The Joy of Fresh Starts

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I've missed you all and publishing videos so much! It's finally time for me to come back to content creation and all my beloved projects, you could say it's time for a Fresh Start :) So here's a video about a variety of different kinds of fresh starts and how they can have a positive impact on our lives. Cheers and let's all have a wonderful 2023!
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0:00 - Introduction
1:38 - Chapter 1: Big Fresh Starts
4:58 - Chapter 2: Medium Fresh Starts
8:21 - Chapter 3: Small Fresh Starts
11:34 - Chapter 4: Downsides of Fresh Starts
13:30 - Chapter 5: One Last Fresh Start!
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@MoonshineH Жыл бұрын

Wow! What a nice surprise to open KZfaq to. Nice to see you, buddy 🙂

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

Aw thanks @Moonshine! 😀 It's great to see your comment

@KirbyLinkACW Жыл бұрын

Honestly? Your videos have become much more than just learning languages. They've become motivational. Even when I'm not focused on my Japanese studies, I can still watch your content for just...moving foward with life, my career, my relationships. Happy 2023, Robin. Here's to a fresh start! Also, I know you like foreign language novels and you have Japanese under your belt. Have you read Kamogawa Runner (鴨川ランナー)? It's a semi-autobiographical novel by Gregory Khezrnejat, who is from the US state of South Carolina, but currently lives in Japan as an adult. He wrote the novel entirely in Japanese, and he even won an official award for it. I don't know, it may be a book right up your alley.

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

Heyyy @KirbyLinkACW! Sorry that my reply is a little slow, it's been so lovely and heartwarming to see the comments coming in and I wanted to sit down and take lots of time to reply to everyone properly. Your comment was one of the first and I have to say it really made a big difference and was incredibly encouraging! For years I've hoped to eventually transition my content to being broader than just about languages; but more general lifestyle where languages are a key feature - and with my content channels being a place people can come to for those good vibes, positivity, encouragement, and general inspiration/motivation. But it's quite scary to change the type of content I create in case people aren't happy with the changes, and the way you described what my videos have become to you is EXACTLY the way I hope people would feel, so that's really encouraging for me. Thank you! ☀️❤️ Also, I haven't actually heard of 鴨川ランナー but it sounds awesome! Definitely sounds right up my alley, I'll add that to my wish list! I hope your 2023 has gotten off to a great start and I hope to hear updates about it in the comments of videos this year!

@jmurphy4975 Жыл бұрын

Welcome back, Robin! We missed you!

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! It's really good to be back!

@espanolpreguntado8177 Жыл бұрын

It is great to have you back Robin, i have been missing your videos.

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Español Preguntado! 😊❤️ It feels so wonderful to be back and seeing these comments is one of the best parts!

@miralijafarli8658 Жыл бұрын

It is so nice to see you again. Thank you for all your KZfaq videos. They are so helpful and perfect. Thank you so much.

@kristenikeler4311 Жыл бұрын

It's wonderful to see you back. It takes courage to make a fresh starts and to be willing to learn from them. Life is full of changes, it never stays static and it is so important to embrace the change rather than becoming discouraged. Thank you for reminding us of that!

@anngiuli 10 ай бұрын

I discovered you originally for language learning, I have rediscovered you and now following for your inspiration and motivation. Exceptional work. Thank you.

@alejandrolobo4258 Жыл бұрын

Robin, te escribo esto porque se lo mucho que te apasionan los idiomas, creo que mereces tener ese tiempo que te esta haciendo falta. Tus videos a mi personalmente me ayudaron a encaminar mi aprendizaje de idioma aleman y la verdad te estoy agradecido, pero recuerda no invertir todo tu tiempo en hacer algo para personas que no conoces, este deberia ser tu hobby y las personas que te rodean tu prioridad, todos tocaremos la tierra, lo que cuentan son las personas que amas, no sabia que te gustaba la fotografia. Seguire tu cuenta para apoyar tu nuevo hobby! ありがとうございました。!

@francy1507 Жыл бұрын

I don't know how do you do it, but I always feel comfortable listening you. 😊

@midwesternertk3714 Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy you're doing well and are so content. Absolutely wonderful!

@parastararts Жыл бұрын

I really feel this video. I’m soon losing my job & being retrenched but I will be working for myself & it’s going to be a new experience that will also allow me to finally have time to reconnect with family & friends who I’ve lost so much time with (also I’ve been chronically ill & it’s been difficult not knowing what will happen 😔). So I’m feeling a mix of sadness about my health but I’m excited to be around the things that truly matter to me again.

