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And the luxury of hot water bottles ! But seriously being old and I am over 80 . One thing you learn from life. something that is a great worry to you , never happeneds ! The secret to being happy is family and friends , not money !
As a brit, I love my country, we get so much leisure time, unlike some other countries our NHS isn't free we pay for it through our taxes, but it's there when we need it, plus you're not landed with a hefty bill, plus the UK has so much history and the countryside is beautiful, I'm so pleased you're enjoying England.
As a Brit that's returned to the UK, after many years overseas, it is nice to slow down a bit. My wife has definitely appreciated that life here isn't as materialistic. She applied for citizenship this year (6th year being here) and we will be staying put. 😁
I've lived abroad for 26 years & long to return to the UK. I am really really missing it. I've been blessed in living in other lovely countries, but despite the rain in Britain I would return in a heartbeat.
Hi Diamond. I always enjoy your videos. My wife is American and she's constantly puzzled by my unintentional (but definitely accurate) joy in the life for the seemingly innocuous, such as enjoying nature, exercising, and (as I'm sure you've noticed) having a cup of tea! I suspect a lot of it comes from our post-Second World war austerity when we learned to cope with very little materially (because we had no choice!), and that mentality has been passed down through the generations.
Hiya 💕 Thank you so much for your support 😊 I definitely can see how the war impacted what people appreciate. Since the States weren’t directly effected I do believe we are a bit disconnected from how life changed for many on this side of the world. Finding joy in the simple things is the key to happiness 💎
One important life lesson is give away a smile to people you meet. They will appreciate that sense of being acknowledged and may give away a smile to the next person. Whats more, a smile is free.
My Yoga teacher used to say, 'if you smile at two people each day and they then smile at two people, think of how many people will be effected by your two smiles'.
I left school aged 16 ( many decades ago) and I was moving in a grownup world for the first time. What first struck me was how miserable everyone looked and I determined never to get like that . So I schooled my face into a slight and welcoming look and of course that's now normal for me .
Lovely to se an American enjoying our beautiful Fenland Countryside. It's so nice to see you adjusting to our way of life and the lack of so many chemicals in the food probably makes you feel healthier too?
I was born in the UK and lived there for the best part of 37 years. Then I moved to Ireland and have been here for 29 years. I have learned to slow down, talk with complete strangers for no particular reason, and wave to others as I drive along country lanes. People are much the same everywhere but different in their sameness. And that is another thing I have learned: logic has different rules in Ireland.
Yep, although definitely by the week for me, it's not practical to go into shops every day, it really depends where you live, buy and if you are lucky about the dates of the products, but "best before" really means you can eat after that date too, like if you buy a couple of avocados, I find sometimes they aren't ripe until after the best before date, but sliced melon starts smelling sour so eat it straight away within two days. You can always take advantages of some bargains, they put people off thinking it's cheap, but when I'm at work late and I need something quick in the evening, I would still use a 3 for 1 bargain, say buy a ready made vegetable lasagne. You don't have to kid yourself to buy two different products, you are still saving money in the future buying three, just saving them till the next two weeks.
To everyone from England the USA is huge and many people in the US live a wonderful life with time off, enjoy nature and and eat fresh foods and vegetables. This is not a country issue it's and personal choice issue.
@@kevinwoods4724 A tiny minority? It's a choice to live the way you do. Many people decide not to. My point was if she wanted to she could live in a rural USA and live and eat just like she is in England.
I really enjoyed this video!! Super proud of you Diamond. Being from the US, some of us are very materialistic (myself included) and I cant wait to experience some of these things overseas for my extended stay. Hopefully the UK will be apart of my journey!
Thank you for choosing to watch Bri 🥰 Materialism is heavily woven into our culture as American so it can be a bit jarring when we first immerse ourselves into a culture that is completely opposite but it puts a lot more things into perspective. You’re going to enjoy your trip overseas definitely let me know if the UK pops up on the list 😊💕
Love this video! It's so relatable! I'm thinking about moving back to the US from England and it's so hard to imagine myself there again after finding so much peace in the UK. It's crazy how the simple life can totally change your mindset and finances! Well done on the video!
Firstly, so glad you're posting again. The work/life balance in the USA messes you up, we work to live, not live to work. My life lessons are: Don't live with regrets, it burns you up. The other one is be comfortable with your decisions at the time you make them. Yes, they are kind of linked and its not a perfect system, none is ,but I regret nothing and although sometimes they looking back I may have done some things differently, I thought they were right at the time and its only the benefit of hindsight that I may change that view.... Its the end game and where you are now that's important, the getting there is the interesting bit
Hey Richard 😊 Those are some amazing lessons and solid explanations 💕 The twists and turns we go through in life truly to mold us for where we need to be in life 💎
I have friends in America who don't get this, like how can you work 4 days a week or how can you do all those things ie regular weekends away. I just said you need to come here to experience it, then you will get it!! Clearing ones head walking down by the river in the countryside is the best place to be, my fav past time!!
I get 30 days paid leave plus national holidays a year and my American colleagues who work for the same company as me get 14 days. It's so important for your mental wellbeing to have a balanced work/social life. Life is for living!
@@DiamondGunn_ I guess because there's no such laws in the US for minimum paid leave days. Whereas in Europe if you have a full-time job its the law that you're required a minimum of 25 paid days off
@@DiamondGunn_ , sorry girl your not correct , ie it's an American firm that has part of it in America and part in the UK , The part in the UK has to give certain amount of holidays plus national holidays ( bank holidays ) this is law decreed by government , but in America the government hasn't made such laws for everyone , all American governments say it must be done for those that work 40 hours a week but those that work less than 40 hrs a week it's up to the employer to give the time off , health insurance etc etc , the thinking is all good employers will look after their employees , this is why a lot of Americans only have work for 38 - 39 hrs a week and only have 5-10 days holidays and if they get ill they use their days off for the pay that they are going to lose plus they don't have to get a doctor's note which apparently cost approx $70 and of course their employer doesn't have to give them more paid time off or give heath insurance etc , all because they work less than 40 hrs a week
Originally from the UK but lived in Canada for 42 years. This year, I returned back to live and boy, how different things are. I agree with you on food shopping, I’m still learning to curve my weekly shop as things do expire much quicker here. I’m still trying to get my home in order and soon realised that I can’t expect to get trade in by the next day as it was done in Canada. Waited six months to get a painter in but hey, I’ve finally accepted its a slower pace here and the people are a lot more humble and nice. Also agree with your hubby, next challenge is to drive on the opposite side of the road. Best of luck to you both!
