The Strange Sensation of Losing Your Identity Abroad - [Living Abroad Alone]

A French Friday about the strange sensation of losing/redefining your identity while living abroad. Help me make better videos at   / jayswanson   and then find me on the internet in all of the usual spots:   / jayonaboat     / jayswanson   (me) Grab my guide to Paris here: http://bit.ly/ParisVloggersGuide http://bit.ly/ShirtOfTheMonth (merch) http://bit.ly/JaySwansonBooks (my books) https://gum.co/camerafour (Disposable Camera Four digital scans) Music by: David Cutter Music - http://www.davidcuttermusic.co.uk What's it like to live in Paris? While it's different in many ways from the other places I've lived, some of the struggles with identity and a sense of belonging are very much the same. My name is Jay Swanson - I'm an American writer living in Paris on an artist visa and hoping to make the city of light my home base - at least for the foreseeable future. I write science-fiction and fantasy, vlog daily, and love pizza a little too much. Links below to Amazon are affiliate links - meaning if you click through them and buy something, I'll get some pennies. Thanks! (The FTC wants me to tell you that up front) FAQ: How long have you lived in France? On and off for over two years. What do you miss most about ho- NACHOS You're always talking about living on some ship. WHAT SHIP? - I made a "Draw My Life" video that explains a lot here:    • Draw My Life   Where are you from originally? - Pullman, Washington - a small university/agricultural town near Idaho (and yes, the potatoes are amazing). What do you film with? - I currently film almost exclusively with my Samsung Galaxy S8: http://amzn.to/2lPKSpZ How do you get those shots where you're walking or running? - A Joby Gorillapod for smartphones, like this: http://amzn.to/2sXNIL3 You drop your phone a lot, how does it survive? - THIS CASE IS AMAZING: http://amzn.to/2hoxgTA (Galaxy S7) - http://amzn.to/2Dt08Bu (Galaxy S8) - http://amzn.to/2FxVliP (iPhone) What do you edit with? - Adobe Premiere - it's pretty much all I've ever used since high school. Aren't you ever freaked out by leaving your camera behind to film yourself? - Yep. But not too badly - I tend to be careful when I do. Why are you living in #Paris? - Because I've always wanted to; I feel at home here:    • Why I Want to Live in France   But what are you doing there? - Living it up!    • What Am I Doing in Paris?   Do you speak French? Oui.    • Un Jour en Francais (English Subtitles)   You talk a lot about the books you're working on, what are they about? - They're sci-fi (and fantasy) and I've got a decent pitch for you here:    • The Pitch (Sorta) - Agnar's Box and Courie...   Do you make money off YouTube? - Ha, no. I wish. It took me over 500 videos to make my first $100 off adsense. I think it will slowly change, but VERY slowly. I really enjoy your videos, how can I support you? - The easiest and best way to support me is through Patreon, where you can pitch in as little as $1/mo to help me make better videos:   / jayswanson   I don't trust this Patreon thing - what's your PayPal? - Here's a handy link! https://www.paypal.me/jayswanson I like PayPal in pink! - Here's my ko-fi if that's your thing (and coffee is your game): https://ko-fi.com/jayswanson But I want to send you something tangible! - I do have a wishlist on Amazon, though it's a bit complicated with the international shipping situation. This is the US one: http://amzn.to/2ykS9Ux And here's the French one: http://bit.ly/JaysFrenchWishList Can I come stay with you in Paris? - Have you seen my apartment? It's too small for me as it is!    • The Apartment Tour (Long Version)   OK, but how do I use the Metro when I'm there? - I made a handy video for you:    • How To Use the Paris Metro - French Friday...