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Playlist Snapshot – Link

When people ask me what kind of music I listen to, I never have the answer they’re expecting. Simply because, I listen to everything. I’d like to think I have a very diverse taste in music which demonstrates the many facets of my life. Every proclivity towards a genre or artist has developed from a different aspect of my life, and serves to play different roles. I can go from Daft Punk and David Guetta, to Celine Dion and Orchestral pieces. I have grown up around music nearly my whole life. I’ve been singing since before I can remember. I played the viola for eight years and the guitar for five. Having what I hope is a fairly musical ear, I try to never object any genre of music, always giving the song and artist a chance. I usually find myself surprised.

My songs by Mohombi, Daft Punk, and David Guetta are usually what I listen to for a sort of wake up, and up beat feel. They remind me of summers and parties with friends, and never fail to put me in a good mood. Some of the more folk like and cinematic styled songs by Lana Del Rey, Agnes Obel, or John Legend, are pure enjoyment. The composition, harmony and musicality always bring about a soothing feeling. I included Requiem for a Tower, first because it is a sick piece but it also attests to my eight years in an orchestra. It has played a huge role in building my foundation in music and theory. I always have and will continue to have an ear for classical or early music (Plus it helps me study). The song by Hillsong just touches upon my roots as a christian and a church choir girl. I finally specifically selected my final song by Celine Dion, because she was one of my first inspirations as a child. I still remember my feeble attempts to mimic her incredible voice. She was a foreigner who learned our language simply through singing, and transformed her life. Celine definitely deserves that spot on my list. This playlist is simply a snapshot of a very large selection of songs, without which I frankly couldn’t get through my days.

-Manna Samuel

These pictures are the best memories in my life. Here is the eight images slideshow that best describe me:

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hi, I am Kiwing. You can call me kiwi if you want to because so many people call me that. I am from Hong Kong so one of the images was taken in Hong Kong with my best friend there. It is a precious photo because I used to live in Hong Kong for a long period of time and I miss my friends.

Some of the photos are the most memorable moment in high school. We had different senior teams and activities during our last year in high school. Yet the most exciting event is prom! We all dressed up pretty, did our makeups, and curled our hair. We danced and party hard on that day. These all little events make my high school life complete.

Last but not least, I went to Maine with my friends in this summer. It was my first time going on a trip with my friends and we did lots of crazy things there. We talked nonstop every night and we know each other’s little secrets. It was so fun that I can’t forget every little moment that happened in Maine. So these are the images that best describe me.