@ekaeteudo9837 10 ай бұрын

Watching this video at the start of the new Church Jewish & School year - end of August 2023. Thank you for the encouragement. I particularly liked the habit of reading fiction, etc., in foreign languages. Perhaps you could do more videos on how best to go about this and also present your personal library. Have you watched Alexander Arguelles on Poly Literacy?

@AlinefromToulouse Жыл бұрын

I like the new concept: I know quite a lot of things about language learning now, and a lot of them don't suit my way of learning or are not adapted to my situation, so other subjects and subjects of reflection are welcome. I'm glad to see you back, especially on KZfaq, as it is the only social media I'm using.

@bunnyteeth365 Жыл бұрын

I just downloaded a premade anki deck for Finnish. It's been my dabbling language for three years now. I've sort of been plateauing in Hebrew for a while. I'm hardly ever learning new words anymore and that's actually pretty demotivating. Despite that my reading level still isn't too great. I'll still continue to improve on my Hebrew, but I think studying more Finnish could help keep me into language learning.

@Howtogetfluent Жыл бұрын

Great to see you back. Moving and starting a demanding new job is very exciting but also takes a whole lot of energy and focus, so no wonder it's taken you a while to find a new balance. Really looking forward to having your voice back in my life.

@polyronin Жыл бұрын

So nice to see you again, Robin, and to hear things are going well. 👍 I was just thinking of you yesterday and here you are! 太巧了！😊🍃

@EFoxVN Жыл бұрын

Welcome back Robin! Here is to another fresh start in 2023! Thanks for your honesty, positivity and good vibes. With lots of love.

@troyshifflett1517 Жыл бұрын

Are you going to be posting language videos again? I have found them very helpful.

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

Yes! I'll be posting a mixture of videos about languages, lifestyle (like this one), and I hope to also do some vlog content where you'll get to see me using my languages in daily life which I think would also be really fun and a nice companion to the language discussion videos :) I really hope you'll enjoy them!

@jazmine9570 Жыл бұрын

Wow Robin you look like you have matured so much. It's good to see you again!

@jazmine9570 Жыл бұрын

I mean in your attitude, not your appearance lol. Sorry.

@raineybee4530 Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy you're taking the time to consider the changes you need for yourself to grow to be where you want. It's so great to re-introduce yourself to your hobbies and allow yourself the ability to learn from the experiences you're had. Personally, I don't think you need to think of this transition as a fresh start but more so a reignition. It's so hard to get back into the interests you've had in the past but with an intention of working towards making time for those interests you had will help you push forward. A new year, a new start isn't realistic, on the other hand, a new perspective with a new approach can drastically alter the way you live your life. Every day is a new day to make better than the day before, if looking at it as a fresh start is the best encouragement for you that's great, but more than that it's a new opportunity!! Changes and growth are a result and I hope this year is fruitful :)

@Ewan_Smith Жыл бұрын

I'm also about to have some fresh starts - I'm moving back to Australia in a few weeks, getting a new job, new neighbourhood, new house etc. Great to hear your takes on it!

@polyronin Жыл бұрын

Good luck, Ewan!

@ClarissaJustinodeLima Жыл бұрын

I am happy that you are back, your videos are a great source of inspiration!

@hx4011 Жыл бұрын

Hah, this is perfect timing. I just moved to SF a week ago and have been enjoying my time here so much already. I decided to move here after visiting here for two months and really enjoyed spending time here. I am meeting so many cool people! I really appreciate your videos, you have been doing a great job. I love the vibe and topics of your videos.

@loganhornberger9724 Жыл бұрын

Welcome back! Good to see you and looking forward to more content 😊

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the warm welcome back, Logan! 😊

@michelgolabaigne595 Жыл бұрын

C'est agréable d'entendre que tu gères ta réalité avec joie et espoir pour l'avenir ! Je te tire mon chapeau ! Dis-moi, s'il te plaît, qui te filme ? Révèle-nous cette personne secrète... Salutations de Vienne Michel

@davidgomez-xq2fz Жыл бұрын

Great,You came back

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

Back and so excited for a wonderful year of new content!

