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@monsterpig3270

5 ай бұрын

You're right about the driving here in the US. After the pandemic, it turned people into angry drivers. Be careful, I have seen a lot of road rage incidents.

@2GringosOnTheGulf

5 ай бұрын

I'm going home for one month so see family, (mostly my dad he's 87) I was used to all the tablets and taps and apps before we left almost 3 years ago. I thinking the food is going to a big issue not because of allergies, just how awful it is haha. The cost of everything has skyrocketed as well I'm sure. Now keep in mind I'm going to Northern Canada where it's even more expensive than anywhere in the USA. I'll also be going in July so I don't freeze my a** off hahaha ( a little nervous about traveling alone this will be my first trip without my wife)

@dissidentfairy4264

5 ай бұрын

I've basically been hibernating since the pandemic began so I'm certain it would be the same for me. Culture shock! lol (I'm an artist and work from home) On the upside, I never caught Covid, the flu, or any other virus. lol Are you still dating the Mexican BF?

@LeTrashPanda

5 ай бұрын

Gee, I thought it was just me as an older Gen X person lol. I have all of the same issues along with a few more. Glad to have you back but wanted to swap with you as far as moving down south....I'd love to live / retire in Taxco but I understand that cartels have taken over there recently. Hoping we'll hear from you again soon, Maddie.

@lindascott2008

5 ай бұрын

Looking forward to a video of Day of The Dead with your mother & her friend that you told us was coming, when you were still living in Mexico. I do understand about reverse culture shock. I lived in Japan 3 years & I had really adjusted to the culture & way of life. It was very safe & I was treated like a celebrity. I was in extreme shock to be back in the U.S.!

Storm Trooper here… Also known as Maddie‘s dad. Supposedly I’ve known Maddie her entire life… But I never knew she was allergic to the end of the alphabet (“XYZ”) until watching this video. (Maybe this was funnier inside my head)

@MaddieGold

5 ай бұрын

Lol Dad 😂

@intallpines

5 ай бұрын

Glad you are better and here to comment! Cheers, Dad! 🥰🥰

@revelamarinelli883

5 ай бұрын

Nice to meet You Mr Maddie Daddy! I don't suppose you might consider retiring to Mexico? People live longer down here! And Happier!!! With Less Illnesses!!!

@denissemedina2574

3 ай бұрын

Hello Mr Storm trooper. That "XYZ" was sooo funny hahaha

@eunicepadilla4355

Ай бұрын

😂😂

Be kind to yourself Maddie. A lot of us here in the US are shocked and confused with these same things!

@MaddieGold

5 ай бұрын

Really? Good to know it should be easier to make friends with these common denominators then 😅

@pennylacombe4763

5 ай бұрын

I’m 82, what you are experiencing is EXACTLY what I experience every I go outside. I’ve chosen to live as a kinda sorta shutin because of the humiliation I feel when I go out….. from the gas stations to any other place other than just walking. Inside I’m just fine…. What is expected of me is undoable with any kind of grace so I’m laying low most days. It’s humiliating.😂 welcome home! Looking for E.T. ……

@ticomadlynjoing7783

5 ай бұрын

relax enjoy life i lived in acapulco and suffered A DEVASTATING HURRICAN I LOST ALL ...APPRECIATE THE MOMENT.

@atom22xy

4 ай бұрын

I totally agree, not all of us living here are easily adapting to all those changes. You are not alone Maddie! Hang in there, many of us are!❤

@JB-pd3ir

27 күн бұрын

@@atom22xy Some, like me, do not want to just go along with what is being forced (to some degree) and are choosing (while we are still able) to to accept all changes (we can still to some degree) chose what we like to participate in.

Maddie!!!!!!! We all missed you!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

@MaddieGold

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for patiently awaiting my return and being an early bird to watch Jason!

@stuart_oneill

5 ай бұрын

Loved seeing you,.Maddie! Be good to yourself!

@ctjewett

5 ай бұрын

Yes we did! I was literally just thinking today when is she going to do a video from the states? And voila, she releases one. 🙂

As you get older you blame feelings like this on age, so this is a good reminder that things are changing. It isn't just me getting older.

@mineralt

5 ай бұрын

@EveningTV - let's face it, the US sucks now.

@steveshea6148

5 ай бұрын

yea, it's not you getting older

@ericliford9293

4 ай бұрын

Mexicans don’t use apps, and they get their fuel pumped? Next you’ll tell me it’s Taco Tuesday every day! Twice on Tuesday.

