Thank you for your expat Morocco information! I will be be moving to Taza in October. I currently live in the Pacific Northwest US and busy getting rid of my possessions to come with just a suitcase. I look forward to learning from others recommendations.
Awwww Taza?! How cool and good luck. I hope everything goes smoothly for you and if you have any questions, let me know on by DMing me on Insta and I'll help you out!
Assalamu alaikum and greetings from another expat living in Meknes, Morocco. I'm from Australia. I can relate to so much of what you said in today's Vlog. enjoy your travels and enjoy Morocco and all it has to offer. xx
Nice vidéo and guys to enjoy more your stay and communicate with all categories of people like those who do not speak foreign languages, learning Darija will be helful. Also, if you are planning to visit small villages, sometimes, Darija is a must to enjoy more what you are living ...etc.
It's one thing to be an introvert but it's another thing to be an empath. I am both and see both in you. I *strongly*, STRONGLY encourage you to look up what exactly is an empath and to watch videos on TH-cam about how to function best as an empath. Had I known I was an empath in my 20s, much of how I lived live would've been markedly different.
I often time thing I am an empath. I've heard about it and feel I have many of the characteristics. I will look it up some more based on your guidance, thank you. What brought you to my channel?
We went to Morocco for work. We left Morocco because of new job opportunities in India. Yes, I would go back to Morocco in a heartbeat! I miss it and would love to see more of the country.
Hello Jazzy! How are you? I got the interest to listen to your vlog for the reason that I plan to visit and tour Morocco first quarter next year, 2019. I am from the Philippines and currently working in Thailand. I hope you don't mind me asking. Is it possible to travel and tour to Morocco? What can you suggest for me to do so I can start my plan the earliest possible time. Please educate me about this. Thank you and I will waiting for your response . Thanks a lot! My name is Mr. Jessie Eubank
Hello Mr. Jessie Eubank! I am excited about your trip. Yes if you are going to Morocco for a limited time, I highly recommend you do a tour. I am not familiar with any in particular but have friends that have done bus tours and loved it. You can google some tours that will fit your liking. I lived in Casablanca but found that for a more authentic, less busy vibe, Tangier, Marrakech, and Fez were great options. But there are so many other cities that are great too! Hope that helps.
i just moved from morocco to ny about a couple of years ago 2009 i think yeah morocco developed a lot over the years sorry if i have bad english and what part of morocco? casa?
for the language barrier that's true moroccans don't use english that much in their daily life still there is a big migration to english and young people are more interested and prefer english to french . you just need to find the right people and entourage people here are so open and good in languages you just need to find the right persons
@@TheJazzyNation1 im learning French now due to my grandfather he was mixed with french. and I want to learn a African language as well but I wanna figure out exactly where my lineage starts. Do you have a FB or IG ? I would love to ask you more questions. If you have time.
@@adnanabdurrahman419 I hope my reply isn't late, in morocco we speak Darija you can say it's mixture of 60% arabic language and 40% french ....so our second language is french and the majority of people are fluent in it ( in middle and highschool we start to study english also ...)
Hey Jazzy! I'm Chezza! I'm coming to Morocco in Sept for a TV project and I would love to make contact with you. We are looking for locals for interviews and segments. I would love to send you some info and see if you'd be interested in being involved in some way.
Hey Chezza, it's so nice to meet you in the comments section :-). Sure, I'd love to help in any way I can. Send me an email to thejazzynation@gmail.com and we can connect a little more there.
Moroccan people are very kind. Not necessarily mistreated. Like anywhere in the world, people can have bad days so I may have run into some people that weren’t always nice but that’s human nature. Overall people are great.
+CC H me too! It was fun coming up with answers to these questions. They made me think and get really honest. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!!!
I’m east africain and I had the same straggle with the language 😅 just in the beginning thou me and my friends I’m in casablanca I’ll love to meet u maybe at a restaurant or la plage if u r in casa or Rabat
Oh so you understand where I was coming from! It is a struggle but as long as you are patient, you won't be irritated and annoyed at the fact that you can't speak as great as everyone else (at least that's how I feel). I moved to India, so unfortunately, I won't be able to meet up with you! Thanks for watching though.
