monthly summary · July 2021
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Overview
July 2021 centers on Daniel's move from his family home to Manchester, reportedly after household conflict and lack of autonomy. He chose Manchester as cheaper than London while Japan and Europe travel were largely restricted, stayed in hotel apartments, and ended with a six-month lease at £885 a month in a high-rise.
Source recordings (9)
Apartment hunting involved upfront rent demands (six months or more plus deposit), income thresholds, viewings and a securing fee. He paid about £6,000 upfront, then handled utilities, bedding, a smoke detector and laundry.
Daniel reports he came mainly to meet a woman he had known online about two years. She delayed, then refused after learning of his Tinder coffee date, reportedly messaging that she was trolling.
Finances recurred: he sold stocks and crypto, some at a loss, to fund upfront rent, made small day trades, and held positions in names like Baidu, DraftKings and Bitcoin.
Content work spanned YouTube, Twitch and OnlyFans, with falling views, moderation problems, a copyright strike, Twitch suspensions and bans, privated dating videos, and a shift toward finance content.
Other themes included a negative view of Bitcoin, reflections that moving to Japan and back did not fix internal struggles, loneliness, dating history and family tensions.
Themes
Housing and relocation: hotel stays, agent requirements, lease terms, viewings and early settling in.
Source recordings (9)
- Why I RAN AWAY from home
- My $1200 a Month LUXURY Apartment TOUR [konlCw7EvU8]
- making PIZZA
- [2021-07-14] I got REJECTED AGAIN (manchester girl blocked me) [1FqaeBFg7gU]
- Sad And Lonely In My New Apartment -(
- My $1200 a Month LUXURY Apartment TOUR
- making some BURGERS 🍔
- Trying Indian Food from Aldi
- I got banned on Twitch AGAIN -.-
Trading, crypto losses and a critical view of Bitcoin.
Dating and relationships, including the Manchester woman, Tinder, Chihiro and Mila.
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Streaming platform issues and income.
Gaming commentary and budget cooking segments.
Travel plans (Japan, Greece, Korea, Berlin) under border and COVID rules.
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Developments
Recording dated 2021-07-01: Daniel left his family home after about six months, traveled via Harrietsham and London to Manchester, and toured the new high-rise apartment.
Recording dated 2021-07-04: Daniel walked Manchester, shopped at Wing Yip with a viewer, cooked kimchi pork belly stew and sold ExxonMobil shares at a profit.
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Recording dated 2021-07-06: a burger pan smoked and set off the alarm, cleaners were turned away, and Daniel sold some Ethereum.
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Recording dated 2021-07-07/08: Daniel moved into a hotel apartment, paid $1,500 to extend his stay two weeks, arranged a viewing, banned several chat users and received a raid.
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Recordings dated 2021-07-12 and 2021-07-13: Daniel bet £500 on England in the final and reported losing it, reported a 12-month upfront rent demand, and sold Bitcoin and most Ethereum.
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Recordings dated 2021-07-13 and 2021-07-14: Daniel recounted the Tinder coffee date, which ended in friendship, and the Manchester woman's messages during his stream refusing to meet.
Recordings dated 2021-07-15 to 2021-07-18: Daniel paid a £200 securing fee, received a second one-day Twitch suspension, lost £80 in failed online purchases and refused to meet a seller at a car.
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Recordings dated 2021-07-19 and 2021-07-20: Daniel's rental application was approved, he signed and paid for six months upfront, and disputed an £80 charge with his bank.
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Recordings dated 2021-07-21 to 2021-07-25: Daniel stayed a night in a hotel before collecting keys, paid about £6,000 for deposit and advance rent, activated internet, bought bedding and toured the apartment (six-month lease at £885 a month).
Recording dated 2021-07-27: Daniel played the Monster Hunter Stories 2 demo and rated it 2 out of 10.
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Recordings dated 2021-07-29 to 2021-07-31: Daniel described his first week in the apartment, predicted the Steam Deck would flop, and reported a Twitch copyright strike disabling streaming for three months, a one-day ban, and Mila ending their relationship for the third time.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether the Manchester woman was genuinely upset, trolling, or never intended to meet is unresolved.