I have major tipping fatigue. I'm most annoyed with default 15-20% tips at takeout checkouts. Having to hit extra buttons to say zero or no tip is infuriating. I'm done paying $5-10 because someone spent thirty seconds entering my order into their system. I no longer pay it and have even stopped patronizing businesses that do it. I'll tip at a sit-down restaurant or when someone goes above and beyond but I'm no longer paying extra for someone to do their job.

@organic-artistic

5 ай бұрын

Bravo! I feel the same way.

@dsa2591

5 ай бұрын

I am not tipping at takeouts. It isn't going to happen. I ran across a place the other day that had no "Other" option. It was 20% and over or nothing. They don't realize that they're screwing their own wait staff.

@Wee_Catalyst

5 ай бұрын

What you’re not mentioning is that most of the people you’re not tipping at the cash register aren’t making a living wage and certainly aren’t able to really save or invest much of their income The reason the screen tipping came into being was because it’s a band aid for the poverty most Americans are living in-most jobs don’t pay a living wage so what are most people supposed to do? Admittedly it’s a terrible band aid but the very reason they’re asking is the exact same reason YOU don’t want to tip them: you don’t have enough money/financial security either So maybe consider spreading what little “wealth” you have to people doing jobs you likely wouldn’t choose to take at this point in your life and yet still contribute to the life you want to live (going to cafes and other non-sit down restaurant experiences)

@intotheblue970

5 ай бұрын

Why should i have to pay people? If they don't get paid a living wage them the people need to stand up to change the system. @@Wee_Catalyst

@jeanie111

5 ай бұрын

Pay your bill in cash. Tip well per your discernment.

Maddie, I'm a 2nd generation born American. I was married to my beautiful Mexican wife for many years she passed away of cancer. One of the great culture values of the Méxican culture that I love is how Mexicans are so polite. The greetings from the Mexican people is so charming and I love that. I lived in León Guanajuato and having lived many years there I dig that very aspect. Here in the USA it's the transient aspect of the American society. People here in the USA, especially in large cities, could care less. It has to do with the values. How you were raised, the lack of community culture not raised in church. The selfishness of the American culture, not all but many. Sad! Still as a Mexican/American I love both cultures and countries!

@garnaxaqueen

5 ай бұрын

I'm from Veracruz. When I was a kid I used to go run errands for my grandma (I lived in a small town), and I used to see a lot of elderly couples sit on their porches and as I walked from and back home I'd say "Buenos dias/tardes/noches" to them every time and they'd greet me back ❤😂 I miss that sooooo much!

5 ай бұрын

@@garnaxaqueen I go to my ranch in Jalisco every other month or so and I still say, "Buenos días" es la educación que nos dieron nuestros padres. It's just in our upbringing.

@Betty-my3tw

5 ай бұрын

Viva Mexico!

5 ай бұрын

@@Betty-my3tw ¡Viva mi querido León Guanajuato!

@marydawkins4190

5 ай бұрын

I couldn't agree more, except about being raised in a church. I have tons of friends not raised in any religion and they have fantastic values and are well mannered. But as for the rest of what you said, absolutely. Americans have become so selfish and feel really entitled to call people out for something they don't like. Like it's happened to me numerous times for really odd reasons. I've traveled in many countries and BY far, Americans are the most rude. We seem to have lost most of our social decorum in manners and dress. I am not bashing dressing casual, but it's sad to see just how little some people care about how they present themselves outside of their homes. You do not see that in other places unless you're homeless and have no choice.

I'm so happy to see You in good spirits. You've been missed❤

@MaddieGold

5 ай бұрын

It's been a really rough past couple of months but I think I'm finally seeing the sunshine behind the clouds ⛅️😊

Maddie, the reason we're talking about "sticker shock" is because within the last year or so prices have skyrocketed to an alarming degree even for us in the US

@marthaobrien3742

5 ай бұрын

I agree but I think Americans are being taken advantage of. There are poor people here that work very hard. Our government should provide us with the same protection other countries provide their citizens.

@Shenanigans_Afoot

5 ай бұрын

This is so true. I just went to buy a car and the days of the $250 car payment are over! It’s like a rent payment when you count insurance. SMH.

@mjc42701

5 ай бұрын

I feel the price gouging started with Covid and has just gotten worse, corporations are taking advantage.

