For Anyone Who Ever Felt Like A Failure

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Robin MacPherson

Robin MacPherson

Күн бұрын

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@storylearning
@storylearning 2 жыл бұрын
I can relate to so much in this video, from the Reverse Culture Shock of coming home, to the strange phenomena of doing your best work when you’re actually really busy with other things. I hope you find what you’re looking for back in San Francisco!
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
So good to hear from you, Olly. I can definitely imagine you’ve had many of these experiences. Thanks for watching, mate, it’s been great to see your continued success while I’ve been away!
@francefy
@francefy 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! And welcome back to the Bay Area-so happy you’re back! I missed your language learning content, your positive energy, and your candor when things go wrong. Thank you for sharing your challenges with so much authenticity.
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this warm comment @francefy! I always try and hope to put positive energy out into the world while always being candid about the good and the bad in a way that is authentic and relatable to people - but it's always hard to know how things get perceived. So it's really heart-warming to read that you get these things from my content. This kind of feedback helps me to just continue being myself and to trust that my intentions will be felt.
@deutschmitpurple2918
@deutschmitpurple2918 2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you, my friend
@purpleaudkoala1
@purpleaudkoala1 2 жыл бұрын
Well done Robin! I couldn't be more happy for you. For me, you are the most genuine polyglot.
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much @purpleaudkoala1! I’m so glad that you get that sense of genuineness from me and my videos 🙏🏼✨
@KirbyLinkACW
@KirbyLinkACW 2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the job at Google! And it's great to have you back! You're 100% right about failure and success. As Dan Povenmire (co-creator of the show _Phineas and Ferb_ and voice of Dr. Doofensmirtz) put it, it's not a failure, it's a setback, and it's part of the process to success. All you have to do is trust the process. This video actually came at a good time, where I was feeling down about my own creative endeavors seeming coming to a crawl, but you got me to reflect on what I actually did accomplish and how far I've come. I've been watching your content since you did that 30 day video challenge, and I'll be sure to keep watching from here on. Welcome back, man.
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Heyyyy Kirby, it's so good to see you again! Thank you for the warm comment and congratulations - it's SO good to be back! ✨ Honestly, I think one of the simplest principles that helps me most in life is to "trust the process". It's amazing how simple, practical, and reasonable it is, and how much pressure it takes off our shoulders when we embrace it. It's so nice to read that this video made you reflect on how far you've come with your own creative endeavors! Along with trusting the process, I think it's so important to allow ourselves those moments to reflect and simply give ourselves credit for how far we've come and how much we've grown along the way. Keep going, I'm sure you've come even farther than you might give yourself credit for 💪🏼
@juliabobbin4165
@juliabobbin4165 2 жыл бұрын
I’m not crying you’re crying! 😭😭This is so beautiful, Robin. And what a lesson in life! That sometimes our perceived failures are actually pathways to unexpected things that give us even greater joy. Another indicator that we don’t always know what is actually best for us, but it’s the daring to try any way where we make all our discoveries. So happy for you, Robin. Congratulations!
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Aw thanks so much for this warm and heartfelt comment, Julia! I’m so so happy that you found this to be beautiful 🥺❤️ I think you’re totally right about how it’s the being brave and daring enough to just try that often shows us the way. Sometimes that ends up being what we thought, oftentimes it isn’t, but as long as we’re always trying our best I feel we will find our way. The not knowing is one of the great spices of life ✨ thank you again for the support!
@TiffanyHallmark
@TiffanyHallmark 2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that you chose to share your journey with us. Thank you, truly. It helps to see that we're all going through things and sometimes you have to get past a rough patch. I look forward to seeing more of what you are up to. Congratulations! You deserve it
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your heartfelt comment, Tiffany! I was quite nervous about sharing this story, especially while writing the script and trying to figure out how to tell it, what to share or not share, worrying about how it would be perceived and so on. So it's really encouraging to read this feedback and see it was all totally worthwhile and positive!
@bzylarisa
@bzylarisa 2 жыл бұрын
We missed you so much! Congratulations on getting the job and I'm so happy for you. I can see in your face how you're excited about your new chapter of your life. All the best wishes!
