Having good friends nearby is cathartic for sure. Being alone has its benefits too

@ryfree

9 ай бұрын

I definitely love being alone but the value of having at least one friend that you can truly be yourself with is soooo vital to life in my opinion. And they ain't always easy to come by! 😂

Gotta love getting out in that typhoon weather.

@ryfree

9 ай бұрын

Yessir, always reminds me of our typhoon run in Ningbo

The mud rocks and bbq looked liked loads of fun 🤩 I’m glad your colleagues are taking you in like family. It’s too bad your dealing with loneliness, but I’m sure it’ll pass soon :)

@ryfree

8 ай бұрын

Indeed, it has largely passed already and yes, I've been welcomed by my colleagues quite warmly. Thanks as always Diana!! 😁

@Diana_Free

8 ай бұрын

@@ryfree That’s wonderful to hear! Yeah, of course :)

Hope you continue to adjust and find great companionship there!

@ryfree

9 ай бұрын

Thank you my friend!

I feel this Ryan. Despite having other foreign teachers working at my academy and making a local Taiwanese acquaintance it's been really tough. This job is a meat grinder and I'm starting to seriously consider jumping ship if things don't get better. Thankfully from what I've been finding it's a hell of a lot easier to switch jobs here compared to what I had to go through over in Korea. I also hear you on the whole being elated some days and other days it's just the pits. I really gotta get on getting that sub license so I can make the jump to public school if and when I can and hopefully it turns out better than what I'm dealing with now. Still would like to meet up down your way in Kaohsiung if you're cool with it.

@ryfree

8 ай бұрын

I totally understand that 'meat grinder' feeling. I got that some times at my last school and had those same ideas of jumping ship. Everyone's situation is slightly different but I'm glad that I stuck it through and eventually changed locations as the references from my previous school were instrumental in securing my current position. Whatever you decide, I would be more than happy to meet up should you make your way down to Kaohsiung. I also think getting the Illinois sub license (if you qualify) is a no brainer as it's relatively easy to apply for, lasts 5 years, and opens the door to some pretty exciting public school opportunities. Hang in there!

@PsychoGemini

8 ай бұрын

Thank you Ryan. This past week was particularly difficult and we at the academy have no idea what's been going on with the students as of late but the behavior has just gotten worse across the board. The understaffing doesn't help things either so the TAs are on edge as well. I've been hoping things get better and I'll see how things play out in the next couple of months or so. Kaohsiung's not too far from me (I'm in Xinying District in north Tainan) and there are express trains that shouldn't take too long to get down there. I'll let you know when I come for a visit and we can work things out from there. I need to get out and start seeing more places like I've been wanting to. Thanks again for the words of support and hopefully we can meet up in the near future.

I hope Ryan Will Consider Moving to Philippines. We will be happy to meet you

@ryfree

9 ай бұрын

I definitely would love to visit your country in the near future. Thank you!

Outdoors does wonders for mentel health also going to the gym and Jiu Jitsu as you know stay safe my friend ..

@ryfree

9 ай бұрын

Yessir, thank you my friend.

Yeah Ryan I feel you mate, moving to a different place and building new relationships really takes time. I'm also somewhat of a lone wolf sometimes here. But we gotta be patient I guess. And U filmed this during a typhoon day by a river? that's so brave 😂.

@ryfree

9 ай бұрын

Yeah man, we're both lone wolves enjoying the highs and lows of roaming the world and sharing it online. Yup, all the best to you brother and hope your ankle is right as rain soon.

@AangShihVlog

9 ай бұрын

@@ryfree yea I'll make a video about my parkour soon it was a stupid injury. Have fun in South Taiwan I can already see the warm hospitality lol.

Got the same feelings as well sometime bro! It's funny how you can be surrounded by millions of people in a Taiwanese city and yet feel very lonely! Look forward to our catch up next week. Anyways try to have some fun this long weekend! Maybe do a trip to east Taiwan like Taitung or something. It's really a different vibe on that side of the island.

@ryfree

9 ай бұрын

Yeah, it sorta sneaks up on me from time to time but thankfully I'm mostly quite happy to be here. Glad to hear I'm not alone though! Thanks for the suggestions Tice and see you next week my friend.

Great honest video neph! Btw- you have a good mic filter👍 When I listened to 5:56- 6:02 I thought: “still the same” I hope you wake up some day🙏 Try reading: THE LAND OF MEAT AND HONEY by Dr. Shmuel Asher. Take care bro🤗

@ryfree

9 ай бұрын

Thank you Unc!!

Hey Ryan, I'm going to Taiwan for 3 months in December for the purpose of learning mandarin, do you think I'll enjoy myself in Taipei?

@ryfree

9 ай бұрын

Yes I think Taipei is a great city to base out of. Lots of great stuff happening in the metropolis itself and plenty of day trip options surrounding it.

Maybe it’s time to find a good woman and settle down.

@ryfree

9 ай бұрын

I'm looking for one man, but it ain't so easy. Or maybe I'm looking in the wrong places. Hopefully one day soon!