There's only three weeks left of my summer before college starts (kinda really insane) and sadly, I've been spending quite a bit of my summer staying in bed until the afternoon watching YouTube videos. It probably isn't the ideal activity I want to be doing with the freedom I have left, but I think the YouTube community is pretty great and I'm in awe how creating videos and posting them online can have such an impact on people's lives anywhere in the world. It allows ideas to be shared, new trends to start, and more people to come together and support each other. It has been the hype of the last couple of years. The community is rapidly growing and developing, probably even quicker than the rate of the new iPhone releases.
I'm currently subscribed to 29 channels. Here's a list of 7 channels I've really been enjoying lately. Check them out if you want! I also left their YouTube channel links so you don't need to search them up.
1. Shaytards (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJZ7f6NQzGKZnFXzFW9y9UQ)
About: A crazy & super outgoing guy named Shay vlogging about his life with his wife & 5 kids. He runs marathons and does Crossfit.
Why I watch: He has a young heart, a great positive spirit, and I like the way he lives his life. He is passionate about what he wants to do, and it is easy to tell that he tries his best to be a better person every day when I see the way he reflects and contemplates about life with his family. He has a genuine bond with his family, and the kids are adorable and their videos never get boring.
2. Zoella (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWRV5AVOlKJR1Flvgt310Cw)
About: A beauty guru from the UK. She has a pet pug. Girlfriend of "PointlessBlog" AKA Alfie.
Why I watch: I've been following her videos and blogs for a while now, and I never get tired of watching her videos. I think her haul videos are interesting, and even when she makes videos addressing anxiety or other subjects less beauty-related, I enjoy hearing what she has to say. I read her first fictional novel (Girl Online), and it was a really enjoyable read. Here are some quotes from her book I put on my Page Connections blog: http://pageconnections.blogspot.com/2015/01/girl-online-by-zoe-sugg.html. And her British accent only helps.
3. Keaton Milburn (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqLwTUD5rw7woS1Oi1W5H3Q)
About: A high school vlogger & beauty YouTuber.
Why I watch: She's closer in age to most of the other YouTubers I watch, so I feel like I relate to her easier. She doesn't seem like just a teenage girl who is making videos just to try and make it big or become super famous, but she seems down-to-earth and someone I could get along with in real life.
4. Jacksgap (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTqEu1wZDBju2tHkNP1dwzQ)
About: British twins who love to travel the world (and visit exotic places) and share moments of their trips with the rest of the world. They are good at producing their artsy-looking, creative, intriguing, and unique videos.
Why I watch: I've been subscribed to Jacksgap since Jack's first video, and I've watched every single video since. They aren't the typical YouTubers that update weekly and do silly and funny videos (although they definitely have a decent amount on their channel), but they upload quality content for sure. I've enjoyed seeming them grow and mature over the years and see the really cool projects they are involved in. I admire that they really live to enjoy the present, and even though they didn't take the conventional path with their education or career, they are making it work for themselves and working hard to get where they want to.
5. JoshuaDTV (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeNfkWyfEXpZ8d1DmvwDt_w)
About: Entertaining vlogger, who is trying to vlog 365 days of his life non-stop. He is also the husband of Colleen (MirandaSings). He really likes eating kale.
Why I watch: I started watching his vlogs just a couple days ago. He's funny, he has a cute and candid relationship with Colleen, and every time I finish one of his vlogs, I just want to watch more.
6. MoreWongFu (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFIPBP94wEfZemSaonc9-0g)
About: The second channel of "WongFu Productions." "Wongfu" started from 3 Asian-American friends who made short films about romance. Just a couple weeks ago, they released their first movie, "Everything Before Us." They are involved in a lot of different Asian-American communities online as well.
Why I watch: There are two shows on here I enjoy watching - "Lunch Break" and "Offline." They haven't posted much on their main channel because (I'm assuming) most of their efforts were focused on producing and filming their movie. I've been thoroughly enjoying their second channel videos, while I sit through their conversations while they are on lunch break, or see what happens during a typical day in the office at the WongFu Productions.
7. Superwoman (https://www.youtube.com/user/IISuperwomanII/featured)
About: Canadian vlogger & content creator who does a great job acting as her parents sometimes (her parent's react videos are hilarious). She created "Unicorn Island," which I think is pretty cool.
Why I watch: Both of our names start with "S." But that's not the only reason I watch her videos. She is extremely relatable and I crack up in most of her videos, no joke. She does a lot of "Types of.." or "My Parents React..." videos. She uploads every Monday & Thursday. And she does t-shirt references. If you don't know what I'm talking about, go watch her videos!
I swear YouTube isn't the only thing I've been up to this summer....... ?@&%
Thanks for reading all of that! Let me know what you think of the channels^.
See ya soon,
Shan
