for people who are lucky enough to afford or inherit a place with a garden, and enough space to invite friends, or have a seperate room to sleep in, lol.
Your videos aren’t just content-they’re a true expression of the love you have for each other, and they are nothing short of magical. The way you capture the world through your lens, the laughter, the tender moments, and the pure connection between you two-it’s as if you’re inviting us into your own little paradise. And for that, I am deeply grateful. In those moments when everything feels overwhelming, your videos are a reminder that there is still so much beauty, love, and hope in the world. But it’s not just the videos that touch my heart; it’s the love you both share that shines so brightly. The way you look at each other, the way you laugh together, and the way you support one another through everything-it’s a love that feels unbreakable, a love that inspires everyone who’s lucky enough to witness it. Your love is a light in the darkness, a reminder that true love exists and that it can bring joy even in the most challenging times. In the midst of life’s struggles, you’ve managed to bring happiness, laughter, and a sense of peace to those who need it most. it is a gift beyond measure. You might not always see the impact you’re making, but please know that it’s there, in every smile you bring to someone’s face, in every heart you touch with your kindness. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for being who you are and for sharing your love so freely with the world. You both are a blessing, and I pray that your journey together continues to be filled with the kind of love that only grows stronger with time
Amazing video!!! I lived for one month in Vietnam and it was the ultimate experience! They are so healthy, eating pho and all these soups, dancing everywhere, doing physical exercise everywhere and socializing all together every day.. it was a shocking reality for me as a European. I barely could see people simply slightly overweight people. It was a great example for me to change my life habits. I am making phos!!! And exercise everyday since I went there!!! I really loved these people!!!
Uyen did talk a lot about the social pressure to be underweight so i'm not surprised , it's good that a culture has warm meals and physical movements that's definitely better than sitting
@@hypatiakovalevskayasklodow9195 oh I didn’t know that there is pressure to be thin. I haven’t watched this video.. if there is too much pressure of course this becomes very challenging psychologically…
This turned out to be my favorite video you two have made! I really enjoyed watching GB learn to live like your Mom. I wish my Mom was still here to tell me I'm doing this or that wrong. God, I miss her! I just had my first birthday without her. It was HARD. I cried so much this past Monday. And now I'm a 56 year old blind woman, who is one of your biggest fans! This video, Uyen, was so interesting! I want to buy myself one of those Vietnamese kick toys-- I don't know what you called it. Here in America, I have called it a "hackey sack" but it is more like a little round ball filled with lentils or rice or something small. Same concept--no hands. And ours doesn't have the 'feathered' top. You guys make such a great couple! But Uyen, one day, we are going to DEMAND to see that handsome and so kind and gentle GB of yours!!! He is everything that makes ME proud to be German too. He is so thoughtful in his words-- and he never says anything to hurt anyone's feelings. I would bet money that he follows the teachings of the Buddha! He is a keeper, Uyen!! And you are too! You are so much fun and charming yourself. Gosh, I just love you both so much! I wish we could meet in life one day....... I still have plans to visit Germany before I die. My Mom was from Waibstadt It was a small village, and so far I've not met anyone who knows where it is. Can you please ask GB if he knows where it is? I believe Mutti told me it was near Mannheim. (Mutti is the love-term for Mom). I miss my Mutti a lot, Uyen! You take care, and visit and hug your Mom as often as you can!!! Love to you all, from Molly, in Florida.
I'm German American and I have a Thai wife. I can relate on a lot of levels to your German boyfriend, but I absolutely LOVE having soup in the morning. When I'm in Thailand with her family, I have Guay Jab almost every morning!
I loved this video! Living a day in the life of your mom gives him great perspective and appreciation of your mom. Also, can German bf give us a garden tour?? I loooove seeing the little snippets- makes me curious to want to see it all!
What a beautiful garden you have! My parents lived in the middle east and when I visited, our schedule was pretty much the same so I am familiar with the routine. Siesta time was always after a large dinner which is eaten in the afternoon. A light dinner in the evening. Being of German descent, we would enjoy beer or something alcoholic and that made nap time easier. It's enlightening to learn about other cultures and see the similarities. A wonderful and insightful video. Thanks 👋 😊 ❤
I LOVE this video. So funny and sweet at the same time. Glad GB humored you and went along with everything including eating soup 3x a day with fresh greens in them. The garden is beautiful!
This is such a sweet way for you both to be with your mom, without getting to be near your mom ♥️ I laughed too hard at the exercise break and felt that “cảm ơn mẹ” in my heart, thanks for another lovely video!
