First of all sorry I had issuea uploading the playlist.

So instead I am just gonna name the songs coz either way you guys might have heard em all. And if not then well there’s always Youtube.

1.Mirrors

2.T.K.O

3. Till the world ends.

4. Not a bad thing

5. Suit and tie.

7.Cry me a river

8.Look at me now

9.Slow ass jolene

10.Aaj phir (indian)

so my playlist kinda reflects my taste in music And a lil of my personality.

Like you can already notice I am a timberlake fan.

Suit and tie represents my obsession with formal clothing.

Look at me now is kinda for the fun side of me.

Not a bad thing is for the emotional side.

The rest are just personal favorites.

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These eight pictures that I have shared represent who I am and my lifestyle. The picture of my friends and I at prom was not just a fun night show my transition from high school into adulthood. The picture of my friends in the courtyard show some of my best friends in high school and it represents the good memories and lessons I learned while growing up with them. The picture of Buddha represents how I grew up in a Buddhist family and learned certain traditions. The picture of nature shows how much I value going outside and being one with nature at times. The picture of Kanye shows how much I respect him and his lifestyle choices. Kanye doesn’t take any opinions from anyone and only follows to his own ideas and choices. The picture of the shrine shows how I was taken to temple constantly a little and how it has really turned me into the person I am today. The picture of the models show how passionate I am about fashion and something I largely pay attention to.

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Almost all of us can agree that music is a great form of comfort. There’s a song made for each emotion and every setting. The songs I have chosen to share with you are the ones that have touched me in different ways. Whether they have made me smile, dance, cry, or just think, they’ve had a great affect on me. Rap/hip-hop would probably be my favorite genre of music. I chose four songs from that category, represented by some of my favorite rappers. Beauty by Fabolous is written in words that every girl would want to hear from her significant other. We all want to be told that we’re beautiful and there’s no one else in the world like us. Similarly, White Dress by Kanye West and Song Cry by Jay-Z are about being in love and caring for one person even more than for yourself. Hearing sincere music about falling in love from rappers who usually write about money and numerous insignificant girls is extremely refreshing. Headlights by Eminem is a song he wrote about his relationship with his mother and is basically an apology to her. It’s really easy for me to relate to this song because of a really similar situation I’m in with my father. The lyrics really get me thinking and reevaluating many of the things going on in my life. Besides rap music, I do enjoy calm songs about love. I can put a few songs in the same category, being that they are all quite alike. Lay Me Down by Sam Smith (not the remix), Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran, Made to Love by John Legend, and The Way You Look Tonight by Frank Sinatra are some of the warmest songs I’ve ever heard. If you haven’t noticed, all of the love songs I have chosen were written and performed by men. I’m fascinated by the way that men fall in love and how they feel when they experience it in different ways. Women are usually very open and talkative about their personal lives. It’s very interesting to hear from a man’s point of view to really understand what goes on inside their minds. Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve is one of those songs that make you really think about life. The lyrics focus on the point that “You make all this money, then you die” and immediately makes one reconsider what is valuable and essential in life. After replaying the song a few times, suddenly money doesn’t seem to be the top priority in one’s life. Lastly, I chose one feel-good song that just always makes me happy. Gold (Snakehips Bootleg) by Bondax is nice to listen to when you’re in a good mood. The beat is very different from other happy songs and is calmer than most. As you can see, you probably know only one or two of the songs that I have listed. Listen to some of the others and let me know what you think.

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Hey Guys. I decided to do the ten songs that represent me for Blog Post One. The first six songs I chose are based on the lyrics and how they represent me. I did not concentrate on the beat, rhythm or genre of these songs, just lyrics, so it may be a weird combination of songs.

