My New Music Partner

My New Music Partner
Music plays an important role in my life. In childhood, I bought many CDs and a portable stereo CD player to amuse myself. With the development of computer, it has become easy to download new albums from the Internet. I began to be interested in MP3 players. After thinking about it for several days, I decided to buy a MP3 player to be my new music partner.

Choosing an appropriate MP3 player for myself was interesting. I had some cash on hand and I knew that I could spend it all. Then, the shopping became ever more charming. To choose an ideal MP3 player, I put emphasis on its sound quality; other features would not be that important. However, it was impossible for me to pay 5000 NT dollars for a MP3 player, so the price was also my other concern. The Internet was a useful helper for me. Firstly, I surfed many websites of MP3 player’s brands to search for the ones I liked. However, every salesman praised his own products so I read some buyers’ or technomanias’ comments on the MP3 players I chose in order to make the right decision. The next step was to compare the MP3 players and select the most suitable one for myself. After the long search, finally, I decided to purchase SONY NW-E015F as my new music player. Its high audio technologies and reasonable price really satisfied me.

The appearance of my new MP3 player is simple, clean and technical. It is the reason why it stands out among the others. Its shape is kind of cuboid. It has a nickname called “lipstick player” because it is as small as a lipstick, so it is easy to carry. I chose the black “lipstick” for its mysterious and dark shine. On the top of the MP3 player is a direct USB connection and it is covered by a plastic cap with a “W” mark. The mark represents WALKMAN from SONY. The mirrorlike display makes the rest part of the MP3 player. The black screen reflects the light and gives it an elegant look. Also, the screen is printed with its brand name “SONY” to express its high quality. There is a small silver belt between the cap and the display. It is part of control buttons. The silver bottom is a headphone jack and the control buttons are set on the curves. To decorate my new music partner, I put some stickers on the display screen and attached a strap to it. Moreover, I bought a small bag to carry the player and the headphones wherever I go.

Besides its appearance, I like my MP3 player’s features, especially the audio ones. The color liquid crystal display can show album pictures and colorful information. There is a function called “Jacket Search,” with which I can search for albums by their cover arts. Moreover, while I am searching for the album I want, it will play music demo of each album to help me select. If I forget to transfer new songs, I can also listen to FM radio to enjoy music by its built-in FM Tuner. The Intelligent Shuffle makes listening to music more interesting. There are different types of shuffle, such as Time Shuffle and My Favorite Shuffle. Every song is a surprise before it is played. I chose SONY because it is famous for the bass. I always listen to band music, like rock and roll, heavy metal, and the bass takes a great part in the music. The two audio technologies in my MP3 player are Clear Stereo and Clear Bass. They make music more powerful, detailed and lively. The several types of sounds in Equalizer and VPT let me control and edit the sound quality. For example, Equalizer can highlight vocals or drums, and VPT can make you feel that you are listening to music in the arena or studio. I really enjoy using the functions.

The selection process of a new MP3 player is complex and long, but it makes me put much dependence on the MP3 player. Without it, I cannot listen to music at any place and any time. I am satisfied by its appearance and sound performance. It not only enhances my listening experiences but lifts my spirits. We are perfect partners in music and I am proud of it.

01/09 Journal

This week is very busy because of the coming of final exams. Some teachers request assignments and some have the final exam in this week. As a result, I burn the candle at both ends. Many things that need to do drive me crazy and anxious. I want to give up all the things but I cannot. I need to write assignments and also study. However, I don’t have enough time to let me do these things because I have the part-time job to do. It is always 10 o’clock after work and I have to take a bath or do something. It often passes 11 o’clock when I start to study. Then, I always stay up late for preparing the studies. Fortunately, I don’t have many classes that need to wake up early. Everyday has different works need to hand in or check so there is a deadline. I am always chasing time. This week is like a break-through game. Everyday is a barrier that waits for me to break through. There is still another week waiting for my conquest. I can expect that it is a tough battle because I haven’t prepared any subject yet. I will screw up.

01/02 Journal

Wednesday was December 31. I still had to go to school and part-time job so I was not in a lively mood to plan any activity. However, I was looking forward to four-day New Year holiday. As usual, the school held the series of New Year activities, like New Year party, the carnival and fireworks show… The activities started from 2 o’clock pm and there were many different clubs’ performance, such as live bands or dancing. In the afternoon, I strolled around the refreshment kiosks. It seemed that the night market which was near the campus were all here. Hot dogs, pop corns, BBQ, sushi, stinking tofu… Also, there were some exotic food, like African, Macao and Hong Kong which were sold by foreign students. Especially, one of food stands is kept by a hotel and keepers wore uniforms of waiter and cook. They looked high-class. Moreover, the food is high-class, too and delicate. Maybe, the price was also high. After looking around the carnival, I bought nothing. I was not hungry and I did not want to spend money so I refused my appetite.

After work, I returned back to school because I wanted to see 陳漢典. I thought he and 盧廣仲 were more famous than other singers whom were invited. He was one of hosts of New Year party. The other host was boring so the party was not so hot. After Chen came, the party became interesting than before. Chen was a jokey host because his performance was full of humor. He intimated many celebrities, sang a funny song lively and talked amusingly. However, I did not stay to the end because it would be too late. As a result, I missed Lu’s performance in 2009 passed 15 minutes.

Anyway, Happy 牛 Year!!!