Why are you terrified? Rabat is a really nice city. I would go up a few times a month just to take a break from being in Casa and all of the loud city life. Let me know if you have any questions. I don't want you to be scared, it's going to be a beautiful new chapter in your life!
R C Thanks for getting back to us. It’s great to hear from you. 😁 Although it seems like you’re not having the greatest time at the moment. But keep strong and make sure you’re taking care of yourself. Mentally and physically. Things won’t be this way forever. They will get better. Before I ask anything. The first thing I want to say is well done! You actually took the step to leave home and move to Rabat. Second of all, congratulations on sticking with it, despite having difficulties. Leaving your home and living somewhere that is completely different to you is no small feet. You should be proud of yourself. If you don’t mind me asking, what line of work are you in? And despite everything are you enjoying your job? Getting along with co-workers?
@@95ladyc Thank you so much. That's so kind of you. I work practically for free at an embassy and I have crazy hours (9 to 8) and my co-workers are all at least 15 years older than me. I have since applied to other jobs but no luck so far. I am at a weird transitional period in my life and being a lonely introvert does not help lol. But I will stay strong and do my best.
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I hate it when Westerners use the word "expat" to refer to themselves. If anyone even wishes to step foot in their country, they're an "immigrant" and not an expat. Yes, of course dehumanize the rest and give yourselves fancy titles if that makes you feel better.. This isn't a personal dig at the girl who's uploaded this video by the way. You're neither an expat nor an immigrant - you're an African American so you're always welcome back to the continent of your ancestors. 😉
Your comment has probably been my favorite thing to read in a long time because it made me think. The first time I read your comment, I went straight to researching this very issue. I never thought about the dynamic power of words in the context of traveling, living, and working abroad. There is so much privilege packed into the word expat and so much more negativity associated with the term immigrant, especially from a western perspective. There is a lot to talk about regarding this issue and I’d like to hear more about your thoughts and feelings surrounding this topic. Let me know if you’d like to see a video about this topic too. Thanks for your comment.
@@TheJazzyNation1 Thanks for your response. I'm part North African but was born and raised in the United Kingdom. I've been privileged to have had the opportunity to live and work in various places around the globe. Throughout my time abroad, I’d noticed one thing; the Western migrants would refer to themselves as “expats” and that’s fine, but growing up in an incredibly hostile and racist part of London in the 90’s (where I was actually attacked during my teens and consequently in a coma for 7 days because of my skin colour) hearing this term, made me think a great deal. As you have stated, there is indeed a lot of privilege packed with the term expat as opposed to the term immigrant. The funny thing is that most people that I grew up with were from East African and South Asian backgrounds who's families came as economic migrants to the UK and would be referred to as such. Everyone from the UK that I’d met that were residing in Qatar, UAE and Singapore were earning good money and living a very high standard of life and were clearly economic migrants yet they refused to be referred to as such. There are clear double standards here that I feel the masses overlook and I also can't help but feel there’s an arrogant post colonial mindset in many too that will not disappear overnight unfortunately.
An expat for me is someone who got sent to a new place by his/her firm in order to fulfill a management or other senior role (for example I got sent by my firm for a couple of months to Shanghai, China). An immigrant is someone who seeks fortune in the new country, basically comming with nothing (for example my parents, who migrated from Italy to Germany). Expats just want to stay a couple of years at that place, immigrants want to stay very long term/forever.
Hi! Sure, I can answer that for you. Medical care is definitely not the same as it is in the States. With that said, it wasn't that bad from MY experience. Safety was fine, I felt pretty safe while in Morocco and in particular Casablanca. I just practiced self-awareness as I would anywhere I would go. I've only lived in Casablanca so I would say Casa is a nice place to live. It's fast paced but I liked it.
@@TheJazzyNation1 I have never left America either. My friend is in Casablanca and wants me to move there. What do I need as far as documents to move there? Is there alot of paperwork involved?
What state are you from? And how long have you and your husband been there? Ive been subbed for a while sorry if u already said it lol I really like ur personality!
+De'Shara Goodloe hi! Thank you for being a subscruber for so long! I am from Denver, Colorado. We have been on Morocco for maybe a year and a half now. Thank you so much you are beautiful!
