Discussing My Top 5 Favourite Youtubers

In the last year i've got into a routine of finding new youtubers and constantly watching all their different videos. At the moment i am subscribed to over 100 different youtubers so i'm going to talk about my favourites and insight you into why they are all so amazing and persuade you to check them out if you haven't already (i'm sure you've heard of most of them before). 

Louise aka Sprinkle Of Glitter

Louise has to be one of my favourite youtubers. Her bubbly, warm, outgoing personality will have you falling in love with her videos. Louise's storytelling skills are amazing and just have you in awe of how hilarious she is and her very Miranda like comedy. Louise does a variety of different videos such as chatty ones which are my favourite because it feels more intimate as she's telling you something personal about her life, make over looks, look books, colabs, advice videos, beauty halls and videos about motherhood so if you don't like beauty videos there are other types you can watch. She also has a vlogging channel where you get to see what she gets up to and my favourite vlogs are the ones with her and Zoella, you can tell how much they bounce off each other. Once you start watching Louise's videos you won't be able to stop. 

Dan Howell aka Danisnotonfire

Dan was one of the first youtubers that i watched and got me into watching youtube videos. As well as being very hilarious and comical Dan's videos are very relatable. He talks about the different awkward situations he's been in which are beyond hilarious and how this doesn't help his awkwardness around other people. Dan is one of those types that you instantly connect with as a shy/unpopular person plus his videos will help make you feel less of a fail. I could spend all day watching Dan's videos because they're so funny and accurate.

Emma Blackery 

Emma has to be one of the funniest people on youtube, her no bullshit attitude will have you falling in love with her personality. She's a lot like marmite, you either love her or hate her however i'm sure most people love her. She has only been on youtube for about a year and is already incredibly successful on youtube having just over half a million subscribers. Not only does she make hilarious videos full of comedy but she also writes songs, plays guitar and performs, could this girl be any more talented. Emma also gives advice like no one else, she doesn't bullshit around she says it how it is and makes sure the message she wants to portray is being portrayed and i love her for that. Emma will always be one of my top three youtubers because she knows how to keep it real. 

Zoe Sugg aka Zoella

Zoe has to be one of the sweetest, nicest youtubers out there right now, Being one of the most popular British youtubers ever she has not let her successful change her in any way whatsoever. Zoella is just as lovely now as she was from the beginning of her career. She is a beauty guru who mainly does videos on hair, make up, look books, halls, colabs and advice. Zoe also has a vlog channel where she vlogs her hectic life from Playlist live, traveling around Europe to staying in at home with friends. Even though she is practically famous you still feel you can relate to the girl that started off making videos in her bedroom. Zoe and Louise's friendship is also my favourite. 

Lex Croucher aka Trannosauruslexxx

Watching Lex's videos makes me feel like i've learnt something and i love that because it makes me want to watch more and learn more from her. She is seriously underrated and deserves so much more acknowledgement and many more subscribers. Lex does videos on campaigns, documents, gives to charity, tells us hilarious stories and insighting us with amazing and shocking facts. I am so happy i have found her channel because Lex's videos are unique and different from any other youtuber. 

Hope you enjoyed reading about my favourite youtubers and please check out each one of them. Here are the links to their channels. Hope you enjoyed reading :)

Louise 

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfAEEhKikW1676DCa_0OWLA

Dan

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGjylN-4QCpn8XJ1uY-UOgA

Emma

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCebpq6lNn_oV_Y2XiRzR3Vg

Zoe

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWRV5AVOlKJR1Flvgt310Cw

Lex 

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRa48B9_dKNRPum0z040Ozw

Are You A Cat Or Dog Person?

throughout my life i have always had cats as pets and i'm very grateful for that because cats are the best and i will forever have them as my pets. Cats are the greatest because they are independent which means it doesn't matter what your job is or how little you are at home, they can fend for themselves unlike dogs which need extra care and attention. If you don't have the time or can't put in the time to look after a dog then don't have one because they need someone they can rely on most of the time. As well as being independent cats also want loving but only on their terms so as long as you show them that they have the upper hand and you let them come to you then they will love you more for it and will always come to you for loving. 

People may prefer dogs because they might want a pet they can really connect with and who will rely on them and really appreciate them however just because cats don't necessarily rely on you doesn't mean they don't appreciate you they are just less willing to show their appreciation. Like my cat he likes company and being around people but he does it in an extremely subtle way such as being in the same room as you but sitting in the window sill or hiding somewhere so you can't tell he's there, he doesn't demand you to see his presence. Whereas dogs are very much in your face and constantly seeking attention by wanting you to play with them or getting up to mischief or simply barking. 

Whenever i dog sit for people whether it's just for a day or a few days you instantly connect with them and it gives you such a great feeling when dogs look up to you and do as they're told, you can get attached to dogs very quickly which is great if you've got the time and dedication to look after a dog full time. Because they rely on you so much it's like having a baby and the things they do for you like protecting you and comforting you when you're upset is so heart warming and worth the dedication and hard work, it's hard to resist not having a dog. But the fact that no one's at home at lunchtime everyday means that if we did have a dog we couldn't give it the love and attention it deserves that is why we have had always had cats. 

