Oh that's right, I have a food blog

A poor, neglected little food blog. I can't believe that I haven't been here since March, that's almost shameful. Here's the Christmas newsletter gist of what I've been up to, and why I've been away.

Some time around the beginning of last year I came to the conclusion that living in Greeley and studying journalism just wasn't for me. I had my mind set on writing for film, but didn't feel that a simple English degree would get me where I wanted to be, so I chose journalism as a major. Little did I know that I was only pre-journalism, and couldn't declare my film minor until I took a written test to be accepted into the department. This simply would not do; I transferred to the University of Colorado Denver into a video production major, rather than film studies.

I moved out of my lovely apartment and back home with my family. I still miss that private bathroom... I got my old job back at Starbucks and spent the summer slinging espresso. Then school started up, and I was consumed with trying to jump into a field that I desired, but knew hardly anything about. I took acting this semester. Acting. I haven't taken acting since 8th grade, and the dialogue I chose was from The Parent Trap. More fun, and a lot less terrifying than I expected.

I just haven't felt like cooking ever since I've been at home. Hardly at all. In fact, lately, doing desserts for people other that family and close friends has brought me a tremendous amount of anxiety. I was recently commissioned to be the "Birthday Cake Baker" at work, and it fills me with dread. I haven't even done any solo grocery shopping, as much as I love too. I'm not quite sure why I've felt this way, but it is ebbing away now that the holidays are here.

So, as a New Years' resolution, I want to make this the best little food blog that I can! I would also love to  join it with my other internet obsessions and link it up with the YouTube channel that I've created. I would love to start posting video about basic skills, techniques, decorating, and step-by-step recipes. The channel is currently empty of videos, but I aim to remedy that soon enough. Once there's a video, you'll be able to find it at the YouTube channel 3amBreakfast.

Hope everyone has a happy holiday!

hanna

Project for Awesome 2010

It's December 17th! That means is time for the Project for Awesome! Set up by Hank and John Green of the Vlogbrothers, it is a project to basically have everyone make a video about a charity that they love and and want to support; and raise awareness to others about their said charity. All of the videos with the same thumbnail for Project for Awesome are promoted by the Vlogbrothers and other Nerdfighters, prompting watchers to hit that Like button, add the video to their Favorites playlist, and spam the comments section. The goal is to trick the YouTube algorithms into thinking that these videos have gone viral, and have them featured on the front page of YouTube. Then, whoever happens to go to YouTube will see all of these videos with the same thumbnail and click on them and watch them, not even knowing that it is for charity!


I chose to talk about an organization called Embrace. Embrace creates portable infant warmer for babies in rural areas that are born prematurely and do not have access to an expensive incubator that could save their little lives. These miniature sleeping bags are made of special phase change material that can be heated without electricity and maintain a constant temperature over four hours, keeping tiny babies warm. For the full scoop, go watch my video Project for Awesome 2010: Embrace.

Obession Weekend: Day 2, YouTube

VlogBrothers, meekakitty, livelavalive, communitychannel, brittanilouisetaylor, ChateauOfADoubt, RhettandLink, TheBlueOfficeChair, charlieissocollike, TheToriaShow, ElectricFaerieDust, iJustine, ShaneDawson, mugglesam, sxephil, nerimon

So, even I as write this, I am fully and completely distracted by YouTube. I keep switching back and forth between windows to check out videos. No, not Internet follies like David After Dentist or clips of cats looking adorable, but exceptional and brilliant vloggers. YouTube has shifted to create an online community sharing opinions, ideas, art, and experiences through video. It's amazing the popularity that some have gained all in the name of doing what they love.

Of course I'm watching people like Shane Dawson and iJustine but it's their secondary channels that I love. Unscripted they can be wild or insightful, and it's like having a conversation with a close friend. You learn more about someone that you haven't actually met. Sounds stalkerish... kinda. Anyways, I am completely in love with the lesser know vloggers making their way onto the scene. Some of my favorites include ChateauOfADoubt, ElectricFaerieDust, and TheBlueOfficeChair. My ultimate favorite, the reason I am now so YouTube obsessed is solely because of the VlogBrothers, John and Hank Green. Recently, they organized VidCon, an awesome event for YouTubers and fans to gather and mingle. According to everyone who attended it was life changingly amazing! Definitely planning to be part of the party next year (hopefully!). And so with each new video that fills my subscription box, my love of YouTube is ever expanding.