There are many things in my life that make my life enjoyable. It’s usually the small things that brings a mini smile here and there that equals to a dozen or more smiles throughout the week. Of course the big things matter also which include spending time with God, hanging out with friends, and spending time with family.
But today, I want to focus on two things. Pens and music.
You’re probably thinking “Okay, music I understand. But pens? Pens make you happy?”
Yea they do. Most people have forgotten the art of writing. We all just text and type now.
As for me, I use a pen on a daily basis. I’m always writing. I use a pen when writing in my bible study journal. I use a pen when writing down requests when clients call me. I use a pen when taking notes in class. Since I love using post-its for everything, I use a pen all the time. For example, whenever there is a broken meter, I stick a post-it on my car window and on the broken meter so that I don’t get a parking ticket. Whenever I get a car wash, I put a post-it over my window switches so that I don’t mistakenly roll down the windows. I use a post-it to leave reminders for myself. Ah, crap…maybe I should write an entry about post-its. I’ll save that for next time.
Back to the topic of pens. I’ve recently become a pen addict. Since I use pens a lot, I need a pen that is affordable, lasts long, writes well, and feels comfortable. During my search for the ultimate pen, I’ve come across several blogs dedicated to only pens.
http://www.penaddict.com
http://goodpens.blogspot.com/
There’s even a Sharpie blog:
http://blog.sharpie.com/
After reading these blogs, I’ve learned that there are a few things to determine or test in order to see if it is a good pen or not.
I call it the “6 Point Pen Test“
- Sturdiness & durability
- Weight of pen
- Comfort & feel
- Design of pen
- Bleeding
- Lines
So I am not alone! I know you’re out there. All the pen addicts, unite! Couple of days ago, I bought two pens at Walmart.
First one is the uni-ball 207 (0.7mm)
I’ll review this pen by using the “6 Point Pen Test”.
The uni-ball 207 feels very sturdy and durable. I love the weight of the pen. It’s not too light and not heavy at all. It feels very comfortable to write with. I love the design of the pen. It has a more sleek design to it compared to other pens I’ve tried. The pen does not bleed into the paper and it makes solid connected lines when I write.
The unique feature of the uni-ball 207 is that it has Uni Super Ink Technology.
The uni-ball website states, “Uni Super Ink gets trapped in paper, helping prevent criminal check washing and other document alteration. It is also fade- and water-resistant ink as well as acid-free and archival quality.”
Next up is the Pilot G2 (o.7mm)
The Pilot G-2 is also an excellent pen. This pen feels sturdy and durable. The weight is perfect. Not too light and not too heavy. It is very comfortable to use and has a nice feel to it. The design is simple. The pen doesn’t bleed into the paper and the lines are solid.
Overall Summary:
In my opinion, the uni-ball looks better and doesn’t feel like a cheap pen. I like how the uni-ball clicks. They both write very well. I love how the lines are solid and they don’t bleed into the paper. The Pilot G-2 feels a little more comfortable to write with. Both cost exactly the same. You can find a pair of each for under 3 bucks.
Final Verdict:
uni-ball 207
Now on to music.
While on my hunt for the pens, I picked up two CDs. Yes, I buy CDs. Unlike you criminals that download and steal from the artists, I actually purchase the CDs.
How’s that for a little guilt-trip? Just messing with ya.
So I bought two CDs. One is Chris Brown’s “Graffiti” album and the other is Rihanna’s “Rated R” album.
There are some songs that I really liked and some songs that I really didn’t like. There’s one song that has an African-like chant in the background. What the hell is that all about? I really enjoyed listening to the song “Crawl”. I feel like this song is way underrated. It’s probably due to bad publicity after the whole Rihanna incident. “I Can Transform Ya” was okay. I actually enjoyed the music video more than the song itself. I feel like Chris Brown should have worked a little harder on this album and released it at a later date. One of the songs lyrics says something in the lines of “people show love for me”. Maybe your hardcore fans show you mad love, but for the rest of us, it’s going to take more than just a mediocre album and a few anger management courses to get our love back. You’re an artist and we expect a lot from you. So go back to your studio and push out a mind-blowing album. Okay Chris?
Next up, Rihanna’s “Rated R” album.
I actually really enjoyed listening to the entire album. Couple of songs stuck out. Rude Boy and Te Amo.
Sue me for liking Rude Boy. What?!!? It’s catchy! Anyone under the age of 18, please skip to the end.
[first part of the lyrics]
Come here rude boy, boy, can you get it up?
Come here rude boy, boy, is you big enough?
Take it, take it, baby, baby
Take it, take it, love me, love me
[end]
Overall, I really enjoyed her album. Great job Rihanna. I think she definitely came up on top on this one. The domestic violence situation with Chris Brown and Rihanna played a huge role.
Props to Rihanna. Better luck next time Chris.
Til next time, ciao!
thehungrydude
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