I would just like to take the time to say that even though you and I are different cultures and from different worlds really when I watch your Vietnam videos it makes me realize that we’re not that different I’m from the hills of Kentucky in USA and my family are mostly Appalachian’s. The gathering of the food and the gardening and the prep in the kitchen is all very similar. Most of family until the early 90s didn’t have running water. It just goes to show that we all aren’t that different from each other. Our parents and grandparents all have struggled with hard work we are the ones they have paved the way for so our lives could be easier.
That was such an interesting video, your mom is working hard every day to care for her family and stay healthy as well. Very amazing woman. Also, I love your garden, I would love to see a full video about just your garden and everything you grow in there, it is so beautiful 😍
I think it's hilarious that I've been watching her shorts for at least four to five months now I didn't know they had full length videos. This is awesome.
That kicking game in the garden, in NZ (maybe in AUssie as well) it's called Hacky Sack. It doesn't have the flowering bits on top, it's just a roundish ball filled with small beads.
I'm sooo impressed by your mom Uyen! She does everything I wanna do in one week on ONE day, that's so inspiring! She's working rly hard and seems to have a beautiful fulfilling life
I used to do the same way in US. Now i live in a water short country so i wash like vietnamese ans shes right! They come out cleaner and faster. I also scrape and rinse after use.
I love the gossiping time. We do the same whispery thing even though we might be 10 miles away from anyone involved in the ‘scandal’ 😂. Thanks for sharing guys ❤
Hehehe, great that GB tried all the soups at last! Maybe he will eat your Vietnamese food once in a while. My mom (German) ate green salad for breakfast for a while. It was very strange at first, but I felt incredibly good afterward when I tried that too. So even a German can change the breakfast routine. 😀
I loved this video 🥰 German boyfriend did a great job 👏 I think it’s great to learn about living as Uyen’s mom does. Sending BIG hugs 🤗 love and prayers to all your family 😘💜💕
I hope your realize how fortunate you are to have someone who cares enough about you to plant you a garden so that you can have the things you desire. SO many woman work hard for their husbands and and constantly criticized for every little thing they do. This man is a gem! TRULY.
When I did not have a washing machine, I used to manually wash my laundry in my bathtub. Here’s how I did it: Equipment: ▪️3 or 4 plastic storage bins big enough to take up half the space of bathtub ▪️Water wand (it looks like a plunger but the top has handles like some bicycles). I bought it on Amazon ▪️Laundry detergent (high efficiency washer detergent works best - use less than you would for medium load because will hate yourself if you over-suds the wash, since what goes in must come out, and you don’t want to have to do 10 rinses. ▪️Chlorine bleach or non-chlorine bleach ▪️Drying rack(s) ▪️Tension rods or poles that can be used in bathroom or other areas to hang laundry to dry. ▪️Dehumidifier or fans I start by sorting my laundry (everyone had their own way) Whites - for hot water wash (Note: I don’t use regular towels because they’re too hard for me to wash, so I use flour sack cloth) Lightweight clothes like tops which are colorfast and won’t get dye on other clothes - for mildly warm water wash Pants (no more than 4 pair at once ) - for cold water wash Next, I put one bin in the bathtub, add whites for hot water load (enough to fill no more than half of bin), add enough HOT water to cover laundry and allow it move freely enough when you agitate water (which is about 3/4 full). Then add a little laundry detergent. Agitate laundry with water wand for 2 minutes vigorously but not enough to splash water everywhere. Add chlorine or non-chlorine bleach and continue agitating the water for 5 minutes. Push bin to other side of tub to let it soak. Get another bin, add tops/lightweight laundry, add mildly warm water, add a little detergent. Agitate water for 10 minutes and then drain, wring out excess water from laundry, then refill with cool water, agitate water for 5 minutes and then drain bin. Wring excess water from laundry. If they feel like they’re a little soapy, do another rinse. If not, remove laundry and put it in a separate bin. Bring the bin with the whites back and move the other bin out of the way. Drain water and wring excess water from laundry as much as possible. Fill bin again but with cool water. Agitate for 5 minutes, then drain bin. Wring excess water from laundry. Repeat rinse if necessary. Set aside when done. Do next load(s). Once all laundry is washed, hang laundry on rods over tub or elsewhere and put bins under it to catch drips. drying racks with absorbent towel below to catch drips. If you can hang laundry outside, great! You might need laundry clips and to watch out for birds. If drying indoors, you can assist the drying process by using a dehumidifier to remove excess moisture from air to help dry clothes faster. You can use it in the bathroom or other room. Fans can be used instead. , Either way, you must make absolutely sure you don’t put dehumidifier or fans in puddles or anywhere cord or machine can get wet or too close to laundry. Use machines as directed. I check clothes about 2 hours later and rotate them around if necessary.
