I think a lot more people are starting to understand the power of YouTube.
If you're having fun being yourself and filming something that you would watch yourself, it becomes contagious for other people to watch, too.
When I got a million subscribers, it just sort of snowballed from there because a lot more people show interest. They're like, 'Who's this? They've got a million subscribers; maybe I'll like their channel.'
People send me fanmail in the post, and I keep every letter, and I always say I will read every single one. It might take me years and years, but I'll do it. Your audience are what makes you, so you have give as much back as you can.
I know that I do have influence over the people who watch me, and it's quite a pressure. I have to stay positive, and while I would never use the words 'role model', I am mindful of the responsibilities that come with a substantial viewership.
People say they like my fashion-haul videos because it's like you've been shopping with your friends, and you look back over what you have bought.
People follow me because I am just a normal person, and they can relate to me.
I've decided that I'm not going to try to squeeze myself into a friendship that hurts me anymore. I'm going to let her go and just be friends with people who make me feel good about myself.