The Road Not Taken

Ever wondered how things will turn out if you took the other option in life?

The path was paved right in front of me. Properly planned out and everything seems to be going fine, until recently. A lot have changed.

Thoughts were messed up, plans were destroyed, the future has been blurred out. I wonder what will happen if I took the other road if the other road did exist. What I had was just a highway and now I have arrived at a crossroad. To turn or to just go forward?

Life has too many uncertainties. Some predictable some are not. Well, I guess that's just how things go.

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Will be heading back home tomorrow.

2012 Was Not Great After All

Greetings. I am Mr Squinty Eyes. I come from a world far far away and now have taken over this blog.

Anyway, back to business. I'm sure that not many will be reading this post as I tend to lose readers whenever I take a hiatus from blogging but I don't care. It's not you that I want. I know I am a week early to make a year's end blog post and to make a recap of 2012 but I'm going to do it now anyways.

Rewinding back to the start of the year, it was January 2012 and I thought to myself it will be a good year this time. It's my year. Yes, I was born 24 cycles before. However, things weren't going my way the whole time. Everything seems to be running downhill right from the start. It still is but I do wish for it to stop soon.

Not sure if it's just my thoughts but nothing seemed to went right this time around. Well, there were some happy things that happened. My head shrunk smaller.

Good times, bad times. It happens to everyone. It'll soon be 2013. So let's put aside the past and hope for the best.

Things to do in year 2013:

1. Catch a wild Pikachu

2. Quit my current course and enroll in a make-up course

3. Get a tattoo

4. Sing the national anthem in Genting Highlands

5. Buy a bag-pack

6. Graduate from the make-up course

7. Eat raw processed food

8. Level-up on selca skills

9. Be a total goof

and most importantly,

10. To get to know more awesome friends

That's my Top10 list of things to do in 2013. Which one shall I start off with?

In the meantime, let's listen to some music. Introducing, Jason Chen's Gravity.

Caught up in you gravity

Don't know how you got me

Christmas is almost here. So where's my present?

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Samsung SMART CAMERA WB150F Review

Once again I am given a chance by Samsung Malaysia and Nuffnang to review yet another gadget. This time it was the Samsung SMART CAMERA WB150F.

Like the past reviews I have done before, I will only judge the product in the views of a user and consumer. Not as a tech expert.

THE PRODUCT

Samsung SMART CAMERA WB150F

OVERVIEW AND FIRST IMPRESSIONS 

Does size matter?

Well, what came into my mind when I received this camera is that it is slightly huge. It's dimensions are 106.5 x 59.9 x 23.4 (32.2)mm. A little too big of a size for a digital camera for me. I prefer much smaller and thinner models.

Free 4GB SD Card
A plus point for this product is that it comes with a 4GB SD card. That saves you some cash from buying an additional SD card.

Buttons are rather small?
I don't know. Maybe it's just me but i'm having a hard time pressing the buttons on this camera. Maybe I just have a big thumb. :(


FEATURES
Here are some of the features which may be the camera's selling point. However, it is not able to persuade me because I almost never use these features available in a point and shoot. What I want in a PnS is a quick processing sharp image.

Records video in half HD (720p)

This would be better if it could record videos in 1080p. However 720p seems sufficient for the moment. Its output format is in .mp4. I have found out that editing videos in this format in Adobe After Effects is near impossible!

Not a good camera to get if you are planning to shoot simple videos and edit them later.

Filters and Settings

Filters and Settings I almost never use them. The purpose of a PnS is to capture moments that might pass by in a quick second. So why fiddle through the settings to get the best filter for a great shot? Filters are almost useless in any cameras.

Extra features

These are yet again some extra features to play around with. Not much use here except for the panorama capture. The other features are just fun shots. Suitable for girls I guess.

Wi-Fi feature to connect/share to the Internet

Here's another selling point for this camera. However, I don't think that it is a good idea. I prefer going back home, transfer all the photos into my computer, then uploading them manually into the internet. If I would like to have that instant upload, I would rather use my smart phone to capture the moment. Besides, draining your camera's batter is not a good idea.

PROCESSOR SPEED
I have discovered that its processing speed is rather slow. Every time I capture a photo, it needs to process that particular photo for a couple of seconds.

And every time I turn the dial to change modes, it takes awhile.

A certain no-no for me. Too slow.

PICTURE QUALITY
The photos just seemed too washed out. Don't you think? 'Nuff said.

THE PRICE
Samsung SMART CAMERA WB150F retails for RM799 (in the range of this price).

THE VERDICT
I personally will not buy this camera as it is not up to my expectations. I would save up more and get an even better camera.

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This post is brought to you by Samsung Malaysia through Nuffnang.

Pre-Event: MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia 2012

MTV World Stage Is Back!
It’s that time of the year again! The concert that many have been waiting for, is finally back to our shores and this time, it’s going to be bigger than ever. The best international, regional and local acts will be performing for your entertainment at the MTV World Stage: Live in Malaysia 2012!

Remember the Fun We Had Last Year?
MTV World Stage last year saw Malaysian have a rockin’ good time with 30 Seconds to Mars, Pop Shuvit, Neon Trees and Beast. X-plosive performances, X-travagant sets with x-tra excitement on the side made it the best MTV World Stage yet.

It’s a Teenage Dream

This year, be prepared to scream and squeal in delight as your teen idols take the stage. Featuring performances from heartthrobs Justin Bieber and Jay Park, K-Pop queens Kara, and the fierce Miss Nina – MTV World Stage will be an affair full of eye and ear candy!

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The True Meaning Behind The Word Design

'nuff said.

Did I just offended a designer?