@@KS-dp2rk It wasn’t so bad. It was good exercise and I listened to music or audiobooks to make the chore more enjoyable. I was just grateful I was able to have a way to clean my clothes since I am allergic to certain ingredients in most laundry products. This makes sharing laundry machines with anyone, like at a laundromat, out of the question. Thankfully my current landlords let me purchase a portable washer - I’ve found that most won’t.
Well, Indians do the same, minus the bath tub and the water wand. We have 2/3/4 buckets, depending upon the wash load and instead of water wand we use our hands and a soft plastic scrub to scrub the clothes. Other steps remain more or less same.
@@sanjuktachatterjee6807I used my hands in the beginning as well. I know how hard hand-washing laundry is on hands and back. I bought water wand when nerve issues made it hard to do my job. Best wishes to you and your loved ones!
19:21 lol I played that every day at lunch in high school in Arizona in the US. We played with hacky sacks first, which were common place over here at the time, but we switched to the da cau about a year in when someone discovered it on the internet! It’s way more fun!
I'm from Southeast Asia too & this video remind me of my childhood & how relatives live in the countryside. I'm glad to have access to more modern technology to make chores easier, but still having a hard time convincing some relatives to use them haha
At 18:54, the game in the garden you introduced (da cau) has an American cousin! The game is called hacky sack! Keep up the great content ❤❤ love your channel
I love this. It feels like watching my grandma’s daily routine ❤. And i never call my parents between 1 and 3 pm because they are making Mittag (siesta).
In Australia, living with lots of blackouts, I was brought up to do a lot of chores by hand. So I still do, buuut I had little instruction so this actually helped me so much! I've been doing it all... well maybe not totally wrong but certainly not as well.
What a rude thing to say! There is a lot of work outside in the garden that men usually do in traditional families and villages. It’s a big misconception that only women work in traditional cultures. First of all, men are usually the providers, so Yuen’s dad probably spent a lifetime working a hard manual work for little money, and many men in top of that have a side hustle to earn more money. By the time men retire, men are usually not in good physical shape or health from all those years of hard work. This is not typical American / European workplace where banks at 4 pm and workers work slowly. Work in Asia is a lot more fast -paced and a lot harder. Second, living in a house in a developing country usually means you do almost everything by yourself! You built parts of your house by yourself! You do repairing of the house, house painting, roof fixing by yourself. You fix old furniture by yourself. You fix your car by yourself. You cut your grass by yourself. Having a garden means constant work outside: not just watering, you have to do work with the ground so that oxygen can go in the ground, cut some vegetables. Often times every year you have to mend manually parts of your fence. So men in developing countries do not just watch tv and do nothing after work. No, they also WORK! Because there are plenty of chores! Men in traditional usually are handy men: they fix clogged sinks by themselves, they fix and move furniture by themselves (because buying new is expensive so people usually just fix and mend the old furniture). Most of the outside work in the yard is being done by men. People also frequently build their own homes (and that is done by men) and homes constantly need repairs bc people cannot afford to invest a lot of money right away. Where I live there is even a saying that a house is a never ending project and there is always work to be done. Work in the garden is usually done by both men and women. You clearly do not understand how people in houses in developing countries, especially in rural areas. In US and Western Europe, you just buy a house, pay for renovations, buy for new furniture and that’s it. The house doesn’t need much work bc you invest a lot of money right away. And if anything breaks, you hire someone to fix it and pay money. You also pay someone to mown your lawn. And you rarely grow anything in your house and have any livestock like a cow. So living in your own house is EASY in a western county. It’s almost the same as living in an apartment. Meanwhile, life in your own house in a rural area in a developing country means CONSTANT work. Ueyn also mentioned chickens, so her Dad is probably feeding the chickens, too. And maybe they have some other animals. The truth is that truly traditional lifestyle means a shitload of manual labour and there is plenty of chores for men, too. However, as societies progress, lifestyle changes and becomes transitional. People lose traditional values and roles but they don’t fully adopt western, progressive egalitarian roles either. But in truly traditional lifestyle and family men do a lot of work, too, and it’s pretty much equal bc men are under pressure to provide for the entire family no matter what (even if the economy is bad and there is unemployment), so they hustle if necessary and never complain, they are also expected to never cry or show weakness, they should be strong enough to literally protect the family and do a lot of physical labour, they need to know how to fix things like electrical decides and furniture (no one is paying for assembling furniture lol) and Asian women are often bossy and have full control of money, so men do as their wives tell them and they give ALL of their salary to their wives and if he doesn’t earn enough, his wife may not give him much money or any money for his personal expenses bc family expenses come first, above his personal wishes. Men in Asian and developing countries in general almost always sacrifice their dreams, wishes, feelings and just do whatever is necessary to take care of their family and they don’t run away from responsibility. They want to marry and have kids and they don’t complain when life isn’t easy and they have to compromise a lot. The truth is life for a poor or working class person in a developing country, especially in rural areas, is not easy neither for a woman nor for a man.