@irenecohen8708

5 ай бұрын

It has gone up a lot here in Mexico too.

@ralphlozano9177

5 ай бұрын

Funny how no is blaming the current corrupt administration in the white house, when in fact they are to blame for all the ills facing our country, there's just too many to list.

Hi Maddie! You know so much about traveling in Mexico…have you thought about setting up travel tours for people to take them to Mexico? I’ve seen KZreadrs do that for shopping tours and they seem to be doing well with them. Just an idea. You are awesome! I can’t wait to see how this next chapter unfolds!

@garnaxaqueen

5 ай бұрын

I want to do this for people in my state!

@Chuck-yt7iq

5 ай бұрын

You are safe to travel to most main cities. Americans are welcome everywhere. Mex city has had an invasion from expats since 2020 so prices and service have been compromised in the expat areas. Do avoid cartel states (northern, jalisco and zacatecas) guanajuato is too gorgeous to black list. Just avoid rural roads.

@stuart_oneill

5 ай бұрын

Absolutely! I believe I mentioned this one than.once.but that was Maddie-years ago. Excellent business idea.

@jsr1296

5 ай бұрын

​@@Chuck-yt7iqAmericans are not welcome everywhere not anymore at least

@christine4670

5 ай бұрын

I would totally go on a Maddie tour! What a great idea😄

1:39 do i do the hokey pokey and let you scan my eyeballs 😂😂😂

@tiltawhorled

5 ай бұрын

Merch. Tshirt idea

@Wee_Catalyst

5 ай бұрын

😂

When I was in Mexico for vacation, I also noticed that the food there wasn't giving me health issues. I thought it was just me.

@pennylacombe4763

5 ай бұрын

This is why I went full carnivore: all my health issues completely disappeared after only a month. That was four years ago and my doctor is still impressed.

@nycbearff

5 ай бұрын

I've been here nearly 5 years, and my health is better too. Yes, I think it's in large part the food quality.

@adelavalenzuela2757

5 ай бұрын

Excuse me? The food in Mexico is healthier than in US, fruit, vegetables, meat, chicken, shrimp, fish, etc etc. If you are going to restaurantes, it depends. The worst thing in US is the fast food that many people eat, I don't like to see those companies in Mexico. Maddie once said, she was really sick, she could barely eat due to all the conservatives and pesticides, etc in fruits, vegetables, etc; in Mexico is the same thing with less ingredients. In Mexico you can find healthy stores too

@ReporteMajo

5 ай бұрын

@@adelavalenzuela2757😂 problemas de comprensión lectora. Claramente el comentario anterior dice que la comida en México es mejor! 😂vuelve a leer para que te des cuenta que el sentirte ofendida está de más 😂

@rcgonzalezf

4 ай бұрын

Yeah, I have the same situation my allergies go away in Mexico, this time it was ridiculous, no allergies for a 3 days trip, then came back and allergies after one hour at my house in US, maybe they are pesticides in the air to kill mosquitoes, or to get rid of the weed for our beautiful yards or you owe the city that doesn't happen in Mx

Lived in Queretaro for a year and a half and just came back to San Diego and I literally waited for 10 mins @ the pump till I finally realized I was back home and needed to pump my own fuel lol

@MaddieGold

5 ай бұрын

I'm glad I'm not the only one! lol

@JohnSmith-ok6gb

5 ай бұрын

But although I miss my Mexican adventure I sure missed my home crazy beautiful country lol

@lorrielauer9231

5 ай бұрын

So true!

@jairocuriele5864

5 ай бұрын

​@@MyMemories07 the thing is that we in México the gas ⛽ pumps have employees to serve You the gas, put additives, check the pressure of your tires, put water on your radiator, etc; and You get used to it! 😁

@steveshea6148

5 ай бұрын

hahahahaaaaaa

Sad to see society going this way.