Wow! You waited six months to get a painter in? What part of the UK do you live in? I live in the South in Dorset and I’m always able to get the services I need either next day if it’s an emergency or within a week or two for anything else!
My life lesson is as long as you have your health and a roof over your head there is not much more that you need in life, Also material things mean very little they can be replaced you can’t be replaced.
Agreed, unless you become a parent, then it becomes as long as your children have a roof over their head and they are developing in confidence and can laugh with you. And let's all try to have done at least one or two things that helped others within our lifetime.
Hi 👋 😀 Lovely video! Great to see you looking well and happy, and knowing that life is going well for you. Nice to see the dog 🐕 having fun. All the best from Colin in Edinburgh xx
I live in Germany now but I’m from Scotland…and pretty much all of that applies..these folks here think money and the firm are the most important things in life but I hold on to my British values..that happiness and relaxing come first..✌️😂
As the late great Bob Marley said “Money is numbers and numbers never end. If it takes money to be happy, your search for happiness will never end.” I judge my life on happiness alone and that works for me.
I loved your video! I was born in NJ, and moved to Ireland 14 years ago and love it! I was a paramedic for 20 years in NYC and retired early. Since I have come to Ireland my life has changed so much, I take my time with things as you eluded to in your video. I think that I work to live now instead of living to work!! Plus Europe is very accessible and easy to travel in. Enjoy your travels!
Its reminds me of a friend who comes from Miami coming to stay here, and we were out and I stopped him and said slow down and stop talking too fast lifes to be enjoyed its not a race..........
Hi guys, firstly can I say I'm so pleased you've found yourselves a happier way of life over here in the UK, we're not a perfect country by a long way but we've got a lot right especially when it comes to health and life/work balance. Personally I love America, I've only been twice but there are still so many more parts that I want to go back and see but it's strange that such a rich country that does so much right then gets so much important fundamental things wrong, also I've found that if you have a discussion about these things with someone born, living and working in the US they just can't hear what you are saying when you try and explain where the US falls down and it's not until they venture abroad they realise there is something that works better, it's not all perfect as I said but it's definitely better, in my book it's inhumane to watch someone fall apart physically because they cannot afford to go to the doctors, that is disgraceful in this day and age and the US has enough finances and taxes in place to change the system, it would take time and I'm sure there would be resistance from some quarters but to be healthy and see the appropriate people when you are in ill health shouldn't be a privilege for some, it should be a right for all. Enjoy your Sunday guys.
I think America makes everything marketable i.e. Halloween where people go to Target or wherever to stock up on decorations for the house and garden, costumes etc. whereas here people just don't go nuts on every single holiday. I would think that working mothers in the USA are in a constant state of stress! Glad you're enjoying your time here :)
Work to live not live to work. I absolutely love walking my dog, some days when the weather isn't nice I do not look forward to it but I always enjoy it once I am out. I am actually very lucky as within 50 metres of my house is an entrance to a field which leads on to a great walk and it is so therapeutic to be away from everything and just enjoy being in the now also I sleep so much better after having a long evening walk.
Nice little video ! Welcome to England. We still use miles here, not the annoying Euro Kilometer. That way you can still say you walked miles and miles with your dog. Petty but it's part of our culture which the Romans gave us and we gave you.
Always nice to see your vlogs . In these times of news full of doom and gloom you're a breath of fresh air. Perhaps you're setting a precedent and the BBC should start a good news channel to cheer us up.
It`s always good to hear a foreigners prospective of the UK, it reminds us that we do have a lot to be grateful for, but it could be better, and I will keep fighting for that
Always enjoy your vlogs Your gentle style of presntation sets me up for the day as I drink my morning McDs coffee You seem like a nice couple DG. Cheers guys
I don't think this is a general truism because the UK has winning sports people and confident thinkers and people with aspirations that will take time to achieve. You can choose a starting career from something you are passionate about and really, for most of us, you should be able to know how that career works before and what you need to get there, before you leave school. If you leave school and don't have a career then you may gravitate towards having children too early or being discontented with what you have and then rediscovering education again. So I accept what you say but there isn't a future without self confidence that is earned somewhere.
Work to live, not live to work, is very true. I used to work stupid hours, never that happy, and no one,BUT NO ONE thinks any more of you for doing that. Decided at 60 years young, having been widowed, to stop working, so much happier now.
You learn from most cultures. I'm glad you've took some positives from us in the UK. Just talking about your leisure time and excessive work time. When men are old and ready to die they often regret not spending more time with their families. I've never heard of one regretting he never spent more time at work.
Thank you for choosing to watch and share that observation. I think that is very wise, many people do look back an wish they worked less and I’m trying to find that balance while I’m still in my youth 💕
I remember moving to another state. It was different. It was beautiful. It was a challenge to adjust. Embrace the moment. It does not last long. Also, take advantage of what you have.
Living in another country is a real life experience that a holiday can never give you I have lived in Hong Kong and Germany very different but really enjoyed them I only wished I had been a bit older so I could have appreciated it more so enjoy England and when you return home hopefully you will have great memories of your stay with us x
You don't need much to be happy. That is so true. Friends, family, health, helping others, and an interest in life are much more important than being 'rich'.
I live in a beautiful are of Britain It has some issues of course but it was formed over a millennium ago We have the biggest free music festival in Europe and I can walk up and down the high street and feel proud
I only buy food for the next two days. Everything you eat is fresh. In the US it is impossible, due to the size. In the UK you can get everything locally sourced. You are never more than 60 miles from the sea, as well.