Such an adventure! I wish all the high school language classes could have students do this sort of activity. Such a wonderful way to learn about living in the place where one's new language is spoken. And you two were as much fun as Laurel and Hardy!!
This is a really good idea. It gives a foundation for gaining interest then you can use that to start meaning conversations and feed and build the common interest. I'll keep this idea in my back pocket as reference.😊
What a wonderful idea U! German fiance's willingness to do this just shows his genuine love for you and your culture ! Absolutely adored this whole video ❤
Great Vid!!!! ❤. So wholesome. Just great to see German boyfriend (technically fiancé) being immersed into Vietnamese culture, your household is just a perfect blend of and cultures and understanding 😊.
I must say, the Vietnamese clothing is very flattering on German boyfriend it makes him look very tall and fit.
Judy Lee looks like you
GB’s gossip instantly being about failure to recycle properly 😂 he’s not beating the German stereotypes
Your mom lives a very healthy life. Just like everyone should be. Good food, exercise, socializing, gardening, sleep.
for people who are lucky enough to afford or inherit a place with a garden, and enough space to invite friends, or have a seperate room to sleep in, lol.
I feel for Vietnamese mom! That’s so many chores everyday. She’s a strong woman!
Right! I feel this is true of many Asian countries including mine.
It isn‘t many. Just normal for an adult. I guess others are just lazy.
And not so long that they have water pipe and gas cooker , add taking water from the well 5 km away and harvesting wood for cooking, soldier mom
@@Fune-r9wno need to turn a compliment into something negative😁
@@Fune-r9w Different experiences for different people and different cultures, very weird to call them lazy just because they live in different ways
the way he said 'yeeees, coffee!' and practically threw the soup bowl to the side 😅
1:31 is really cute, the way he wants to hold her hand🥺❤
Aww I didn’t notice it until you pointed it out! Also notice how she caressed his hand before letting go 🩷
Your videos aren’t just content-they’re a true expression of the love you have for each other, and they are nothing short of magical. The way you capture the world through your lens, the laughter, the tender moments, and the pure connection between you two-it’s as if you’re inviting us into your own little paradise. And for that, I am deeply grateful. In those moments when everything feels overwhelming, your videos are a reminder that there is still so much beauty, love, and hope in the world.
But it’s not just the videos that touch my heart; it’s the love you both share that shines so brightly. The way you look at each other, the way you laugh together, and the way you support one another through everything-it’s a love that feels unbreakable, a love that inspires everyone who’s lucky enough to witness it. Your love is a light in the darkness, a reminder that true love exists and that it can bring joy even in the most challenging times.
In the midst of life’s struggles, you’ve managed to bring happiness, laughter, and a sense of peace to those who need it most. it is a gift beyond measure. You might not always see the impact you’re making, but please know that it’s there, in every smile you bring to someone’s face, in every heart you touch with your kindness.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for being who you are and for sharing your love so freely with the world. You both are a blessing, and I pray that your journey together continues to be filled with the kind of love that only grows stronger with time
facts i love them
So many amazing one liners... "The egg has learned it's lesson" might be my favorite. 😂 That, or "She smells a bit weird, but what about the clam!?"
"It smells a bit like... Food poisoning."
Amazing video!!! I lived for one month in Vietnam and it was the ultimate experience! They are so healthy, eating pho and all these soups, dancing everywhere, doing physical exercise everywhere and socializing all together every day.. it was a shocking reality for me as a European. I barely could see people simply slightly overweight people. It was a great example for me to change my life habits. I am making phos!!! And exercise everyday since I went there!!! I really loved these people!!!
He’s a good sport😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤
Uyen did talk a lot about the social pressure to be underweight so i'm not surprised , it's good that a culture has warm meals and physical movements that's definitely better than sitting
@@hypatiakovalevskayasklodow9195 oh I didn’t know that there is pressure to be thin. I haven’t watched this video.. if there is too much pressure of course this becomes very challenging psychologically…
@@annagil.3716yes. Even Uyen showed pictures of herself when she was so skinny!!!
The garden is lovely. Your Geman bf has a green thumb. It is very interesting to see how many leaves are actually edible 😊
19:00 I didn't expect the Vietnamese mom routine to include the football training 😭
Nahhh that one is just my addition 😂😂😂
@@uyenninh ah, cool vid nevertheless
It's like a cross between hackeysack and badminton.
