This was too difficult to write (facial expressions capture it much better than words) and too funny a story not to tell, so I offer you my first On Purpose vlog (not to be confused with the accidental one).
p.s. I'm not really a vampire; the black under-eye circles rivaling raccoon eyes are from a cumulative 12 hours shuteye over four nights. Blogging conferences are fantastic for most things but not for beauty sleep!!
p.p.s. Constructive vlogging tips encouraged :). Now that I've figured out the VERY basics I'd love to learn more.
You are so stinkin’ cute.
So, part of me–THE VAIN PART–wanted to put on full makeup AND LOTS OF LIPSTICK, brush my hair, change clothes and DO THIS OVER! But the tired mama who has little patience for this kind of thing counted on a) not a huge number of people seeing it and b) WHO THE HECK CARES!!
That you saw the "stinkin' cute" parts of it? SCORE!!! xo
You never need makeup, my friend. Your YOU shines through from the core. Every time. I think you should vlog more! But, to help with SEO, you need to put an overview with keywords or a transcript of the video on the site as well. Sorry, I can't turn off that part of my brain, and I kept thinking, "She's awesome! But search engines can't see video so the whole thing won't be found when people search for stories about Survivor!" lol I'm a nerd.
Oh, that is hilarious! I’m a huge Survivor fan, so I might have actually recognized her…or maybe not, since they get all rail-skinny on the show!
Awesome *hahahaha*
You know in Typepad where you can add keywords in the little box BELOW the post area? Is THAT sufficient for SEO? Cause Lordhavemercy I filled it up with all things Survivor and Blissdom :). Your inner nerd? Gawsh, I love her!! xo
Shell,
Technically I RECOGNIZED her, I just couldn't place her! She SHOULD have come to Blissdom because based on her site, she is not maximizing her SEO, lol. She might not be trying to max her platform, but I'm thinking if I published a book and spoke for a living, I *might* want to engage my readers/followers/etc. Hmmmm…..
Jenny!!!! Now that I've published one blog………….I might have created a MONSTER!!
🙂
It's not really enough, but it's a good start. 🙂
I need an SEO consultant. Or a webinar. Or A FRIEND WHO CAN BE THE SEOBOSS OF ME!!! 😀
aghhh! you’re the cutest!! honestly, most vlogs make me anxious. nervous. freak out for the person. but you are a natural! LOVED it! and i MEAN that! 🙂 glad you had a great time!
Now that is FUNNY! and I’m sure it was the cherry on top of your blissdom experience!! So great to meet you – and glad to know we are tn “neighbors!”
Blessings!
ok…you just always make me smile! adorable. just adorable!
xo, miss you already!
Shoot! Melanie stole my line! I was going to say, “You’re so stinkin’ cute,” too! It is so much fun to put a voice and a personality to all the words that I read of yours every day! 😀 If I ever see you in an airport, though, I’m bound to “pull a Robin.” LOL!
This is just too cute, Robin. I don’t think you need any help with the vlogging thing at all. Just do it some more!
Oh, and P.S. Colby is my all-time FAVORITE Survivor player, too! (Although I don’t watch the show any more.)
I just recently started vlogging, so I have no tips for you. But I LOVE hearing your voice & seeing your facial expressions. Miss you!!!
first time I heard you talk. I don’t know why I was surprised at the accent. !!
You are absolutely adorable! (Spoken in my most Texan accent!)
Robin…how funny! Tina does have a Facebook page… http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100001483130980 I don’t know how active she is on it. I am from Knoxville, TN…where Tina is from. Her deceased sister was married to my cousin. I have never got to meet her face to face…but, possibly have connections if need be. Go message her on her FB page 🙂
How bless-ed funny!!
I always liked the way you and your sister pronounced your g’s in words like singer. Hearing you brought back many memories. Congrats on the new job, this blog, and your life well-lived.
Doug,
Ummm……thank you, but……..WHAT'S YOUR LAST NAME???
ok
a) You watch Survivor. Now I love you even more. Who knew that was possible.
b) Your skin looks amazing. Seriously. I am running upstairs after I shut my computer and using my Therapon
c) I think Melanie you and I should go someplace very warm and island like and talk SEO. Well for like 10 minutes and then just lay around and drink things that tan pool boys get us. But those 10 minutes will allow us to write off the whole trip as a blogging expense. WOOT!
I found you through (in)Courage. You are so funny. I loved your video. I’ve done the same kind of thing…
Okay, you are darling. I’ve always sensed that in from your writing and pictures of you, but hearing your voice completely seals the deal. Absolutely darling.
Thanks for showing yourself completely as you were. It came across friend-to-friend and very natural. If you would have dolled-up, it would have felt so contrived. This was perfection.
I saw you tagged it on YouTube, but it’s connected to Blissdom videos because Blissdom is in the title.
I think YouTube goes by Title, then description, then tags. So if you want to put it where Tina will find it – put her name in the title on You Tube.
Okay – I thought the reply would stack the comment under Melanie’s comment about tags. Then I was going to leave a normal comment in the main list. Sorry. You don’t mind an extra comment – do you?
I think you did a great job! Love that your colors are so coordinated and harmonious. 🙂