The first song is “The Distance” by Cake. This song represents me because I like to finish whatever I start, even if I don’t have to. It bothers me when I leave something incomplete, I do it for self-satisfaction. The second song is “Kryptonite” by 3 Doors Down. The first time I heard this song I thought it was weird, but then I listened carefully to the lyrics and liked it. Like the song, I help people when they need help, but I can’t always help everyone when they need it. Also, some people appreciate it and thank me while others don’t care that I did something to help them and may ignore me. Next is “Float On” by Modest Mouse. When I do something bad or by accident, I always start to panic and think of the worst, but usually nothing happens afterwards. Everything ends up being alright, just like the song. The forth song would be “Never Too Late” by Three Days Grace, because it is never too late to change yourself. Everyone has something they need to change, especially myself. I like the next song which is “In One Ear” by Cage the Elephant.  I don’t let what people say bother me. When someone calls me something or says something mean, it goes over my head. I could care less for someone’s negative opinion about me. Last for the lyric based music is “Hold Your Color” by Pendulum. I’m not sure if I interpreted this song correctly, but I think it is about standing up for what you believe in, even if it costs you. I stick up for my beliefs even if I know I won’t win (like with my mother).

The next four songs are ones I like and can listen to on repeat. It is said that you can tell a lot about a person from the way they dress, the way they talk, and the music they listen to (not sure about the last one). Hopefully the music I listen to is enjoyable for everyone.

The first for this set of songs is “Your Gonna Go Far Kid” by The Offspring. I like this song because it gives me energy; it wakes me up and makes me want to do something energetic. Next is “Jerk It Out” by Caesars. To me it is a catchy, addicting song to listen to, with a nice beat and good vocals. The third song is “Midnight City” by M83. When I first listened to this song, I did not know how I felt about it. I had to listen to it the next day to realize I liked it, but still thought it was kind of weird. Last on my playlist is “25 or 6 to 4” by Chicago. I was introduced to this song during Jazz Ensemble in high school. I listened to it online to hear how it sounded and loved it. This song was on repeat for a couple days after and I knew how to play it for band.

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I started my great adventure in China, and it has been a very influential part of my life. All of my relatives live in China except my parents, and I have gone to visit countless times. I love to travel so going to China on summer vacations would be very exciting because I would hang out with my various cousins going to arcades, and malls.

Sports have also played a huge role in my life in and outside of school. I moved to my neighborhood when I was five and there were many children my age. I got to know them by hanging out after school and on weekends playing baseball and basketball. In school, I have played a variety of sports ranging from basketball and football in middle school, to handball and table tennis in high school.

Ping pong has always followed me throughout my life. My aunt was the first to introduce me because she loved the sport. I learned how to play and this was excelled more in the second year of high school as I found out that there was a ping pong club. I joined and got skilled quickly becoming the vp of the club during my junior year.

When I have free time, I would often read manga, watch anime, and play LoL. During high school, I really got into manga and anime, reading and watching all the popular/uncommon shows. League has been a game that has caused me to waste endless hours going back and forth between tiers. Even though the in-game chats are known to be the most violent and infuriating, it has taught me to calm down and not respond to insults, thus initiating less arguments and making this world a better place.