Coton in the Elms is a village and parish in the English county of Derbyshire. At 70 miles from the coast, it is the one of the furthest places in the United Kingdom from coastal waters. The population of the civil parish as of the 2011 census was 896
Hi, the landscape reminds me of the area we live in on the Romney Marsh, very flat. I suspect you are in either Lincolnshire or Norfolk. Please be aware to keep your dog on its lead (leash) if you see farm animals in the fields, especially spring time when there are young lambs. Enjoy your walks.
Hi ted waving to you from Lydd. Romney marsh. I was thinking the same. Glad you are enjoying the UK. People here moan a lot but we are really lucky as you say you just need prioritize what's important and use commonsense to survive difficult times xx
I'm biracial and English so this is very interesting to me to see black Americans here and who want to be here. I've always wanted to live in California and a lot of black british people wanted to live in America for decades because it seemed more racially diverse and openly discussed race versus here where the racism is covert. It's really nice to see your mentality towards England and very inspiring too. It helps me see my country in a new and positive light.
Having been born in the UK and lived in Australia and Asia and now returned to the UK..I do appreciate the pace of life and seasons along with a less nanny state (Australia)..but, eventually we will return to Chiang Mai in Thailand to retire for financial reasons and the weather.. thanks.
Beautiful scenery - I'm from around that part of the country - and some great insights. I'd be fascinated to hear what foods you found in the UK that didn't have the preservatives you expected from living in the US.
You have made a lovely video, thank you. This is the first of your posts that I have seen. I took my degree in Norwich so I know what the fens look like and you have given a good example. I live between Folkestone and Canterbury on the SE coast and can easily access country walks to keep my sanity! I guess you may enjoy 'Jack Hargreaves The Old Country' you can find it on you tube. I am now going to look at more of your posts. ukuk
I moved from the uk to Canada and can’t believe how much stuff people think they need here. Massive truck to drive to their office job, all kinds of recreational equipment, garage full stuff they don’t use, eating shitty food out of drive throughs for breakfast, not walking anywhere. Don’t get me wrong its a great country but just the amount of consuming is crazy
That was once my life 🫣😂 Driving to in my Jeep to get a Dunkin coffee and doughnut before work everyday. Overconsumption is something that does not get talked about enough in my opinion
Take pleasure in the simple things - most of them are free too. By the way, we don’t call them trails, they are either public footpaths, bridle ways or byways. Check out Ordnance survey maps - they show ALL public rights of way, so you can find more great walks for your dog. Farmers don’t shoot people here for walking across their land either 🇬🇧😎
Not sure how long you intend to stay in the UK but I would recommend you join the National Trust , there is an annual fee that will get you into some of the most amazing places we have to offer , English Heritage will get you into old ruins and spaces if that your thing . The are both great but the trust has an amazing app that shows all their properties Also try and break up the UK into sections and then check out what each one offers then go and visit them in short breaks From the Shetlands to the tip of Cornwall there is thousands of years worth of history , please see as much as you can and then start on mainland Europe Stay safe and enjoy
Every country and time is different. In USA you have to be prepared for really bad seasonal weather, tornadoes, blackouts ect. UK, less severe weather, however, bad times, brexit, covid and maybe blackouts due to energy shortages.
A dog walk on a chilly day followed by a cup of tea at home = a perfect day. I would like to know what made him realise you can be very happy with little. Was it gradual of an epiphany?
One thing I've learned from living in Europe including the UK is life is not a race. If you spend all your life running; you will wear yourself out and you will miss out on a lot of the pleasures of life. Slow down, take it easy, chill out. Life is fun.
Thank you for painting our worklife in a positive life here in the UK, And also highlighting we don't use a lot of preservatives in our fresh produce. On that note, with less preservatives, how has it effected your health? Has it had a positive or negative impact?
I feel it has had a positive impact. When I first arrived I actually lost weight but since I haven’t been as active I’ve returned to my typical size but with consistent cardio I actually shed pounds pretty quickly
Nice to see an American in the UK not talking about health care costs or the absence of guns. Yes those are super important, but it's everyday life, just going out for a walk. Only buying what you need when you need it and having higher quality fresher food. Even "fast food" (same meal same company) here in the UK often has smaller portions, less sugar, less salt, fewer preservatives! (not mentioning McNames 😂)
Having travelled widely in India and S E Asia i learned to get up at dawn and ger things done before it gers too hot. Srill do coz that is the natural thing to do.
You look to have moved to a beautiful part of our country. This is still, I think the best country in the world to live in, it's not as harsh as the USA we still care for those who are down on their luck and that is a truly wonderful thing and something we must hold on to. Isn't your gorgeous walk better than any dog park ??
Trail looks great, plenty to slow down to see with a companion, a dog sees the world differently to humans through smell, he/she must stop you going too fast around the trail and missing anything. Wonder what he is smelling in the grass and the plants and in the differing seasons? You can always stop especially near woods to maybe hear a woodpecker or watch a kestrel hovering or buzzards overhead. As a teacher it might not apply but I like to take time off when it's after school holidays, after October half term will be so much quieter. The Blair Witch part made me laugh, reminds me of winter for the more extremist walker and the trails are crispy and your breath is like fog, even more interesting when you walk in fog. And of course there may be the ocassional a good afternoon, good morning or hello, but no pressure to talk !
Glad you laughed at the Blair Witch portion 😂 I know I can be corny at times so I’m glad I had at least one other person to laugh with 😊 walking with the pup definitely makes walks more of an experience 💕
You must be in Lincolnshire (or Norfolk) with that landscape 😀 it was also spring...... Enjoy your time here - I am a Brit, but I am 110% certain that there are very few worse places to live than the UK.