If you want a calm city , i guess tanger ....if you want a big city , touristic one with places to chill...choose kech and if you want a dynamic city, crowed but with more opprotunities, choose Casa.....If I were you i'll choose Casa cause it's in " the middle " and it will take only 2h/3h hours in train to visit Marrakech or Tanger .....i'm moroccan so if you need some help, i'm here !
What about dress code their , when you google google says how women visitors should be Cautious of the things their were cause the men will try to attack you or something like that ... so i want to know from a actually person who stays their not taking googles words for all facts 😂
You while check out my video How My Clothes Have Changed in Morocco th-cam.com/video/0MeajnOwltU/w-d-xo.html. After watching let me know if you have more questions.
Usually, an expat is someone who lives in another country usually for work or a change of pace for a period of time. An immigrant also leaves their native country but with the intent to permanently move and stay in a new country. I am NOT an immigrant. I do not plan to stay in India for more than another year or so. My husband's job requires him to travel but we are STILL American citizens. The notion that I am amongst you but I'm not one of you is true. I cannot claim the culture or experiences of the people from the places I've visited. I would not try to. I am not trying to assimilate. However, I am always will to learn and experience all I can from the people I meet and the places I temporarily live. I am grateful for the chances I get to visit and live in other countries and I will never forget the kindness a country has had to allow my husband and I to live and work.
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we are Happy to know that u r happy in our country and i love that u enjoying it
Thank you so much for the warm hospitality :-).
She's so cute and friendly.
Wow, thank you! That's such a kind compliment.
What's that got to do with the topic?
Thank you for your expat Morocco information! I will be be moving to Taza in October. I currently live in the Pacific Northwest US and busy getting rid of my possessions to come with just a suitcase. I look forward to learning from others recommendations.
Awwww Taza?! How cool and good luck. I hope everything goes smoothly for you and if you have any questions, let me know on by DMing me on Insta and I'll help you out!
Assalamu alaikum and greetings from another expat living in Meknes, Morocco. I'm from Australia. I can relate to so much of what you said in today's Vlog. enjoy your travels and enjoy Morocco and all it has to offer. xx
Mualaikumsalam to you! What brings you to Morocco? Thank you so much :-).
Nice vidéo and guys to enjoy more your stay and communicate with all categories of people like those who do not speak foreign languages, learning Darija will be helful. Also, if you are planning to visit small villages, sometimes, Darija is a must to enjoy more what you are living ...etc.
Thank you! Yes, I agree, learning Darija is helpful.
@@TheJazzyNation1 You are welcome :).
Welcome to my country Morocco 🇲🇦 it’s your second country ❤️
Thanks so much!
It's one thing to be an introvert but it's another thing to be an empath. I am both and see both in you. I *strongly*, STRONGLY encourage you to look up what exactly is an empath and to watch videos on TH-cam about how to function best as an empath. Had I known I was an empath in my 20s, much of how I lived live would've been markedly different.
I often time thing I am an empath. I've heard about it and feel I have many of the characteristics. I will look it up some more based on your guidance, thank you. What brought you to my channel?
Why did you go to Morocco? Why did you leave Morocco? Would you go back to Morocco?
We went to Morocco for work. We left Morocco because of new job opportunities in India. Yes, I would go back to Morocco in a heartbeat! I miss it and would love to see more of the country.
@@TheJazzyNation1 It's a shame that some of your videos don't have more views. Anyway remember you can get citizenship after 5 years ;-)
Hello Jazzy! How are you? I got the interest to listen to your vlog for the reason that I plan to visit and tour Morocco first quarter next year, 2019. I am from the Philippines and currently working in Thailand. I hope you don't mind me asking. Is it possible to travel and tour to Morocco? What can you suggest for me to do so I can start my plan the earliest possible time. Please educate me about this. Thank you and I will waiting for your response . Thanks a lot! My name is Mr. Jessie Eubank
Hello Mr. Jessie Eubank! I am excited about your trip. Yes if you are going to Morocco for a limited time, I highly recommend you do a tour. I am not familiar with any in particular but have friends that have done bus tours and loved it. You can google some tours that will fit your liking. I lived in Casablanca but found that for a more authentic, less busy vibe, Tangier, Marrakech, and Fez were great options. But there are so many other cities that are great too! Hope that helps.
i just moved from morocco to ny about a couple of years ago 2009 i think yeah morocco developed a lot over the years sorry if i have bad english and what part of morocco? casa?