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
It's so good to see you @lary_go! Thank you for the wonderful comment and congratulatory wishes, it makes me really really happy to see these heart-warming comments. I hope you are well and look forward to sharing more videos!
@mitin09
@mitin09 2 жыл бұрын
We missed you so much, I had asked myself multiple times what happened with you and now I'm so glad you're back (y) . I can't wait for your language learning videos
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your patience and for caring about what had happened to me, Vanio! I'm really happy to be back now and hope you'll love the new videos
@j.kos.9054
@j.kos.9054 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome back! I’m so glad to hear you are doing well. Although I have to tell you, multiple times over the months I had a worrying thought that you were in real trouble, sleeping under a bridge or dead or something…I even admit to Googling a couple different things to make sure there were no obituaries for you out there somewhere. Setting boundaries and protecting personal space and getting time away from the online crowds is often necessary, but maybe saying so publicly would have helped allay some worry from your fans. Just a thought to consider for next time! Anyway, congrats on the job and personal developments, this is a much better outcome than my overactive imagination was drumming up. ; )
@annettemcnabb3033
@annettemcnabb3033 2 жыл бұрын
I was worried as well! The world and covid is a crazy place at the moment
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Hi @J. Kos! Thanks so much for this comment and for your concerns about my well-being these past months. I have to say, I did leave a lot out of this video and at times I did feel in quite a lot of trouble or unsure if I'd end up sleeping outside again - thankfully this time things ended up much better and I don't ever want to have those thoughts, worries, or anxieties ever again. I'm sorry that I had you worried and didn't make a more public statement about my time away sooner. I guess at the time all this was happening, on one hand it was such an intense period emotionally I honestly didn't know what to say. On the other hand, I also didn't know that it would last as long as it did - in the beginning I thought maybe this will last a month or two; then at one point about 2.5 months in it seemed like it was all over, but then it wasn't. Finally, perhaps the biggest mistake on my part was wanting to make something beautiful for everyone and not wanting to just put any old thing out there - but it could have been better to simply post something so that people wouldn't worry. Once again, thank you for your support. As I mentioned in the video, I've always felt this way, but it's been so, so heart-warming to see the supportive comments pouring in and that the connections we make on these platforms can be so genuine and people really do care for each other.
@cailwi9
@cailwi9 2 жыл бұрын
Clicked about as fast as my fingers could hit the keys. So good to see you back. You were missed.
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Heyyy Carol, it's so good to see you in the comments again! Your fingers were pretty fast and it made me so happy to see the notification. I've really missed being here, and it means a lot to be told that I was missed too. Thanks so much for your support!
@loreinbelaya
@loreinbelaya 2 жыл бұрын
To "look back and see: We didn't fail at all" is one of the deepest conclusions I have ever heard of, thank you for this - it will greatly motivate me in future.
@mariajosebarrazarojas1966
@mariajosebarrazarojas1966 2 жыл бұрын
I literally did the same, hit the notification as soon as I saw it and I'm really happy you're back
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Hiii María, I'm really happy to be back and reading these warm, wonderful comments! It makes me happy that you were so excited to hit that notification 😄 I hope you loved the video!
@jlptneou
@jlptneou 2 жыл бұрын
Your video feels like catching up with a dear friend I haven’t seen for a while. Which is true. Amazing how you can make us all feel like dear friends. Wishing you the best with your new job. Google will be a better company for having hired you. And we are all better people having known you. Looking forward to our next chat!
@TheESMAT07
@TheESMAT07 2 жыл бұрын
I can't describe how this video and your coming back means to me, I have been following you for about two years or a little less, I was in low intermediate level in English and lost my way in language learning, I have seen most of your videos and when you disappeared from my life I genuinely missed something, you came to my mind multiple times and I just hoped that you are ok. I'm now in place much simillar to your place in Bristol, you gave me the push I just need to move on! It's great to have you back!
@deutschmitpurple2918
@deutschmitpurple2918 2 жыл бұрын
You can do it, my friend. I believe in you
@TheESMAT07
@TheESMAT07 2 жыл бұрын
@@deutschmitpurple2918 thank you, I wish you all the best too.