Yes it was spring 😉 I have been overthinking all of my vlogs that I have in the que but I’m getting out of my head. Thank you so much for choosing to watch and support 💕💎
I was watching a video I subscribe to from Finland. They have a dog park in a forest. It's beautiful. Did you know that more people are killed by cows every year than there are people killed by sharks? I spotted some Jenny Greenteeth in that drainage ditch. 😮
You won’t regret visiting amazing Wales..the scenery is breathtakingly beautiful and dramatic.. I moved to mid Wales three years ago from the south coast of England and I’m so happy that I did…
All the things I love to hear about the landscape of a place 🤗 you sold me at dramatic lol if Cornwall is a glimpse of what I’m going to see I know I’ll fall in love as well
Nice to see a dog being a dog, sniff testing everything, drinking out of dirty puddles, eating cow pats, etc. Also, I think you misspoke regarding food preservatives. I've been to the USA many times for lengthy periods on business. The USA packaged food has way more preservatives, etc, than the UK.
Coming from Florida (the land of dog parks) it can be a disaster lol my dog does better with space to roam while also making friends along the way. I am definitely praying that England is my main home country 💕💎
@@DiamondGunn_ I am happy for you guys and your pup as you know we are a nation of animal lovers and you look and sound relaxed 😌 if you are ever down south East hit me up we can take our dogs out together (mine are labs) and they can run free. Glad you got used to our roads the USA roads look scary as hell to me!
Thank you so much for the compliment and support. For this video I used my iPhone 13 Pro Max. In previous videos I used a Sony ZV-1 and it was not as stable as my iPhone so now it’s my go-to filming device. 💕✨
i am british did you have to learn how to cope with our weather. the amount of daylight you get changes through out the year in eastern england on the longest day 21st june there are 17 hours 40 minutes beetween sunrise and sunset the 21st december the shortest day there are 7 hours 55 minutes
Well done, young lady. All these points are very true. It's seems that England has worked its subtle magic on you. It really is amazing how little you need to be happy and how few things are truly important......................................................the ancient Englishman.
Hi from Edinburgh Scotland 🏴 Did you know that your last name GUNN is SCOTTISH It's a Scottish Clan from the North of Scotland .. So check out your tartans and castles etc...
Yes someone shared that with me here on TH-cam 😊 I was pleasantly surprised but I do plan to look more into my lineage since a lot of the history is well preserved 💕💎
Thank you for choosing to watch and subscribe 💕 If you have moved away from your hometown, what is a life lesson you have learned? Can’t wait to read it below 😊
As a Brit it's always interesting to see how other people experience the country. Glad you're enjoying it!
Thank you so much for choosing to watch 💕
Being an older person life teaches you that only two things have any value...time with loved ones and the health of those you love.
and stretch waist pants :)
Agree one hundred percent .
@@richard6440 I also agree with you 😂
@@ninjacat4929 I can still get into the same jeans that i used to wear , when i was 16 ...... If i hold my breath :)
And the luxury of hot water bottles ! But seriously being old and I am over 80 . One thing you learn from life. something that is a great worry to you , never happeneds ! The secret to being happy is family and friends , not money !
As a brit, I love my country, we get so much leisure time, unlike some other countries our NHS isn't free we pay for it through our taxes, but it's there when we need it, plus you're not landed with a hefty bill, plus the UK has so much history and the countryside is beautiful, I'm so pleased you're enjoying England.
Thank you so much for choosing to watch and support. This is a very accurate depiction of England 💕
As a Brit that's returned to the UK, after many years overseas, it is nice to slow down a bit. My wife has definitely appreciated that life here isn't as materialistic. She applied for citizenship this year (6th year being here) and we will be staying put. 😁
Congratulations to her 🤗🇬🇧 I hope the process goes smoothly. Overlooking materialistic things is definitely a big difference
Where's she from Rick?
Moving to the Peak dustrict
I've lived abroad for 26 years & long to return to the UK. I am really really missing it. I've been blessed in living in other lovely countries, but despite the rain in Britain I would return in a heartbeat.
Many people complain about the rain but it reminds me of home so I love it…although we have sunshine while it rains lol
Hi Diamond. I always enjoy your videos. My wife is American and she's constantly puzzled by my unintentional (but definitely accurate) joy in the life for the seemingly innocuous, such as enjoying nature, exercising, and (as I'm sure you've noticed) having a cup of tea! I suspect a lot of it comes from our post-Second World war austerity when we learned to cope with very little materially (because we had no choice!), and that mentality has been passed down through the generations.
Hiya 💕 Thank you so much for your support 😊 I definitely can see how the war impacted what people appreciate. Since the States weren’t directly effected I do believe we are a bit disconnected from how life changed for many on this side of the world. Finding joy in the simple things is the key to happiness 💎
Nah, we make a great cup of tea and live in a country with ever changing seasons and weather.
True nothing better than a spring ! Autumn morning , crack of dawn walking the dogs across the fields watching nature waking up ,
One important life lesson is give away a smile to people you meet. They will appreciate that sense of being acknowledged and may give away a smile to the next person. Whats more, a smile is free.
My Yoga teacher used to say, 'if you smile at two people each day and they then smile at two people, think of how many people will be effected by your two smiles'.
I left school aged 16 ( many decades ago) and I was moving in a grownup world for the first time.
What first struck me was how miserable everyone looked and I determined never to get like that .
So I schooled my face into a slight and welcoming look and of course that's now normal for me .
Lovely to se an American enjoying our beautiful Fenland Countryside. It's so nice to see you adjusting to our way of life and the lack of so many chemicals in the food probably makes you feel healthier too?
I was born in the UK and lived there for the best part of 37 years. Then I moved to Ireland and have been here for 29 years. I have learned to slow down, talk with complete strangers for no particular reason, and wave to others as I drive along country lanes. People are much the same everywhere but different in their sameness. And that is another thing I have learned: logic has different rules in Ireland.
Dont see many people leaving the US for the UK. Very happy to have you.
Nearly 1 million since 2015 applied for citizenship....I don't know how many now but half a million since then
@Mark Hepworth I've never met anyone from America in the UK , but then , i dont live in London.
