Reviewing The iSkin

I received my iSkin keyboard protector in the mail several days ago, which was much earlier than I was expecting it to arrive. I've been using it for a few days now just to get a feel for it so I can give my review on the product. And, I have to say that it's pretty good! There isn't much for me to complain about.

The Pros: The iSkin covers the whole keyboard area, yet it doesn't add any bulkiness. The outside texture of the protector is anti-slip and doesn't add any new weirdness for when typing. I guess the flexibility of it really helps to move with the keys. When I was doing research on keyboard protectors,  online reviews mentioned that it may take getting used to typing with the iSkin, but that wasn't the case for me. I instantly adjusted. The bottom/back is also made to grip onto the surface of your laptop so as not to slip. I can already see dust and little crumbs collecting on it instead of getting into my keys.

The Cons: There isn't much to dislike, except mainly its color. Although the rest of my new laptop is pristine and white, the iSkin has an off-white, yellowish tint that makes the keyboard look slightly dirty. I don't know if that's the case with everyone's or if the bottom of mine is just getting dirty already. Other than that, I don't know how effective the anti-bacterial function of the iSkin is since there really isn't a way for me to test that. And the price! It was a little expensive for the tiny package and its shipping cost. All in all, I spent just under $32. But if this prolongs the life of the keyboard, I wouldn't mind a little costliness.

Conclusion: This is definitely worth it! I give this a +4.5 on a scale* from -5.0 to +5.0.

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Addendum: *I actually got this scale from one of the Fab 4. A zero is the neutral, middle point, while any positive number stands for something above neutral and any negative number stands for something below neutral. The max +5.0 means that something is incredibly amazing; similarly the minimum -5.0 means that something is disastrously terrible. We believe this is a superior scale than the ubiquitous 0-5 or 0-10 scales.

Inspiration

I'm daunted by the idea of putting myself out there for the world to read and to dissect, and I'm also frustrated by where and how to find the inspiration for my posts. But when I read the thoughts of my Twin on his blog, I am immediately awed every time. The strength with which he carries on through every situation he encounters is a huge inspiration in my life. He sees so much limitless possibility in the most seemingly innocuous things, and he finds inspiration effortlessly.

I'm so grateful that I have someone like him in my life. Although we can no longer see each other on a regular basis (he lives in the Midwest while I am on the east coast), he somehow still motivates me to carpe diem the eff out of life. So, thank you Twin, for all your strength and perseverance and spontaneity and fun. And just for you: I get it in.

Breathe A New Life

01| This blog began during my college years of fun, youthful naivete. However, I am now meandering down a path full of new discovery, and as a result, I feel the need to change the direction of my posts to a more personal level. I hope that this new cyber "space" will stand as a fortress for my burgeoning new life experiences and allow me to metaphorically put pen to paper of my passions, stressors, my highest highs and the lowest lows, and whatever else may come my way.

02| Life is funny in that one end brings life to a new beginning. I took advantage of the Apple store's college student special (with one month left on my old college ID before its expiration) to buy a new laptop - the very one I will now be using to document my post-graduation life. And of course I have taken all the necessary steps to extend its life by buying all the proper accoutrements (1 & 2) aka spending lots of money. And don't worry, I will post my reviews of the products after I receive them in the mail.

"Here's to the nights we felt alive.... Tomorrow's gonna come too soon." - Eve 6

Catchy Singles & Their Amazing Covers

When a song becomes a hit, amazing covers abound on Youtube. Here are some of my favorites:

Justin Bieber ft. Ludacris - Baby


Legaci, Cathy Nguyen & Traphik - Baby (Cover)



Drake - Best I Ever Had


Donna Ibarra, Anna De Guzman & Ruby Ibarra - Best I Ever Had (Acoustic Cover)



Justin Bieber ft. Sean Kingston - Eenie Meenie


Yoonha Hwang - Eenie Meenie (Piano Cover)

Unexplained Hiatus

Sorry about the long hiatus! Sometimes we get so caught up when life happens and we forget everything else. Good news: expect regular posts again soon!

Anya Marina "Whatever You Like" Single

I've been talking about this song for so long now that you guys are probably pretty bored by it, but I've got some last bits of news. First, this song was featured on the latest episode of Gossip Girl during the Dan-Vanessa-Olivia threesome (Season 3 Episode 9 "They Shoot Humphreys, Don't They?"). The sensual voice and melody fit perfectly with the mood of seduction. Second, the official music video is released (yes, I'm a bit behind). Check it out here. I think it's cute how the video took the song in a different direction and put a whole new spin on the phrase "whatever you like."

Britney Spears Drops New Video

Britney Spears reigns supreme with her first single, "3", off her upcoming album, Britney Spears: The Singles Collection. Despite the controversial topic of its lyrics, an ode to threesomes, the chart-topping hit has managed to become the first song since 2006 to debut as #1 on the Billboard charts. With that kind of momentum, you'd expect an amazing Britney-esque video, as the likes of "Toxic" and "Womanizer", but I think it's cute, but a little lackluster. Watch the official new music video below and see for yourself.