Recording summary · September 2016
1 year of vlogging - looking at my old videos
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Overview
Daniel reviews his YouTube videos from the previous year, noting changes in his hairstyles, speaking confidence, and video equipment, while reflecting on past vlogging attempts in Norway, Korea, and at home.
Daniel deleted approximately 700 videos that he considered bad and boring, having previously experienced nervousness speaking to the camera, audio problems with a Samsung S6, and equipment changes involving Sony cameras.
Past events include Daniel traveling to Norway, attending English teaching courses, nearly missing a flight to Korea at Heathrow Airport while filming, personal anecdotes involving a large dog and his family, and plans to review his travel and Taiwan vlogs the following year.
Themes
Review of past YouTube videos, equipment changes, and vlogging experiences.
Travel experiences and incidents in Norway, Korea, and at Heathrow Airport.
Personal and family anecdotes, including hairstyles, his sister's laptop, and a dog in the garden.
Education and training in teaching English as a foreign language.
Uncertainty regarding the causes behind changes in skin condition.
Developments
Daniel deleted about 700 videos.
Daniel sold his Sony camera and experienced audio issues on a Samsung S6.
Daniel bought a Sony A5100, used it for about five days, and returned it to Amazon.
Daniel traveled to Norway.
Daniel's sister dropped her new laptop, broke the screen, refunded it, and bought another of the same model after an attempt to repair it worsened the damage.
Daniel attended courses on teaching English as a foreign language.
Daniel nearly missed a flight to Korea at Heathrow Airport while recording airport footage.
A large dog entered Daniel's garden, where he fed it ham and sausages before showing it to his father, who became angry.
Uncertainties & gaps
Daniel is uncertain why his acne cleared up and questions whether the change related to stress.