@deutschmitpurple2918
@deutschmitpurple2918 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheESMAT07 Thank you 🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Hi SAM! Thanks so much for this wonderful comment, it means a lot to me that my return to KZbin is so meaningful to you ☀️ I really appreciate you taking the time to watch so many of my videos and for missing me while I was away. I'm happy to read this video gave you a push to keep going and move on - you can do this! We're all in this together 😄 Wishing you the best luck with your English studies and life in general, and I'll be back with more positive energy soon!
@TheESMAT07
@TheESMAT07 2 жыл бұрын
@@RobinMacPhersonFilms Thank you Robin! I'll do my best! がんばれます!I'll be around waiting for you, so glad to have you back. Also, never think that on body care about you.
@victoriac8845
@victoriac8845 2 жыл бұрын
Aww yes! I'm soo happy for you! Congratulations and welcome back! 😄🎉
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Thank youuuu Victoria!! Wheee it’s so good to be back! 🎉🎈🎊💫
@thephoenix_808
@thephoenix_808 2 жыл бұрын
You're a modern day hero, Robin. You're the reason why I decided to become a programmer after a completely different career. Congrats! You totally deserve it. I look forward to your new content. We've missed you. That's for sure.
@daniel.mojimaki
@daniel.mojimaki Жыл бұрын
Your positive chill attitude and realistic advice are what keep me coming back to these videos. Thank you thank you!
@JCrexTHOR
@JCrexTHOR 2 жыл бұрын
I truly love this video. For luck, it was my first video on your channel, the way to express yourself is amazing !!
@TimMcNamara-sh2cg
@TimMcNamara-sh2cg 6 ай бұрын
Welcome back, Robin! You are truly an old soul.
@lynnsee730
@lynnsee730 2 жыл бұрын
So thrilled for you! I have missed your positivity and helpfulness. Wishing you great joy! Congrats for realizing the final message decades younger than I did.
@spanishwithrobyn
@spanishwithrobyn 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Robin! And hello to all who are reading this comment. Another Robyne here. Robin, I can relate to your words and your story. My life started to change in 2015 and continued to change so much that in 2021 ( not bad changes) just the normal, job, relationship etc.) Then, I sold 99 percent of my things( gazillion x10) plus my home and moved to Ecuador. Yeah that happened! And for a person who is a wannabe minimalist and lover of things, it was challenging to say the least. But, I wanted to live in a spanish speaking country forever... BUT those possessions I loved were holding me back from making that desire come true. I lived in Japan many years before, so I knew that I could make a big move, I just hadn't made it happen. And so, you're story resonated. "The aspects of life life whatever that is" ...thank you. I am curious as to what you will be doing for Google. And congratulations on that accomplishment, for I heard that it's quite hard to become one of their teammates. I also heard that Google is an amazing employer, which is wonderful energy to work with and in. Looking forward to more updates on your journey. Ciao
@michellebates528
@michellebates528 2 жыл бұрын
It's good to see you online again!
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
It's so so good to be back! Thank you for your support Michelle! ✨
@woodsy424
@woodsy424 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to see your back and doing well. Truly an inspiration for me to pick myself up, dust myself off, and get back to work.
@skosoris
@skosoris Жыл бұрын
I'm a little late, but congratulations on landing the job at Google!!! That's so exciting!!!! Also, thank you for making this video. It's so easy to look at how things aren't going as planned and feel like a failure, when, you're right, often we are succeeding (or building towards other opportunities and dreams) that we can't see in the moment. It's a great reminder that life often takes us in unexpected places and that the journey is worth the hardship, even if it doesn't seem like it at the time.
@johnoneill2084
@johnoneill2084 2 жыл бұрын
So glad you are doing well. Your language content was one of the first I found and your tips still help when struggling or demotivated. Whether you produce little or lots of future content, do not feel that you have failed. A genuine and honest person you deserve all the fruits of your considerable efforts.
@francy1507
@francy1507 Жыл бұрын
I have just found this video today. I definitely need to say that you seem to be so much genuine person. It's nice to listen you.