Hi Maddie ❤ it’s so great to see you. I totally get it about the greetings and lack there of in the US. I just went from January 10 until February 4 to visit friends in Missouri after living here in Mexico for two years. I’m so used to greeting everyone I walked past and making that connection. I really got looked at like I was crazy several times. To be honest, I’ve been on this earth 53 years and it used to not always be this way. It just seems it’s gotten more and more as time rolls on in our crazy world. There’s been a big shift since Mobile devices, tecnólogo such as kiosk checkout and the pandemic where people have isolated themselves so much from human connection. I was so happy to see my people in the US but the whole time I was there I felt high anxiety and could not wait to get home to Mexico. I also noticed a big change in my friends, and they all seemed not as happy as I remembered them before, and actually quite depressed. There is a heaviness there that is very hard to explain. The first thing I did when I got home was grab my bags and walk down to my little Tienda in my neighborhood to greet/visit with my favorite vendors, buy my fresh food and pay in pesos. I’ve become good friends with one of my vendors, and they always offer me coffee a taco, even some rum. 😅 and I always take them little gifts like chocolate and food that I make. It’s a beautiful way to live, and I could never go back to living in the United States. I hope that things get to a point Maddie where you can return to Mexico or somewhere that speaks to your beautiful heart.

Hi Maddie, this is both funny and sad and downright scary... pretty interesting that even those in the US feel exactly as you've pinpointed in point after point. Many conversations of "what is going on?!" .... And many conversations of... "move to the mountains, disconnect, hide, toss the smart phone... and should you need to deliver a message send the carrier pigeon." Good to see you back!

@dianaj3139

5 ай бұрын

Hey.. I want a carrier pigeon! :)

One of the things, my husband and I really enjoy when traveling to Mexico is going to the centro and just sitting on the benches, watching and talking to people. Also, listening to people when they tell you provecho when eating a meal is also remarkable. The pace of life is certainly different. Great video!

Watching this video as I’m moving in to Mexico makes me even more convinced of my choice. You’re probably gonna regret your choice very soon, but you probably have to go through this experience in order to realize it.

@nycbearff

5 ай бұрын

I'm sure she has permanent residency status in Mexico now, so she can move back if she needs to or wants to.

@rubenarias6538

5 ай бұрын

​@@nycbearff exactly not only that but she can always move close to a boarder city instead of really down south of Mexico a couple of hour drive but being able to eat is a good compromise.

For streaming services I just get one, and binge everything that I want, then cancel it then get another one and repeat

It has become SO EXPENSIVE here. I feel for anyone in the middle middle-class and the lower middle-class. This is the group getting hit the hardest.

@stuart_oneill

5 ай бұрын

Now thi k of a Senior on lower fixed income that used to be middle class. That's shock.

100% agree with you Maddie. We are from South Africa and have been living in Tucson for 2 years now and are experiencing the same culture shock😵‍💫

This crazy inflation has only happened in the past couple of years. At one point, the stores admitted they are gouging us to make up for what they lost during the pandemic. But they've gotten that back now, and they're STILL gouging us because they can. I'm seriously thinking of moving to Mexico. I live on SS, and I may soon be homeless due to the rising rents. Still, it's not cheap to move there. It's so hard for people like me. Isn't it strange that there are so many more allergies in the US than other countries?

@kellyname5733

5 ай бұрын

Yes it is on purpose that soooooo many people and all life in the US are sick and dying. The US has the most sickness than anywhere in the world. Lots of reasons but the biggest reason is Geoengineering-Aerial Spraying daily all over the US and the countries too. Learn at geoengineering watch. Also Peggy Hall at The Healthy American just did a series of vids on Geoengineering. Everyone needs to see what our Govt is doing. Im not surprised that Maddie is sick in 2 short months..

@JohnSmith-ok6gb

5 ай бұрын

Welcome to the RESET!! Trust me when I say this, there is no getting away from this because it is happening worldwide and we are all being hit at our pockets, I just got back from Queretaro to SD because of how expensive Mexico was getting based on the exchange rate.

@JosePineda-cy6om

4 ай бұрын

My personal guess is that it's the food: it's got so many sweeteners and additives and artificial colors that ends up being toxic. I've known plenty of US folks who claim that after moving to Europe, East Asia or LatAm, they started losing weight without any real effort on their part - just eating more natural stuff. You know, prenty of food in the States has chemicals that are forbidden in the European Union, but sadly the US has made it so it's legal to bribe a politician as long as it's in the open via lobbying

@donaldsanchez2279

25 күн бұрын

Increased energy costs so everything is inflated and not going down.

