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Hello ninjas of the internet!

So I currently have a mini bug, constant stomach aches and stuff, but I'm alright. In fact, i'm fantastic.

So, I was gutted I couldn't make the Birmingham Starbucks Gathering today, just because Ididn't buy tickets and I don't feel very good. But i was just surfing the web when suddenly my Skype ringtone goes off. So I answered it. Turns out the guys at the gathering called me from the Starbucks on a Mac just to say hello and get me involved just a bit.

They had a quick chat with me, it was pretty loud in the Starbucks though so sometimes they couldn't hear me. But the fact they all gathered round the mac, waved at me, said hello and just made me feel part of it basically made my day.

So, the guys at starbucks: Mic, Jack, Jordan, Luke, Heather, Cherry, Chapperz and anyone else who was there, thanks a lot for saying hi, even though i'm ill you made me feel tons better in some ways :P

So, just for you guys, I'm still saving up to see you all at the Birmingham festive, £8.90 so far guys!

I love you all lots, and see you soon <3

The Spare Change Challenge

Hello ninjas of the internet!

So, last week I set myself a task, to find as much spare change around my room and collect spare change from daily spendings and findings until november, and see if I earn enough to get myself to the Birmingham Christmas Gathering :)

So, I'm doing remarkably well at the moment. Here are the results I noted down so far

Day 1: £3.88

Day 2: £3.92

Day 3: £4.25

Day 4: £7.80

Day 5: £7.85

The target is to get £22 for two tickets to Birmingham and back. If I reach this target by the end of the month, I'll be pleased, if i don't i'll do some begging... or rely on what I earn from the tubez.

Do you think my spare change challenge is a good idea?

Leave a comment!

The Feeling Of Accomplishment

Hello ninjas of the internet!

Today I finally recieved my letter from Google with a PIN to verify my adsense. Just getting this letter has made me realise how far i've come, what i'm achieving.

The fact in November 2009, i started with nothing: no ideas, no decent cameras, no good editing software. As the months passed I gained knowledge, a camera, and a good bunch of viewers and subscribers, the opportunities I've been able to take such as gatherings, collab opportunities, being in someone else's videos other than my own. It's just.... amazing what I've actually done since the beginning of this year.

The moment my dad told me the letter came, and the moment I held this letter, these thoughts just rushed through me, the sense of accomplishment just hit me right away.

So, thank you. Thank you so much for being a supportive bunch of people, who have continuously cheered me on for nearly two years now. For telling me not to give up and my ideas and videos are getting better and better.

Next time I write an accomplishment blog: when i get partnership.

Leave a comment <3 thanks my dears.

A Short Blog About My Positivity

Hello ninjas of the internet! Bit of a story for you!

So, on my personal facebook i posted a link of Jessie J's song "Who's Laughing Now" and said the following thing:

"Something I will deffo sing when I get somewhere in life to all those people who liked to pick on me in the past ;) yeah, who's laughing now bitches!"

A little smart arse who was a mate of mine named Mike decides to comment going: "what if you get nowhere in life?"

pessimistic, pessimistic, pessimistic!!

Immediately, I thought "don't spread your negativity around me boy". And so this was my reply:

"Well Mike, the answer is everyone goes somewhere in life. It'd be pretty boring if we were in one place ;D and besides, i'm trying my absolute hardest to find my way into a job I wanna get into :) It should all pay off. thinking positive!"

I know the economy and getting a job is very hard at the moment, but does that mean you should live everyday going "nothing's gonna happen for me, might aswell sit on my arse and watch the day go by".

NO NO NO NO NOOOOOOOO!

Dudes and dudettes, we live in such a dark world, it needs a bit of colour and optimism.

There are so many people who don't give up until they succeed: olympic athletes, basketball players, directors, even youtubers!

Guys, personally I love thinking positively, i have my moments where i think i'm crap, but rest of the time, I'm pushing my boundaries, I'm trying new things.

Never give up. You will make it, whatever you want to achieve in life. You will get there <3

A Random Ninja's Guide To: YouTube

Hello ninjas of the internet!

So, there are some people I know who have been afraid to start making videos on youtube, just because they will be unsure of what to say and they will be scared no one will like their content.

I've been a video maker for over five years now (counting past accounts and stuff) and over the years I've learnt so many things that I feel will help you out when you begin to make videos.

The first video is always the hardest, and you are bound to get really nervous and feel a bit stupid talking to a camera. This is normal. This is the 'newbie' phase. All you need to do is loosen up, be yourself. If it helps, imagine you are talking to someone you know. But don't be too carefree with your use of words.

DO NOT use copyright music or any copyright material, it's against youtube rules. I have had several strikes in the past and have learnt from my mistakes. If you need music, go to websites like incompetech.com and audionautix.com for royalty free music you can download. But don't forget to give the site credit either at the end of the video, or in the description.

Once your views come in, take some time to get to know your viewers, see what they like about your channel and work from there. Making friends is easy on youtube, if you have friends to stick by you, you will progress :) But don't forget the ones who will help you up will be the ones you will see when you fall right back down. it's good to keep in touch with as many as you can :)

People HATE people spamming links in their inboxes, social network walls etc. So, if you want someone to check out a video, ask politely in a nice and calm way. I didn't create the NOOOOO rap for nothing you know. That's teaching you something!

Be as creative as you want. YouTube has no boundaries (except for the obvious stuff that's against regulations like pornography). YouTube is the oyster, you are the pearl inside, ready to be turned into an earring, or a necklace pendant.

In other words, once you start, people will find you, and you'll grow as a youtuber. When I started OhRandomRebecca in 2009, i had about.... 7 subscribers from my old account? Now, september 2011, I have currently 2,579 subs. Not bad huh?

I'm sure many youtubers agree with me that once you feel the video making buzz, it can be a bit hard to stop :)

If an ordinary girl from the North West can do it, so can you.

Don't be afraid. Make a start. See where you go :)

Any other youtubers got some advice? Was this helpful to any of you?

Leave a comment below.

Nick Vujicic, My Idol.

Hello ninjas of the internet! Prepare to feel more inspired.

So, for those who don't know who Nick Vujicic is, he is a motivator. He was born with no arms, and no legs, but has a foot he calls the "chicken drumstick" :P He tried to commit suicide when he was ten years old because he felt like there was nothing left for him. But he failed to commit and realised he was brought on Earth for a reason.

Since then, he has become a motivator, talking to students in schools across the world telling them that they are perfect in every way and they shouldn't give up.

He is my hero. In a way, he has made me realise that I have a purpose, and there is something special about me. He is my idol, and one day I hope to meet him and tell him he's one amazing person, and he is truly one of my heroes. :)

I cried a little while writing this, he is just amazing.

Below are two videos. One of his motivation work, another is his music video!

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