It's very true when people say cats choose their owners and dogs don't because half the cats we have had haven't even been ours in the first place. There is nothing more relaxing than the sound of a cat purring because when you hear that sound you know you've done good. 

What i want to know is are you a cat or dog person or do you love both? 

Sorry it's been so long since my last blog post, hope you enjoyed :) 

Ellen Page Coming Out

I was taken back by Ellen Page's speech about coming out and the pressures for young people who are unable to tell anyone they're gay or get scrutinised for coming out. At only 26 years old she speaks so much more sense than some people twice her age or even triple her age. From this speech i have so much respect for Ellen the way she prepared and given out this speech was so perfect, showing an incredible amount of respect for the people in the room who support human rights and are all there for the same reason and that is to make sure everyone is treated equality. The fact that humankind as a whole still have difficulty understanding that everybody should be treated equally whether they are gay, bisexual, lesbian, transgender, a sexual, black, white, like a lot of sex, like no sex the list is endless. Like Ellen said in her speech why can't we celebrate these differences and respect each other rather than interrogating each other for being different because different is good, different is interesting, different is unique, different is special. 

Ellen's speech gave me chills and i want to make sure that her words are never forgotten. I hope that people will really feed from her speech and make sure they treat each other with kindness and care, not just with gay people but with everybody. She talks about the difficulty and the pain of coming out and how it doesn't get better for some people when they come out, people get neglected, beaten up, verbally abused, become homeless just for loving another gender, for being a bit different from the norm. What the hell is wrong with loving the same gender? How on earth does it have any sort of impact in your life? Because it doesn't, it has nothing to do with you. So stop using 'that's so gay' or 'homo' as an insult since it really is not. I just want everyone to just think before they speak and really understand what they are saying before they say it. 

What really saddens me is that Ellen felt that she had to come out to the public because it was affecting her so much. No one should feel that they have to come up because people shouldn't even be bothered if someone else is gay, it really should not be an issue, it's no one else's business but your own. So if any of you feel as if you need to come out you don't, please don't force yourself or feel that you have to come out whether that's to family or friends. No matter how close they are to you it's none of their business.  

Love is a special thing so make sure in a relationship with someone that you feel 100% comfortable with no matter what their gender. Never do anything for someone else's happiness because you should always put yourself before anyone else when it comes to happiness. 

I hope this blog post helped you in some way possible, thank you for reading :)

How To Deal With Bullying

People say that being bullied makes you stronger but in my opinion that is not true. Bullying can make you extremely insecure and can cause anxiety and completely reduce your self esteem. I have come up with a few tips on how to deal with bullying but let me highlight that this is just my advice and isn't garantee to work. Sometimes it can feel never ending but trust me it does get better eventually but for now remember as Jessie J says that it is okay not to be okay and when it does get better you can really appreciate the good times.

Tell someone about it whether that is a friend, parent, teacher, an online friend or even someone who is in the same situation as you, you will feel instantly better for telling someone how it is making you feel and getting their advice about it. They might even be able to help you. Although never presume that telling a teacher will sort out the situation because from the past it has not helped and when i have checked out youtubers videos on this subject they have said the same thing, that teachers didn't do anything for them and just said to ignore it. Ignoring it might help for a little while but certainly isn't the way to go about it because the people or person that is bullying you should be punished for their actions because it's not acceptable and shouldn't be believed to be acceptable. No one deserves to get bullied, ever and if you have never been bullied you are very lucky.

Bullying can happen to anyone at any age, any environment whether that's school, work or even at home it can literally happen anywhere. People should never believe they should be treated that way however bullying can affect the brain mentally because people are made to believe they are what the bullies say they are. It's so sad because the bullies are the horrible people with sad lives by getting a high from making other people feel like absolute crap. Something that might help you is that these bullies are so insecure about themselves that they have to pick on other people to make them feel better about themselves.

Try and just avoid the people who are making you feel crap about yourself, the good thing about leaving school is that you have more of a choice of where you work and the people you have around you. You can move house, get a new job and become more independent. If you are getting bullied at school though make sure teachers, your parents and friends are aware of this so they can help. Learn to remember that you shouldn't have to deal with it and something has to be done about it. Never feel as if you have to get used to it or you deserve it because that couldn't be more untrue.

If people are hurting your feelings quite evidently and are just saying its just banter or learn how to take a joke don't listen to them because if they are hurting your feelings and making you feel shitty about yourself then that is most certainly bullying. Some people think that calling what is bullying a bit of banter and are probably doing it to explain their actions. They might be making a 'joke' out of your insecurities or joking about a sensitive matter to you, don't put up with it because that is bullying which is unacceptable and extremely manipulative way to do it. 

Always surround yourself with people that appreciate you and make you feel good about yourself and really buzz off each other because those types of people are the people that can really help you especially in shitty situations like these. There will always be someone to brighten your day and make life a better place. Make sure you keep hold of those sorts of people because those are the sort of people you need in your life plus they are very raw and don't come along everyday. 

