unstrung

Writing is a lot more interesting when people don’t know who
you are. I meant that in a way where you’re actual readers don’t know you by face, and
they have no specific personal connection to you whatsoever. I’ve read blogs that have
had completely anonymous authors and a whole lot of them tend to be the more "fun" ones. (of course, im not saying that reading friends’ blogs aren’t interesting)
but it’s just that the anonymous ones tend to open up a lot more when it comes to
one’s thoughts. Everything’s a lot more direct and honest. No subliminal
messages, no double meanings, just a bunch of paragraphs said like it is. There are also no boundaries to writing and you can pretty much say anything without
having the care to see if someone will be directly affected by it. The words are raw, passionate, emotional, sick, twisted, conceited, but real.

But then of course, one can argue that you can always write
something in a journal that nobody knows, stash it somewhere.. and the effect
would probably be the same. (from the writer’s perspective at least) but it’s
always nice to know that you’re anonymous blog is out there being read by some unknown person in the
internet. That way you’re thought, no matter how insignificant it might be,
might actually be slightly significant to that random person who happened to
have stumbled upon you’re space in the web. So hah, bottom line: maybe I should
try an anonymous blog someday. (just for kicks) hehehe.

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ok, anways switch topic…. I know this has nothing to do with
anonymous blogging, but I’m considering purchasing a new digital camera to
replace my old point and click one. I mean now that I’m actually working and
earning dimes at a decent rate, I might actually end up getting one. This
is gonna be quite a replacement since cellphone cameras have more megapixels
that the one I currently have. shocking.

Here’s a small picture. (Canon Powershot SD700 IS for the google freaks) It’s a lil small (not the actual size though), but it’s packed with neat features. It has an IS (image stabilization) function which basically prevents the pictures from being blurry if you accidentally shake the camera while you’re taking a shot. It also has a good optical zoom, and a decent LCD., and other really cool functions which i won’t bother to list down since I’m too lazy to write a professional/detailed review on it. I went to Bestbuy last week to give it a hands on test, and I was really pleased. That anti-shake thing is briliant, and the picture qualities are sharper and brighter even at zoomed-in situations. Apart from the pesky salesperson who really wanted me to get it that same day, I really had a good time playing with it. I told him I’ll get it online where its cheaper. hah. that right Bestbuy. being pushy has its consequences.

ok, now you’re probably thinking.. well Chris, why don’t you just get it!? Well… It’s coz this beauty also caught my attention..

It’s a Les Paul Standard electric guitar made by Epiphone. One that has always caught my heart ever since I’ve been exposed to the world of electric guitars. It has really good sounds (excellent sustain, low noise), and of course, a lot of room to make crazy tones out of. It’s not as high quality as it’s $2,000 dollar Gibsone counterpart (structure wise since parts are outsourced from Asia) but decent enough for something in the $500 range. I went ahead and tested it @ Guitar Center and like the stupid camera, I’m freaking cravin it. The clean sounds are lovely, and the overdrive tones are well,, gritty. just the way its supposed to be. The body was solid and I’m guessing as long as I don’t bang it too much on a wall, it would probably still work for a good amount of years. Of course, I’d have to get an amp for this, but shit, I think it’s also worth purchasing.

So. Should I get the Canon Powershot SD700IS or the Epiphone Les Paul Standard? Hmmm. Decisions, decisions… argh. I realized this is a pointless entry since I’m just basically babbling here, but oh well. A cure for boredom I guess..