not really speak it? And, coming from my own experience, nordics are very closed in their own groups and it is hard to break their 'shell'. From what I know you can only truly have a proper group of friends once you a nordic partner because that sort of forces them to get to know you. Maybe Norwegians are easier to break the 'shell'. Again, thank you for your giving your views. It shows you're respectful and just don't interpret everything in the most negative way. So, thanks!

[@powerkingez9682]

Why did you immigrate to norway and how?

[@arvinaizen]

10:09 Why don't you be honest and say it's for the money

[@MalmoeSnapphane]

You look more Swedish than Norweigian...

[@MonAmieDesserts]

I'm Portuguese 😉