That’s shuttlecock kicking
This turned out to be my favorite video you two have made! I really enjoyed watching GB learn to live like your Mom. I wish my Mom was still here to tell me I'm doing this or that wrong. God, I miss her! I just had my first birthday without her. It was HARD. I cried so much this past Monday. And now I'm a 56 year old blind woman, who is one of your biggest fans! This video, Uyen, was so interesting! I want to buy myself one of those Vietnamese kick toys-- I don't know what you called it. Here in America, I have called it a "hackey sack" but it is more like a little round ball filled with lentils or rice or something small. Same concept--no hands. And ours doesn't have the 'feathered' top.
You guys make such a great couple! But Uyen, one day, we are going to DEMAND to see that handsome and so kind and gentle GB of yours!!! He is everything that makes ME proud to be German too. He is so thoughtful in his words-- and he never says anything to hurt anyone's feelings. I would bet money that he follows the teachings of the Buddha! He is a keeper, Uyen!! And you are too! You are so much fun and charming yourself. Gosh, I just love you both so much! I wish we could meet in life one day....... I still have plans to visit Germany before I die.
My Mom was from Waibstadt It was a small village, and so far I've not met anyone who knows where it is. Can you please ask GB if he knows where it is? I believe Mutti told me it was near Mannheim. (Mutti is the love-term for Mom). I miss my Mutti a lot, Uyen! You take care, and visit and hug your Mom as often as you can!!! Love to you all, from Molly, in Florida.
happy Birthday ❤️🩹
And yes, it’s near Mannheim. Both are in Baden-Württemberg.
just wanna say the garden looks so beautiful ! Good job - you are taking very good care of it!
Uyen's mom is a very energetic and outgoing person who is so hard working, but is social and fun!
I'd love a garden tour and maybe learn a bit more about the veggies and other stuff you grow! Anyone else?
Me 👍 (:
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Me too,
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Me too!
Omg german bf said ‘ cảm ơn mẹ’ ✨🧍♀️ just so cute
The 8 year olds are coming to say "AYo ThAts SO sUs"
I'm German American and I have a Thai wife. I can relate on a lot of levels to your German boyfriend, but I absolutely LOVE having soup in the morning. When I'm in Thailand with her family, I have Guay Jab almost every morning!
“The chicken is screaming already.” 🤣
Love all the real human elements in Uyen's video. Not ostentatious, loving relationship and genuine happiness.
As someone from the Philippines who hand washes the dishes everyday, German Boyfriend’s way of washing the dishes got me flabbergasted 🤣
Rating the nudle soup breakfast: @7:32 “7/10…Kaffee is saving a lot” brilliant sense of humor 😂
I laughed out loud, Uyen, when you continued the gossipy whisper to explain why you were holding the teacup with the saucer. 😆
Your mom is so fit!! I am jealous of her daily friend time, thanks for sharing!!
I loved this video! Living a day in the life of your mom gives him great perspective and appreciation of your mom.
Also, can German bf give us a garden tour?? I loooove seeing the little snippets- makes me curious to want to see it all!
I just love you both...such an adorable couple! German boyfriend is so thoughtful and caring! So many blessings to you in your future together!
LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!
MY Dad is German and these videos are BANG ON!
What a beautiful garden you have!
My parents lived in the middle east and when I visited, our schedule was pretty much the same so I am familiar with the routine.
Siesta time was always after a large dinner which is eaten in the afternoon. A light dinner in the evening. Being of German descent, we would enjoy beer or something alcoholic and that made nap time easier.
It's enlightening to learn about other cultures and see the similarities. A wonderful and insightful video. Thanks 👋 😊 ❤
I LOVE this video. So funny and sweet at the same time. Glad GB humored you and went along with everything including eating soup 3x a day with fresh greens in them. The garden is beautiful!
This is such a sweet way for you both to be with your mom, without getting to be near your mom ♥️ I laughed too hard at the exercise break and felt that “cảm ơn mẹ” in my heart, thanks for another lovely video!
This is really fun to watch! Wauw respect for your mum she does a lot. Also you have such a beautiful garden. 🌱🌿
I would just like to take the time to say that even though you and I are different cultures and from different worlds really when I watch your Vietnam videos it makes me realize that we’re not that different I’m from the hills of Kentucky in USA and my family are mostly Appalachian’s. The gathering of the food and the gardening and the prep in the kitchen is all very similar. Most of family until the early 90s didn’t have running water. It just goes to show that we all aren’t that different from each other. Our parents and grandparents all have struggled with hard work we are the ones they have paved the way for so our lives could be easier.
Adding rice to the broth at the end really is a gamechanger. One of the best things I learned from having Korean friends.
German BF is getting EDUCATED today!! 🤩
Uyen, I can tell you had so much fun with this♥️😂
That was such an interesting video, your mom is working hard every day to care for her family and stay healthy as well. Very amazing woman.
