Almost at a year

Summer’s finally here, which also means it’s been nearly a year since I started this blog.  Although my posts have been sporadic and short, I plan on dedicating a bit more time to this blog and my YT channel over the summer now that I have more time.

And yes--I am aware that I kind of ghosted New! SMW2 again for the 50th time. I will get back to it and finish the game eventually, I promise. I haven't feeling up to playing video games on my channel anymore because it's kind of boring to watch a bunch of let's plays--it's been done to death. They've gotten kind of boring to make and to watch. Even though gaming videos aren't "it" anymore, making videos is still enjoyable. You might see some other forms of content on my channel this summer.

Some people have found great success on uploading screen recorded videos of a ton of random stuff (for example, Bog, one of my favorite channels for his unique style and captivating videos). If you're talented enough, you can make something as mundane as installing Arch Linux, setting up a virtualization program, using a video editing software, or using a text editor interesting and fun to watch. But that takes a lot of effort and time. I don't care that much, even if it would be nice to have high-performing videos. Plus, not everything has to be a screen recording.

Many other high-achieving channels post content of in real life stuff, showing experiences and items from the real world. To me, this seems like a sort of romanticization of everyday life--it's not typical to hold a camera everywhere you go and try to get the optimal footage from every event. But this doesn't mean I'm against it. I absolutely love seeing other creators on YouTube document their daily lives, whether that be going to a place for vacation or hanging out with friends. Does it slightly give main character syndrome vibes? Maybe. Is it sometimes obnoxious to hold a camera in public places? Maybe. Is it fun to watch? Hell yes. 

I'm guilty of romanticizing parts of my life in this blog. Even though it's not a video, talking about my favorite Bic pen or describing my messy desk or writing about my morning coffee in great detail is sort of doing the same thing. And it's fun to do, so why not?

Dominic also did a form of IRL content when he posted the video of his morning walk to school and some sprinklers. Filming this probably allowed him to escape the mundane of daily life and the slightly saddening reality of a boring walk to school. Without any of the fancy edits and graphics, he managed to present his life in an ideal and intriguing way. I mean, aren't you curious the way others live? I want to see the POV of someone walking to school on a busy street in the morning. 

Oh, and those two videos he posted of IRL stuff got far more views than any other Dragon Ball Legends video he posted before. 

All this has given me some inspiration to post some IRL content of me outside. It's more fun to film and watch. Plus, I have a bunch of footage of past things I did when I felt like being a "vlogger" and recording. It's a little demoralizing holding a camera up, but who cares.