@bradjcho
Instagram · Vlog
@bradjcho happy memorial day! we recreated our 1st date on 5/25 from 2 years ago! it’s crazy to think that i’m so close to the goal and getting ready for the next chapter of life. but today, i am grateful for all of your support, and hope you continue to support us. and don’t forget to share your proposal story! day 72 until i can buy an engagement ring to propose to my girlfriend. #ilovejulia #doordashforadiamond
Performance
Video #33627 · Vlog
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The creator celebrates the two-year anniversary of meeting his girlfriend by reading his personal journal entry from their first date. As he narrates his positive first impressions and the events of the date, the video cuts to a montage of B-roll footage, including a recreation of the date and various memories from their relationship. He concludes by reflecting on their journey, mentioning his plan to propose, asking viewers for their proposal stories, and providing an update on his savings goal for the engagement ring.
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What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds
Title hook · 45%
I met my girlfriend 2 years ago on this day
Verbal hook · 40%
I met my girlfriend two years ago on this day, and this is my journal entry after our first date.
Visual hook · 15%
A medium shot of the creator speaking directly to the camera in an outdoor setting near train tracks, holding up a journal which serves as a key prop for the story.
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The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back
Hook
Announce a significant time-based milestone and introduce a physical artifact that promises an authentic, intimate look into that past event.
Payoff
Provide a tangible, quantifiable update on the progress toward the declared goal, followed by a direct call-to-action that promises a future resolution to the quest, incentivizing a follow.
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The structural pattern this video runs on
Framework
The Artifact-to-Quest Blueprint
Using a tangible artifact from the past to tell an emotional origin story, which then serves as the foundation for a current, publicly-tracked goal or quest.
The Live-Reading of the Past
The creator narrates the contents of the artifact, revealing a detailed, emotionally-charged origin story. This section establishes the 'why' behind the current journey through specific, relatable anecdotes and personal feelings.
The Consistency Bridge
The creator connects the single past event to a long-term, consistent pattern of behavior or feeling, elevating its significance and demonstrating unwavering commitment over time.
The Future Quest Declaration
The narrative shifts from the past to the present, explicitly stating the current, high-stakes goal that evolved from the origin story, thereby giving the audience a clear objective to root for.
The Community Participation Loop
The creator invites the audience to share their own similar experiences, transforming passive viewers into active community members and fostering a sense of shared journey.
happy memorial day! we recreated our 1st date on 5/25 from 2 years ago! it’s crazy to think that i’m so close to the goal and getting ready for the next chapter of life. but today, i am grateful for all of your support, and hope you continue to support us. and don’t forget to share your proposal story! day 72 until i can buy an engagement ring to propose to my girlfriend. #ilovejulia #doordashforadiamond
title · beginning
I met my girlfriend 2 years ago on this day
contextual · beginning
journal entry after our 1st date
contextual · beginning
May 25th, 2024
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but today I am deeply grateful for Julia
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1st date today playing mini golf
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my first impression is that she was gorgeous
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the care she has for her family specifically her dogs warmed my heart
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she asked the most questions to get to know me
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almost every entry has started with her
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planning a proposal
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$5,097.24 / $6,500
call-to-action · end
follow to see the proposal
I met my girlfriend two years ago on this day, and this is my journal entry after our first date. May twenty fifth twenty twenty four, Saturday. I am grateful for the sunny weather that lifts up my mood and brightens my day. But today, I am deeply grateful for Julia. We had our first date today playing mini golf. She had never played before, but we still bet that loser would pay for ice cream. It was pretty close, but I barely won. We went to La Michoacana, and, of course, I paid. My first impression is that she was gorgeous. I really like her big eyes and the way they sparkle when she looked at me. I also thought her voice was very soft and the care and consideration she has for her family, specifically her dogs, warmed my heart. Her family runs a sushi restaurant, and it seems like she helps out with that a lot. She has a lot of love for her parents and helps them out so much. I'm grateful she spent time and trusted me enough to go on this date and spend time with me. Out of all the dates I've been on, she asked the most questions and tier the most to get to know me. I know I shouldn't get too attached, especially after the first date, but I can't help but be excited for a second one. I start every journal entry with what I'm grateful for. And for the past two years, almost every entry has started with her. It's crazy how fast two years have gone by. No I'm almost at the rank goal and planning a proposal. So if you've been proposed to, drop your story in the comments. I'd love to read them all. 72 in, $5,097.24 out of 6,500. Follow to see the proposal.