Also, I love your garden, I would love to see a full video about just your garden and everything you grow in there, it is so beautiful 😍
Em rất là surprised bởi cái "culture exchange" của ảnh. 10 điểm không có điểm chê nhe chị :D
I love this channel so much, thanks for documenting this and sharing your wonderful relationship with us!
the food looks so good! especially all the veggies
Isn't Thai sauce in Vietnamese kitchen a betrayal?
I think it's hilarious that I've been watching her shorts for at least four to five months now I didn't know they had full length videos. This is awesome.
I love how all in he is with all of your ideas maybe it was his idea I don't know but it sweet to have that support on both sides. ♡
Im so envious of the garden. It's beautiful!
GB's eating the Vietnamese food was very impressive. Time to make some pho.
That kicking game in the garden, in NZ (maybe in AUssie as well) it's called Hacky Sack. It doesn't have the flowering bits on top, it's just a roundish ball filled with small beads.
I love you both! You two are absolutely adorable!!! I love the wholesome content yall do! Thank you for sharing with us!
I love this video! Your mom is a very strong and caring person. And your German boyfriend is so cute! 🥰
The egg has learned it lesson 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I'm sooo impressed by your mom Uyen! She does everything I wanna do in one week on ONE day, that's so inspiring! She's working rly hard and seems to have a beautiful fulfilling life
You two are so freakin cute together. I hope you're as happy in real life as you appear online.
I love the horror of realizing how German Boyfriend does dishes.
I used to do the same way in US. Now i live in a water short country so i wash like vietnamese ans shes right! They come out cleaner and faster. I also scrape and rinse after use.
Love your videos! Not only they are relatable but also funny and educational. Sending hugs from Portugal 💕
I love the gossiping time. We do the same whispery thing even though we might be 10 miles away from anyone involved in the ‘scandal’ 😂. Thanks for sharing guys ❤
Posted for my German and American-Vietnamese friends to watch.
It was a very entertaining video! Thank you to you, your boyfriend and your mom!
Hehehe, great that GB tried all the soups at last! Maybe he will eat your Vietnamese food once in a while.
My mom (German) ate green salad for breakfast for a while. It was very strange at first, but I felt incredibly good afterward when I tried that too. So even a German can change the breakfast routine. 😀
I loved this video 🥰 German boyfriend did a great job 👏 I think it’s great to learn about living as Uyen’s mom does. Sending BIG hugs 🤗 love and prayers to all your family 😘💜💕
uaghhh yall are so cute together 😭😭🙏😻😻😻😻
I hope your realize how fortunate you are to have someone who cares enough about you to plant you a garden so that you can have the things you desire. SO many woman work hard for their husbands and and constantly criticized for every little thing they do. This man is a gem! TRULY.
It’s called ✨healthy relationship✨ or alternatively: secure attachment style from German bf
Crazy right?
That's why women shouldn't settle with any man just to be married. If you are a woman of means in the West, marriage isn't necessary.
@@moldbellchains5709 You live in a world where a loved one planting a garden for you is mundane and to be expected. Have fun with that.
@@desireerutten ? Okay, I guess?
I love that you've maintained GB's anonymity. You two are so sweet. Wishing you two and your families all the best.
So extremely healthy. Just exercising and eating green vegetables all day!
When I did not have a washing machine, I used to manually wash my laundry in my bathtub. Here’s how I did it:
Equipment:
▪️3 or 4 plastic storage bins big enough to take up half the space of bathtub
▪️Water wand (it looks like a plunger but the top has handles like some bicycles). I bought it on Amazon
▪️Laundry detergent (high efficiency washer detergent works best - use less than you would for medium load because will hate yourself if you over-suds the wash, since what goes in must come out, and you don’t want to have to do 10 rinses.
▪️Chlorine bleach or non-chlorine bleach
▪️Drying rack(s)
▪️Tension rods or poles that can be used in bathroom or other areas to hang laundry to dry.
▪️Dehumidifier or fans
I start by sorting my laundry (everyone had their own way)
Whites - for hot water wash (Note: I don’t use regular towels because they’re too hard for me to wash, so I use flour sack cloth)
Lightweight clothes like tops which are colorfast and won’t get dye on other clothes - for mildly warm water wash
Pants (no more than 4 pair at once ) - for cold water wash
Next, I put one bin in the bathtub, add whites for hot water load (enough to fill no more than half of bin), add enough HOT water to cover laundry and allow it move freely enough when you agitate water (which is about 3/4 full). Then add a little laundry detergent.
Agitate laundry with water wand for 2 minutes vigorously but not enough to splash water everywhere.
Add chlorine or non-chlorine bleach and continue agitating the water for 5 minutes.
Push bin to other side of tub to let it soak.
