monthly summary · January 2021
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Overview
January 2021 sources center on Daniel's return to England after four to five months in Rotterdam and a six-month trip through Germany and the Netherlands. The end of the relationship with Mila, a $2,800 deposit inspection and isolation under lockdown recur.
Daniel described the Netherlands as the worst country he has lived in, citing cannabis smell, high costs and an assault in South Rotterdam after a driver accused him of throwing stones. He paid €20 and said he felt fearful and paranoid.
Investing is a major thread. Daniel feared a 2021 downturn and planned to raise cash by trimming his portfolio. He also made a beginner guide, discussed dip-buying and holdings, and set return goals.
Daniel reflected on traits he dislikes: losing interest in hobbies, regret over past relationships, rule-breaking with others' footage, and fixations on stock charts and games. He tied the fixations to his relationship with Mila ending.
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A copyright strike over Samsung S21 parody footage led Daniel to remove videos and publicly ask Tim Schofield to retract it, saying it blocks livestreaming and cuts much YouTube revenue for 90 days.
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Daniel gave negative game reviews of Red Dead Redemption 2 and Saints Row 3 on Switch Lite, praising visuals and customization but finding gameplay repetitive or boring.
Themes
Leaving Rotterdam and returning to England; living conditions, costs and deposit.
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Safety, street confrontation and aftermath in South Rotterdam.
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Beginner stock investing, brokerage apps, portfolio balancing and Freetrade referral.
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Market-crash concerns driven by tax policy, energy policy, pre-earnings selling and growth rates.
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Self-criticism, channel performance, rule-breaking and fixations.
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Content creation, monetization, platform rejection and copyright strikes.
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Relationships with Mila and Chihiro, harassment and breakups.
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Video game reviews.
Swedish woman's OnlyFans promotion and a past secret date.
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Developments
Early January 2021 catalog date: Daniel bought Red Dead Redemption 2 on Steam at 30 percent off, played a couple of days, regretted it and went back to Rainbow Six Siege.
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Early January 2021 catalog date: Daniel back in England about six days after leaving Rotterdam; Mila had ended the relationship on Boxing Day and Daniel blocked her.
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Early January 2021 catalog date: about a week after returning to England, Daniel noted the garden hole was buried by uncles and granddad's shed removed, stepped outside briefly, then went in to play Rainbow Six.
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Mid-January 2021 catalog date: Daniel livestreamed about the unhappy trip, the awaited $2,800 deposit inspection, vape assembly, props and past purchases and trades.
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Mid-January 2021 catalog date: Daniel reviewed Saints Row 3 on Switch Lite after about 10 hours of play.
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Mid-January 2021 catalog date: a livestream ended early after viewers claimed police had been contacted over lockdown visitors; a landlady inspection call was scheduled.
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Mid-January 2021 catalog date: Daniel recounted the South Rotterdam altercation, paying €20, and rated the Netherlands 2.2/10.
Late January 2021 catalog date: Daniel recounted a past secret date in Japan with a Swedish woman and her request to promote her OnlyFans page.
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Late January 2021 catalog date: Daniel published a public appeal to Tim Schofield over a copyright strike, apologizing and asking for retraction.
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Late January 2021 catalog dates: Daniel published a self-critical video listing traits he dislikes and asked for likes.
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Late January 2021 catalog dates: Daniel posted about a feared 2021 market crash, planning to trim 40 to 45 percent of his portfolio, and a beginner investing guide.
Uncertainties & gaps
Livestream viewers alleged lockdown breaches and police reports; whether visitors breached lockdown, claims were fabricated, or any report was filed is unresolved.
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Allegations of physical abuse by Chihiro and of exclusion by Chris Broad and Joey are reported without resolution.
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Whether the rental deposit (about $2,800 to nearly $3,000) will be returned is unknown.
Timing of the anticipated crash, whether declines persist, and earnings outcomes are unknown.
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The claim that market losses occur only on selling or bankruptcy, with recovery framed as certain, is an assertion rather than a certainty.
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The driver's identity, appearance, understanding of English, and plate are unknown; Daniel did not contact police.
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Whether Schofield ignored Daniel's outreach or had not seen it is unknown.
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Who photographed Daniel and the Swedish woman, and whether it was a setup, is unknown.
