One Year YouTubeversary

Yes I made that word up.

No judgement.

I realized early this week that I've spent a year on YouTube as Abb3rz07 (previously known at Abberz07). Granted, I had my old channel for three years, but this channel felt like a new start. I've stuck to a schedule, I've built a relatively large (7,071 subscribers) following, and I've made a lot of friends because of this. It's crazy knowing that over 7 thousand people have clicked that button after seeing my face. It's just weird. For all my friends that aren't on YouTube, when I tell them that I have 7 thousand subscribers, they think it's the coolest thing ever. I mean, I guess it is pretty cool. I've gotten a bunch of people come into work and recognize me at Lush (my second day at work, even). That's my favorite thing ever, when people come up to me that know me from the internet. 

Mary Lambert told me earlier this month that she recognized my face from Twitter when I met her at a show. I came up to her and told her how much I loved her music and appreciated her as an artist blah blah blah and she goes, "You're Abby, right?" And I froze. And I realized, this is going to continuously happen if I keep gaining subscribers. This is part of my life now. And it's weird and awesome and exciting and unknown and I'm so happy that I feel at home with the YouTube community. I've gotten a bunch of people with Big Frame and Wonderly actually tell me, "You should totally move to L.A.!" I know the perks of living in L.A. I do know that most of YouTube has migrated there and collaborations and working with YouTube and the network directly is really simple when you live in L.A. But it's also Hollywood. It's a thousand miles away from Seattle and it's hot and the traffic is even worse than Seattle and it's just not Seattle. I've thought about going to L.A. for a couple months for a trial run and to make connections. But then I think about everything I love about Seattle and I'm like, "nahh."

This got on a tangent. But what I basically wanted to say is that I'm so thankful for YouTube and all it's brought me, especially this last year. I love you all for sticking with me and being the best subscribers and followers and you're amazing. There are only a few more hours to enter my giveaway in honor of said anniversary, so go to the video above and leave a comment!

Fruit Loop Bath Cocktail

 I've seen a few people do posts about bath cocktails, and I thought I'd share a recent discovery with you. I have found a bath bomb and bubble bar combo (or bath cocktail) that smells just like Fruit Loops. Yes. Yes you read that right.

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You guys know that since Google Reader doesn't exist anymore, follow this blog over on Bloglovin to get updated with my blog as well as all the other blogs you follow.

There's even an app for that!

 

LIFE LATELY: Classic cars and a free concert

 

Summer is officially upon us and it's awesome. I've been running around doing all sorts of activities in the last week, all the while working 4 out of the last 5 days. Summer is busy.

Thoughts on Body Image

I get a lot of comments from people asking about weight loss whenever there is any mention of when I used to be heavy. I am no expert on anything really (except InDesign or We Are Scientists, those things I can confidently say I'm an expert in) so take this all with a grain of salt, but I thought I'd throw my two cents out there on the matter.

Wishful Thinking: July

This month's wishlist is kind of weird. I'll admit that. 

"Abby, a trashcan, really?"

Yes friend, a trashcan.

GETTING TO KNOW: Lush Fresh Face Masks

Since I've started working at Lush (I know I've mentioned it enough times already), I've wanted to try so many different things, not only to see how they work for me but to make it easier to explain to customers how they may or may not work for them.

And since I do have this little blog here, I might as well review some of the products for you here! One thing that we sell quite a lot of are the Fresh Face Masks. I recently did a review of Catastrophe Cosmetic, which is the second mask I'd tried (The Sacred Truth being the first), and these are the rest of the ones I have not tried (I gave my sample of Cosmetic Warrior to a friend). In the coming week, I'm going to be trying all of these masks for you guys. *Note* I have mildly sensitive skin (mostly caused by chemicals), and it's also dry/combination. So obviously my reaction to a product won't be the same as someone with oily skin, but I will try my best to speak objectively. It should be easier now since I've learned about the products more closely.

I hope you're as excited as I am!

Don't Fence Me In

 

I love flowy skirts. They are the red lipstick of fashion, because they are truly one of the most universally-flattering pieces of clothing that anyone can rock, whether it's a maxi or midi length. You just have to find the right length, and you've got the easiest and more comfortable piece of clothing in your wardrobe.