The Move In

Hello everyone.  This is my first blog post from the new desk that I built myself (or rather, assembled).  The internet is a little spotty here and there, but at least the living arrangement seems to have worked out.

I have a nice little studio apartment on the first floor, and to be honest, the space is more than enough for me.  Even at WashU, I had one of the smaller rooms in the suite, and even when I had a huge double sharing with Alan, I didn't even know what to do with all the space.

Furnishings were nothing fancy but comprehensive.  I got a desk, a bookshelf, a dresser, a dinner table with 4 chairs, a coffee table, a love seat couch, and of course the bed.  This is the same bed that I used way back in middle school, so I guess it's pretty nostalgic now that I'm back on this very bed...8 years later.

The place, after unpacking about 60% of my stuff, is definitely "very me."  Everything other than the wooden dinner table/chairs and the love seat (that I swiped from my parents) are black, white or green (no more mystery to my favorite colors).  If you had seen my room back at WashU, you would instantly recognize 90% of the decorations and stuff, as I just like how my room was decorated from before, and no reason to fix what isn't broken.

One difference, is I have my own TV now.  Nothing compared to the 37 inch VYNEX monster that everyone was familiar with from my suite, but it will serve my purposes (which is sports, sports, some HIMYM, and more sports) very well.  As per usual, my desk is littered with technology, so I might just resort to moving my book studies to the dinner table.

If there was any real complaints about the place right now, it would be that my phone doesn't get reliable service in the back crannies of my room, but that's understandable since the 1st floor of this apartment is practically half underground.  Of course, my reception is best closest to the window and door.

Other than that, just wanted to throw an update out there on where I'm now living and some initial thoughts that popped into my head in the middle of my unpacking frenzy.  I'd just like to say, it's nothing compared to the awesome setup I had back with my boys in Mudd, then SoFoHo (x2).  But then again, it's not just the place you live in, it's more important about the PEOPLE you live with.

Cheers.

David Choi - By My Side

Sorry for the delay in posting recordings, I got sidetracked by errands and logistics of my move-in, which is soon!

At any rate, I recently listened to David Choi's new music video and song, as mentioned in the title.  A catchy little love song, you probably know David from being affiliated with Wong Fu Productions, so here's a shout out to them.

I've taken the liberty of covering David's song, but credit goes to him for actually writing and producing the song himself!

Without further ado: David Choi - By My Side

(Oh, and a note for those with headphones: the volume for this song is a little louder than the previously recorded ones, messing around with microphone placement.)

Keyboarding.

I remember I did this last year, and it was pretty popular, so I'll bring it back.

Summer for me is slowly but surely passing by, and I want to do something fun and meaningful.  Thus, I will combine the two keyboards that I use in my pasttimes: the computer and the piano.

I want to invite you guys to name songs that you want to hear me play, and given a little luck, a bit of effort, and a lot listening to songs on repeat, I'll hopefully be able to play them, and record them while I still have my good recording mic and piano at home.

Here's what I worked on already:
Katy Perry - Firework (7/13/11)
Nightwish - Amaranth (7/14/11)
Gary Jules - Mad World (7/15/11)
Yiruma - River Flows in You (7/15/11)

Cheers everyone!

Life is like a box of chocolates...

but I find that it's more like a giant puzzle.

I see all of us like a puzzle piece, wanting to fit in where we can, trying to reach an understanding of a bigger picture, a goal that almighty Creator has already planned out for each and every one of us in perfect harmony.  It's hard to see clearly, as we're merely one piece in a million, but through the journey we each take, we try to find that one other piece in a million, that just strikes out to you.

You realize that one piece is the one you want to be with, the one that you are meant to be together with, through thick and thin.  No matter how good, how bad it gets, you know you can count on the other piece to lift you up when you're down, celebrate with you when you're on high.

Every place that you're lacking, the other piece brings out of you, that piece seems to benefit from everything you have to offer.  A teamwork that is infallible, a friendship unparalleled.  Someone who motivates you when you feel down, knowing that you would easily do the same to cheer and comfort them.

I know where my other piece is, and I will continue to cherish her, as she may very well be aware.  Have you found yours?