Week 5 - Viral
So I finally went viral. I started seeing a bunch of people post videos with the Area Codes song byKali and had a silly little idea. I thought it would be something quick and easy to film and edit (and it was) but I initially questioned whether or not it was funny enough or good enough to post. I had also been seeing other people’s videos for a couple days and thought I was a little late to the party. I posted on Tuesday and I had some initial success! More views and likes than I ever had on any of my previous videos. I had 3K views, some fun comments and likes and I was ecstatic. I couldn’t believe this quick little, spur of the moment video had gained so much attention. The next couple of days went by with a smattering of follows, views and likes.
Saturday I woke up to a lot of activity. I told my husband, I think something’s going on, I have more followers, views, and likes all of sudden, more than I’ve had the last couple of days. We packed up and went to New Orleans for a little field trip and when I came home, I had 32K views. I was beside myself. I was in disbelief. Then everybody kept asking for me to make it sound. Which I would’ve loved to do if only I knew how.
I spent the next hour trying to figure out how to make it work. I tried reaching out to people who I knew had TikTok accounts but no one was available. With no way to retroactively make the video I already posted a “sound”, it became clear I was going to have to go ahead and re-upload it. Sunday I watched the view count run even higher. I tried to like and engage with everyone’s comments. Every time I opened the app, I had more notifications. I was overwhelmed.
As of publication of this blog post, I have 219K views. What in the full world?
And what can I possibly do next? Struggling a little bit with decision paralysis or what to make and post next. How can I anything I post next possibly compete with that?
In other news, I went to a Cher Tribute Concert to celebrate opening night of Pride Month! I sang along and had the best time making friends with strangers. I celebrated a family birthday at Top Golf and spent a day in New Orleans going all kinds of places including the Van Gogh Experience! But we can talk more about that next week!
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Vanderpump Rules Reunion Pt 2 - Fully stan James and LaLa’s friendship. Ariana looks gorgeous in her revenge dress and I can’t look away.
Anna Nicole Smith: You Don’t Know Me - I learned so much about her. I highly recommend.
Platonic on AppleTV - I’ve been obsessed with Rose Byrne since Wicker Park and Troy. I’d watch her in anything.
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Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
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Maintenance Phase Podcast - The French Paradox - I love Aubrey and Michael, I could listen to them talk about anything, I love their chemistry!
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Caprese Risotto by Platings + Pairings - I love this so much. Perfect for summer! (see photo!)
Garlic Butter Italian Subs from Feed These People by Jen Hatmaker - these were amazing. The house sauce is bomb.
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Maybelline Liquid Eyeliner - Trying something new!
“I’m trying to do the internet good, I’m trying to do my trends!”
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