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Hi, it’s Bin Bin again. I decided to make a slideshow of my favorite things and not so favorite. First off, I’ll start with South Park. South Park has to be my favorite show of all time. I’ve probably saw every episode at least 5 times already. I just can never get enough of the show. This Wednesday will be exciting as a new season is coming up. The second slide is Manchester United, my favorite soccer team. I’ve been a fan for a long time but only recently able to catch every match due to the free schedule of college which kind of sucks since the team lost a lot lately. I hope the new manager can bring another two decades of endless Champions League. The third photo of my slide is Christopher Nolan movies. Whenever a new Christopher Nolan movie comes out, my friends and me would go to the theater as soon as possible to watch his new masterpiece. The fourth slide is kind of a dream of mine ever since I found out about these adorable creatures. Some day, I wish to own one and be able to take care of it. After that comes the picture of the N train which I’ve been taking since my freshman year of high school. I am still taking the train almost everyday and expect to for the next three or so years. It has its ups and downs but its my only mode of transportation to school so I can’t complain. The next picture is the Horse-Head Nebula which I chose since I love outer space. I enjoy learning and seeing pictures of space, especially the fascinating formations and the ever changing nature of space. When I get my first job, I hope to buy a nice telescope and look at these places with it. Then, we have the bed which simply means I enjoy sleeping. During high-school, I used to sleep a good amount of 7-8 hours of sleep, then sleep on the train. After that I would either sleep in History/English class. When I get home from school or hanging out with friends, I would take a long nap. Lastly, the picture of the mosquito might be a little bit disturbing but I can’t help being attracted by mosquitoes. I would constantly get attacked by them in my sleep. We don’t really get them around the house but they do get in once in a while. I like sleeping without my shirt on during the summer and I would wake up to a whole bunch of mosquito bites. Sometimes I even wake up in the middle of the night falling a sleep and scratching at the same time. I would then question red spots and scratched skin in the morning.

I decided to make a slideshow to showcase the people, events, and things in my life that have had a huge impact on me and make me who I am.

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To start off my slideshow I decided to give you guys a little bit of background information on the schools I have attended. My first slide is a collage of the 3 schools I went to. I went to two public schools between kindergarten and eight grade. When it was time for high school, my parents really wanted to put me in a private school. This was a big change for me and shows how I was able to adjust to all these changes. I had to make myself comfortable wherever I went. My second slide is also a collage. I am a commuter to Baruch and ever since high school the train has been my source of travel. I also have to walk quite a bit to get to the train station. I really wanted a slide that described what my culture and heritage consisted of so I decided to put a couple of pictures of that.  From color to drama my culture has it all. I was born into a Sikh family and I honestly am very proud of my religion. My parents were both born in the city in India so they have always been very open-minded and thoughtful. They honestly are the reason why I am here today. My mom is my support and my confidant. She can sense when something is wrong and she will always help me in my time of need. My dad is my inspiration and my source of drive. Seeing him work so hard to get to where he is now has made me proud. I get my honesty and loyalty from them. My brother is four years older. We are extremely close and we can share things with each other that we might not be able to tell our parents. We both love watching comedy and horror movies and TV shows together. My friends and family are the biggest support for me. My best friends, Almeet, Pardeep, and Katherine are like the sisters I never had. They always teach me to love myself. My friends are the biggest motivators and I am the luckiest person to have them in my life. They accept me for who I am. I look up to my older group of friends because they are smart and dedicated. They never make me feel like the youngest in the group and have taught me to be more independent. My family is so huge that I can’t even list all of my cousins, aunts and uncles. I can be outside with my family and meet a relative of the family I didn’t even know existed. My closest relatives are my mom’s sister’s family. They have been a constant part of my life and always tell me to strive for the best and be good at what I do.

I love roller coasters, speed and heights. I love the adrenaline I get. I want to go sky diving, bungee jumping and zip lining. I think this relates to the times when I can be carefree and live life. I also love traveling. My favorite part is actually the plane ride. I know so many people that hate airplane rides and they look at me like I’m crazy. I want to travel to Europe if I ever get the chance. I have been to India a countless number of times for vacation and I honestly love it. It is so different from here. I have lots of family there so it’s nice to see them.  I have relatives all over the world so it’s neat to go somewhere new and meet them.

Well that’s about it for now, I’m looking forward to learning more about you guys!

Hi LC09, I have decided to make a slideshow to let you guys know a little bit more about myself. 