In the UK it's more common to shop for food a minimum of once a week, I shop every day, or every other day and just get what I need, no waste ☺️
Yep, although definitely by the week for me, it's not practical to go into shops every day, it really depends where you live, buy and if you are lucky about the dates of the products, but "best before" really means you can eat after that date too, like if you buy a couple of avocados, I find sometimes they aren't ripe until after the best before date, but sliced melon starts smelling sour so eat it straight away within two days. You can always take advantages of some bargains, they put people off thinking it's cheap, but when I'm at work late and I need something quick in the evening, I would still use a 3 for 1 bargain, say buy a ready made vegetable lasagne. You don't have to kid yourself to buy two different products, you are still saving money in the future buying three, just saving them till the next two weeks.
To everyone from England the USA is huge and many people in the US live a wonderful life with time off, enjoy nature and and eat fresh foods and vegetables. This is not a country issue it's and personal choice issue.
But that's a tiny minority who live like this in America
@@kevinwoods4724 A tiny minority? It's a choice to live the way you do. Many people decide not to. My point was if she wanted to she could live in a rural USA and live and eat just like she is in England.
I really enjoyed this video!! Super proud of you Diamond. Being from the US, some of us are very materialistic (myself included) and I cant wait to experience some of these things overseas for my extended stay. Hopefully the UK will be apart of my journey!
Thank you for choosing to watch Bri 🥰 Materialism is heavily woven into our culture as American so it can be a bit jarring when we first immerse ourselves into a culture that is completely opposite but it puts a lot more things into perspective.
You’re going to enjoy your trip overseas definitely let me know if the UK pops up on the list 😊💕
Love this video! It's so relatable! I'm thinking about moving back to the US from England and it's so hard to imagine myself there again after finding so much peace in the UK. It's crazy how the simple life can totally change your mindset and finances! Well done on the video!
Thank you so much Sherane 🥰 Where you’re going has very tranquil places as well so I hope you find that on your big move 💕💎
Hearing about the gun violence in the USA I can't imagine going there to live. In the USA there were 45 000 gun deaths in 2019 , in the UK about 33.
Then don't go back, as my late Mum used to say, home is where you make it. If you've made your home here then stay.
Firstly, so glad you're posting again.
The work/life balance in the USA messes you up, we work to live, not live to work.
My life lessons are:
Don't live with regrets, it burns you up.
The other one is be comfortable with your decisions at the time you make them.
Yes, they are kind of linked and its not a perfect system, none is ,but I regret nothing and although sometimes they looking back I may have done some things differently, I thought they were right at the time and its only the benefit of hindsight that I may change that view....
Its the end game and where you are now that's important, the getting there is the interesting bit
Hey Richard 😊 Those are some amazing lessons and solid explanations 💕 The twists and turns we go through in life truly to mold us for where we need to be in life 💎
It's the simple things in life that mean the most!!!!!! Good luck in your life and lots of ❤.
Absolutely 💕 Thank you so much
I have friends in America who don't get this, like how can you work 4 days a week or how can you do all those things ie regular weekends away. I just said you need to come here to experience it, then you will get it!! Clearing ones head walking down by the river in the countryside is the best place to be, my fav past time!!
I get 30 days paid leave plus national holidays a year and my American colleagues who work for the same company as me get 14 days. It's so important for your mental wellbeing to have a balanced work/social life. Life is for living!
Why do they get less days?
@@DiamondGunn_ I guess because there's no such laws in the US for minimum paid leave days. Whereas in Europe if you have a full-time job its the law that you're required a minimum of 25 paid days off
Oh I get what your saying now, the US equivalent of your company does give the same amount of days. I thought you meant your direct colleagues
@@DiamondGunn_ , sorry girl your not correct , ie it's an American firm that has part of it in America and part in the UK ,
The part in the UK has to give certain amount of holidays plus national holidays ( bank holidays ) this is law decreed by government , but in America the government hasn't made such laws for everyone , all American governments say it must be done for those that work 40 hours a week but those that work less than 40 hrs a week it's up to the employer to give the time off , health insurance etc etc , the thinking is all good employers will look after their employees , this is why a lot of Americans only have work for 38 - 39 hrs a week and only have 5-10 days holidays and if they get ill they use their days off for the pay that they are going to lose plus they don't have to get a doctor's note which apparently cost approx $70 and of course their employer doesn't have to give them more paid time off or give heath insurance etc , all because they work less than 40 hrs a week
Originally from the UK but lived in Canada for 42 years. This year, I returned back to live and boy, how different things are. I agree with you on food shopping, I’m still learning to curve my weekly shop as things do expire much quicker here. I’m still trying to get my home in order and soon realised that I can’t expect to get trade in by the next day as it was done in Canada. Waited six months to get a painter in but hey, I’ve finally accepted its a slower pace here and the people are a lot more humble and nice. Also agree with your hubby, next challenge is to drive on the opposite side of the road. Best of luck to you both!
Wow! You waited six months to get a painter in? What part of the UK do you live in? I live in the South in Dorset and I’m always able to get the services I need either next day if it’s an emergency or within a week or two for anything else!
@@samiam8443 Yikes, I wish! Oxfordshire.
My life lesson is as long as you have your health and a roof over your head there is not much more that you need in life, Also material things mean very little they can be replaced you can’t be replaced.
Agreed, unless you become a parent, then it becomes as long as your children have a roof over their head and they are developing in confidence and can laugh with you. And let's all try to have done at least one or two things that helped others within our lifetime.
Hi 👋 😀 Lovely video! Great to see you looking well and happy, and knowing that life is going well for you. Nice to see the dog 🐕 having fun. All the best from Colin in Edinburgh xx
Hey Colin 💕 Thank you for watching, yes things are going well and Glen is loving the nature walks 😊 I hope you’ve been alright. Have a great week
I live in Germany now but I’m from Scotland…and pretty much all of that applies..these folks here think money and the firm are the most important things in life but I hold on to my British values..that happiness and relaxing come first..✌️😂
The laugh must be had
That’s pretty much on how it is in the firm I work in, love throwing a bit of Brit into the works..
greetings from Munich.