@ziadirayene9879
@ziadirayene9879 2 жыл бұрын
Congraaaats! i'm so glad you're back to youtube, i always rewatch your videos for a boost of serotonin/motivation
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Ziadi! It makes me very happy to read that my videos can be a source of serotonin and motivation that you can come back to whenever you need to. I hope to make even better videos that can be that resource of positivity for everyone!
@glovely5
@glovely5 2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on your pursuit of happiness-and welcome back to the Bay!
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! May we all find success on our pursuit of happiness 🥳☀️
@angelaluz405
@angelaluz405 2 жыл бұрын
I was so happy to see your name pop up in my notifications again! Congratulations on the new job and the move back to the US!
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Heyyy @ANGELA405! I am so so happy to be back in your notifications and can't wait to pop up there again soon ✨ Thank you so much for the support!
@larue131
@larue131 2 жыл бұрын
The UK is a pretty grim place to be these days; I think you've made the right decision to leave. Good to see you back.
@g.s.3450
@g.s.3450 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Reminds me of the Buddhist saying of “Seven times down, eight times up.”
@aggiebattery8354
@aggiebattery8354 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome home, Robin ❤ and congratulations!
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Aggie! It's so good to see you in the comments! Thanks so much ❤️ It's so good to be back!
@acampos8422
@acampos8422 2 жыл бұрын
We’ve missed you! I am so happy to hear about all of your successes. Big CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU so much @A Campos! It's so heart-warming to see how happy we can all be to share in each other's triumphs and successes. It always makes me so happy to see all of you doing well, overcoming obstacles, and having breakthroughs. I really appreciate your warm congratulations and support!
@mellow6749
@mellow6749 2 жыл бұрын
welcome back Robin! i discovered this channel during your time away from youtube and it's been a wonderful motivation in my studies, been eagerly anticipating your return :)
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Hii @mellow! I'm so glad you found my channel during my time away and that it's had a positive impact on your studies and motivation! I'm just feeling sooo so motivated to make lots more content like that. Thanks so much for your support!
@WingChunBoyz
@WingChunBoyz 2 жыл бұрын
Congrats Robin and welcome back! Happy for you! 😀👍🏽💪🏽
@marinaaleksandrova7986
@marinaaleksandrova7986 2 жыл бұрын
We`ve missed you and your stories. So happy for your success. Congratulations!
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Heyyy Marina, thanks so much for the heartfelt and encouraging comment! It's so good to be back, I really hope to tell many more stories as well as I can :)
@campossanti
@campossanti 2 жыл бұрын
Bienvenido de vuelta Robin! Se te extrañaba por aqui.
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Muchas gracias, Santiago! Es un verdadero placer estar de vuelta, finalmente!
@acampos8422
@acampos8422 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations!!!
@AlinefromToulouse
@AlinefromToulouse 2 жыл бұрын
Your experience makes me think of language learning: trying to learn so many languages but never going very far, finally leads to determining the language that really suits you :)
@honestbajan6877
@honestbajan6877 Жыл бұрын
Watching you from Barbados! Keep going. People are watching.
@victoriahasskerl7282
@victoriahasskerl7282 2 жыл бұрын
That was definitely worth waiting for. So happy for you. We all see you as a WINNER.
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this lovely comment ✨ I’m so fortunate to have all of you being so supportive and happy for me ❤️
@alagunoff
@alagunoff 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, congrats with getting this position. Glad to see you back. Look forward to new videos)
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Woohooo thank you Артём! I hope you'll love the new videos :)
@artiesolomon3292
@artiesolomon3292 2 жыл бұрын
I am so happy for you getting a job with google, a dream of yours. You have encouraged so many of us to study languages and I always love your coffee introduction!
@jenniferleajackson
@jenniferleajackson 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations!!! 🎉👏🍾
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Jennifer!
@_justhenri
@_justhenri 2 жыл бұрын
I love how honest, raw and artistic this video is. Congratulations Robin! Content creation journey is never easy. Thank you for sharing your stories. It's very inspirational! Please keep going! :)
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this comment, @just Henri! I'm really happy that "honest, raw and artistic" are qualities that you felt in the video. Can't wait to share more and I wish you the very best with your content creation journey, too!