@lindaha Жыл бұрын

Happy Monday! ❤️

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Linda! Happy Tuesday to you as I reply today ☺️❤️☀️

@jamesbruno3480 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this, there are many people that need this message. It takes opening yourself up to vulnerability to spread a message like this and you should be proud. Thank you

@Creoyo Жыл бұрын

It’s great to see you back Robin! Your content inspires me to romanticize all the mundane parts of my life. Language learning study, cleaning, and working from home. You’ve taught me that as long as you have a cup of coffee, that yucky hard work can be a peaceful opportunity for a small joy, instead of a chore 😂

@vtezoni Жыл бұрын

It's so nice to see you again here!!!!

@jonathangonzalez4385 8 ай бұрын

thank you for sharing this video, i find it so inpiring and relaxing as well

@michellebates528 Жыл бұрын

Welcome back! If you want to expand your photography, consider visiting the Midwest. It's beautiful here even though we don't have the ocean. 🙂

@Skiis44 Жыл бұрын

Welcome back Robin. Photography is such a rewarding hobby. My biggest hurdle of 2022 was being diagnosed with aphantasia and how not being able to visualize affects my language learning ability.

@nairak8999 Жыл бұрын

looking forward to new content Robin! Hope you're enjoying your google job

@user-oh9bw4ti4z Жыл бұрын

Finally! It's like meeting an old friend! I like so much the way the you present, I even did shadowing with this episode.)) I want to sound like you.

@greglocker2124 Жыл бұрын

You're alive!

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

Alive and well! 😄

@camilledeblonde1892 Жыл бұрын

I don't often write comments. But today I have discovered your channel thanks to EasyGerman, and I'm really impressed! I don't usually tell how wonderful a content might be to me. But today I have seen how a video can give motivation and smile before going to bed to close a day. I am going to write a quotation from you on my wall to keep love everyday's "fresh starts". Thanks a lot.

@jadwiga8759 Жыл бұрын

Robin, are you planning on reviving monthly language book clubs?

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

Heyyy Jadwiga! Yes! At the moment I'm doing my best to slowly ramp up all of my projects, currently focused on KZfaq, Journaly, Patreon - including the secret podcast, and making Instagram a bigger and more consistent part than it has ever been. That's already a lot so for now I'll focus on getting that right, and once I have a really good rhythm I'll be reviving the book club! ☀️☺️❤️

@aggiebattery8354 Жыл бұрын

Yay! Welcome back, Robin - I had just been thinking about you, wondering if we would see you settling down with a cup of coffee in 2023!

@PolyMathWannaBe62 11 ай бұрын

Really resonated with some of the things you said. Good video 👍

@meninubunitu Жыл бұрын

Welcome to 2023 Robin! I was with saudade (word in Portuguese) and you suddenly appear in my timeline.

@solea59 Жыл бұрын

Great to see you back Robin ! Let's hope this year will be a great one for you !

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Brian! It's really nice to see you, it's so heartwarming seeing all the wonderful and familiar names commenting and giving me support ☀️ I hope this year will be a great one for you, too!

@solea59 Жыл бұрын

@@RobinMacPhersonFilms You are most welcome Robin ! It will be great to hear your words of encouragement again. I hope you are settling in okay over the pond ! Take care mate !

@lisab2856 Жыл бұрын

Welcome back, Robin!! 😊

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Lisa! 😊❤️

@vtezoni Жыл бұрын

Even hear your voice makes me happy 😊

@MetalBere Жыл бұрын

Love fresh starts. They're always exciting.

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

Heyyy @MetalBere! Thanks so much for the comment, I hope your 2023 is going well so far!

@MetalBere Жыл бұрын

@@RobinMacPhersonFilms thanks and likewise to you too, Robin. I'm starting as a Freelance Writer. I haven't had any clients yet, but I keep on writing 😁

@Mari-pp6sj Жыл бұрын

Welcome back Robin! This video genuinely made my day. Wishing you and everyone a wonderful fresh start to the week and the year

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

Aww thanks so much, Mari! This comment genuinely made my day as well, I really appreciate your support - it's so nice to be back!

@julianarocha9370 Жыл бұрын

good seeing you here

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, juliana! 😊❤️

@kneegoblin4352 Жыл бұрын

Good to have you back :)

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, @KneeGoblin! 😊

@ericscavetta2311 11 ай бұрын

Very thoughtful video. As a fellow San Franciscan, I’d be interested in hearing how you find opportunities to speak and practice other languages (IRL) in the Bay Area, versus in the UK.

