To Vlog or Not to Vlog

As I mentioned in my last blog I am currently going through a YouTube phase. A good portion of my free time over the past few days has been spent watching videos from different users. Needless to say it has inspired me. I like the idea of expressing yourself through video.

But for me it isn't as easy as just being inspired. Regardless of my creative interests I have to consider what my actual abilities will allow. I enjoy expressing myself and this blog is a direct result of that. But it does not come easy to me like it does to so many others. I am not of the artistic breed. But this could also be used as a legitimate reason to start Vlogging(video blogging). Many times I find it difficult putting words on the screen which reflect how I'm feeling. Granted I would still have to come up with something to say, but perhaps the pressure of being on camera would spur on my creative juices. Perhaps I could eventually find the experience to be very freeing. This is what I am unsure about.

At some point it seems that creating videos for YouTube is definitely an ego thing. For a lot of people it probably is and I don't want that impression for myself. I have little self esteem let alone an ego to stroke. I certainly wouldn't expect large numbers of people to watch my ugly mug in videos on a regular basis. In fact I wouldn't be surprised if I ended up with no views at all. Of course I would hope that people would watch and enjoy them on some level but I would be happy if I was the only one to view them. Just to have my thoughts documented would make me happy.

If I do decide to start vlogging on YouTube the question then becomes what will I talk about? I have long wanted to express my opinions on movies to the masses. Yet I lack the writing skills to ever become a legitimate film critic. I have wanted to create a website that would look at films in a different way, based more on pre-film hype and if they live up to it. This could be a chance to pursue that in some respect.

Of course this all could be for naught. I could lose interest fairly soon into the process or I could simply be unhappy with the results. There is a high chance of that happening considering I rarely even enjoy having my picture taken. I am curious what other people feel about this form of expression. Is it a waste of time for someone my age?




On another topic, a perfect storm of no rain and high pollen count has resulted in my allergies wreaking havoc day and night. They really only became a problem a year or so ago. I started back on my Allegra regimen last week but I am still feeling the effects of the pollen in the air. It makes me wish for the ability to hibernate through summer.