As the late great Bob Marley said “Money is numbers and numbers never end. If it takes money to be happy, your search for happiness will never end.” I judge my life on happiness alone and that works for me.
I loved your video! I was born in NJ, and moved to Ireland 14 years ago and love it! I was a paramedic for 20 years in NYC and retired early. Since I have come to Ireland my life has changed so much, I take my time with things as you eluded to in your video. I think that I work to live now instead of living to work!! Plus Europe is very accessible and easy to travel in. Enjoy your travels!
Aww thanks 🥰 and thank you so much for sharing your story 😊 💕💎
You found the right path. Enjoy your journey. Namaste 🙏
Love your positive attitude and enthusiasm for life in your adopted country...absolutely wonderful.
Its reminds me of a friend who comes from Miami coming to stay here, and we were out and I stopped him and said slow down and stop talking too fast lifes to be enjoyed its not a race..........
Yea Miami is a place that honks for you to drive before the light turns green 😂 That’s definitely a great reminder
This young lady has the happiest face I’ve ever seen.
Aww thank you so much Alan 😊💕💎
Hi guys, firstly can I say I'm so pleased you've found yourselves a happier way of life over here in the UK, we're not a perfect country by a long way but we've got a lot right especially when it comes to health and life/work balance. Personally I love America, I've only been twice but there are still so many more parts that I want to go back and see but it's strange that such a rich country that does so much right then gets so much important fundamental things wrong, also I've found that if you have a discussion about these things with someone born, living and working in the US they just can't hear what you are saying when you try and explain where the US falls down and it's not until they venture abroad they realise there is something that works better, it's not all perfect as I said but it's definitely better, in my book it's inhumane to watch someone fall apart physically because they cannot afford to go to the doctors, that is disgraceful in this day and age and the US has enough finances and taxes in place to change the system, it would take time and I'm sure there would be resistance from some quarters but to be healthy and see the appropriate people when you are in ill health shouldn't be a privilege for some, it should be a right for all. Enjoy your Sunday guys.
It’s beautiful over there. Love the content and you all sharing your experience while over there. Keep thriving and keep the videos coming.
Glad to see you doing well my friend.
I think America makes everything marketable i.e. Halloween where people go to Target or wherever to stock up on decorations for the house and garden, costumes etc. whereas here people just don't go nuts on every single holiday. I would think that working mothers in the USA are in a constant state of stress! Glad you're enjoying your time here :)
I call it Hallmark festivals!
Work to live not live to work.
I absolutely love walking my dog, some days when the weather isn't nice I do not look forward to it but I always enjoy it once I am out. I am actually very lucky as within 50 metres of my house is an entrance to a field which leads on to a great walk and it is so therapeutic to be away from everything and just enjoy being in the now also I sleep so much better after having a long evening walk.
I'm just pleased you're enjoying your time here
Nice little video !
Welcome to England.
We still use miles here, not the annoying Euro Kilometer. That way you can still say you walked miles and miles with your dog.
Petty but it's part of our culture which the Romans gave us and we gave you.
Welcome to the UK.
Lovely video made at a Sunday morning pace. I hope you find time to explore other parts of the Country and mainland Europe.
Robert
Always nice to see your vlogs .
In these times of news full of doom and gloom you're a breath of fresh air.
Perhaps you're setting a precedent and the BBC should start a good news channel to cheer us up.
Hey Lee! Thank you so much for those kind words 🥰 It would be a dream for me help implement a feel-good news segment with the BBC 💕
It`s always good to hear a foreigners prospective of the UK, it reminds us that we do have a lot to be grateful for, but it could be better, and I will keep fighting for that
Absolutely, sometimes it’s we overlook things because it’s our daily experience 😊💕
Always enjoy your vlogs
Your gentle style of presntation sets me up for the day as I drink my morning McDs coffee
You seem like a nice couple DG.
Cheers guys
Glad you're still enjoying being here hope you are well
Thanks Pete 😊💕
In Britain we don’t waste time with aspirational BS when younger. We hit the ground running at 16-18, and just crack on with adult life 🇬🇧
Agree,no such thing as The British Dream, can't sugercoat reality.
I don't think this is a general truism because the UK has winning sports people and confident thinkers and people with aspirations that will take time to achieve. You can choose a starting career from something you are passionate about and really, for most of us, you should be able to know how that career works before and what you need to get there, before you leave school. If you leave school and don't have a career then you may gravitate towards having children too early or being discontented with what you have and then rediscovering education again. So I accept what you say but there isn't a future without self confidence that is earned somewhere.
I shop with Sainsbury's online and they deliver to my house. Very good they are too.
Work to live, not live to work, is very true. I used to work stupid hours, never that happy, and no one,BUT NO ONE thinks any more of you for doing that. Decided at 60 years young, having been widowed, to stop working, so much happier now.
Ma'am I am glad you are happy in the UK.
You don't need an abundance so very true.
You learn from most cultures. I'm glad you've took some positives from us in the UK. Just talking about your leisure time and excessive work time. When men are old and ready to die they often regret not spending more time with their families. I've never heard of one regretting he never spent more time at work.
Thank you for choosing to watch and share that observation. I think that is very wise, many people do look back an wish they worked less and I’m trying to find that balance while I’m still in my youth 💕
I remember moving to another state. It was different. It was beautiful. It was a challenge to adjust. Embrace the moment. It does not last long. Also, take advantage of what you have.
You have a perfect narrator’s voice. So calming. Great video 😊
Aww thank you so much 😊 I appreciate you watching and supporting 💕💎
Living in another country is a real life experience that a holiday can never give you I have lived in Hong Kong and Germany very different but really enjoyed them I only wished I had been a bit older so I could have appreciated it more so enjoy England and when you return home hopefully you will have great memories of your stay with us x
That’s amazing that you experienced those two countries. England will always have a piece of my heart 💕Thank you for choosing to watch 💎
What a nice walk and a lovely smile... Going to watch again and listen to you a bit more this time.
