Welcome to the Unsightliest place on the internet. If you're wondering what to expect from this channel... Expect the everything. Let’s get the big one out of the way first. I’m blind… also albino… but we can talk about that more later. More importantly, I don’t tend to fit the label of what society and media think a blind person should be, or at least what a blind person is capable of. If I had to describe myself I’d say more of a teacher, musician, water and downhill skier, book nerd, school obsessed, seamstress, fashionista, horse-back rider, world-traveler, lecturer, coach, and advocate. But who can be described in 15 words? There’s so much more underneath all that. I’m inviting you into my life! Follow me around on my insane adventures, successes, and failures…while trusting my life to a four-legged goofball named Patience. Be ready for the good, the bad, and the unsightly!
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I'm very excited to announce a blind-gaming round-table live-stream this SATURDAY at 12 PM MST! We will be sitting down with developers, blind gamers, and consultants from the blind and accessible gaming space to chat about the future of accessible gaming! Can't wait to see you there! CORRECTION IMAGE SAYS April 25, should say April 26.
youtube.com/live/qRzD1w64KUw
PD: Tamara Smiles next to text that reads: The Future of Blind Gaming Gamers and Devs Live. April 26, 12 PM MST Behind her is an unfocused image of a person playing games holding a controller in purples and blues.
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I can’t believe I am making this announcement. This morning we reached 🎉50,000 subscribers!!!🎉
5 years ago this channel was just an idea. I wanted to make content to connect people, share ideas, advocate, and help those navigating vision loss and disability feel empowered. In those 5 years, it has evolved into so much more than anything I could have ever dreamed. I have learned so much from every person who’s shared their story and experiences. I have been allowed to explore and challenge my own perceptions and for that I could not be more thankful.
It’s been an emotional journey with so many highs and lows. I’ve met so many wonderful people and found a community that I wish 16 year-old Tamara could have had. I have made connections and been given opportunities that would never have happened without each and every one of you. I can’t express how much I appreciate everything we have done together and how much you teach me every day.
Thank you for coming on this unsightly journey. I can’t wait for everything that is still to come.
How should we celebrate this unbelievable milestone?
What content do you want to see next?
~Tamara (and Patience🐾)
PD: Tamara smiles looking down at Patience who is asleep half in her lap. Tamara is wearing a black swing dress with a black and green houndstooth jacket and black hat with pearls on it.
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🎉Congratulations 🎉to our Perkins Brailler Winners @FreshyFreshman on YouTube and @L from TikTok! Please get in touch with me via DM or by email at unsightlyopinions@gmail.com so I can send you your braillers! If I don't hear back in 2 weeks, I'll do another draw so we make sure these go to a great home!
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REMINDER:
You only have 2 more days to enter the Free Perkins Brailler Giveaway.
To enter check out the video below and comment #brailler with how you could use a brailler in your life.
youtube.com/shorts/OuGggbzpY3M
**Limited to residents of Canada, US, UK due to postage charges. **
PD: A Perkins brailler sits on a Brailled paper background. Text Reads Free Giveaway in red.
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ANNOUNCEMENT:
LIVE Q&A Stream Tomorrow (Saturday, March 1) 12 PM PST / 3 PM EST / 8PM GMT.
Come hang out as we celebrate 40,000 subscribers. We'll chat about life, the universe, everything, and take apart a Perkins Brailler to see if we can fix it!
Hope to see you there! 🎉
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In the time it took me to write my thanks for 10,000 subscribers we have somehow passed 11,000 in 24 hours!
I am entirely overwhelmed by the love and support you have all shared with me. I am so proud of the amazing community of people we have built together. I love that I get to share this space with each and every one of you. I have learned so much from this community. I hope we can continue to grow and support each other as we explore new things!
Thank you all so much! Cheers to the next big milestone!
What should we do to celebrate???
🎉 🥂🎉
~Tamara
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Tamara smiles as she peeks from behind a tree. She is wearing a green sweater and her hair falls down one shoulder. She is surrounded by golden leaves on the trees and on the ground.
Tamara smiling in her purple wheelchair next to her guide dog Patience. She is wearing a blue frilly top and black pants. She is surrounded by lush red and pink foliage and a pond in a beautiful garden.
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Let's try this again! It appears my post for the OrCam Giveaway never went live! After a randomized draw of all of the entrants, I'm happy to announce our very lucky winner is @MargieSandersflower ! If you are Margie, please get in touch via email at unsightlyopinion@gmail.com or let me know your preferred platform for DM so I can get your personal details and send you the OrCam.
If I do not hear back by April 3rd from our winner, I will do a second draw to make sure that someone gets the OrCam.
Thank you all for entering! I can't wait to do more in the future.
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Just in case you missed the recent video, you only have 1 more day to enter the OrCam My Eye Giveaway! (Not Sponsored)
Check out the video for more info on how to enter. Check back here and in a new community post tomorrow to see who won!
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It’s been a while! How about an impromptu livestream today as I get my brand new filming space set up?! 2:30 PM MST. Come hang out, chat, ask questions and enjoy!
youtube.com/live/oovVnhfMdww?si=gMf6yatN08rvntfX
PD- 1- Tamara and Robbie smiling in a construction zone. There are patched walls and exposed floor behind them.
2- Hundreds of ikea boxes waiting on assembly for the new kitchen (quite literally 263 boxes) they take up an entire room stacked very high.
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Last chance to get your Q&A questions in for next Wednesday’s video celebrating 3000 subscribers! I’ll be filming on Saturday. :D
Amazing questions have been coming in so far. It’s a true AMA!
Blindness, Disability, Life, The Universe, Anything goes!
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