Get another bin, add tops/lightweight laundry, add mildly warm water, add a little detergent. Agitate water for 10 minutes and then drain, wring out excess water from laundry, then refill with cool water, agitate water for 5 minutes and then drain bin. Wring excess water from laundry. If they feel like they’re a little soapy, do another rinse. If not, remove laundry and put it in a separate bin.
Bring the bin with the whites back and move the other bin out of the way. Drain water and wring excess water from laundry as much as possible. Fill bin again but with cool water. Agitate for 5 minutes, then drain bin. Wring excess water from laundry. Repeat rinse if necessary. Set aside when done.
Do next load(s).
Once all laundry is washed, hang laundry on rods over tub or elsewhere and put bins under it to catch drips. drying racks with absorbent towel below to catch drips.
If you can hang laundry outside, great! You might need laundry clips and to watch out for birds.
If drying indoors, you can assist the drying process by using a dehumidifier to remove excess moisture from air to help dry clothes faster. You can use it in the bathroom or other room. Fans can be used instead. , Either way, you must make absolutely sure you don’t put dehumidifier or fans in puddles or anywhere cord or machine can get wet or too close to laundry. Use machines as directed.
I check clothes about 2 hours later and rotate them around if necessary.
Omg I admire you!! Phew idk if i cold
@@KS-dp2rk It wasn’t so bad. It was good exercise and I listened to music or audiobooks to make the chore more enjoyable.
I was just grateful I was able to have a way to clean my clothes since I am allergic to certain ingredients in most laundry products. This makes sharing laundry machines with anyone, like at a laundromat, out of the question.
Thankfully my current landlords let me purchase a portable washer - I’ve found that most won’t.
Well, Indians do the same, minus the bath tub and the water wand. We have 2/3/4 buckets, depending upon the wash load and instead of water wand we use our hands and a soft plastic scrub to scrub the clothes. Other steps remain more or less same.
@@sanjuktachatterjee6807I used my hands in the beginning as well. I know how hard hand-washing laundry is on hands and back. I bought water wand when nerve issues made it hard to do my job. Best wishes to you and your loved ones!
Wow, kudos to all of you. Great ideas if my washer dies.
8:12 Uyen is a good teacher!
Every time I watched Uyen’s videos, I felt peace and love and raw human interactions…nothing fancy but real and humble ❤
19:21 lol I played that every day at lunch in high school in Arizona in the US. We played with hacky sacks first, which were common place over here at the time, but we switched to the da cau about a year in when someone discovered it on the internet! It’s way more fun!
Yep!! We played in California at lunch too! I love how this simple yet fun game is most likely played in several countries.
I love how he attempted to do everything you said flawlessly, yet he wasn't annoyed at all.
8:05 best way is to put the dishsoap into the empty sink and than let the hot water bring it to foam
U can't imagine the amount of soap Germans use😂 literally a 💧
I loved, that you had nothing to gossip about!!!❤❤❤
I'm from Southeast Asia too & this video remind me of my childhood & how relatives live in the countryside. I'm glad to have access to more modern technology to make chores easier, but still having a hard time convincing some relatives to use them haha
Love your garden. It's absolutely gorgeous 😍
I love learning about the everyday lives and routines of others from different countries and cultures. It's all fascinating to me!
At 18:54, the game in the garden you introduced (da cau) has an American cousin! The game is called hacky sack! Keep up the great content ❤❤ love your channel
Yassss!!! I was like are we not gonna talk about her hacky sack skills!! Lol
Your garden is beautiful.
Very funny and well done to gb for playing the game.
So much job for Vietnamese mom ! And how is the day of a Vietnamese dad? Next video?
This was so interesting and fun! You two are the cutest.
I love this. It feels like watching my grandma’s daily routine ❤. And i never call my parents between 1 and 3 pm because they are making Mittag (siesta).
Cute!! I love it that GB plays along and that you get along so well.
I love your garden!! These videos are so sweet, please keep them coming 💞
3:03 german bf waving his arms lmao
What a great idea for a video! Thoroughly enjoyed it
I loved this video. Your mom is always active and that's super important.
You actually taught me how to cook some things. You should teach more cooking episodes. 👏🏻
In Australia, living with lots of blackouts, I was brought up to do a lot of chores by hand. So I still do, buuut I had little instruction so this actually helped me so much! I've been doing it all... well maybe not totally wrong but certainly not as well.
Your mum must be SO fit! What does your dad do apart from cycling and eating and sleeping?
