Things I've noticed: Yes, my voice sounds split outside of my own head too! Years of being bathed in acid have wrecked my larynx. Ugh. But at least it's not all the time. And just think, I can sing duets with myself! :)
My mouth looks funny when I talk. Can't describe it, it just looks funny. I don't like watching it. Have I always looked like that?
I have a LONG way to go before my vlogs look anything like the ones I watch - lots to learn about doing this thing, it sure ain't as easy as it looks!
I never saw a vlog until a couple of years ago, I was browsing around YouTube and I saw this woman talking about cosmetics. Since I have no interest in cosmetics - don't even wear them - I was mesmerized. She was taking it all so seriously! Holding up various items in various colors, telling where she got them, and it was as if she were reporting the nightly news or something, she was so focused and intent on describing these cosmetics. I couldn't believe what I was seeing, how could anybody care so much about makeup?!? So of course I subscribed to her. As time went on I saw that she had a whole lot to say that had nothing to do with vanity, she was a real 3D person who took care of herself and her family. She talked about her life, TV shows she watched, books, the things she did, crafts, cooking...I really enjoyed listening to her. Then one day quite a while ago she talked about leaving YouTube, she was clearly upset and depressed. I found myself praying for her, she had become such a part of my days, and I grew to care about her as if she were a "real-life" friend. She did come back to YouTube, and I was glad. And now to this day I look forward to seeing what is new in her life, and praying for her and her family. It is almost like legal stalking - lol!
Hers isn't the only blog I watch. I watched Shay Carl's posts for a while, he's quite popular and with good reason, too! But he got to start feeling not so personal, more commercial, or something, so I rarely check in him anymore. I started watched a woman who is also in my generation who is into low carb eating, natural supplements and products, and has vlogged somewhat about her life but mostly about her health, and I follow her pretty closely. And I was following a gal who was traveling across the country in a truck camper. Loved her vlogs, looked forward to see how she was doing and make sure all was well with her, prayed for her...then she ran into some bad times and her language in one of her vlogs was really disturbing to me, profanity grieves the spirit, I decided to unsubscribe from her but I will hope she is doing well, and pray for her.
So none of this explains why I want to vlog. As a person who typically wants to stay OUT of the limelight, doesn't like being the center of attention, and lives a fairly private life, I don't understand it. But since the urge to do it has persisted for several months, I'm trying it. There is no reason for it. I just am.
Here is a link to my YouTube channel, if you are interested.
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