I Didn’t Realize How Much the US Changed Me | Returning to England After 35 Years

After spending thirty-five years living in America, moving back to England has made me notice things I never really thought about before. From food and portion sizes to walking everywhere, work-life balance, healthcare, and the quieter pace of everyday life, I’m sharing some of the differences I’ve experienced since returning home. This isn’t about which country is better. Both have shaped who I am, and both will always be part of me. It’s simply a reflection on what I’ve noticed through fresh eyes after spending most of my adult life in the United States. Join me for a slow spring day and conversation in the English countryside as I reflect on what it feels like to return home after 35 years away. 💚🌿 In this video: 00:00 A Slow Spring Morning 00:30 Returning to England After 35 Years in America 01:47 A Walk Into Town 05:38 Life Slows Down in the Cottage 07:07 An Unexpected Discovery 07:47 Lunch in the Garden 11:30 Reflections at Dusk 12:30 Spring Storm Ambience. Time to Pause & Breathe! 13:39 End Screen You’re very welcome here. 💚🌿 — If you’d like to support the channel: ☕️ Buy me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/themeasuredlife Items people often ask about are linked in my Amazon storefronts: 🛍️ Shop My Cottage (items in my cottage, or similar): 🇬🇧 Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/themeas... 🇺🇸 Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/shop/themeasur... Some links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. 💚 — #slowliving #england #americaninengland #midlifereset #englishcottage #simpleliving #ukvsusa #themeasuredlife #englishcountryside #cottagelife #englishcottage #quietlife #simpleliving #nature #garden — 🖋️ Step into my journal: https://www.themeasuredlife.uk/ — I film and narrate every video myself, sharing this new chapter of life in the UK. — Music: Epidemic Sound® paid subscription