@claireabadie3981
@claireabadie3981 2 жыл бұрын
So happy to see this new video !
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy that you're so happy to see it! 😄 I really hope you loved it! ☀️
@miroslavamikhalevskaya
@miroslavamikhalevskaya 2 жыл бұрын
Hi! I am so happy for you and your advancement! Having a job in Google is really cool achievement. I am very proud of you! I am learning English, German and Spanish now and you are a big inspiration for me. So glad you came back!
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your wonderfully encouraging comment, Мирослава! I wish you all the best with your English, German, and Spanish. Keep up the amazing work!
@christinam6430
@christinam6430 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing news! I’m so happy for you. Thanks for sharing your story with us. All the best 😊
@minx9945
@minx9945 2 жыл бұрын
CONGRATULATION ROBIN, I AM SO PROUD OF YOUU AND WISH NOTHING EXCEPT MORE TO COME YOUR WAY!!!! You are truly an inspiration to us all and have always helped me immensely in my language learning process. I often come here out of many Language learning channels and can't wait to see what's to come. You are literally shining! Welcome back 😊✨
@deanpapadopoulos3314
@deanpapadopoulos3314 2 жыл бұрын
You’re making a good point. We are responsible for where we are. We let go of everything and everyone eventually. The end of projects, careers, a relationship, an illusion…all these become the fertilizer and the foundation for the next chapter in our life despite our unawareness and disagreeability with the end of something that’s supposed to end. Autumn marks the death of leaves which we call so beautiful in their colors. This death makes the following Spring’s leaves possible as the breakdown of fallen leaves nourish the tree. All things are supposed to end which makes this moment and our life so important. To die is not a problem, but to have lived in a manner that reflects that we surely will die is to squander life. It’s a great story.
@santiagodiazola1
@santiagodiazola1 Ай бұрын
Congratulations Robin!!
@gerardocastillo2160
@gerardocastillo2160 2 жыл бұрын
I love you so much too and so glad for you. Congratulations!! Welcome back.
@DennisSmdFreefightTrainer
@DennisSmdFreefightTrainer 2 жыл бұрын
Ok THAT was definitely a surprise after such a build-up :D Congratulations!! So happy for you
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Wheeeeeee THANK YOU! :D I’m glad the build-up was effective haha
@pabravo
@pabravo 2 жыл бұрын
I’m so happy you are back in youtube. I have really missed your incredible videos and your inspiring random sipping of coffee!
@mariefrenchtutor3180
@mariefrenchtutor3180 Жыл бұрын
Super! J'ai commencé à regarder cette vidéo en pensant que peut-être vous n'alliez pas très bien (puisque c'est la dernière sur votre chaine depuis presque 4 mois). Mais la bonne nouvelle à la fin me rassure. Vous êtes probablement très occupé avec le nouvel emploi. Si vous êtes heureux c'est tout ce qui compte.
@mahenderou5075
@mahenderou5075 Жыл бұрын
I felt so so so much bad after seeing this video, as my age is only 18 I only recommend you to be strong more then strong be hard... ALL THE BEST FOR ALL and I love your videos I get inspired by watching your videos THANK YOU ROBIN SIR
@jazmine9570
@jazmine9570 2 жыл бұрын
I was so worried about you that I looked you up on the internet and saw your Linkedin and your new gig a few months ago. I was really proud of you and thought it was a better thing than youtube. I love Journaly, thanks for making it and congratulations!
@joannastefanska5182
@joannastefanska5182 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic to see you back, Robin! Congrats on making your dream come true 😁
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
It's so so so good to be back joanna! Thank you for the warm comment, let's keep going for our dreams 😄
@mle3699
@mle3699 2 жыл бұрын
¡Me alegra verte de nuevo! I missed you. Congrats on the new gig and looking forward to the new videos.
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Muchas muchas gracias @MLE! Ahhh it's so so good to be back and reading your comment, thank you for the support!