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The first slide that I included was one of my family. My family is extremely important to me and I could not imagine my life without them. My sister and I are very close. We spend a lot of time with each other and she is always there for me whenever I need her. My parents are very supportive in all that I try to accomplish. My dad is the most hardworking person I know and I always go to him for help. My mom is very caring and always has my best interest in mind. Although my great-grandma passed away a few months ago, she was one of the most loving people I know and would always put everyone else before herself. She was super excited to find out that I would be attending Baruch. My next slide is about my dog Nikki. She is a Shih-Tzu/Maltese mix. Having wanted a dog all my life, finally getting her in the sixth grade was a huge surprise. She is crazy and playful at times, but can also be calm and relaxed at other times. My third slide is of my friends and I. I have been friends with my friends in the pictures for many years, one since first grade. We all go to college close to home so we are able to hang out whenever possible. My next slide is of my daily commute. My elementary, middle, and high school were all located within 5 minutes of my house so having a long commute has taken some getting used to. I have to first take the LIRR for about an hour to penn and then take the 1,N, or R subway to Baruch. While I was hesitant about the commute at first, I have grown to enjoy it and get a lot of work done while on the train. My fifth slide is revolved around the NY Jets. We have been Jet season ticket holders for over 30 years. My dad, sister, uncle, family friends, and I would all get to the stadium early and tailgate. We would set up 2 grills and cook different kinds of food such as steak, hamburgers, and hotdogs. My next slide is of a Blue October concert that I have recently attended. They are my all time favorite band and I can listen to them for hours. Going to concerts is an activity that I recently started doing more often and I look forward to going to more in the future. My seventh slide is of various locations in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Most people know this as the Amish Country. This has been my families favorite vacation spot which we try to visit yearly. Some of my favorite childhood memories come out of these vacations. My last slide is of my sister and I on two different roller coasters. I love to go to amusement parks and do other thrilling activities. 

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I actually had trouble searching for songs that represented or had significance to me. But I pulled through, after searching through my 1600+ Youtube playlist of songs LOL. I chose to do a song playlist because music has had a major influence on my mood and personality.

So first up, I chose ‘Enigma’ by Veigar Margeirsson. After my first listening of this song, I had been inexplicably and emotionally moved. Never has any piece of music taken me through a fleshed out journey full of experiences and feelings that only pertained to me. I have placed it first on the playlist because it is definitely my favorite song. Next, I chose ‘He’s a Pirate’ by Klaus Badelt. It is a song that I listen to when I’m lacking motivation and determination. Third, I chose ‘No Light, No Light’ by Florence + The Machine because its lyrics vaguely applied to me. It’s about how someone made a mistake and couldn’t keep his/her significant other from slipping away from them. In parallel, I have let many opportunities get away because of my shy personality. I chose ‘Bring Me to Life’ by Evanescence next because I don’t think I’m actually living my life to its fullest. Or, as Nicki Minaj said, “But to live, doesn’t mean you’re alive.” As corny as it sounds, I am waiting for someone to lift me off from the dusty floor and waltz me around my life. Fifth, I chose ‘Angels’ by The xx. It is a somber, yet powerful song that represents the hopeless romantic that I am. Next, I chose ‘Fairy Dance’ by James Newton Howard. It is full of hope, curiosity, and wonder, but it also hints of slight melancholy near the end. Also, ‘fairy’ was the closest term I could link to my love for fantasy. For the next song, I chose ‘King and Lionheart’ by Of Monsters and Men. It represents my fierce devotion to those I truly care about. I am selfish most of the time, but there are certain people I would swim the Pacific for (I don’t know how to swim). I blanked out after this, so I decided to meet the 10-song quota by adding 3 random rave/EDM songs (‘Bad’ by David Guetta & Showtek ft. Vassy, ‘SMASH!’ by Ummet Ozcan, and ‘Hero’ by Pegboard Nerds ft. Elizaveta). EDM (Electronic Dance Music) is currently my favorite genre of music. Sadly, I have not attended a rave yet, but I am planning to in 2015!

Music is what I turn to for comfort that no embrace can compare to. Music is a release for my bottled emotions. It soothes me mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, so I probably won’t be denying its magnitude anytime soon. :3