I left for a month and a half and was a mess when I came back to Canada. People in Mex have far better etiquette. I was healthier. They are not regulated to death when starting a small business. Yes i understand “cartel” life. Here it’s called CRA. To start a little bicycle icecream business will cost you 3k just for the permitting process. There is no way for our locals to get ahead. We are regulated to “give up”. Food sticker shock, homelessness, lack of public art is a huge issue for me. Mex did mess up seafood everywhere I went this time. I just had such consistent bad luck that I lived in pizza and bagels. I couldn’t eat any fish (my fav) And yes you’re right. The food here in North America is like poison within two weeks I gained weight and have painful belly bloat. Our food in North America is full of garbage

@destinationmax

5 ай бұрын

I totally agree with you about the stomach issues. I’ve lived in Mexico for two years and I just came back from a three week visit to the US the entire time I was there even when I supposedly was eating cage, free organic eggs, etc. my stomach hurt and was bloated the whole time, I’ve been home In Mexico for two weeks and my tummy is flat and feeling great again.

@jackandblaze5956

5 ай бұрын

Our food in North America is full of Monsanto glyphosate.

@Oksana1966

5 ай бұрын

I agreed with you too! If I have to choose between US/Canada and Mexico… Mexico wins 100%

@lzaworski

5 ай бұрын

Mexico is part of North America.

@kristym6516

5 ай бұрын

I think in Canada/US you have to be so much more picky with where your food comes from which is exactly the opposite of what people who are paranoid of Mexico think!

Sounds to me like you’re better off here in Mexico ❤

@MaddieGold

5 ай бұрын

Being around my family is priceless but I do miss Mexico 😏

@braindamage70

5 ай бұрын

Viva las Mexico!!

@gustavonavarro4205

4 ай бұрын

U can come back when ever u want and live in two countries, and issue resolved :)@@MaddieGold

Good to hear from you!

I was so excited to see this, thank you for posting!! I've lived outside the US for four years now and I think I'd feel a very similar set of culture shock experiences if I moved back.

I moved to Guadalajara nearly five years ago, and haven't wanted to go back to the US yet - even for visits. This video just confirms that for me. I have friends here, I live a simple life in a quiet and walkable neighborhood, the people are friendly, and I can find everything I need and most of what I want, except for good Chinese food and good quality sausages. Mexico does not do sausages well. But I can live with that. I do video calls with friends and family in the USA, but - no, I shudder when I think of visiting. Mexico's daily culture is just more friendly, more cooperative, more civilized, in spite of the very real problems here.

@northernbohemianrealist1412

3 ай бұрын

I had dental work in Guadalajara last year and fell in love with the area. That zoo! At 62, I could not take the rush of the city, but I took my daughter to Chapala and found paradise. I returned to Wisconsin in a terrible snowstorm and cried for days.

I was living in California when I visited Oregon and pulled up to a gas station where a man came to my window. I figured some BS was about to go down, but nope, he was there to pump my gas because in that particular county, drivers are not allowed to pump their own. Welcome back Maddie. You’ve been missed!

@karinacarvajal9919

5 ай бұрын

Same thing happened to me. It threw me off so bad because I’ve never experienced that. When I saw he greeted a regular, I relaxed 😂

@pennylacombe4763

5 ай бұрын

@@karinacarvajal9919 we’ve just changed it to an “option “ to have your gas pumped or not. It was voted in. I think it’s because some gas stations can’t afford a lot of help anymore. Wages and are too low, so fewer people apply.

@bellebb8673

5 ай бұрын

New Jersey also has gas station attendants to pump your gas.

@mysticaltyger2009

5 ай бұрын

New Jersey doesn't let you pump your own gas, either.

Good to hear from you

Awesome, Maddie is back!

So happy to see another video finally!

Oh this outta be good, Cheers from 2 Canadians living in Xalapa Veracruz. 👋🏽👋🏽 PS: Had a few laughs watching this and was waiting for you to address the food issues you had. Hope you get that sorted out sooner than later. Thanks for sharing.

@stewart2589

5 ай бұрын

Veracruz>Baja peninsula anyday

Yay! Maddie is back! ❤ I just got back from Mexico again and coming back to eating the food in the states is the things I least look forward to. Especially the meat. In Mexico, I can eat meat all day everyday and no issues. However, the air quality in Mexico City messes me up every time too 😅 anyway, it's so good to see you post a new video. Would love to see a new live when you're ready 😊 Thank you for sharing your experiences with us!

@j.cassavoy4661

5 ай бұрын

Go plant based, meat is not healthy no matter where you eat it. I have been vegan for the animals since 2010 and I feel great! Better for me, the animals and the environment, ❤

@garnaxaqueen

5 ай бұрын

I was in Quintanaroo like two years ago, and I had been rushing from Minnesota all the way to Cancun and didn't have a chance to eat and I was pregnant. I had told myself I wouldn't eat from just anywhere to be safe, I was so hungry though that this lady got on the bus she was selling burgers, the burger was sooooo good, the meat tasted so real. This was my first time back in Mexico in like 20 years. I didn't get sick at all.