It has definitely developed! I moved away last year and there was just so much happening. I'd love to visit again to see the progress.
Welcome in Morocco 🇲🇦 ❤️❤️
Thank you!
for the language barrier that's true moroccans don't use english that much in their daily life still there is a big migration to english and young people are more interested and prefer english to french . you just need to find the right people and entourage people here are so open and good in languages you just need to find the right persons
YEs, practicing with the right people will improve language skills for sure.
Hey, how are you? Are you still living in Morocco?
Hi! no, I now live in India. Do you live in Morocco?
@@TheJazzyNation1 yeah, :) was hoping you are still here
My dream is to live in Africa.. Morocco to be exact. Are their many french speakers?
That's a beautiful dream. Yes, most people speak french.
@@TheJazzyNation1 im learning French now due to my grandfather he was mixed with french. and I want to learn a African language as well but I wanna figure out exactly where my lineage starts. Do you have a FB or IG ? I would love to ask you more questions. If you have time.
@@adnanabdurrahman419 I hope my reply isn't late, in morocco we speak Darija you can say it's mixture of 60% arabic language and 40% french ....so our second language is french and the majority of people are fluent in it ( in middle and highschool we start to study english also ...)
the right language to learn if u want to live in morocco is arabic not french
Great video! You’re so pretty! ✨
+De'Shara Goodloe awwwww thanks 😚😚😚
Hey Jazzy! I'm Chezza! I'm coming to Morocco in Sept for a TV project and I would love to make contact with you. We are looking for locals for interviews and segments. I would love to send you some info and see if you'd be interested in being involved in some way.
Hey Chezza, it's so nice to meet you in the comments section :-). Sure, I'd love to help in any way I can. Send me an email to thejazzynation@gmail.com and we can connect a little more there.
How did you get a job to work and live in Morocco ?
We work with an American company that has companies around the world. They sent us to Morocco because there was an opening.
You’re so pretty!
Oh thank you!
What do you think about moroccan people ? Have you ever been bullied or mistreated in morocco??
Moroccan people are very kind. Not necessarily mistreated. Like anywhere in the world, people can have bad days so I may have run into some people that weren’t always nice but that’s human nature. Overall people are great.
Glad you decided to do this Tag. I enjoyed learning about U🤗🤗😊
+CC H me too! It was fun coming up with answers to these questions. They made me think and get really honest. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!!!
The Jazzy Nation You're welcome 😊
I’m east africain and I had the same straggle with the language 😅 just in the beginning thou me and my friends I’m in casablanca I’ll love to meet u maybe at a restaurant or la plage if u r in casa or Rabat
Oh so you understand where I was coming from! It is a struggle but as long as you are patient, you won't be irritated and annoyed at the fact that you can't speak as great as everyone else (at least that's how I feel). I moved to India, so unfortunately, I won't be able to meet up with you! Thanks for watching though.
Hey I'm a fellow east african in morocco!
Welcome in Morocco....
Thank you!
Where in Morocco do you live
Adam Aboussena Casablanca!
Girl i’m moving to Rabat in a week for work and i’m terrified :(
Why are you terrified? Rabat is a really nice city. I would go up a few times a month just to take a break from being in Casa and all of the loud city life. Let me know if you have any questions. I don't want you to be scared, it's going to be a beautiful new chapter in your life!
Hey, let us know how things have been since you arrived in Rabat. I hope things are going well and you’re settling in. 😊
@@95ladyc Hello Loves
R C Thanks for getting back to us. It’s great to hear from you. 😁 Although it seems like you’re not having the greatest time at the moment. But keep strong and make sure you’re taking care of yourself. Mentally and physically. Things won’t be this way forever. They will get better.
Before I ask anything. The first thing I want to say is well done! You actually took the step to leave home and move to Rabat. Second of all, congratulations on sticking with it, despite having difficulties.
Leaving your home and living somewhere that is completely different to you is no small feet. You should be proud of yourself.
If you don’t mind me asking, what line of work are you in? And despite everything are you enjoying your job? Getting along with co-workers?