@juanrafaelbaezuceta8945
@juanrafaelbaezuceta8945 2 жыл бұрын
Is so nice to see your video again that makes me feel so happy I have learned from you a lot.
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Heyy Juan! Thanks so much for the comment, I'm very happy this video made you happy!
@nataliamedina1068
@nataliamedina1068 2 жыл бұрын
I am really so happy for you! I wish you well Robin! You are an amazing human being!
@enotiknota4775
@enotiknota4775 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations, Robin! I’m so happy for you!
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks sooo much ahhh I’m so happy and fortunate to be surrounded by so many wonderful supporters! ✨
@rachelgregory888
@rachelgregory888 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, welcome back Robin! And congratulations on your new job and next chapter!
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Rachel, it's great to see you here in the comments!
@andymounthood
@andymounthood 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome back! I observed a long time ago that each era of my life had its joys and its sorrows or stresses. It's a worthwhile lesson to learn because then you can allow yourself to feel some joy in each new life chapter instead of just focusing on the negative. Basically, what you said in your conclusion. And even just spending time with your mother must have made the year worthwhile. Mine passed away in 2019 and my father in 2002, so I've reached an era in my life where I can't spend time with my parents anymore. In fact, knowing that would happen is why I came home from teaching English in Japan in 1997, 5 years before my father died. But now that they've both passed on, I miss living overseas. By the way, I finally joined Journaly early this month and wrote my first two Indonesian essays. I find that learning the language on my own, I grow a general vocabulary rather than vocabulary on specific topics (language islands), so I can't really converse about anything. I think Journaly will help me to develop the topical vocabulary I need next. If nobody corrects my essays (as nobody has done yet), I think I'll eventually hire a tutor to do so. I'm aiming to write two essays per month. Eventually, I'll upgrade to a paid subscription and start adding languages. Thanks for creating the platform and making it run so smoothly.
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Andy, it's so nice to see you in the comments! Thank you for the warm welcome back and for sharing these lessons and reflections from your own life. You're totally right that spending more time with my mother made the year worthwhile in itself, and then I also went and stayed with my dad in North Carolina for a couple of months after first arriving back in the U.S. Even with the negative aspects, such as having felt a lot of regret for not spending more time with them in my 20s (I turned 30 during that hard year which hit me pretty hard with these kind of things), it's very positive that I feel that now and can make efforts to do better going forward. I'm sorry that you can't spend time with your parents anymore - I imagine it was a hard decision to leave the life you had built in Japan back in 1997 but I also imagine that you are grateful for having made that decision and having those 5 years with your dad. And wow, I'm so glad that you joined Journaly and are finding it to be a positive experience thus far! Things definitely slowed down a little bit without me sharing and promoting it this year, but it's also been incredible to see how well the community has held up on its own! I really hope we can get you some feedback on your Indonesian posts soon, but I also agree that simply writing in itself has lots of benefits. I'll be promoting Journaly as much as I can going forward to continue growing the community and as of last week I'm back to actively developing it. Wow - I remember all the way back when I first announced the idea of Journaly and you commented on that video. Crazy how we're almost 5 years later, and to see where the platform is now!
@LingoVid
@LingoVid 2 жыл бұрын
Long time no see Robin Im glad you came back, where have you been You really motivated me to restart my language journeys, Even i made myself a channel Wish you the bests.
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you @LingoVid! I'm very happy to read that I helped provide some motivation for your journey 😄 Wishing you all the best with your channel, too!
@thiagoaparecidothiago8031
@thiagoaparecidothiago8031 2 жыл бұрын
You're back!!!!! Holyyyy, I'm so freaking happy dudeee, we gotta gossip, lol, welcome back man, Luv ur videos =))
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
I am baaaack! lol it made me smile to see your enthusiasm, thanks so much for the support!
@ezzatjaradat5482
@ezzatjaradat5482 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome back Robin! Congratulations on your job, it was a real pleasure watching you get what you wanted, it gives me hope in life. Wish you all the best❤
@Howtogetfluent
@Howtogetfluent 2 жыл бұрын
All so true. Congratulations and the warmest of welcomes back to KZbin.