How long Daniel stays in Manchester versus traveling abroad is undecided, and Japan's reopening timing and South Korea's status are unknown.
Source recordings (12)
- Why I RAN AWAY from home
- My $1200 a Month LUXURY Apartment TOUR [konlCw7EvU8]
- Why I RAN AWAY from home [BM2kgBhupPc]
- hey guys what's UP
- [2021-07-14] I got REJECTED AGAIN (manchester girl blocked me) [1FqaeBFg7gU]
- think I made a mistake -
- welcome to my NEW APARTMENT -D
- Sad And Lonely In My New Apartment -(
- Alone In My New HOTEL
- My $1200 a Month LUXURY Apartment TOUR
- making some BURGERS 🍔
- very stressful day -(
Whether stock-sale proceeds would settle in time for move-in was unresolved.
One source cited the apartment payment as both £1,000 and £6,000; a later source states £6,000 upfront.
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Whether the bank would refund the £80 charge is unknown.
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The trigger of the second Twitch suspension and the number of suspensions before a permanent ban are unclear.
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The sender of an email reportedly threatening physical violence is unidentified.
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The authenticity of Ben Deen's reported kidnapping story is unverified.
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The Greece trip depended on another person's availability, and several offers (agent terms, Greece collaborator, PC sponsorship) are unverified.
Daniel's allegation that Discord users were talking behind his back is unverified.
Source recordings (1)
Lease length choice, a possible wrongly banned chat user, no-deposit listing claims, future income and a possible trading addiction remain unresolved.
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Causes of hangover symptoms, blisters and hair shedding are not established, and speculation about autism/Asperger's versus social anxiety framing is unresolved.
Explore this period
- Recording · July 2021
£10.93 food haul - poverty shopping at Aldi
Daniel returned to an apartment after ascending seven flights of stairs to avoid germs in the lift, having spent £12.45 on groceries and toiletries at Aldi, where a viewer recognized Daniel and offered a potential local tour. Daniel evaluat
- Recording · July 2021
I got banned on Twitch AGAIN -.-
Daniel incurred a second one-day Twitch suspension because of chat trolls posting inappropriate content and doxxing material, leading to considerations of subscriber-only chat or more visible moderation to avoid a permanent ban. Daniel navi
- Recording · July 2021
[2021-07-01] Moving out of my parents house [0Vk1MpSgw8Q]
Daniel leaves home after six months and completes a train journey through London to relocate to a new high-rise apartment in Manchester. Upon reaching the new apartment, Daniel inspects the rooms and amenities, observes the high floor view
- Recording · July 2021
Trying Indian Food from Aldi
Daniel prepares and eats an Indian dinner of chicken jalfrezi, a bhaji, and a samosa, following an incident where an Aldi store refused to sell him beer because he lacked identification. Daniel's rental application for a new apartment is ap
- Recording · July 2021
First Week In My New Home -)
Daniel manages personal routines and living conditions in a Manchester apartment, including cooking budget meals, handling utility accounts, addressing building noises, and dealing with a painful facial pimple. Daniel expresses recurring fr
- Recording · July 2021
why i HATE Monster Hunter Stories 2 - Wings of Ruin
Daniel played a trial demo of Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin on Nintendo Switch to evaluate its presentation, character creation, and gameplay. Daniel appreciated the anime art style, cel-shaded visuals, and character design, favor
- Recording · July 2021
My problem with the new OLED Switch
The announced OLED Switch provides minor hardware revisions, including a 7-inch OLED screen, redesigned wide kickstand, updated speakers, and a wired LAN port, but retains 720p resolution and adds a £50 or $50 price increase, making it disa
- Recording · July 2021
£1.49 McDonald’s ripoff cheap burger
Daniel unboxes, prepares, and tastes a Snacksters Big Stack burger designed after the McDonald's Big Mac, rating it five out of ten and noting it resembles school burgers rather than McDonald's. The nutritional information and meat composit
- Recording · July 2021
Why I RAN AWAY from home [BM2kgBhupPc]
