It's Always Been You...Tube

I feel like I have kind of talked about Youtube a lot on this blog, and many times, because the truth is I have been trying to become a 'Youtuber' since I was 13/14 years old. By 'Youtuber' I don't mean someone famous on Youtube, I just want to make videos regularly and because I enjoy doing it. I mean let's not lie, having a career in it would be amazing, but that's not my end goal, for me it's just about something that I love. So instead of giving a million excuses as to why I haven't been making videos, I thought I'd talk about why I want to make videos, and a little history of my Youtube life. If you would like you can watch the above vlog which covers everything, but in case you prefer to read I'll also do a short write up of everything I talk about below!

So let's start on why I love Youtube...

I started watching Youtube videos when I was around 13/14 years old, and I watched Youtubers like Charlieissocoollike, Shane Dawson and Meekakitty, mainly daily vloggers, although Shane also did some sketch videos. I can't remember the exact reason why I first started watching videos, but the reason that I stayed was down to a sense of personal connection that you get from watching a certain Youtuber. I had plenty of friends at school so I wasn't lonely, but I think I was still working out who I was as a person, and watching people who were either going through the same, or had already been through it really helped. Even now I watch Youtube videos when I wake up, when I'm on a break, and when I get home, I consume so much Youtube that it's probably a little unhealthy, but I really don't care!

My first Youtube channel...

It wasn't long after starting to watch videos that I made my first Youtube channel, and I kept getting into the loop of making videos, and then deleting them, and then trying again a few months down the line. For some reason I could never make it stick. That channel is still up today and there is a clip of one of my really old vlogs in the video above, if you want to check out cringey 17 year old me! I even tried a couple of times (unsuccessfully I might add) to take part in VEDA (Vlog everyday in April) but only ever kept it up for a few days at a time.

University and blogging...

When I went to Uni my Youtube obsession was at it's height, I went to study Film and TV and I was hoping to make a lot of friends that also wanted to make Youtube videos. Thankfully there wasn't a shortage on people who were into Youtube, unfortunately I was rubbish at sticking to making videos. Then in my final year of Uni I got into something entirely different, blogging. As you can tell it went pretty well as I have been blogging for almost 3 and a half years now! I've told the story many times about how I got into blogging so I won't bore you with it again now, but if you really want to know I do talk about it in the video above!

Gaming Channel...

When I left Uni and moved back home I lost a lot of my creative outlet because I wasn't making films for work anymore, so I knew I really wanted to try and get a channel up and running again. At this time the type of Youtube videos that I was into the most was Gaming paythroughs, this was about the time that Pewdiepie started getting popular. So I got ahold of  a recording device and started recording myself playing on my Xbox 360. This was probably the first time since starting Youtube that I actually felt like part of a community, and I even did a collab with another small Youtube gamer. In the end I couldn't keep up with recording, it was mainly because I lived at home with my Mum and my brother and it was difficult for me to find time when it was quiet enough to record. So in the end my gaming channel fizzled out but it's something that I really want to get back into in the future.

Where we are now...

About a year ago I got really good at making videos and made one a week which went on for a good few months, and that is where I plan to get back to! Tim and I may be moving into our own place very shortly which will make it even easier for me to film, as I won't have to worry about his parents being around. In the mean time I plan to upload a new video once a week on either a Friday or Saturday, whether it be a vlog, a makeup look, or a challenge video, so keep your eyes peeled for those!

Let me know in the comments what kind of videos that you want to see on my channel, and I may just make them...

Vlog: Weekend in Wakefield

There is nothing better in this world than spending time with family, especially when it's family that I haven't seen in a long time. My cousin, Jade lives in Wakefield, and I only get to see her a couple of times a year, so when I do we always do something special... This time we visited York, and went to the beach in Bridlington, it was a very fun filled but tiring weekend!

A Day Out in Brighton...

I happened to mention to Tim the other day that we hadn't yet managed to do anything for summer, so we decided maybe we should spend a day at the beach. I have wanted to visit Brighton for as long as I can remember and despite holidaying ever year in my youth only a short while up the coast from it, I had never been! 

Sunday we decided on the spur of the moment to just up and go down there, so armed with a picnic blanket and a towel we set off. There was so much that I wanted to see that we didn't manage, so we have decided to go again for a whole weekend next time!

