Friday, April 21, 2006
The Camera Entry
Yep, to make a better decision one must not neglect research. *Grinz* So far, these are the cameras that have caught my eye and I wonder if they are within my budget. Seems funny that while you're contemplating on whether to get a phone with a camera function or a camera itself, things happen to help convince you to make the latter decision. Had to handle a theft case today. The theft item? A Sony Ericsson W810i! The mobile phone today has just become so convenient it has lent itself to abuse huh. People leave it in all sorts of funny places when not in use. I had a feeling that might happen to me, so i decided to stay with a simple phone. Haha.
So here are the cameras that caught my eye! Canon Powershot S1 IS (Image Stabilizer), Canon's PowerShot A700, Canon PowerShot A620. All of them have adjustable aperture and shutter speed priorities, so they allow for more experimental photography. Guess what? They boast great auto functions too, so it's great for a beginner like me! The build is just right for people with pneumatic fingers like me (can never handle those ultra compact ones), and what do they have in common? Higher end zoom functions! Haha. I'm basically looking for a camera with great potential so it can last me a pretty long while I guess. Megapixels are within a healthy range of 3.2 to 7.1 (what in the world was I thinking with Sony Ericsson's 2.0 megapixels?!).
Ah.. Photography holds such meaning to me. The moments you treasure and appreciate, captured in your perception; there's so much to explore! I can't wait for May!
Mantou at 8:11 PM
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Wednesday, April 19, 2006
The Phone Entry
Looks like I'm entering the world of techy gadgets. 1st investment, the widely trusted K750i presented by Sony Ericsson. In all my 23 years of existence, these gadgets never fascinated me. When kids around me would be gushing about cool functions of the latest toy at Toys 'R' Us, I'd politely nod and tell them 'my pet toad can do that too'. I'm a jungle boy alrite.. A spartan lifestyle's what I lead. Zen. Minimalism. I don't have a computer (but i can blog and design pics), I don't have a hi-fi mini compo, I don't have an mp3 player, Ipod or Creative Muvo, no digital camera (but i can take decent photos), no air-con just a whirring fan, no bed just a mattress, no blanket. Zen enough?
So what makes me want to buy this phone? Well.. Here's how I convinced myself:
- I just lost my phone.
- I'm now using a Nokia 8250 and it can only msg 160 characters!
- I love taking pictures. It has auto focus and three scene modes! 2.0 megapixels!
- I need an mp3 player of sorts so I don't have to lug my Discman around.
- It's May and my contract allows me to upgrade my phone so I might as well..
- Royston's K750i really impressed me.
But then again, I have thot about just getting a normal phone and get a camera instead. That idea is beginning to seem more logical and practical than this little 3-in-1 eye candy.. Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps..
Mantou at 8:14 PM
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Thursday, April 06, 2006
My First Theatrical Experience!
'Praise You God of earth and sky,
How Beautiful is Your Unfailing Love!'
Indeed, this experience just shows me God's profession of love for us didn't stop at the cross; He goes on to counsel His will according to His Loving nature and shower us with blessings every step of the way, be it obvious or in disguise. Thank God for friends who really showed a lot of support during this experience. This experience was where a lot of first times happened.. Here's the list:
- 1st time talking to a recording engineer (that's how i got the Lobang!)
- 1st time calling a stranger to sign up for audition
- 1st time singing to Amber on a ledge of a building
- 1st time getting constructive feedback about singing for a musical
- 1st time singing at Boat Quay to passing river taxis and 2 makciks
- 1st time breaking out in cold sweat before going for audition
- 1st time seeking God for comfort before a major event
- 1st time rehearsing for a public performance
- 1st time buying tickets at Arts House
- 1st time leading Catholics in prayer (twice!)
- 1st time having group hugs
- 1st time singing with Rosalind Pho craning her neck up at me haha
- 1st time performing in a musical!
Thank You Father for Your wonderful blessing!
Mantou at 8:04 PM