@pennylacombe4763

5 ай бұрын

@@garnaxaqueen I went completely carnivore and all my health issues disappeared in a month or so. After twenty years of being diabetic I can’t tell you how fantastic it was to actually cure myself. My doctor was so impressed… over 4 years now and still off every medication I took daily for so long. (skinny too). A relative sent me a book. I think it was called lies doctors tell or something like that. I no longer need a doctor either.

@TravelAlwaysOfficial

4 ай бұрын

I miss the food in America! I don't care for most of the food in Yucatan. When I visit America- whenever that is- I'm going to eat to my heart's content!

Had reverse culture shock after two years in Peru and coming back to where no one was walking, just cars everywhere.

@MaddieGold

5 ай бұрын

So true!! No walking

Glad to see you!🥳

Glad that you are back posting videos... keep it up!

Thank you, Maddiegold! ❤ Missed you! ❤

Best of luck to you being back in the USA. Imoved to Mexico six years ago, but in my case I'm never going back to the madness that is the US. Mexico is now my home and I love the people, the food, and the country. Mass shootings happen every day up there and I no longer feel safe when I travel to the US.

@revelamarinelli883

5 ай бұрын

me too! I will never go back to USA, not even for a visit!

There's always cash sweetheart ! The cashless society is the worst thing out there. Total control by the govt. Don't stress it. Welcome home....

@down-to-earth-mystery-school

5 ай бұрын

Lease don’t call random women ‘sweetheart’, you don’t have permission to use a nickname, let alone one that’s often used to infantalize grown women.

@mysticaltyger2009

5 ай бұрын

Exactly. That's what the apps are all about--Surveillance and control by both the government and corporations. The two are one in the same at this point.

@ianbaldock4471

5 ай бұрын

@@down-to-earth-mystery-school , relax , you are a sweetheart also ! Don't let a cute word like that offend you. It's not healthy. Have a great day and don't fret !

@heronimousbrapson863

4 ай бұрын

More like contol by the banks.

Great to see a new video.

MADDIE!!!!! YEAH, you're BACK! Missed you SOOO much! I was hoping to see you soon, and saw ya on Facebook about Vegas, but no email, no YT was making me wonder about YOUR health... So happy to see your cheery face, and cannot wait to see what fun you had in Vegas. Happy Bday btw ☺

Watching now , thanks so much for publishing. I've been missing your videos ❤

Love to see you again on KZread, Maddy!!

Haven't watched in such a long time. I'm enjoying your honest authenticity . . .a returning viewer !

Glad to see you back! We're here for whatever's next☺

Glad to see you!

Tipping has gotten so out of control I've come to the point I just don't tip anymore. The company you work for should pay your wage not me. They say if you can't afford to tip don't go out (which I rarely do) I say if you have to rely on tips, get a real job. Food quality and service suck so bad now its stupid so again I rarely ever go out anymore to eat, never eat fast food and very rarely tip. I will say on the very rare occasion I do go out and if I get exceptional service then I will tip the snot out of them but its so rare its really not a thing.

@northernbohemianrealist1412

3 ай бұрын

YES! I am a lawyer and I can't afford to eat out. Recently I took a business friend to one of those breakfast style places. She had a chicken sandwich and I had meatloaf. FORTY BUCKS! Fifty with the tip. Arggggg!

Welcome back Maddie have missed seeing your videos here on KZread.

You're spot on with the go, go, go, vibe!!

omg yes I waiting so long for this im happy that your back!!!

Welcome back..I’ve thought of you often so was excited to see you were doing a video. We moved to San Diego from QRO in July. Mexico was a grand adventure but we are glad to be back. We’ve commented how there is so much less stress with day to day life. Example going to the bank is sooo much easier in terms of getting interactions done. Or phone interactions are less stressful. Because no issues with language barrier. Anyway happy you are still smiling. Can’t wait to see more from you.

Wow Maddie! Interesting to hear the differences. I can’t imagine having to readjust. Hope all works out well with the health challenges. Have an Awesome day 😊

So great to see you again, Maddie! You look well. Keep making videos.

Thanks for the update. Hope your dad's doing well.

I've been following your story forever,, love your content

Good thing you're Back. Great video.!!!

