This video reflects on the 10-year journey of a YouTube channel. The creator celebrates the anniversary, shares the origins of the channel, and reacts to the first video. The progression is evident from the initial low-budget setup to the current success. The creator reminisces about significant moments, including moving to a dedicated office, collaborating with friends, and reflecting on the challenges faced. The emotional highlight is the move to a new apartment, symbolizing growth and commitment to YouTube full-time. The creator expresses gratitude to the audience, acknowledging their role in the channel's success, and looks forward to future achievements.
1. The speaker is celebrating the 10th year anniversary of their YouTube channel.
2. The channel was created in September 2010.
3. The speaker has over 1 billion views on their channel.
4. The speaker plans to react to some of their videos throughout their 10-year journey.
5. The speaker is selling merchandise to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the channel.
6. The speaker's first video, titled "How to Cut the Line," was made in September 2010.
7. The logo used in the first video was created using Microsoft Paint.
8. The channel was created by three people: the speaker, their friend Hong Kong, and Twinang.
9. After graduation, the speaker took over the channel.
10. The speaker has been making videos starring a character named Mandy for the past 10 years.
11. The speaker plans to recreate their first ever video to mark the 10-year anniversary.
12. The speaker's videos usually involve a prelude or introduction.
13. The speaker has been making videos starring a character named Denise since 2013.
14. The speaker's videos involved improvisation and on-the-spot decision-making in the early stages.
15. The speaker's videos have evolved over the years, with the characters being versions of themselves.
16. The speaker's videos about "class T1" and "class T5" were popular and marked the beginning of the "class T125" series.
17. The speaker made a video called "Long Lost Brother," which was a spontaneous decision made when they were feeling stressed.
18. The speaker's YouTube home was a turning point in their life, leading to them becoming a full-time YouTuber.
19. The speaker made a decision in 2015 to try YouTube full-time, despite their parents wanting them to further their studies.
20. The speaker moved into a new home in 2016, which they rented for $3,500.
21. The speaker's office was very small, fitting only four people.
22. The speaker's parents and other family members appeared in their videos for the first time when they moved into their new home.
23. The speaker faced many obstacles and made many sacrifices to pursue their YouTube career.
24. The speaker realized that success in YouTube is not just about the money or the number of views, but about the friendships they've made over the past 10 years.
25. The speaker is grateful to their viewers for being part of their community and plans to continue making videos.