So one could say that I have a mild obsession with YouTube. I love nothing more than to come home from a long day of school or work and just veg out in front of my computer screen and watch my favorite YouTubers. Though I am subscribed to many, the top of my list goes to the one and only Tyler Oakley! He has been making videos on YouTube since 2007 and his career has skyrocketed in recent years! You name it, he has done it! He is an all around amazing individual and here are some of the reasons why:

1. His friendship with Korey Kuhl is the definition of friendship goals

Before Tyler Oakley became and internet sensation, he attended Michigan State University where he studied Communications. This is where he also met his best friend Korey Kuhl! Tyler and Korey, Tyler's RA his freshman year of college, met, bonded over Mario Kart, and the rest is history! These two have done everything from their "Chicken Nugget Challenge" videos on Tyler's channel to competing on the "Amazing Race" and placing third overall! They also co-host an awesome podcast called "Psychobabble" where they talk about pop culture, do fun interviews, and just tell their own hilarious stories. Despite his growing fame, Tyler and Korey still remain the best of friends and are completely loyal to one another. This hilariously awesome friendship has shown me that Tyler Oakley genuinely values the relationships he has made throughout his life and is loyal to a fault! Loyalty in friendships and relationships is something that I truly value, so seeing that quality in one of my favorite internet personalities is pretty awesome!

2. He loves his mom (aka Queen Jackie)

If you have never seen a single Tyler Oakley video in your life, I encourage you to start with ones that feature his lovely mother, more popularly known as Queen Jackie. She is absolutely hysterical and the banter between these two will always put a smile on your face! Jackie and Tyler have done everything from reacting to Tyler's birth video to getting tattoos together. She has become a regular guest on her son's channel and has earned quite the following herself from Tyler's fans.

I'm mentioning this because Tyler's relationship with his mom reminds me of my own relationship with my parents. They support me in everything that I do and have helped me become the young woman I am today. To see my favorite YouTuber have such a strong relationship with their mom makes my heart happy. It reminds me that nobody loves you like your parents do and that, no matter how many times life knocks you down, your parents will always help you get back up again.

3. He is an advocate for the LGBTQ community

From the very beginning of his YouTube career, Tyler has shown that he is very passionate about the rights of the LGBTQ community. He has worked extensively with The Trevor Project which is an organization that "provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13 to 24." To raise funds for The Trevor Project, Tyler hosts an annual birthday fundraiser where his subscribers can donate to the cause. He has raised over a million dollars for the non-profit! He has also received the Trevor Youth Innovator Award. This award is given to people under the age of 25 who inspire and empower LGBTQ individuals.

Recently, in response to the events in Orlando on June 12, at the Pulse Night Club, Tyler made a video giving his thoughts, as a gay man, on what happened. Tyler also addresses his audience, particularly fans who are a part of the LGBTQ community, and reassures them that there is nothing wrong with them and that their struggles are valid. In the description of this video, Tyler left links to articles about mass shootings and gun laws, articles on how to get into contact with local and state government officials, and so on. Tyler, to me, is a great example of using your platform to elicit change in your community and the world. Tyler consistently encourages his subscribers to make a change in their community and I think that is pretty amazing.

4. He is a best-selling author, but also so much more

I'm a huge book nerd. Like, a really big book nerd; so naturally when Tyler Oakley, one of my biggest inspirations announced that he was writing a book, of course I had to buy it! The book entitled "Binge" actually made it to the number two slot on the New York Times Best Sellers List which is an incredible accomplishment! "Binge" was everything I could've wanted and more. It made me laugh, it made me cry, and every emotion in between. There were so many chapters in this book that resonated very deeply with me; that resonance was honestly probably one of the best feelings in the whole world. This person that I look up to and admire has gone through a lot of the same struggles as me. Reading his words made me love and appreciate Tyler Oakley even more. These stories made him more than just a guy with brightly colored hair on a computer screen; he is a deep and complex human being who has overcome his struggles to be the fabulous person he is today!

5. He always makes time for his fans

Whether it's taking pictures with fans at an airport during his time on "The Amazing Race" (as pictured above) or meeting people on his Slumber Party Tour, Tyler always makes time to meet and talk to fans. Although Tyler is an incredibly busy person in the YouTube community between his book, his Slumber Party Tour, his documentary entitled "Snervous," and all of his TV appearances, he still hasn't forgotten the people who helped him get to this point in his life: his loyal subscribers. Tyler's "Q and Slay" videos, where he answers questions from his fans on Twitter, are probably some of my favorite videos that he puts out on his channel! They really show that Tyler wants to hear what his followers want him to talk about and gladly obliges! He also has a "person of the week" which is a picture at the end of each of his videos featuring a lucky fan who is showing their love for Tyler. The fact that he has become such a huge success and still does meet and greets, book signings, and tours so he can meet fans from all over the world is wonderful and is yet another reason why I think Tyler Oakley is awesome!

These are just a few of the many reasons why I think Tyler Oakley is a really amazing person! If this article sparked your interest and you want to check out what Tyler Oakley is all about, you can check out his YouTube channel here!

Tyler, if you are somehow miraculously reading this, I wanted to let you know that you are one of my biggest inspirations! You're enthusiasm and drive are remarkable and I aspire to be doing as much good as you're doing in the world! You are truly something special and I hope I get to meet you someday! Keep up the good work! Dubai for now!