I took a break from blog writing because these past few weeks have been so busy for me, and also because I was angry about a few things happening around the world. Then I took a much-needed road-trip vacation as I was fed up being stuck at home for so long. But now I'm back, and I should not break my promise of writing a blog post every week.
The first time I went to the youtube website, it was 2006 - I was a student in Canada and I think someone pasted a Youtube link in a small group on a clunky social media website called Facebook. It is amazing how far social media and video-sharing websites have come in such a short time. I've always had a youtube account since back then, and wanted to list out some interesting channels that I have found and follow on Youtube over here.
Panacea81- Lauren Luke
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUmC122H07lU5BWK7XZimhg
This is probably the first channel I followed- Lauren focuses on makeup videos - she is amazing because she is also an artist and has a great command on brushes and esthetics. I learned a lot from Lauren, and she remains my favorite makeup artist to date.
Nicko's Kitchen
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCffs63OaN2nh-6StR6hzfiQ
This is the second oldest channel I follow, I think. Nick is from Australia and focuses on delicious, easy meals and often copy-recipes from famous restaurants that we can make at home. His french fries and doughnuts are just perfect!
Manjula's Kitchen
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb75CvYbm5BXpbEkGqFKABw
I learned how to make baklava, pistachio kulfi, veggie bruschetta and more vegetarian recipes from Manjula. She is simply the best for easy to follow recipes with such a sweet and humble presentation.
JennaMarbles
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9gFih9rw0zNCK3ZtoKQQyA
Jenna made me laugh with her 'how to trick people into thinking you are good-looking', and her Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber impressions. It's so sad that Jenna has stopped making new videos.
Ali's Tarot
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGS9evApv_T-ZZbSmHi4oBA
While I don't believe in predictions and horoscopes, tarot seems interesting and a way to get in touch with your intuition. It's also a lot of fun. I don't know why but Ali has quickly become one of my favorite people. I fell in love with her cat and her dog, and just her general positive vibe.
But First, Coffee - with Kallie Branciforte
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeDNVLP9jf9a2BDaLUQC7YA
Kallie's channel is great for tips and hacks for storage solutions, cleaning and other household chores.
Dearly Bethany
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4HsumPi975_XPqpsU2tAqQ
This channel is great for learning about putting together a good outfit, and also great tips for petite/short people like me.
Emmymade
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzqbfYjQmf9nLQPMxVgPhiA
Emmy is so cute, seriously cute, and I love her way of testing out recipes. Her voice is comforting, and I'm amazed at her knowledge of the ingredients and techniques that she is using.
Justine Leconte Official
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChxkFSjTE7nLCHsDk8_pRhg
Justine is another great resource for clothing and outfits, what to buy, what to avoid etc. She is so good with describing fabrics, cuts and colors that look good and we should invest in. She has a bright smile and an adorable French accent.
Mary's Nest
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCepVey5oiinAQGgT06r-h5A
Mary is amazing with traditional food prep, how to build a good pantry, and how to avoid processed foods. Some recipes are so good and easy to follow. And it is always great to see Mary's big warm smile.
Refika's Kitchen
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCONn3cHs5mqgCMqf_a4fcSg
Refika is my favorite Turkish cook - I love her recipes and her good humor.
The Icing Artist - Laurie Shannon
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC500_29hTGKAj6GBmSoMiBw
Laurie is based in Toronto, and does amazing things in baking - I was blown away by her experiment of turning a $20 grocery store cake into a stunning bridal cake with her expertise. It is always fun to watch Laurie.
Minimal Russian Girl - Vika
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7aXXn-FemVSl-NuScJxpIA
Vika is another adorable girl I follow - she lives in Russia and manages a minimal lifestyle with her husband and baby. It is a nice glimpse into every day Russia, with Vika taking us on a tour of her apartment, a grocery store, the books she read as a student etc. Incredibly interesting.
Meow Meow
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUU3hpbkGWpnNZJX4rSWidw
This couple lives in Istanbul and regularly go for walks to meet and feed stray cats. We get to see the cutest kitties and it is so nice to see them being fed and petted.
Triggered Insaan - Triggered human (Urdu/Hindi language channel)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfLuT3JwLx8rvHjHfTymekw
Nikshay regularly roasts viral hacks, stupid Bollywood films/music/scenes/tv shows, and he is guaranteed to make me laugh with his expressions alone. Sometimes his parents and siblings also make appearances on his videos, which are not as funny as his solo roasts.
CBA - Arslan Naseer (Urdu language channel)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAPKFEmtca1ptADaSiwaieg
Arslan roasts tv shows, stupid songs and movie sequences, and the best part is - he is an illustrator and always draws and animates his version of the celebrities he is roasting. Sometimes he makes fun of current affairs, but is always fun to watch.
Junaid Akram - Ask Ganjiswag (Urdu language channel)
https://www.youtube.com/user/man2die4
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy2QNyhhTND6hx80pHNB1zg
So Junaid has two channels, I am never sure which is which. Junaid is funny and started his social media presence by talking about current affairs, viral stupidities and roasting people in general. He has a common sense, to the point approach to many things, which is probably why people started asking him for advice. He opened his Ask Ganjiswag (bald-swag) channel to focus exclusively on his Q&A and Advice Podcast. Sometimes he brings on other people to chat about aliens, ghost stories, interesting business ventures, education etc. It is always interesting and also informative.
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