7 Youtube videos that have actually made me laugh out loud!

Youtube is home to some of the most creative and entertaining content in this technology crazy world. You can find anything you want on Youtube - from ridiculous wipeouts to the musical stylings of future pop stars. A lot of famous and successful entertainers got their start on Youtube such as Justin Bieber, Bo Burnham, and Grace Helbig just to name a few.

For years Youtube has been a place I have turned to when I am down and want to watch something that will make me smile. Youtuber's never disappoint. I have compiled a list of videos that I have watched many many times and that never fail to make me laugh until I cry. So if you're ever feeling a little blue, turn to one of these silly videos from some of my all-time favorite Youtuber's!

1.    Our List of Awkward Moments - danisnotonfire ft. Sprinkleofglitter

I think everyone can relate to saying things without thinking and then feeling immediate regret. Hearing Dan and Louise's stories made me feel like maybe just maybe I'm not alone in my immense awkwardness. Plus I love Louise and everything she embodies, I think she is a great role model and mother and I just love how silly she can be.

2. I Suck At Video Games - JennaMarbles

Maybe it's because I can relate to being horrendous at video games and just not understanding their purpose, but Jenna being terrible at these widely popular video games absolutely made my day. Unless it's Mario Kart or Wii Sports, I can't play it.

3. The Birds and the Bees - Tyler Oakley ft. Mamrie Hart 

I can barely keep a straight face while watching a sober Tyler Oakley, let alone a drunk Tyler Oakley, let alone a drunk Tyler Oakley WITH a drunk Mamrie Hart. This video is just too much - from the peanut butter and jelly costumes to the banana suit to the two of them "...accidentally drinking a bottle of wine each." While this may not exactly be the best way to teach children about the birds and the bees, it sure is the best way to make someone smile when they're down.

4. Baby Food Challenge - Kory DeSoto

I love Kory DeSoto. I love how I can never predict what he is going to say - it is always ridiculously funny. I have watched a great number of baby food challenge videos on YouTube and still, none of them compare to this one. I have replayed the moment when Kory tries the green beans time and time again! Of all of the videos on this list, this is definitely the video that I've watched the most.

5. Youtuber Whispers 3 - ThatcherJoe (Ft. a lot of people)

All of Joe Sugg's 'YouTuber Whispers' videos are worth watching if you need a laugh. However, I am partial to this one in particular. I love everyone in this video but it is Louise and Tyler that make it for me. They're both just so happy and silly and wonderful. The editing is spot on as well. (I will say that YouTuber Whispers 4 with Louise, Dan, and Phil is a really close second.)

6. Nature is Amazing - SUPERFRUIT 

Honestly, every single video made by these two make me laugh out loud. They are absolutely hysterical and talented beyond belief. I chose this one in particular due to the extreme sass throughout it. I love how much they make each other laugh and all their videos put me in such a great mood! Definitely worth the watch! 

7. Mamrie and Miranda Bloopers! - PsychoSoprano 

(To the 'Say Anything Challenge' - Miranda Sings ft. Mamrie Hart)

My favorite part about Miranda Sings' collaborations is how much Colleen seems to break character. I love seeing her try to keep it together when the person she is making a video with is absolutely hysterical. Especially when the video they're making is so absurd. In this case, the mix between the idiotic challenge, Mamrie Hart, and that weird widow's peak taped onto Miranda's head makes for a video that causes me to laugh out loud in public when I think about it.
(And, without a doubt, the bloopers are the best part of these collaborations!)


Happy Laughing!
--Dana :)

10 books on my TBR list for the summer!

So many pages, so little time! I must admit that I am somewhat of a bibliophile- I buy books much faster than I can read them (especially while I am in school). But what with summer coming up, I hope to have a little more time and a few more nights to take a couple of hours to dive into a book. Throughout my pile of books I found 10 (well 9 and one preview) that I really want to enjoy this summer!

And yes- there is somewhat of a YA adventure/fantasy theme to this list, but there are a few that go outside this genre.

1. Confess by Colleen Hoover

Oh Colleen Hoover. Her stores enthrall me, irritate me, and consume my attention until the moment I finish the last page. The characters and relationships are always relatable, and there's always some major twist that turns the story upside down. I don't really know what this story is about yet but odds are I'll read it in one day.
(New Adult story)

2. A Long Way Down by Nick Hornby

I watched this movie on Netflix and quite enjoyed it. It's about 4 people who have all hit some sort of low in their life. They meet each other and their stories unravel from there. This is one of the few books on this list that isn't in the YA category. 

3. Yes Please by Amy Poehler

Amy Poehler's autobiography! Who wouldn't want to read about such a kickass woman? And yes - my copy is signed. I'm not too sure what to expect with this book but I'm pretty sure I can expect laughs and some great advice.

4. City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare

Now, this is the 6th and final book in The Mortal Instruments series, and I have had this book in my TBR pile since it came out about a year ago. I have a lot of trouble reading the last book in a series that I really enjoy because once you're done the story is OVER. It's too much to handle. But I am determined to overcome this struggle this summer. 

5. Burying Water by K.A. Tucker

I don't know much about this book but it kept coming up on my recommended books list whenever I bought a Colleen Hoover book. Also K.A. Tucker is going to be at BookCon which I have tickets to this year! I'm set on reading a few books by authors going to BookCon that I don't know before I get there.

6. The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin

Another book that I don't know much about! My brother's girlfriend gave me this series to read and we typically have very similar taste in books. I wish I could say more but I really am going into this series without knowing anything. 

7. Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell 

Fangirl is another book that has been in my TBR pile for a while. I read Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell and really enjoyed how sweet and real it was. I bought Fangirl because the protagonist's situation seemed quite a bit like mine. As soon as I'm in the mood for a contemporary story this summer this is the first one I'll pick up.

8. The Golden Lily by Richelle Mead

This is the second book in Richelle Mead's Bloodlines series. Her Bloodline's series is a spinoff of The Vampire Academy series which was one of the most fun, most agonizing (in a good way...?) series I have ever read. I really want to get into this spinoff series but I just haven't had the free time that I want to focus on them.

9. Rebel Belle by Rachel Hawkins

Again, no idea what this is about - but I've seen a lot of people reading this and enjoying it. Actually I wasn't going to buy it at all but I was at Barnes and Noble one day and the cover was just so lovely and pink. So I bought it. (I wish I could insert an emojii here because I would totally add the one of the girl shrugging with her hand up at her side.)

10. An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir

And last but not least, An Ember in the Ashes! The promotion for this book was on point because I first saw it in an issue of Cosmopolitan, then throughout booktube, and then I found this free preview featured in Barnes and Noble. Of course I bought it because who doesn't love a love story set in a fantasy world reminiscent of ancient Rome?

I really hope I can stick to this summer goal! Some of these books have been on my TBR list for far too long, especially City of Heavenly Fire. 

(Also, side note, yes I like fish statues.)

-Dana :)