Daniel moved to Manchester after leaving the family home to escape household conflicts, lack of autonomy, and the dynamic of living with parents past age 30. Manchester was selected due to its affordability compared to London, current trave
- Recording · July 2021
making some BURGERS 🍔
Daniel manages living issues in his room and hunts for apartments in Manchester and nearby Bolton, balancing noise, upfront rent demands, and moving costs against staying locally or traveling abroad. Daniel analyzes his financial stability,
- Recording · July 2021
very stressful day -(
A stressful day involved a burnt frying pan setting off the smoke alarm and interruptions from house cleaners, alongside evaluations of future living options such as paying for a Manchester apartment upfront, staying in hotels, or relocatin
- Recording · July 2021
[2021-07-11] Why ALL Foreigners Leave Japan [ZmQdu5WqUbg]
Many people dream of moving to Japan to escape unhappiness at home, yet ninety-five percent of foreigners eventually leave after realizing relocation fails to cure internal problems. The foreign experience in Japan typically moves from an e
- Recording · July 2021
making PIZZA
Daniel managed Twitch stream settings, addressed channel moderation rules, and banned disruptive users after returning to streaming. Daniel reviewed apartment hunting requirements in Manchester, weighing moving logistics, upfront costs, and
- Recording · July 2021
My $1200 a Month LUXURY Apartment TOUR [konlCw7EvU8]
Daniel moved into a new apartment in Manchester on a 6-month lease for £885 per month after growing tired of living with family, seeking personal independence and a place to pursue interests without disturbance. Daniel gave a tour showing t
- Recording · July 2021
[2021-07-14] I got REJECTED AGAIN (manchester girl blocked me) [1FqaeBFg7gU]
Daniel traveled to Manchester primarily to meet a woman he had talked with online for two years, but after she delayed meeting during his first two weeks, she refused to see him upon learning of his Tinder date. Daniel intends to remain in
- Recording · July 2021
welcome to my NEW APARTMENT -D
Daniel moved into a high-rise rental apartment in Manchester, paying approximately £6,000 upfront for deposit and rent, and began settling in by arranging furnishings, dealing with missing appliances, and managing utility activations. Danie
- Recording · July 2021
£3.29 British Wagyu BEEF BURGER
Daniel prepared British wagyu burgers and microwavable rice, questioning the labeling of British wagyu. Daniel struggled while pan-frying the burger as burning fat generated smoke and activated the fire alarm. Daniel finished the burger in
- Recording · July 2021
Revealing my $37,170 Investment Portfolio
Daniel evaluated two investment portfolios totaling £26,700 invested, including an initial £6,788 portfolio that broke even following NIO trades and a shift to stagnant dividend stocks. Daniel detailed a £20,000 speculative portfolio based
- Recording · July 2021
how to make PERFECT korean kimchi stew
Daniel prepares a kimchi pork belly stew with British pork belly and kimchi, adjusting heat and water levels while reflecting on his time in Korea. Daniel examines a video featuring Chris, Connor, and Tokyo Lens creator Norm as cameraman, d
- Recording · July 2021
apartment hunting sucks
Daniel evaluated multiple rental listings across Manchester, Salford, London, and Maidstone, weighing upfront rental demands, layout features, utility setups, and potential hidden defects against alternatives like hotel hopping or traveling
- Recording · July 2021
5 reasons NOT TO BUY the Steam Deck
Daniel anticipates the upcoming Valve Steam Deck will flop despite its appealing concept, deeming it impractical due to heavy weight, thumbstick and trackpad aiming limitations, small screen size when paired with peripherals, fan noise, hea
- Recording · July 2021
trying imitation Potnoodle
Daniel prepared instant noodles for lunch and acquired groceries and household supplies following a move into a new apartment, buying food items like eggs, broccoli, hash browns, chicken strips, fish fingers, pizza, and pie from Aldi, as we
- Recording · July 2021
hey guys what's UP
Daniel carried out domestic routines including cleaning, laundry, cooking stuffed burgers in peppers, and managing apartment issues such as water billing and window privacy in Manchester. Daniel evaluated his finances, day trading, stock an
- Recording · July 2021
trying a DUCK burger
Daniel prepares and consumes a meal of duck burger and coconut rice at home after waking up around 1 PM and avoiding the rain. Daniel contemplates future personal plans, including purchasing a gaming laptop, leasing an apartment versus trav