Thank you for reading and i hope this helps anyone that is being bullied right now, chin up it can only get better and it will! :) 

Life At A Standstill

Ever since i've left college last year my life has seemed to be at a standstill, at the moment the things i have to motivate me are a part time job which i'm trying to get extra hours at, learning to drive and writing in my spare time because writing is what i essentially want to do. The problem is i feel as if my life doesn't seem to be going anywhere because i'm not achieving anything apart from passing my theory test i don't feel like i've really achieved much in the past year. I live in a small town which means its hard to find something you want to do unless you can drive so at the moment i need to rely on my parents to take me places which i do feel guilty about. 

I would love to do an apprenticeship when i have passed my driving test because i do love learning and i would also be earning money as well. i regret not starting learning to drive earlier because i would've probably found something a lot sooner. The thing about not having a proper routine is that you feel as if you don't have a purpose and feel useless because you have nothing to do that's why i hate not having more work, i don't care what it is i just want more work at the moment, not just for the money but so i don't feel entirely useless. Life becomes so boring and even though you can go out with friends more because you have the spare time i want to do something that will be constructive and benefit me. 

Most people want to go to uni or have an apprenticeship set up and are able to drive but i've never wanted to go to uni plus i son't like the idea of being in debt most of my life. I just wanted to know if any of you are in the same situation as me? Do you literally want to curl up into a ball when anyone mentions the future or what do you want to do after uni/college? I just wanted to let you know if you do then it's okay not to know what you want to do not everyone has their life planned out, life is too hard for that crap. 

Thank you for reading. I thought i would make a shorter post this time :)

How To Keep Positive

It is so hard to stay positive when you don't feel good about yourself or constantly over thinking about things that are worrying you or causing anxiety so i have come up with a few tips that may help you stay positive and reduce the amount of time you spend over thinking or feeling crap about yourself. 

Over thinking literally gets you no where and only causes you to come up with problems that weren't even there in the first place and can get you into a very deep, dark hole that you just cant get out of. What i have done to prevent this is start meditation. I found a book called Mindfulness a practical guide to finding peace in a frantic world, it came with a CD as well with different types of meditation to control your breathing so you are in the moment and not in your thoughts. It's surprising how much time we spend in our thoughts whether that's daydreaming or worrying and over thinking events or things coming up when we should be living life in that moment, experiencing everything around us. Its an 8 week plan where you practise different types of meditation everyday and put these practises into real life. After completing 4 weeks of meditation i had already adapted controlling my mind and not completely because we are always going to worry about things but stopped myself from over thinking things because i knew that in a year from now that this thing will not matter so i'm just wasting my time. Meditation has completely helped me in so many ways from stopping myself from over thinking, getting myself back into the moment after trailing off in my thoughts, being a nicer person and letting things go. After doing meditation for so long i still get lost in my own thoughts and still love to daydream but i have learnt how to get back in the moment when i need to be. I advise meditation to everyone because it helps the mind and is better and healthier than any kind of medication it just needs a lot of practise and time to get used to it but when you are you can adapt it into your daily activities whether that's doing it on the bus, walking to work, on your lunch break or even just before you go to sleep. 

Another tip i would give to everyone and i'm sure this won't be a popular suggestion but it will work and that is to exercise because it makes you feel good, keeps you motivated throughout the day, energises you. If you suffer with insomnia like me then it can help you get to sleep better because you're working your body more in the day which will make it easier to get a good nights sleep and keep you refreshed for the next day. I promise you that no matter how much you don't feel like exercising once you've done it you will feel so much better. Exercise makes me feel alive and it is actually quite addictive after you get into a routine to do it everyday. It's understandable to not really enjoy it the first few days but once you've learnt to do it everyday and make yourself do it you will love it. You will feel better in yourself because your working your body and constantly improving your health, you will appreciate your body more because you'll be more toned and feel stronger. By exercise i literally mean anything such as yoga, walking, running, workout DVD, cycling to work and going to the gym. There's so much variety you will literally never get bored. Exercise doesn't just mean losing weight and toning your body, it's about feeling good about yourself because it helps the mind as well as the body. 

As well as exercising i would also say eat healthier whether that's just adding a few extra fruit and veg into your diet or eat them instead of unhealthy snacks such as chocolate, crisps or sweets. I would never say don't eat chocolate or any kind of junk just slightly limit them and try things such as home made smoothies, dried fruits, banana chips or yoghurt coated raisins. Ever since i got a smoothie maker i have to have one smoothie a day because they are so healthy and you are putting about 3 portions of fruit in your body at one time, to make them extra healthier i add honey instead of sugar and orange juice as the liquid. I also try and have healthier snacks that are tasty as well as healthy. If you really don't like eating healthily i would say eat things such as chocolate coated raisins and gluten free cake because you can't really tell that these foods are good for you because they are so tasty. If you crave things such as cake or chocolate then eat it because nothing is worse than not being able to eat what you want just add a few feel good foods in your diet and have healthier meals. Eating healthier does improve your skin, hair, keeps you feeling energised, helps you sleep better and stops you feeling sluggish or bloated. 

Thank you for reading, hope you enjoyed :)