My Daily Routine in the Countryside | Learn English with Comprehensible Input

Daily Routine and Activities

Morning Walk and Exercise

• The speaker begins their day at 6:59 a.m. with a morning walk, greeting the cows along the way.

• After approximately 4 minutes of walking, they return home to perform one pull-up and two push-ups as part of their exercise routine.

• They follow this with a trifecta of dental hygiene: brushing teeth, flossing, and using mouthwash.

Breakfast Preparation

• The speaker emphasizes the importance of hydration, drinking about three liters of water daily.

• For breakfast, they prepare a mango by peeling, slicing, and dicing it into small squares.

• Additional fruits like grapes and strawberries are included in their breakfast preparation for overnight oats mixed with yogurt and oat milk.

Enjoying British Culture

• The speaker highlights a quintessentially British moment by enjoying tea while it rains outside.

• They express a calming appreciation for rain, noting its peacefulness compared to others who prefer staying indoors.

Work Activities

• The bulk of the speaker's work involves video editing, which is time-consuming but essential for content creation.

• They also annotate photos on an iPad as part of their workflow and engage in freewriting exercises to enhance creativity.

• A new secret project aimed at helping viewers learn English more effectively is mentioned but not detailed.

Horse Interaction and Daily Activities

Coaxing the Horse

• The speaker attempts to coax a horse with grass, emphasizing caution by advising not to step on a rake.

• A baby horse approaches after being enticed with grass, showcasing an interaction where the horse sniffs the speaker's hand.

• The speaker successfully feeds the horse grass and identifies parts of the horse, such as its mane.

Understanding Horses

• The speaker explains terminology related to horses: male horses are called stallions, females are mares, and babies are foals.

• It is noted that horses typically eat hay (dried grass), and comparisons are made between a horse's mane and that of a lion.

Snacks and Refreshments

• After feeding the horse, the speaker mentions enjoying a snack of bread with sweet cheese but forgets to film it.

• Drinks are introduced: lychee tea for one person and mango tea for another; they toast before heading back to their farmhouse.

Playing Games Before Dinner

Frisbee Fun

• The group prepares to play Frisbee before dinner; there's excitement about catching and throwing.

• The importance of play in daily life is highlighted as something often lost in adulthood; playing barefoot is mentioned as enjoyable.

Observations About Nature

• The speaker notes large ants compared to city ants, explaining that ants live in colonies.

Preparing for Barbecue

Ingredients Overview

• A variety of ingredients for burgers is listed: burger buns, veggie burgers, mayo, tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, pickles, cucumber, cheddar cheese, and avocado.

Cooking Process

• Preparation begins with slicing vegetables like cucumbers and tomatoes; uniform slices are emphasized for presentation.

• Roasting peppers on the barbecue is discussed for enhancing flavor; safety tips regarding hot tongs are shared.

Final Thoughts on Optimism

Cooking Completion

• After cooking burgers on the barbecue using a blowtorch technique due to insufficient heat from coals.

Reflective Conclusion

• The deliciousness of the burger leads into reflections on feeling optimistic about future experiences.