It wasn’t planned. This whole video blogging thing. Especially not with the girl.
It just occurred to me that I’ve been wanting to do more videos for a long time, but I hardly ever do them.
So today, I decided to give it a go. It just so happened that my li’l girl walked in on me while I was recording, so I decided to do one with her. I think it was more fun with her around. Even though she did keep munching on that apple and spitting out the skins all throughout. Heh.
Anyway, I must admit, I prefer making videos where I don’t have to talk to the camera. It makes me feel weird to be the one right there. With all my strange mannerisms, accent, and goodness knows what.
I suppose, it’s like self portraiture. Only worse. Putting myself in front of a video camera is definitely A LOT MORE terrifying than putting myself in front of a still camera.
But, in the same way that I wanted to learn about portraiture (that’s why I used myself as my ‘test subject’ way back then), I also want to practice my “on camera” skills. So, here I am, learning.
My initial assessment: I think I get too giggly and fidgety when I’m nervous. I need to relax more. And, to stop over-thinking.
In any case, what do you think? What kind of things would you like to see in future video posts? if you have any ideas/suggestions/questions that you’d like me to cover, please do let me know. I don’t know how often I’d do this, but if I get a decent response (and lots more ideas), maybe I’ll do more. We’ll see.
Oh, and yes, that’s my messy studio/home office you can see right there. Meh. 
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Your daughter is such a little sweetie pie! How fun to have a costar in your vlog. And your hair is so pretty, I’m jealous
I really enjoy your video posts. I think it’d be fun to do things similar to what you did that involve your favorite things, or things you just enjoy. You could even do one of your book or film review roundups I suppose. I think anything you are willing to share will be interesting to those of us who don’t have the opportunity to visit with you in person. It’s nice to have the face and voice to go along with what we know about you already
Thanks, Kari! Yes, I found it a lot more fun to do a video post with the girl than on my own this round.
And I’m glad you like it when I post videos. So, thanks for the encouragement – and the ideas. It’s great to have a way to be closer to your guys this way too. 
I enjoy *your* video posts too. Thanks again.
Ah you two are so cute! And your messy ‘creative space’ behind you makes me feel so much better about mine.
When you are a renaissance soul you have so many different interests and so many different paths to go down it is impossible not to have a large and jam packed creative space I reckon.
Can you do a vlog version of an already scheduled weekly subject (a talk about new websites to look at or a book review or a fashion show) from time to time?
Melissa W: LOL. Glad that mess helped someone feel better! Hehe. In any case, I’m happy to know you enjoyed the video post too – and thanks for the ideas. Hmmm… making me think for sure. And yes, I’ll definitely keep them in mind!
How adorable! I have to admit that I’d never heard of Percy Jackson until this movie came out, but I do share your love for the Harry Potter series, all of which I have as books on tape since I like to listen while I’m driving. Can’t wait for the new movie later this year.
Yay for fellow Harry Potter fans, Mitch!
And yes, definitely looking forward to the movie – though I’ll probably feel so agitated afterwards, wishing for Part 2 to come soon enough too. 
Did you read/watch Percy Jackson yet, I wonder?
Seems we don’t have those as books on tape in my area, so I’d have to order them. As for the movie, nope, just didn’t capture my attention.
Mitch – Funny. It was actually the movie trailer that caught my interest for the book.
Good luck with finding them! Please let me know what you think when you get the chance.
Hali is so charming! Love this mother-daughter video. I was smiling from start to finish. Heh. I hope to see more videos in the future. Maybe something about the outdoors or Uni?
Aw, thanks Connie! Glad you like the video too. You’re all inspiring me to do more of this now. Thanks for the tips too! I’ll see what I can do about the outdoors/Uni thing. Maybe I can convince some of my coursemates to co-vlog with me. Ah!
hey Shai — you and adorable Hali look so cute! Like sisters really not Mother & Daughter! Wait till she grows taller than you then you’d feel like the “youngest” (and shortest!) in the family the way I feel now! haha xx
Christine – It’s a scary thought, that one. I mean, I’m sort of prepared to being the shorty one. Kinda used to that idea. It’s the thought of having grown-up kids that give me the hibbie-jibbies (sp?).
So weird how much she’s grown since you last saw her. That was not even a year ago yet! Aw, and thanks for the sweet words. You and B should be vlogging together too. Maybe. 