@The1sista Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you back Robin, you were missed

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

Heyyy so good to see you @El-Dorado! It's really nice to be back and seeing all the wonderful and familiar folks giving me support ☀️

@declangodfrey Жыл бұрын

So happy to see a new video from you! Clicked straight away 😊

@victoriac8845 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you on my feed!!This really helped me, I need a fresh start😆

@THISLOOKSINTERESTING Жыл бұрын

Welcome back. I've also been thinking about fresh starts lately. So this definitely resonated with me. Will you be doing a book club again?

@katerinad230 Жыл бұрын

It’s great to see you again ,Robin! Welcome back !!! Wish you good luck in the new year !

@hellobeatles613 Жыл бұрын

Welcome back Robin!!

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Ervin! 😊❤️

@dpier6 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you, Robin! 😊

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

Heyyy it's lovely to see you, too, Dionna! ☺️

@valentinamg. Жыл бұрын

I miss you a lot! I'm really happy that you're back c:

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Valentina! It feels really nice and heart-warming to have been missed ❤️

@katewaters5092 Жыл бұрын

Welcome back. Was wondering about what happened to you. 😊

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Kate! I'm very sorry to have kept you waiting, it's such a relief to finally get going again. I'm feeling so optimistic and hopeful for a great new year of content 😊

@esmeraldagomezkucawca44 Жыл бұрын

Welcome back!!! I really missed your videos whatever the content was. I always had something to reflect on.

@gabysadowyj1251 Жыл бұрын

So good to see you again Robin. I was wondering how things were working out with the new job and all the changes that would bring. It’s always a pleasure to watch your videos. Thank you for sharing. Take care xxx

@dorottyaszabo2516 Жыл бұрын

Maybe this can be my fresh start to regularly posting on journaly! See you.

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love that fresh start! ☺️❤️ It's going to be a truly wonderful year over in the Journaly community - we've already launched two new features and have some reaaaaally big and exciting ones on the roadmap that we're actively working on every week!

@irish203 Жыл бұрын

love your videos .. !

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Ivan!

@Curly3373 Жыл бұрын

So glad you are back!!!!!🎉 trop contente de votre retour sur KZfaq !!!!! 👍🌟

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

@Curly3373 c'est super de te voir de nouveau! Merci beaucoup de me laisser ce commentaire ☀️

@LeBlancRaymond Жыл бұрын

Inspiring, as always!

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Raymond! I really appreciate this!

@gabrielemiyukimurayama7545 Жыл бұрын

ebaaa, o melhor voltou, i love your videos so much 💟

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

Muito muito obrigado, Gabriele! I'm so happy you love my videos ❤️

@nori_tutor Жыл бұрын

Ele voltou haha

@Sunshine-uv8yu Жыл бұрын

Happy to see you

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

Yay thank you @Sun shine! ☀️

@GGMCreates Жыл бұрын

Happy Monday!

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😄

@agifdhmv Жыл бұрын

待ってました！

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

お待たせしました〜 🙏🏼❤️

@norma94 Жыл бұрын

Welcome back 😊💛

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

Thaaaaank you Norma! ☺️🥰❤️

@Sarahkiroglu Жыл бұрын

Welcome back 🥰

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Sarah! 😊❤️

@katianesilva199 Жыл бұрын

Happy 2023!

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Katiane!

@YogaBlissDance Жыл бұрын

OMG robin, I was l like "whhhhheeerre is he" your videos are so full of helpful info PLEASE get on a schedule that works for you so we can know when to expect video. It's also that we feel like you are a friend... I'm a KZfaqr too so I know how hard it is...but when you go away for a longer time it's hard for us. Anyway thanks for all you do and hope you are very well...now onto the video. Yes my sense was you didn't put as much attention into dating/relationship-- as you never mentioned it even in passing....take time for yourself in other areas of your life as you say for more balance. yes at 12:13 so true, I've wondered about that in folks who constantly are on the move....

@sevincagayeva8622 10 ай бұрын

❤

@isaiashyperthunder2786 Жыл бұрын

Volviste !

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

Si! Y estoy tan tan feliz de estar de vuelta!

@paulaguerra8775 Жыл бұрын

Que lindo eres 😊 me da gusto verte de nuevo

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias Paula! ☺️

@GoodBlessings420 Жыл бұрын

Great video, xie xie!

@ej3833 9 ай бұрын

What do you think about extensive reading for learning programming? I have this idea that learning languages and programming shouldn't be so different. Since you know programming it would be interesting to get to know your opinion.