- Recording · July 2021
day 3 in Manchester - cooking Some PORK BELLY
Daniel initiated a stream from Manchester, adjusting settings, walking through the city, meeting a viewer, observing local sights, and reacting to loud football supporters celebrating an England win. Daniel evaluated housing and accommodati
- Recording · July 2021
think I made a mistake -
Daniel deliberates extensively between multiple rental apartment choices in Manchester after paying a £200 securing fee on a studio unit, comparing floor plans, costs, panoramic views, balconies, lease terms, and potential upfront rent requ
- Recording · July 2021
I GOT THE APARTMENT -D
Daniel prepares to depart his temporary lodging and transition to a newly leased skyscraper apartment in Manchester, having paid six months of rent upfront through an estate agent while planning a brief hotel stay prior to moving in. While
- Recording · July 2021
[2021-07-05] Why Bitcoin will FAIL - The crypto crash is HERE [5SdtB1pN5Xc]
Daniel views Bitcoin and cryptocurrency as a failing scam after losing thousands of dollars during a crash, arguing that technical charts show Bitcoin trapped in a descending channel below resistance and pointing toward a fall to around $20
- Recording · July 2021
I Got SCAMMED
Daniel lost £80 across two bank transfers attempting an online purchase in Manchester, refused a third vehicle delivery due to safety and robbery concerns, and considered requesting a chargeback or reversal from his bank. Daniel experienced
- Recording · July 2021
Why I RAN AWAY from home
Daniel moved out of his family home following disputes regarding authority and chose to relocate to Manchester due to its affordability compared to London, particularly while travel to Europe and Japan remains mostly inaccessible. While sta
- Recording · July 2021
Why Bitcoin will FAIL - The crypto crash is HERE
Daniel holds a strongly negative perspective on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, viewing them as failing scams following personal losses of thousands of dollars in a market crash. Technical analysis places Bitcoin trading at $33,270 within a des
- Recording · July 2021
Moving out of my parents house
Daniel leaves home after six months and completes a journey of approximately four and a half hours via Harrietsham and London to Manchester. Upon reaching the new high-rise apartment in Manchester, Daniel explores the space, notes the view,
- Recording · July 2021
Sad And Lonely In My New Apartment -(
Daniel gave an update during his first week in a new Manchester apartment, describing his daily life, utility expenses, grocery shopping, and domestic routines while asserting his independence after moving on July 1st following an argument
- Recording · July 2021
Day 1 In MANCHESTER - New Life
Daniel is staying in an apartment hotel in Manchester, evaluating whether to sign a monthly lease or travel elsewhere, while navigating living costs, technical issues with 5G, and unfamiliar kitchen appliances. Daniel reflects on romantic p
- Recording · July 2021
Alone In My New HOTEL
Daniel streamed from a Manchester hotel room while spending a single night between leaving a prior rental and picking up keys for a new Manchester apartment leased for at least six months at £885 monthly. While in the hotel, Daniel reviewed
- Recording · July 2021
My $1200 a Month LUXURY Apartment TOUR
Daniel moved into a new apartment in Manchester on a six-month lease costing £885 monthly after growing tired of living with family, funding the move through video viewers and platform supporters. Daniel toured the apartment, showcasing the
- Recording · July 2021
Why ALL Foreigners Leave Japan
Daniel dreamed of residing in Japan from age 17 to flee dissatisfaction with life in England, secured a visa and relocated there, but eventually returned home upon discovering that relocating abroad failed to fix internal emotional struggle
- Recording · July 2021
I Had A Weird And Unfortunate Night Yesterday 😒
Daniel streamed from his bedroom while suffering from a severe hangover, recounting losing £500 betting on England in a football match after heavily drinking and incapacitating himself at a viewer's home, where he spent roughly five hours o
- Recording · July 2021
I got REJECTED AGAIN (manchester girl blocked me)
Daniel traveled to Manchester in July primarily to meet an online contact, but she delayed meeting for two weeks and ultimately refused to meet after finding out he went on a Tinder date. Following a coffee date arranged on Tinder and an am