When your video popped up it made my day! So glad to see you and get the update. I can only imagine the adjustments you have made and will have to make. Here’s hoping for many very happy days ahead for you.

Near a 100k congrats we love you and keep the good work

I found reverse culture shock much more difficult than culture shock for the reasons you mentioned but many more that you didn’t mention like not having a neighborhood where you know your neighbors or a sense of community support or it being ‘normal’ to have a completely separate ‘personal’ and ‘professional’ life; your job being the main or sole focus of your life; eating to live instead of living to eat; the insane focus on job performance… Even after sort of getting used to it as soon as I got to opportunity to leave again I took it and only return for family visits.

Maddie, loved seeing your update. And as someone who has some health unknowns, I look forward to hearing from you on this, when and if you decide to share. ❤

So happy to see your vlogs!

So glad to see you're back. I hope your Dad is doing well. I hope you are taking care of you. ❤

Love you Maddie!

Nice to see you back again. I genuinely wish the very best for you with the transition. You never know the doors that open in front of you.

Good to see you back and looking well! Hang in there with all the changes, go easy on yourself 🥰

Hello Maddie, you're so right on many if not all subjects. ❤

Thank you for sharing. These are something i wouldn't have thought of. Besides the food one.

This was great. Really enjoyed your thoughts on returning!

Thanks for posting

Omg I could’ve written this same thing! I lived in Colombia for 4 yrs, and coming back was HARD! We’re moving to Mexico in 2 months and I can’t wait, because as hard as life can be as an expat, the life is still sweeter in Latin cultures. ❤

Yay. A new video

Hi Maddie, it is so nice to see you posting again. Love all of your content 👍.

Love this storytime video. Glad to see you’re doing well. I actually found you when you were on the “other” channel, but for your Las Vegas videos! Looking forward to the content you explore now that you’re back in the U.S. 💕

Great to see you back again... I just returned from two months in Puebla, MX On my last couple of days I was dreading coming back to the US... SO yeah... in just the couple of months I was away it would seem that Everything in the grocery store has doubled! So feeling your shock and really I feel disgust at having to use my phone at ALL!! I am sick of the AI listening and completing my sentences when I do text for example... UGH!! I seriously want to throw my phone out forever!! I already REALLY REALLY miss Mexico!!!

@MsTimelady71

4 ай бұрын

I would say the US is better for single women safety wise and less machismo guys. And then there is the water situation-good showers are hard to find in Mexico. Maddie is lucky she can experience both worlds and I'm sure anyone who employs her/befriends her will be better for all her knowledge. Who knows-she could be the next Samantha Brown-travel host.

Yay!! You’re back! We’ve missed you! You look amazing and your hair has grown so much. Glad to have you back!

@MaddieGold

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! ☺️

So glad you’re back Maddie! We missed you!

Great video!!!

Great video! Can only imagine replacing household items along with relocation and all the other stresses. You have probably already discovered thrift stores, but you can find almost new kitchen and household items while saving $ + helping the environment. I’ve actually found the apps to be very helpful. I know it’s not for everybody but you can avoid the kiosks if you have an app.😂 as far as meeting people goes, maybe try networking groups, or other interests like hiking and joining those groups. I understand how hard it is because I have relocated 4 times in the last 24 years. Everywhere you live has a different culture even if it’s in the same country. My best advice is to enjoy who you are and not try to change yourself because you won’t be able to change yourself. Just love yourself the way you are, if I had known that along time ago, I would’ve had a completely different life path. You can’t change for other people.

GOOD LUCK MADDIE 😎👍🏽

Great video, love that you covered so many topics.

Welcome back! You and your posts have been missed! Hope MaddieDad is doing well.

I was having lots of stomach issues when in USA, now I live in Albania and the food is much more natural. You should come here.

Omg I couldn't relate more! I'm from México (Pachuca to be specific) but I moved to the U.S. for college about 6 years ago. I graduated, then went back to MX, then decided to go for my Master's before it was too late. I did spend a couple years in Pachuca before moving back to Orlando, FL, and omg every thing you said is so true. Everything from the inflation, to that weird feeling of the car behind you rushing you and almost bumping into your car when at a stop light. It's so strange that a country could change so much after just 6 years of moving here for the first time. I suppose no place is perfect but I still love both countries despite their flaws. Huge fan of the channel btw! I never leave a comment, dunno why. I guess I'm shy. But thank you so much for sharing!