@davidip9236 9 ай бұрын

❤❤

@nori_tutor Жыл бұрын

I've been in huge need of a fresh start with English learning. I decided to start learning my first foreign language at the beginning of 2021. And around the end of 2022, I reached around a B2 level in the language. Which is incredible, it's something I had desired for a long time. But now that passion is simply gone, and I don't know how to have this fresh start with English. I not only want to but I need to improve my English, especially now that it's getting rusty as I don't practice as I used to. But for some reason it just doesn't work anymore, I simply loved sitting down to study and use this language. Maybe what I need is to use it in real life abroad, which I simply can't do for the time being. Anyways, this has been a pain in the neck for me, such a beautiful language.

@Creoyo Жыл бұрын

Hi Nori, a B2 in 2 years is so impressive! It really shows how much time and effort you must have put in to reach that milestone. Your punctuation, grammar, and transition words really flow the way a native speaker’s would in conversation. If you don’t find joy in learning English anymore, you could be burnt out. You’re doing awesome though, and it sounds to me like you just needed the break from studying English for awhile after you worked so hard at it for so long. Don’t be too hard on yourself for getting rusty, I’m sure it will come back as soon as you do a refresher review. Maybe starting back slow by playing in the language would help you enjoy it again, and encourage you to more formally study to be able to more fully enjoy your English activities. I’m doing the same with Spanish right now (aka just lots of Netflix, karoake and random videos on KZfaq in 😂) Just because you’re not formally studying doesn’t mean you’re not putting in time and work. I’m sure that’s what C1 learning activities are like since you’re getting into the native speaker/advanced territory there. You’re already doing that by watching native content like Robin’s videos!

@nori_tutor Жыл бұрын

@@Creoyo Hey, Anne! Thank you so much for taking the time to answer me! That was very sweet of your part. As for now, I think I might be starting to feel a little excited about improving my English again. I still don't know, but don't worry, I won't give up on it. And keep working at your Spanish by the way, it's such a rich language! Which I don't have the guts or will to learn lol, even though it's so similar to Portuguese, my native language.

@yrli7501 Жыл бұрын

Hope one day I can go to your city to see you as a fan

@angelnancy432 Жыл бұрын

Can you give happiness

@chadi6105 Жыл бұрын

I really needed to do some mental detox tonight and this video helped. You helped! Merci! Also another thing got my attention was the way you just take your moment and sip your coffee. Ignoring the fact(?!) that it’s a part of video making, it filled me with peace; feels like you’re totally living that moment, like even living in that sip to “just BE”!That’s what I’m gonna practice. You do have a positive impact. Thank you :)

@fuzzytomato89 Жыл бұрын

Getting started is always the harder part😂 (toast is now in breakfast of Monday? Hahaha

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

🤣 你抓到我啦！Toast is still my beloved weekend breakfast but I get these lovely videos of the morning routine and felt this was a nice way to illustrate a beautiful Monday morning and fresh start to a new week 😂

@fuzzytomato89 Жыл бұрын

@@RobinMacPhersonFilms fair enough hahahaha. Tuesday already, 3 more days to go 😂

@stiven1093 8 ай бұрын

#noHomo Te amo hombre

@MoonshineH Жыл бұрын

Oh, and is it still the secret LANGUAGE podcast, or just the secret podcast that isn’t specifically about languages?

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

Ah, good question! It's now just the secret podcast where people can ask about anything, including languages! ☺️

@shreyasharma6634 Жыл бұрын

Congraturations. Btw what is role in the new job.. I am guessing something along the lines of coding

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Shreya! I'm working in a Software Engineering role at Google within Technical Infrastructure

@shreyasharma6634 Жыл бұрын

@@RobinMacPhersonFilms That is amazing. I wish you all the best.

@michaelewing4515 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I have a question. Is Tagalog and Filipino the same?

@RobinMacPhersonFilms Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, I'm not an expert on Tagalog/Filipino. Thank you for commenting!

@yourthainesss Жыл бұрын

The national language of the Philippines is Filipino. The Filipino language has words derived from Tagalog, Spanish, and English. To compare Tagalog and Filipino: Tagalog: Nauunawaan ko ang wikang sinasambit ng aming lolo. Filipino: Naiintindihan ko yung mga salitang ginagamit ng lolo ko. English: I can understand the language/words used by my grandfather.

@yrli7501 Жыл бұрын

好帅！！用中文夸夸你