@@95ladyc Thank you so much. That's so kind of you. I work practically for free at an embassy and I have crazy hours (9 to 8) and my co-workers are all at least 15 years older than me. I have since applied to other jobs but no luck so far. I am at a weird transitional period in my life and being a lonely introvert does not help lol. But I will stay strong and do my best.
Hi welcome to Morocco
Thank you!!
I just love your energy
Thank you so much!
Hey there, Nice to talk again this new year, Okay So, seasons greetings to you and your loved ones.
I have a surprise for you, I want you to meet a very popular Nigerian born Movie Star, that looks just like you, I mean you guys have striking resemblance, you wont believe it check it out on the links below ........... www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBD_enNG878NG878&sxsrf=ACYBGNRVCibq1ksPrBlNSMXyWR1CThggKg:1579859979187&q=pictures+of+rita+dominic+in+her+early+20%27s&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi4tOqG_ZvnAhXB4IUKHTv2DGkQsAR6BAgHEAE , en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rita_Dominic , www.nairaland.com/2655258/rita-dominic-launches-personal-website ,
Keep the videos coming
If u need any help I’m in Marrakech 😍😍
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it.
I hate it when Westerners use the word "expat" to refer to themselves. If anyone even wishes to step foot in their country, they're an "immigrant" and not an expat. Yes, of course dehumanize the rest and give yourselves fancy titles if that makes you feel better..
This isn't a personal dig at the girl who's uploaded this video by the way. You're neither an expat nor an immigrant - you're an African American so you're always welcome back to the continent of your ancestors. 😉
Your comment has probably been my favorite thing to read in a long time because it made me think. The first time I read your comment, I went straight to researching this very issue. I never thought about the dynamic power of words in the context of traveling, living, and working abroad. There is so much privilege packed into the word expat and so much more negativity associated with the term immigrant, especially from a western perspective. There is a lot to talk about regarding this issue and I’d like to hear more about your thoughts and feelings surrounding this topic. Let me know if you’d like to see a video about this topic too. Thanks for your comment.
Basically everyone is of immigrant origin and everyone comes from Africa.
@@TheJazzyNation1 Thanks for your response.
I'm part North African but was born and raised in the United Kingdom. I've been privileged to have had the opportunity to live and work in various places around the globe. Throughout my time abroad, I’d noticed one thing; the Western migrants would refer to themselves as “expats” and that’s fine, but growing up in an incredibly hostile and racist part of London in the 90’s (where I was actually attacked during my teens and consequently in a coma for 7 days because of my skin colour) hearing this term, made me think a great deal.
As you have stated, there is indeed a lot of privilege packed with the term expat as opposed to the term immigrant. The funny thing is that most people that I grew up with were from East African and South Asian backgrounds who's families came as economic migrants to the UK and would be referred to as such. Everyone from the UK that I’d met that were residing in Qatar, UAE and Singapore were earning good money and living a very high standard of life and were clearly economic migrants yet they refused to be referred to as such. There are clear double standards here that I feel the masses overlook and I also can't help but feel there’s an arrogant post colonial mindset in many too that will not disappear overnight unfortunately.
Expat implies that they do not plan to stay forever.
An expat for me is someone who got sent to a new place by his/her firm in order to fulfill a management or other senior role (for example I got sent by my firm for a couple of months to Shanghai, China). An immigrant is someone who seeks fortune in the new country, basically comming with nothing (for example my parents, who migrated from Italy to Germany). Expats just want to stay a couple of years at that place, immigrants want to stay very long term/forever.
Hello, You are very welcome to morocco..
Thank you so much!
Ok can i ask you?.......How is the medical care?....what about safety? What about cassablanca?...whats the best place to live in morocco???
Hi! Sure, I can answer that for you. Medical care is definitely not the same as it is in the States. With that said, it wasn't that bad from MY experience. Safety was fine, I felt pretty safe while in Morocco and in particular Casablanca. I just practiced self-awareness as I would anywhere I would go. I've only lived in Casablanca so I would say Casa is a nice place to live. It's fast paced but I liked it.
@@TheJazzyNation1 I have never left America either. My friend is in Casablanca and wants me to move there. What do I need as far as documents to move there? Is there alot of paperwork involved?
@@TheJazzyNation1
We are happy to be one of us☺welcome
@@thiefofhearts1040 South Carolina
Are you still living in Morocco?