I was so excited to get my beach on during our car journey!

Tim and I basking in the sunlight, you know there is no one I would rather spend a day with than him...

We wandered on over to Choccywoccydoodah and the cakes on display were seriously amazing, I fell in love with this white rose and cherub cake... If I ever get married then I want something like this.

They also had these cute child's birthday cakes with little ducks on, how impressive are these?

We managed to wander onto the pier and spent some time in the arcade, I managed to win myself a stuffed Sven the Reindeer (Frozen), much to Tim's surprise as he said he has NEVER seen anyone win on a claw machine before.

All in all I had an amazing day, have you ever been to Brighton?

Primark Haul #2

Yes, I have been spending yet more money in Primark! If you want to see what I got then feel free to check out the video below.

Friday Favourites!

I'm sure I started a weekly favourites post at some point, but I literally cannot recall when that was. Anyhow, I'm inspired by the lovely Leona's Thankful Thursday posts, and I thought it was about time that I started sharing with you all everything that makes me smile!

I reached my one year Blogiversary this week, and to celebrate I'm doing a Giveaway, so make sure to check that out!

I got a haircut! I was less than impressed with it when I first saw it, and I'm still unsure to be honest, but I like it in this photo, and I'm sure it will be better when it grows. I even vlogged about it...

My Youtubing is getting more serious with every passing day, and I have helped to organise a collaboration channel. Myself and 6 others with be posting vlogs every day of the week, set to a specific theme for each week. My day is Friday, so if you want to see my first video next Friday then please go Subscribe to the Youtube Channel!

I finally watched Frozen, and it was as amazing as I knew it would be! I now have Let it Go in my head constantly...

My Addiction....

It's about time that I admitted something... I have an addiction... to eye-shadow palettes...

If you want to find out more, watch the video below!

I'm really enjoying getting back into Youtube, I hope you are enjoying it as much as I am!

Open for business!

Ever since the beginning of Youtube, I have longed to be a Youtuber. However my self-consciousness, and lack of equipment really put me off. At the beginning of this year I bought a DSLR camera and I promised myself that I would start making videos, but it didn't happen. Then in August I attended 'Summer in the City' the biggest Youtube gathering in the UK. After that I told myself, I'll start making videos, but it still didn't happen. Well no more procrastination... My opening video is here!

This tag video was created by the lovely Carrie Hope Fletcher of itswaypastmybedtime, and as soon as I saw it, I knew it would be perfect for my first video! I hope you enjoy it, let me know what you thought!

Underneath the video I have also posted the questions I answered, and I would love to see some of you answering them too, either in video format, or just on your blog. When you've done it, please tweet me @Alyssia_Rose, I would love to read/see them.

1: What are you wearing? 

2: Ever been in love? 

3: Ever had a terrible breakup? 

4: How tall are you? 

5: How much do you weigh? 

6: Any tattoos? 

7: Any piercings? 

8: OTP? 

9: Favorite Show? 

10: Favorite bands? 

11: Something you miss? .

12: Favorite song?

13: How old are you? 

14: Zodiac sign? 

15: Quality you look for in a partner? 

16: Favorite Quote? 

17: Favorite actor? 

18: Favorite color? 

19: Loud music or soft? 

20: Where do you go when you're sad? 

21: How long does it take you to shower? 

22: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning? 

23: Ever been in a physical fight? 

24: Turn on?

25: Turn off? 

26: The reason I joined Youtube? 

27: Fears? 

28: Last thing that made you cry? 

29: Last time you said you loved someone? 

30: Meaning behind your Youtube Name? 

31: Last book you read? 

32: The book you're currently reading?

33: Last show you watched? 

34: Last person you talked to? 

35: The relationship between you and the person you last texted? 

36: Favorite food? 

37: Place you want to visit?

38: Last place you were? 

39: Do you have a crush?

40: Last time you kissed someone? 

41: Last time you were insulted? 

42: Favourite flavour of sweet? 

43: Whhat instruments do you play?? 

44: favourite piece of jewellery?

45: Last sport you played? 

46: Last song you sang? 

47: favourite chat up line?

48:Have you ever used it?

49: Last time you hung out with anyone? 

50: Who should answer these questions next?