🥰 Very kind of you
You don't need much to be happy. That is so true. Friends, family, health, helping others, and an interest in life are much more important than being 'rich'.
I live in a beautiful are of Britain
It has some issues of course but it was formed over a millennium ago
We have the biggest free music festival in Europe and I can walk up and down the high street and feel proud
I only buy food for the next two days. Everything you eat is fresh. In the US it is impossible, due to the size. In the UK you can get everything locally sourced. You are never more than 60 miles from the sea, as well.
Coton in the Elms is a village and parish in the English county of Derbyshire. At 70 miles from the coast, it is the one of the furthest places in the United Kingdom from coastal waters. The population of the civil parish as of the 2011 census was 896
@@richard6440 Ok 70 miles from the sea. The point remains😀
Hi, the landscape reminds me of the area we live in on the Romney Marsh, very flat. I suspect you are in either Lincolnshire or Norfolk.
Please be aware to keep your dog on its lead (leash) if you see farm animals in the fields, especially spring time when there are young lambs. Enjoy your walks.
Hi ted waving to you from Lydd. Romney marsh. I was thinking the same. Glad you are enjoying the UK. People here moan a lot but we are really lucky as you say you just need prioritize what's important and use commonsense to survive difficult times xx
Pretty sunset
My favourite part of the day 😊💕💎
This is great stuff!! Keep doing it!!❤
I'm biracial and English so this is very interesting to me to see black Americans here and who want to be here. I've always wanted to live in California and a lot of black british people wanted to live in America for decades because it seemed more racially diverse and openly discussed race versus here where the racism is covert. It's really nice to see your mentality towards England and very inspiring too. It helps me see my country in a new and positive light.
Thank you for sharing your experience and supporting my content 💕✨
Beautifully filmed. Glad you are finding a more relaxing life.👏👏
Thank you so much 🥰 I truly appreciate your compliment 💕
Having been born in the UK and lived in Australia and Asia and now returned to the UK..I do appreciate the pace of life and seasons along with a less nanny state (Australia)..but, eventually we will return to Chiang Mai in Thailand to retire for financial reasons and the weather.. thanks.
What do you mean by nanny state?
Beautiful scenery - I'm from around that part of the country - and some great insights. I'd be fascinated to hear what foods you found in the UK that didn't have the preservatives you expected from living in the US.
The bread, cheese, and lettuce but the bread is the biggest. Cheese can sometimes last longer but it depends on the type
@@DiamondGunn_ Wow, lettuce?
What's a dog park? ... as a Brit I expect to be paid reasonably for my time and plan work around holidays. I love travel as it gives you perspective
You can always buy frozen food if you have a freezer.
You have made a lovely video, thank you. This is the first of your posts that I have seen. I took my degree in Norwich so I know what the fens look like and you have given a good example.
I live between Folkestone and Canterbury on the SE coast and can easily access country walks to keep my sanity! I guess you may enjoy 'Jack Hargreaves The Old Country' you can find it on you tube. I am now going to look at more of your posts. ukuk
I moved from the uk to Canada and can’t believe how much stuff people think they need here. Massive truck to drive to their office job, all kinds of recreational equipment, garage full stuff they don’t use, eating shitty food out of drive throughs for breakfast, not walking anywhere. Don’t get me wrong its a great country but just the amount of consuming is crazy
That was once my life 🫣😂 Driving to in my Jeep to get a Dunkin coffee and doughnut before work everyday. Overconsumption is something that does not get talked about enough in my opinion
Take pleasure in the simple things - most of them are free too. By the way, we don’t call them trails, they are either public footpaths, bridle ways or byways. Check out Ordnance survey maps - they show ALL public rights of way, so you can find more great walks for your dog. Farmers don’t shoot people here for walking across their land either 🇬🇧😎
Farmers don’t shoot people here for walking across their land. They don't ? Here , Mabel , put the shotgun away :(
That is such a beautiful trail.
Not sure how long you intend to stay in the UK but I would recommend you join the National Trust , there is an annual fee that will get you into some of the most amazing places we have to offer , English Heritage will get you into old ruins and spaces if that your thing . The are both great but the trust has an amazing app that shows all their properties
Also try and break up the UK into sections and then check out what each one offers then go and visit them in short breaks
From the Shetlands to the tip of Cornwall there is thousands of years worth of history , please see as much as you can and then start on mainland Europe
Stay safe and enjoy
I like having you in my country, you make us better. 🇬🇧
Every country and time is different. In USA you have to be prepared for really bad seasonal weather, tornadoes, blackouts ect. UK, less severe weather, however, bad times, brexit, covid and maybe blackouts due to energy shortages.
A dog walk on a chilly day followed by a cup of tea at home = a perfect day. I would like to know what made him realise you can be very happy with little. Was it gradual of an epiphany?
One thing I've learned from living in Europe including the UK is life is not a race. If you spend all your life running; you will wear yourself out and you will miss out on a lot of the pleasures of life. Slow down, take it easy, chill out. Life is fun.
Love this! That trail looks great. I’m always looking for new trails to walk my dog, where is it, if you don’t mind me asking? 😀
Very Beautiful and it looks so peaceful 😍 Just like you ❤️
Thank you for painting our worklife in a positive life here in the UK, And also highlighting we don't use a lot of preservatives in our fresh produce. On that note, with less preservatives, how has it effected your health? Has it had a positive or negative impact?
I feel it has had a positive impact. When I first arrived I actually lost weight but since I haven’t been as active I’ve returned to my typical size but with consistent cardio I actually shed pounds pretty quickly
I feel sorry for you that you felt you had to buy excess food in America " just in case" !!
Where you live in the UK looks peaceful and beautiful.
It’s very peaceful, I couldn’t have picked a better location for my first home in England 😊💕
Nice to see an American in the UK not talking about health care costs or the absence of guns.
