Category: I Like It

Evangelion

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Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 4.2mm, f/1.6, 1/90 sec, ISO50
 “Evangelion Screening” Austin, 2023

This evening I went to see Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time with my friend. I have never seen any of the Evangelion movies or anime, so I had no idea what was going on. But I did hear from friends that no one actually knows what’s going on in Evangelion. 😂

The movie was pretty amazing, nonetheless. I do admit to falling asleep a few times (I only got 30 minutes of sleep last night), but luckily the movies are all available on Amazon Prime so I can rewatch the bits I missed (and also catch up on the previous movies).

A Favorite Watch

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Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 27mm, f/2.8, 1/100 sec, ISO500
 “Seiko 5” Cedar Park, 2023

I wore my Seiko 5 watch today for the first time in a long time. I still love this small automatic watch, even if it is a little fast (adding about 30 seconds a day). The design is simple and classic, and it doesn’t weigh much so I hardly feel it. I’ll probably keep this and my Seiko 007 forever. BIFL!

Mid-Life Indy

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Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 4.2mm, f/1.6, 1/90 sec, ISO64
 “Mid-Life Indy” Cedar Park, 2023

Today I re-watched “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” since I hadn’t seen it since it came out in theaters way back in 2008. I enjoyed it then, and was curious if I would still feel the same way. And yes, I think it’s a fun movie! I was surprised that I found Mutt Williams kind of an interesting character and Shia Labeouf did a pretty good job playing him.

What was kind of neat is that after seeing Harrison Ford in Dial of Destiny, he looked so young in Crystal Skull! I need to re-watch Temple of Doom now, and then I will be able to rate the Indy films from best to worst (for my own curiosity).

Arrietty Re-Watch

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Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 4.2mm, f/1.6, 1/90 sec, ISO125
 “Arrietty” Cedar Park, 2023

I decided to re-watch “The Secret World of Arrietty” after starting to learn “Arrietty’s Song” on the ukulele. It was delightful as I had forgotten how excellent the movie is. The artwork captivated me even more than before. Moreover, the English dub was pretty good, with Carol Burnett’s portrayal of Hara being just perfect. If you haven’t seen it before, I definitely recommend it. Or even to re-watch it as I did.

Sony WH-CH520 Headphones

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Photo info: FUJIFILM X-T10, 27mm, f/2.8, 1/100 sec, ISO250
 “Sony Headphones” Cedar Park, 2023

This year I got a set of Sony WH-CH520 headphones for Father’s Day. I wanted some wireless headphones that I can use with my phone and iPad, and even my Macbook Air and these Sonys fit the bill. The features I love:

  • Wireless: Bluetooth means I can connect to all my devices.
  • Lightweight: The plastic material is light, but seems robust.
  • Battery life: 50-hours! Impressive.
  • Looks good: They come in black, blue, or white. I chose white because they look so clean.
  • Microphone: I can use it to make phone calls.
  • Equalizer: Using the free Sony app, you can set your levels easily.
  • Price: At $59, these won’t break the bank.

I’ve only been using them for a short while, but I love them. They are very comfortable, and don’t make my ears hot. They also sound great! I have the bass enhancer activated (and bass boosted in the EQ). Very nice!

If you would like some nice, inexpensive on-ear headphones, the Sony WH-CH520 model is worth checking out!