Saturday, October 4, 2008

Violin


Some of you may or know that I play the violin. My baby's name is Banshee, a 3 year old Hofner violin. 


I started my formal lessons in 2005. My teacher comes to our house once or twice a week and taught me the Suzuki method. I felt really nervous during my first sessions. My hands would start to shake and my breathing would unconsciously stop. haha. But my teacher was really nice and patient, so after one month, my hands, fingers, neck and shoulders started to relax. Oh and my breathing was fixed to. lol

After 2 years and 3 books, I suddenly stopped my lessons. School suddenly became too hectic and my practice time vanished. My teacher would text me and ask when will we continue with the lessons. I said that after graduating, I'll start playing again. But that wasn't the case because I am now working. lol.

So I said to myself, it's time to play again. Two weeks ago, I got Banshee out of the cabinet and started playing; from book 1 - 3 and other pieces that I like. 

I picked one piece that I would like to perfect once more. It's "Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring" by Bach. The last time I played this was Christmas 2005. haha. I need to refresh my memory. 

I'll post a video here of me playing soon. 


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Thursday, October 2, 2008

50-50?

Okay, I took another quiz from Blogthings.  This one's hella funny. lol. (You can find the link under "Webbies")




Your Surfing Habits are 50% Male, 50% Female



There's no way we can tell whether you're a man or woman.

Of all the internet users, you are the most broad based in your habits.

You use the internet for research and your career.

But you also use the internet to keep in close touch with your loved ones.



Very fitting? 50% Male and 50% Female eh? That first line made me laugh. Hahaha.

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Wednesday, October 1, 2008

iRemote

I just found the coolest and handiest Free Application for my iPhone! It's called Remote. A free app developed by Apple. 


So what does it do? Well basically it controls your iTunes by using an iPhone or iTouch. Just as long as you are connected in a Wi-Fi network, you can be an instant DJ even when you're not in front of your computer. How cool is that? haha

I tried to use this remote on my dad's mac and he got surprised when his songs started to play automatically. He thought that there's something wrong with the computer so he called me. I went down to his office laughing my pants off and explained about the remote. haha. 

Now I can change my songs, browse through my iTunes library and create playlists while lying down on my bed.

You can get this at the app store.

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