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
It's great to see your comment, Gareth! Thanks so much, it's so nice to be back at long last.
@sasasaiha8185
@sasasaiha8185 Жыл бұрын
The excitement was really felt 😄❤Well done and congratulations!! You are an inspiration for me and I love your channel
@gabysadowyj1251
@gabysadowyj1251 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Robin so happy for you. Like JKos below I was beginning to wonder if you were okay my friend. Massive congratulations on getting the job and starting a new chapter in your beloved city. Take care and look forward to seeing you on here again real soon. Gros bisous x
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Hiii Gaby! It's so good to see your comment, thanks so much for your heartfelt support as always ❤️ Wheee I'm still just so happy and excited to be back even 9 days after publishing the video now! Already thinking about the next video haha ☀️ I really hope that you have been doing well and send big hugs, gros bisous à toi aussi mon amie x
@hectorgalindo8239
@hectorgalindo8239 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Even though I've seen just a couple of videos from your channel, I felt genuinely happy of your achievement at Google. I was able to relate with this video when you said that you couldn't take the time to celebrate your achievements during a hectic period because there was a lot going on. I'm feeling motivated right now, thank you.
@CharlieDouglas
@CharlieDouglas 2 жыл бұрын
hope the book club makes a comeback. I've really fallen off the wagon reading in my TL, hopefully that would help keep me motivated like before
@kiskadee321
@kiskadee321 2 жыл бұрын
So glad you’re back!
@rinayu4712
@rinayu4712 2 жыл бұрын
Well done Robin!! Congratulate you to get the dream job and Welcome back to the channel!! And you are totally not a failure for me. I still remember how emotional I was while watching your documentary. That really supported me in my tough time as I just moved to a unfamiliar city as you. You are the best! I agreed with you. Sometimes they need to squat down to jump higher. I am pleased to hear that you enjoy your daily now. All the Best!
@The1sista
@The1sista 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! So happy for you 🤗
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
El-Dorado! It's so great to see you! Thank you very much 🤗☀️
@Pollito27918
@Pollito27918 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations!!! Loved the video, and it is very true what you say, sometimes we need time to reflect on our life and go easy on ourselves
@yura-days
@yura-days 2 жыл бұрын
Oh God! Robin congratulations. Feeling so happy for you ❤️
@esthernpf
@esthernpf 2 жыл бұрын
Your videos always feel like a hug ❣️
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite comments ever ❤️ I really hope that I can continue making videos that feel that way. Thank you for your support Esther!
@esthernpf
@esthernpf 2 жыл бұрын
@@RobinMacPhersonFilms you're welcome! I want to thank you for putting out this wholesome content. I've been feel like a failure recently and I gained hope through this video. (◍•ᴗ•◍)❤
@CatDQ
@CatDQ 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! Awesome news and I’m pleased for you. Sometimes we need to take time away to focus on other things so we can reach the heights we want to, and I’m glad you’ve been able to do that. Also glad that you’ve found somewhere you feel like you belong and is Home. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us and I look forward to more of your content. I love your videos, the honesty and inspiration they show.
@SophiaLingua
@SophiaLingua 2 жыл бұрын
I'm very happy for you! Congratulations!
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Stephan!
@chadsmith7586
@chadsmith7586 2 жыл бұрын
YOU'RE BACK! I've missed watching your videos!!!!!!
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
I’M BACK AND MORE EXCITED THAN EVER TO MAKE THE BEST VIDEOS I CAN! Thanks so much for your support and excitement ✨
@jeffwest5244
@jeffwest5244 2 жыл бұрын
Top of the vid, you looked a bit knackered. But, by the end, you were clearly chuffed to bits! Congrats on turning your (seeming) failure into a stunning triumph!!! Welcome back to "the City" and to KZbin. You were. sorely missed!