What a rude thing to say! There is a lot of work outside in the garden that men usually do in traditional families and villages. It’s a big misconception that only women work in traditional cultures. First of all, men are usually the providers, so Yuen’s dad probably spent a lifetime working a hard manual work for little money, and many men in top of that have a side hustle to earn more money. By the time men retire, men are usually not in good physical shape or health from all those years of hard work. This is not typical American / European workplace where banks at 4 pm and workers work slowly. Work in Asia is a lot more fast -paced and a lot harder. Second, living in a house in a developing country usually means you do almost everything by yourself! You built parts of your house by yourself! You do repairing of the house, house painting, roof fixing by yourself. You fix old furniture by yourself. You fix your car by yourself. You cut your grass by yourself. Having a garden means constant work outside: not just watering, you have to do work with the ground so that oxygen can go in the ground, cut some vegetables. Often times every year you have to mend manually parts of your fence. So men in developing countries do not just watch tv and do nothing after work. No, they also WORK! Because there are plenty of chores! Men in traditional usually are handy men: they fix clogged sinks by themselves, they fix and move furniture by themselves (because buying new is expensive so people usually just fix and mend the old furniture). Most of the outside work in the yard is being done by men. People also frequently build their own homes (and that is done by men) and homes constantly need repairs bc people cannot afford to invest a lot of money right away. Where I live there is even a saying that a house is a never ending project and there is always work to be done. Work in the garden is usually done by both men and women. You clearly do not understand how people in houses in developing countries, especially in rural areas. In US and Western Europe, you just buy a house, pay for renovations, buy for new furniture and that’s it. The house doesn’t need much work bc you invest a lot of money right away. And if anything breaks, you hire someone to fix it and pay money. You also pay someone to mown your lawn. And you rarely grow anything in your house and have any livestock like a cow. So living in your own house is EASY in a western county. It’s almost the same as living in an apartment. Meanwhile, life in your own house in a rural area in a developing country means CONSTANT work. Ueyn also mentioned chickens, so her Dad is probably feeding the chickens, too. And maybe they have some other animals. The truth is that truly traditional lifestyle means a shitload of manual labour and there is plenty of chores for men, too. However, as societies progress, lifestyle changes and becomes transitional. People lose traditional values and roles but they don’t fully adopt western, progressive egalitarian roles either. But in truly traditional lifestyle and family men do a lot of work, too, and it’s pretty much equal bc men are under pressure to provide for the entire family no matter what (even if the economy is bad and there is unemployment), so they hustle if necessary and never complain, they are also expected to never cry or show weakness, they should be strong enough to literally protect the family and do a lot of physical labour, they need to know how to fix things like electrical decides and furniture (no one is paying for assembling furniture lol) and Asian women are often bossy and have full control of money, so men do as their wives tell them and they give ALL of their salary to their wives and if he doesn’t earn enough, his wife may not give him much money or any money for his personal expenses bc family expenses come first, above his personal wishes. Men in Asian and developing countries in general almost always sacrifice their dreams, wishes, feelings and just do whatever is necessary to take care of their family and they don’t run away from responsibility. They want to marry and have kids and they don’t complain when life isn’t easy and they have to compromise a lot. The truth is life for a poor or working class person in a developing country, especially in rural areas, is not easy neither for a woman nor for a man.
You guys are just perfect!
Just wake up with throat pain 😂a soupy meal would be perfect 😅
I can’t wait for the episode with Vietnamese mom filling out forms and navigating German bureaucracy for a day
I think we failed the gossiping session LOL
We have the same red & black spinny mop (I’m in the US). I love it - it really works!
That is a beautiful garden!
21:46 the way she watches him eating the soup 😂😂😂
The tea time bit cracked me up|
7:16 his voice 😭😭
11:00 The German BF fit is of course not complete without the garden clogs in the matching shade of green
Anyone who hasn’t watch the full video is missing out! The anime edits are *chefs kiss*
Such an adventure! I wish all the high school language classes could have students do this sort of activity. Such a wonderful way to learn about living in the place where one's new language is spoken. And you two were as much fun as Laurel and Hardy!!
This is a really good idea. It gives a foundation for gaining interest then you can use that to start meaning conversations and feed and build the common interest. I'll keep this idea in my back pocket as reference.😊
*"OMG! **_Complete_** game changer!1"*
I live in a very German part of the USA. So often, I relate to German boyfriend. But today I am learning smart tips from Uyen! ❤❤❤
What part would that be? I would love to try some very German restaurants. I'm out Philadelphia l, PA & my bf is in north TX.
What a wonderful idea U! German fiance's willingness to do this just shows his genuine love for you and your culture ! Absolutely adored this whole video ❤
So now I am hungry and want to cook something vietnamese for lunch !
Look what we are cleaning, we are cleaning the broom 😂
Great Vid!!!! ❤. So wholesome. Just great to see German boyfriend (technically fiancé) being immersed into Vietnamese culture, your household is just a perfect blend of and cultures and understanding 😊.