Mission accomplished! I did it, guys! I shot my first recipe video! My first and probably my last (for a while). That was brutal! Picture crawling on the kitchen floor, underneath my bulky tripod, (with a torn rotator cuff, by the way) trying to spiralize a damn potato. I was so sad when I went to edit and found my first clip completely blurry (so you won't see me cutting off the ends of the potato), but I guess I can't be too hard on myself for this being my first one! But really...can I just keep taking photos instead? Ha! Props to actual Youtubers and vloggers, though...they have it hard! I'm sure once you get into the swing of things it gets easier and if you had another person helping (that would be nice!). I may retake the beginning clip and I still need to add some music, but by next week, I shall unveil it!
It's funny, because this time last year I said I'd work on a recipe video...well...one year later and we "kind of" have one! What a win! I knew it would eventually happen (as all things tend to do)! I have a short Friday Finisher for you this week, but that just works fine since there looks to be lovely sunny (warmer) weather to enjoy this weekend! Cheers!
SS Posts from the week:
Saturday: The Best Parts Of Waking Up
Monday: Cinnamon Crunch Oatmeal (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Wednesday: Middle Eastern Twice-Baked Baby Eggplants
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
+ You Will Regret These Choices In 10 Years
Let's do out best not to!
This is so sad though 🙁
+ Your Self-Consciousness Is Killing Your Creativity
Don't let it happen!
+ If You're Too Busy For These 5 Things: Your Life Is More Off-Course Than You Think
This is a must to read and think about!
+ One Simple Thing You Can Do To Make Yourself Happier
This is so true!
Food:
+ Why Whole Foods Is Now Struggling
Uh, oh!
+ 33 Genius Baking Tips Every Beginner Needs To Know
Little tips and tricks to make it easier!
This would be perfect!
+ How To Line Any Size Cake Pan With Parchment Paper
Genius!
Health, Celiac Disease, & Food Allergies:
+ Gut Bacteria May Accelerate Alzheimer's Disease
Interesting findings.
+ Why Am I So Hungry All The Time?
Having trouble with your hunger?
+ A Letter To Gluten Eaters About Making Me Gluten Free Foods...
O girl, yes, yes!
+ Is Gluten-Free Still Worth The Investment For Retailers
Just the title of this article made my blood boil.
This could come in handy!
Blogging & Social Media:
+ Where Will Your Great Ideas Come From?
All those ideas you have just waiting!
+ 2017's Four Most Important SEO Ranking Factors
Hopefully you know this!
+ 9 Powerful Time-Saving Tips To Help Grow Your Brand On Instagram
I literally give up on Instagram 110% now...
+ Best Blogger Conferences To Attend
A few new ones I'd never heard about!
+ Blog Graphics Best Practices For Pinterest
"Don't Hide Your Images"...haha! Thank you!
+ Inside Instagram: Fake Comments, Fake Followers, Fake Everything
Exactly! I can't take the FAKE!
Tech & Photography:
+ 10 Photography Tips To Step Up Your Instagram Game
Or any game for that matter!
Career, Business, & Success:
+ How To Read Better: 3 Ways To Improve Comprehension
Make sure you understand what you read!
+ 10 Things To Do When It Feels Like You're Failing
You don't have to "fail".
Podcasts Episodes:
+ Top 10 WordPress Podcasts You Should Tune Into Right Now
Ah! I bet there are some great episodes here!
Other:
+ 5 Ways To Wear A Long Cardigan
Nice and cozy every way!
+ 2017's Most & Least Educated States
Wow! Way to go NJ! #10
+ 26 Pictures That Are True For Absolutely No Reason At All
Bahaha! Omg! Such a good laugh!
Favorite Pins:
(Follow me on Pinterest – RebeccaGF666)
Vegan Pesto Swirl Cream Cheese. Just give me a bagel!
Chai Poached Pears with Cinnamon-Ginger Yogurt Sauce. Still need to poach pears one day!
Olive and Caper Stuffed Millet Balls. I absolutely love this idea for millet!
Blood Orange & Black Berry Granola Oat Bowls. Hello, good morning breakfast!
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ The video, obviously!
+ I'm starting to feel the passion for all of *this* coming back! I see great things happening this year!
So tell me:
+ Food bloggers: How "dreadful" was your first video?
+ Would you rather vlog every single day or write a post every single day?
———————————————-
Stay connected: Facebook: Strength and Sunshine Twitter: @RebeccaGF666 Instagram: rebeccagf666 Pinterest: RebeccaGF666 Bloglovin’: Strength and Sunshine Google+: Rebecca Pytell
Amanda R
Thank so much for the feature! But why did my post "I Lie to my Children" make you feel sad?! I didn't mean for it to! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You shouldn't have to feel that way!
Robyn Gleason
I so enjoy these posts, Rebecca. I'm going to set up a reminder on my phone because there is so much helpful info here. AND beautiful photography AND love your little snarks, hahaha! I hate IG too...and i so dislike making videos but I'm forcing myself to learn. I've only made one and it was a nightmare but I'm doing my second one this week, lol.
We'll get there eventually. Thanks so much for all this post - loved it.
I've bookmarked 5 different sites!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I have a question then....where do you get free background music for the videos?! I forgot I had to do that!
Michele Morin
So much goodness!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Great!
Farrah
My goodness, you're a trooper, haha. I'm with you on the props to Youtubers + vloggers! I don't know how they do it! (I'm sure having another person around helps a lot >_> ). My life is pretty off-course at the moment but I'm trying to find a way to control the chaos, if that counts!? 😛
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I think we are all trying to find out way! xoxo
Leo Tat
I totally get what you mean about how much work goes into making a video, Rebecca. I've wanted to get into making simple youtube videos about health and diet, but it turns out it's not as simple as I thought. The video editing, equipment, and everything that goes with it. I bought a youtube uploader software that provides me with all sorts of analytics at the beginning of last year, and I've not touched it.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, I know I won't be spending any money on any of it any time soon!
Mandy
VIDEO!!!!!!!! I can't wait to see it! I can't even imagine the time and patience that goes into filming one. Oh, my. A torn rotator cuff???? True dedication, my friend. I hope you're OK. Looking forward to reading all of these links! xo
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I don't know if it's torn, but I messed up my shoulder a few weeks ago...I think it's slowly healing though!
Hannah
Girl, your finishers make up all my weekend reading. Just FYI haha
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Glad I can fill up that weekend downtime 😉