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Weekly Vlogs

September 7, 2016September 7, 2016 Crystal // Dreams, etc. 8 comments
Weekly Vlogs

Happy Wednesday!

Introducing... weekly vlogs! // dreams-etc.com

It’s been awhile since I posted a video on my YouTube channel, but I’ve decided to start making videos more regularly. My plan is to have a video up at least once a week–a weekly vlog on Tuesdays–and then maybe an extra video later in the week.

Basically, I celebrated a big birthday this year. I turned 30, which is totally weird to say. Going into it, I thought I’d have a hard time with 30. I mean, you should have seen me when I turned 20. I was kind of a basket-case leading up to that birthday! But 30 has been… totally fine. It feels good, actually. Maybe I’ll talk more about that in another post.

However, I have been really contemplative this year and I think a big part of it is turning 30. And I decided that I’d like to document this new year in life… the exciting moments and the “boring” moments… in the form of a weekly vlog.

My weeks for weekly vlogging will be Sunday through Saturday. I feel like I’ve set up my Sundays to be good “starting” points for the week. That’s when I try to prepare myself for the week ahead–and if I don’t, my week is harder to get through. šŸ™‚ Right now I’m playing catchup, so here’s a vlog from August 14 – 20. I won’t update my blog each time I upload a video, so if you want to follow along you’ll want to keep an eye on my channel or subscribe.

Also, I’m still getting the hang of this filming/editing thing, so bear with me as I learn what works best for me. My videos definitely aren’t masterpieces, but I’m going by the saying “practice makes perfect” … or hopefully better, at least. šŸ˜‰

And if you have a YouTube channel, let me know! I’ve been looking for some new channels to follow.

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8 comments

  1. Chrissy says:
    September 7, 2016 at 11:12 am

    Loved watching! Very soothing and a great music choice!

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    1. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says:
      September 9, 2016 at 8:21 pm

      Thank you Chrissy! I’m glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  2. Mia says:
    September 7, 2016 at 4:23 pm

    I love it! The Stone Arch Bridge is so pretty. I will be tuning in to your vlogs faithfully. šŸ™‚

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    1. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says:
      September 9, 2016 at 8:21 pm

      It is! That whole area is one of my favorite places in Minneapolis. Thank you, Mia! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  3. Charlotte says:
    September 7, 2016 at 10:45 pm

    Oh I love this!! And you did a great job with this video! Love that your pup made an appearance, too. Whatever you are eating in the beginning of the video looks delicious šŸ™‚

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    1. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says:
      September 9, 2016 at 8:21 pm

      Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it. I need to include more footage of her. She’s the best! šŸ™‚ And yes, that brunch was delicious! I got an omelet and they included some greens with the most delicious dressing on the side. I also tried a bite of my niece’s waffle and my brother-in-law’s meal. It was all so good! šŸ™‚

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  4. Latonya says:
    September 8, 2016 at 7:41 am

    Happy 30th! I like your weekly vlog. I like the way you simply share your viewpoints without words. When I first read the title, I thought you were going to sit and share with us what you did during the week, but you didn’t. You simply showed us, and I like it. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says:
      September 9, 2016 at 8:16 pm

      Thank you! This week I was thinking about talking a little bit to see how that felt and I’ll probably still try that at some point, but I really like doing it this way. I’m glad you enjoyed it! šŸ™‚

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I'm Crystal, the storyteller behind Dreams, etc. I'm all about learning how to live slowly & sustainably, while also seeking adventure as we follow our dreams, etc.

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