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Reflections on My YouTube Journey

Aug 22, 2024

YouTube Journey Reflections

Introduction

  • Two years on YouTube
  • Grateful for supportive comments
  • Age: 34 (35 in Korean age)

Background

  • Previous job: Worked at an airline for 7 years.
    • Role: Worked on codeshare agreements (not a flight attendant due to height).
    • Enjoyed company work due to foreign language major.
  • Met husband at work; married for 8 years.

Life Changes

  • Took leave from work after having a child.
  • Spent time at home, feeling alone and reflecting on parenting.
  • Adjusted to new roles and responsibilities post-childbirth.

Starting YouTube

  • Found inspiration from other YouTube creators, like haegreendal and Nyangsoop.
  • Initially hesitant to create content, but motivated by free time after child started kindergarten.
  • Began recording daily life with an iPhone.

Equipment Journey

  • Transitioned from iPhone to a Sony A6400 camera due to storage issues.
    • Realized good equipment does not guarantee quality videos.
  • Later upgraded to Sony A7S3 and adjusted filming techniques.
  • Emphasized importance of comfortable, user-friendly equipment.

Video Editing

  • Learning to edit using Davinci Resolve.
  • Editing process enhances video content and storytelling.
  • Balancing the chaos of parenting, filming, and editing.
  • Incorporating cooking and daily life mishaps into videos.

Parenting and Work-Life Balance

  • Juggling YouTube with family responsibilities.
  • Daughter Hami is 5; admits to feeling inadequate in parenting skills.
  • Practices time management to balance work and family time.
  • Importance of spending quality time with family when off work.

Cooking and Sharing Recipes

  • Shared recipes: Potato soup, Korean-style Soy Sauce Chicken Stew, Kimchi fried rice.
  • Discussed cooking techniques and the joy of creating meals for family.
  • Emphasizes the importance of using good quality ingredients.

Personal Reflections

  • Thoughts on the future of her YouTube channel.
  • Acknowledged the need to find happiness in various aspects of life.
  • Plans to continue donation activities supported by her subscribers.

Conclusion

  • Encourages viewers to find happiness in their journey.
  • Expresses gratitude for the community's support.