Yes those are super important, but it's everyday life, just going out for a walk. Only buying what you need when you need it and having higher quality fresher food.
Even "fast food" (same meal same company) here in the UK often has smaller portions, less sugar, less salt, fewer preservatives!
(not mentioning McNames 😂)
🤣🤣🤣 absolutely McNot. Thank you for choosing to watch and support 💕💎
Are you with the military in the East of England? I recognise the area and am thinking Mildenhall ???
Having travelled widely in India and S E Asia i learned to get up at dawn and ger things done before it gers too hot. Srill do coz that is the natural thing to do.
Thank you for watching and sharing. This is common practice in Florida as well because the sun can suck a lot of energy out of you
You look to have moved to a beautiful part of our country. This is still, I think the best country in the world to live in, it's not as harsh as the USA we still care for those who are down on their luck and that is a truly wonderful thing and something we must hold on to. Isn't your gorgeous walk better than any dog park ??
Definitely better than a dog park 💕
Trail looks great, plenty to slow down to see with a companion, a dog sees the world differently to humans through smell, he/she must stop you going too fast around the trail and missing anything. Wonder what he is smelling in the grass and the plants and in the differing seasons? You can always stop especially near woods to maybe hear a woodpecker or watch a kestrel hovering or buzzards overhead. As a teacher it might not apply but I like to take time off when it's after school holidays, after October half term will be so much quieter. The Blair Witch part made me laugh, reminds me of winter for the more extremist walker and the trails are crispy and your breath is like fog, even more interesting when you walk in fog. And of course there may be the ocassional a good afternoon, good morning or hello, but no pressure to talk !
Glad you laughed at the Blair Witch portion 😂 I know I can be corny at times so I’m glad I had at least one other person to laugh with 😊 walking with the pup definitely makes walks more of an experience 💕
You must be in Lincolnshire (or Norfolk) with that landscape 😀 it was also spring......
Enjoy your time here - I am a Brit, but I am 110% certain that there are very few worse places to live than the UK.
Yes it was spring 😉 I have been overthinking all of my vlogs that I have in the que but I’m getting out of my head. Thank you so much for choosing to watch and support 💕💎
'No worse places to live than the UK'??? You need to travel more.
@@almac2598 Typo' - hopefully now corrected - I meant the opposite.
Good happy video. All the best and take care.👍
Thank you so much for watching 🥰
I was watching a video I subscribe to from Finland. They have a dog park in a forest. It's beautiful.
Did you know that more people are killed by cows every year than there are people killed by sharks?
I spotted some Jenny Greenteeth in that drainage ditch. 😮
Aren’t you staying with us? You’d both be most welcome ❤
Yes I am but I am also open to living in other countries…but the UK is where I’m trying to make my new permanent home 🤞🏾💕💎
Lovely video
I'm really hoping you say you can make tea properly.
why dont visit wales. The Pembrokeshire coastal path is amazing!
Wales is definitely a place I want to visit in the near future 💕
You won’t regret visiting amazing Wales..the scenery is breathtakingly beautiful and dramatic.. I moved to mid Wales three years ago from the south coast of England and I’m so happy that I did…
All the things I love to hear about the landscape of a place 🤗 you sold me at dramatic lol if Cornwall is a glimpse of what I’m going to see I know I’ll fall in love as well
The best things in life aren't things at all.
I absolutely agree 💕💎
Thanks for sharing. Glad you've found something for you here in the UK: grace our isles a little longer :-)
You can be happy with very little, I am!
Nice to see a dog being a dog, sniff testing everything, drinking out of dirty puddles, eating cow pats, etc. Also, I think you misspoke regarding food preservatives. I've been to the USA many times for lengthy periods on business. The USA packaged food has way more preservatives, etc, than the UK.
He’s definitely the quintessential canine 😂 The US does have more preservatives
That’s what she said, US has more preservatives. Like milk, UK’s is about a week, US is weeks and weeks.
I have two dogs and live in the U.K. I would hate to take them to a dog park, sounds like a recipe for disaster 😢. You seem happy here so stay!
Coming from Florida (the land of dog parks) it can be a disaster lol my dog does better with space to roam while also making friends along the way. I am definitely praying that England is my main home country 💕💎
@@DiamondGunn_ I am happy for you guys and your pup as you know we are a nation of animal lovers and you look and sound relaxed 😌 if you are ever down south East hit me up we can take our dogs out together (mine are labs) and they can run free. Glad you got used to our roads the USA roads look scary as hell to me!
@@DiamondGunn_ Welcome 🇬🇧🏴
Thank you Iris 😊
Lovely produced. Less shaky then some other videos. Are you using a Canon G7X ii?
Thank you so much for the compliment and support. For this video I used my iPhone 13 Pro Max. In previous videos I used a Sony ZV-1 and it was not as stable as my iPhone so now it’s my go-to filming device. 💕✨
@@DiamondGunn_ iPhone awesome 👏🏼
we use miles not kilometers
i am british did you have to learn how to cope with our weather. the amount of daylight you get changes through out the year in eastern england on the longest day 21st june there are 17 hours 40 minutes beetween sunrise and sunset the 21st december the shortest day there are 7 hours 55 minutes
Could be better everywhere at the moment
Where in the UK are you in, Diamond? I'm a native of Southwestern Essex
Well done, young lady. All these points are very true. It's seems that England has worked its subtle magic on you. It really is amazing how little
you need to be happy and how few things are truly important......................................................the ancient Englishman.
It definitely has 🥰 Thank you for being one of the first on TH-cam to welcome me to the island 💕💎
Hi from Edinburgh Scotland 🏴
Did you know that your last name GUNN is SCOTTISH
It's a Scottish Clan from the North of Scotland ..
So check out your tartans and castles etc...
Yes someone shared that with me here on TH-cam 😊 I was pleasantly surprised but I do plan to look more into my lineage since a lot of the history is well preserved 💕💎
❤️ anybody from the 🇺🇸 Military. Respect and thanks for saving our Nation from Nazis.