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The root causes of Mila's distance and recurring relationship failures, and the grounds for the Airbnb ban, are unclear.
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Chihiro's SD card intentions, authenticity of a Reddit doxxing post, a 600 yen donor's identity, and the size of a donation remain unconfirmed.
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Explore this period
- Recording · January 2021
i'm BORED
Daniel experiences intense boredom during pandemic lockdowns, discussing disruptions to travel plans, daily habits, winter daylight, and technical issues with blocked or deactivated UK and Japanese SIM cards affecting access to PayPal and A
- Recording · January 2021
DO NOT BUY Red Dead Redemption 2 - boring game
Daniel purchased Red Dead Redemption 2 at a 30 percent discount on Steam after seeing engaging YouTube content, but found the game tedious and boring after several days of play despite praising its visual design and open-world details. Disl
- Recording · January 2021
[2021-01-31] How to get started Investing in the Stock Market [r1vKtb7DYaI]
Daniel outlines a beginner guide to stock market investing drawn from approximately five months of experience, addressing trading platforms, investing strategies, and portfolio management. Brokerage selection depends on location; US options
- Recording · January 2021
The IMPENDING Stock Market CRASH of 2021
Daniel expresses concern over an impending stock market downturn in 2021, with his life savings and inherited funds heavily invested in stocks. Daniel identifies several drivers of market declines, including tax policy changes, clean energy
- Recording · January 2021
sad and lonely night
Daniel conducted livestreams while assembling, operating, and reacting to a Kamry pipe vape device, recalling earlier vaping memories from Japan and denying past claims of quitting YouTube as mere jokes. Daniel detailed plans and stock mark
- Recording · January 2021
why I HATED living in The Netherlands 🇳🇱 [vepJ7rKJDB4]
Negative experiences while living in the Netherlands for four to five months ending on December 27th centered on the pervasive smell of weed, exorbitant costs of living and accommodation, and safety concerns culminating in an unprovoked alt
- Recording · January 2021
My message to Tim Schofield
Daniel directed a public video appeal to Tim Schofield after receiving a copyright strike on the Chef Daniel channel for using unpermitted footage in a Samsung S21 parody review, having received no response to prior Instagram messages and e
- Recording · January 2021
why I HATE Saints Row the Third Remastered on Switch Lite
Daniel evaluated Saints Row 3 on the Nintendo Switch Lite as a repetitive, over-the-top Grand Theft Auto alternative that lacks lasting fun despite decent visuals and customization options. The game features unrealistic combat, weak artific
- Recording · January 2021
The Swedish Girl made an ONLYFANS
Two years earlier in Japan while married, Daniel went on a secret date with a Swedish woman, walking around and eating lunch, but an unknown individual photographed the encounter from behind and threatened to leak the picture, almost ending
- Recording · January 2021
why I HATED living in The Netherlands 🇳🇱
Daniel lived in the Netherlands for four to five months ending on December 27 and considers it the worst country he has lived in, providing reasons why he would never recommend living there. Daniel's complaints about the country include a p
- Recording · January 2021
Why I Hate Myself...
Daniel asked viewers for likes due to poor channel performance while expressing doubt about its effectiveness, and detailed personal self-criticisms. Daniel experiences quick loss of interest in pursuits such as learning Japanese or piano o
- Recording · January 2021
Why my Relationships keep Failing
Daniel returned to England after spending four months living in Rotterdam, Netherlands, near Mila, who ended their relationship after Christmas. Daniel reflected on a twelve-year recurring cycle of leaving home due to loneliness, moving abr
- Recording · January 2021
Self Isolation in England - Day 6
Daniel returned to England roughly six days prior after leaving Rotterdam following a breakup with Mila, expressing relief to depart despite awaiting an apartment inspection regarding a $2,800 deposit. Daniel described his bedroom streaming
- Recording · January 2021
[2021-01-26] Why I Hate Myself... [fc2iy0_8FMQ]
Daniel reviews personal traits he dislikes, including quickly losing interest and growing bored with pursuits like learning Japanese and playing piano once the basics are mastered and they become challenging. Daniel struggles to appreciate
- Recording · January 2021
How to get started Investing in the Stock Market
Daniel created an investment guide for beginners based on five months of stock market experience, detailing trading applications, basic investment strategies, and portfolio management. Selecting an appropriate brokerage app is critical, wit