No, I live in India.
hi iam maroco welcom
Thank you!
Where you come from sis ? And are you still here?
America. No I moved.
@@TheJazzyNation1 come back morocco missed you
What state are you from? And how long have you and your husband been there? Ive been subbed for a while sorry if u already said it lol I really like ur personality!
+De'Shara Goodloe hi! Thank you for being a subscruber for so long! I am from Denver, Colorado. We have been on Morocco for maybe a year and a half now. Thank you so much you are beautiful!
Peace and Love #WeAreWashitaw 🇲🇦🇺🇸🇲🇦
Thank you! Same to you too.
@@TheJazzyNation1 :-)
thanks for making this video. check out my video about my experience being a black american in tunisia
You are welcome! Will do.
Good job 👍
Thank you
I love CULTURE. apaply yousself f in an stdy/ language, dance or music? Might u go to a school?
Me too! I am currently learning Spanish. When I moved to Morocco I learned French to help me prepare for my move.
How do I apply for an expat job?
You need to know what type of job you'd like to work for and see if they have a website with contact information and ask them if they are hiring.
What kind of work do you all do ?
I'm an english teacher :-).
Please can you tell me how to get a job in Morocco as black people
Hi. I am sorry, I do not know how to get you a job in Morocco other than just applying and making sure you meet the qualifications for the job.
hi..I am bangladeshi pepol..I need job morocco.I am stay morocco..plz help me
Hi, I am sorry. I cannot help you get a job in Morocco. Good luck.
What's your insta? I want to DM you about my move to Morocco
@thejazzynation
Hey babe do you still live in Maroc?
Hi! No, I live in India now.
If i may ask when did you move & why?
We got new jobs in India!
I want to move to Morocco but not sure where 😅. I’m thinking of Tanger, Marrakech or Casa?
If you want a calm city , i guess tanger ....if you want a big city , touristic one with places to chill...choose kech and if you want a dynamic city, crowed but with more opprotunities, choose Casa.....If I were you i'll choose Casa cause it's in " the middle " and it will take only 2h/3h hours in train to visit Marrakech or Tanger .....i'm moroccan so if you need some help, i'm here !
hopefully you enjoying your time in my country we love usa too
I truly am, thank you :-)
thank you for working in An african country.
Asalaam, hope you have a wonderful time !!!!
Thank you very much!
Fine Af!!!
Thanks!
Hi im from kenitra
Ahhhh that's cool. Kenitra is a nice city.
You're so beautiful ❤️♥️
Thank you! I appreciate your support.
hi' i'm going to morocco on July, and if you don't mind lets meet up. I'm a little bit afraid of traveling alone for someday before i go for a project
Hi! You're gonna love it. I am pretty busy coming up but send me an email or DM or Insta and I'll see what I can do.
Welcome to Morocco
Why do you live in morocco ?
My husband and I are here for work and travel. 😁
What about dress code their , when you google google says how women visitors should be Cautious of the things their were cause the men will try to attack you or something like that ... so i want to know from a actually person who stays their not taking googles words for all facts 😂
You while check out my video How My Clothes Have Changed in Morocco th-cam.com/video/0MeajnOwltU/w-d-xo.html. After watching let me know if you have more questions.
imma keep a buck the title was suuuupper mis leading you didn't speak at all on the black experience definitely disappointed
Im sorry the video was disappointing for you. Thanks for stopping by.
I hate the term expat. It stinks of colonialism. You're an American Immigrant. It's almost like saying, I'm amongst you but I'm not one of you.
Usually, an expat is someone who lives in another country usually for work or a change of pace for a period of time. An immigrant also leaves their native country but with the intent to permanently move and stay in a new country. I am NOT an immigrant. I do not plan to stay in India for more than another year or so. My husband's job requires him to travel but we are STILL American citizens. The notion that I am amongst you but I'm not one of you is true. I cannot claim the culture or experiences of the people from the places I've visited. I would not try to. I am not trying to assimilate. However, I am always will to learn and experience all I can from the people I meet and the places I temporarily live. I am grateful for the chances I get to visit and live in other countries and I will never forget the kindness a country has had to allow my husband and I to live and work.
Long winded
Thanks for stopping by for the time you did, friend!