@gabrielemiyukimurayama7545
@gabrielemiyukimurayama7545 2 жыл бұрын
I missed you so much !!! ❤️
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Gabriele! Thanks so much for this comment, somehow it's really nice to read that I was missed and it makes me even more excited to be back and putting my best vibes back out there again ❤️
@theavocadoprotocol
@theavocadoprotocol 2 жыл бұрын
Robin!! I missed you so much!! Congratulations for the new job!! Amazing!! Love u man!❤️
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Hiii @The Avocado Protocol! Wheee I'm so happy you missed me and I can't wait to make lots more videos now. Thank you for the congratulatory wishes! ❤️
@Sam-shushu
@Sam-shushu 2 жыл бұрын
Good to see you back.
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
It’s always good to see your comments Sam! And it’s so good to be back!
@hellobeatles613
@hellobeatles613 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome back Robin! Much love from the PH
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ervin! Much love right back from the SF Bay Area!
@clairesidhu6151
@clairesidhu6151 2 жыл бұрын
We missed you, definitely not a failure but another interesting experience which led you to where you are now.
@yrli7501
@yrli7501 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome back! Miss you soooo much!
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Heyyyy it's so good to see you again! I've missed you all soooo much too ❤️
@j.kessler1066
@j.kessler1066 2 жыл бұрын
It's wonderful to see you so revitalized and excited again! I can't wait to see more coffee content :)
@EireDiplomat2024
@EireDiplomat2024 2 жыл бұрын
Legend, great to see you back on KZbin, Robin! I was so happy and also proud when you announced on Patreon that you had gotten the job at Google. I'm in a similar position right now, I'm near the end of the selection process for the Irish Diplomatic service, lots of work but it feels good to be taking concrete steps towards something I've wanted for a long time. Keep doing you mate
@mateussouza1872
@mateussouza1872 2 жыл бұрын
It is good to see you again Robin and congratulations. 👏👏👏👏
@elisaellero4062
@elisaellero4062 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome back!
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Elisa!!
@whitneyle5376
@whitneyle5376 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations!! What an accomplishment! Looking forward to your next video!
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Whitney! ✨
@ursula7498
@ursula7498 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome back, Robin! I am glad to see you so happy and full of energy again! Wow! Congratulations on your new job, this is fantastic! There are no failures in life, there are only experiences that make us grow into more authentic personalities. I am looking forward to new videos full of this very specific enthusiasm of yours. 😍
@hubertwz
@hubertwz 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Congrats Robin
@mahsaamerian13
@mahsaamerian13 2 жыл бұрын
The video made me cry after watching it😢 You always produce amazing contents.🤩 You're so welcome back! ❤
@gabysadowyj1251
@gabysadowyj1251 2 жыл бұрын
I feel the same way, as if I know Robin on a personal level. Such a talented honest guy.
@mahsaamerian13
@mahsaamerian13 2 жыл бұрын
@@gabysadowyj1251 Exactly 🥲👌
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
D'aw @Mahsaamerian I'm so glad that you found this video to be moving like that 🥺 Thanks so much for your support and the warm welcome back! ❤️
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
And thanks so much to you as well, @Gaby! I'm so happy and thankful that you feel that way 🙏🏼❤️🍀✨
@ngoooderick9626
@ngoooderick9626 2 жыл бұрын
welcome back man...I love all ur language advices...Good luck
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Thaaaank you! I hope I can make lots more helpful videos coming soon ☺️ Good luck to you as well with your languages!
@karenbaily
@karenbaily 2 жыл бұрын
Happy to have you back in California! Looking forward to seeing what you make next! 👍😎❤️
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Karen! It’s always great to see your comments ❤️ I have to say that I’m also intrigued to see what things I’ll end up making now that I’m back, which is in some ways a little scary, not having an exact plan, but also quite an exciting place to be! I’m just going to trust the winds of creative passion and love for making nice things ☀️⛵️
@LO-nt7lg
@LO-nt7lg 2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, huge congratulations with the Google job, I actually cheered with joy when you jumped in the chair with the google jumper. Well done, you deserve it more than anyone and you should be so proud of yourself. So happy to see your videos again, I miss them 🥰
@danpesmed3502
@danpesmed3502 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! I'm glad that your hard work has paid off!
@RobinMacPhersonFilms
@RobinMacPhersonFilms 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Dan!!!
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