Welcome back, Maddie!

Loved the video!! ❤

Maddie, you have such a Calming voice. If this video gig ends, consider radio/Pod etc which can capture your Voice 😊. You would be a most excellent storyteller 👍

@MaddieGold

5 ай бұрын

What a beautiful compliment, thank you 💛

@stuart_oneill

5 ай бұрын

​@@MaddieGoldgood idea, Maddie. A podcast about travel interviewing other travelers or? Another good idea.

@revelamarinelli883

5 ай бұрын

@@stuart_oneill @MaddieGold I'd love to see you interview other expats who returned to USA

My daughter was in Las Vegas around the same time you were, celebrating her 32nd birthday also. I’ll be in Scottsdale in March to visit my son. I’m looking forward to it. I hate all the apps for everything too. It was interesting to hear your culture shock points.

Welcome back! 🎉

Hey Maddie, so glad to see you back girl! I really missed your videos and you of course. A lot of people here in Canada are going through a lot of the things you talked about and we haven't even left the country or lived outside the country. There's not much you can do except go with the flow.

I've always LOVED your Spanish. I'm so glad I found you again. 🤗

The tip situation has gotten ridiculous. The original intention was to tip a server paid the server rate, below minimum wage. Fast food servers are NOT paid the server wage, many are even making more that minimum wage.

Great video.. Prayers your nutrition changes provide positive outcomes to ease you into life in PHX. 😊

Hey Maddie! I’m currently in Hermosillo, Sonora and your video came up at the right time! Totally agree with how polite the locals are in Mexico 🇲🇽

Hola Maddie! Bienvenidos a Phoenix. Home sweet home. 🏡

Here in Oaxaca not only is it impossible to buy an Epi-pen but there is only ONE pharmacy in Oaxaca City that even carries epinephrine or adrenaline (in a little glass ampule that you snap the top off to draw up i to a syringe). It really makes me think that serious allergies must not be much of a thing at all here. Thankfully I have never needed to actually Epi and have been able to use homeopathy to pull me out of anaphylaxis each time, but I still make sure I have epinephrine on hand just in case. It looks like very few locals have need of it though. Which is astounding when you think of how many people, especially kids, in the US carry Epi-pens these days. The good part is that while Epi-pens bought in the US without insurance are many hundreds of dollars and ampule of epinephrine here is only the equivalent of $1.25 USD.

@kristym6516

5 ай бұрын

Yes! I tell everyone with allergies to bring their own Epipens with them to Mexico. An acquaintance had a relative pass away because they could not find anything to treat an unexpected anaphylaxis attack in the PVR area. Having been in that situation back home in Canada with my sister and a happy outcome I could only imagine the horror of being helpless with no remedy.

@shiroumxm2052

5 ай бұрын

that is a lie and a very absurd one.. tehre are MANY pharmacies in Oaxaca city

@kellisuemontague8698

5 ай бұрын

​@shiroumxm2052 but do they carry epinephrine?

@charleyu5506

4 ай бұрын

@@shiroumxm2052 You did not read the comment correctly, she said there are not many that CARRY EPI-PENS.

@charleyu5506

4 ай бұрын

It's funny you mention that because it's something I've also noticed, I don't meet as many people with allergies in Mexico. I saw a video a while back explaining that it may have something to do with the trees in the US. They only allow male trees to be planted so they won't give off fruit and something with the pollen is what's causing all those allergies here in the US.

It's so good to see you back!

So good to see you!

I had seen some reports of some restaurants expecting customers to pay a percentage in a healthcare tip too. Crazy!!

I agree with everything that you brought up....and I live here. The one that gets me is the tipping. Now, people are asking for tips for everything. Even in the drive-through. Want a burger at a drive-through? That's $10.99....would you like to leave a 20% tip? A tip for what?

@MaddieGold

5 ай бұрын

Yes...a tip for WHAT! It baffles me when people ask for tips when doing nothing extra or just the thing you're already paying for.

@loisaustin6200

4 ай бұрын

@@MaddieGold It's insane is what it is.

Maddie, so glad to see you back on KZread!!! 😀😉 Hope to see another great video or livestream of yours in the next few days. Buenas noches. 😉🌃

@MaddieGold

5 ай бұрын

My internet issues are gonna prevent me from doing a live stream right now (maybe you saw my IG or FB post) but hopefully I can chat with you live ASAP 🥲 Buenas noches Henry!!