➔ Building my First Mini ITX PC
Building a PC
I never completely built a PC by myself. I knew building your own was cheaper than buying prebuilts. In 2020, I wanted to move away from using an external GPU dock for my laptop to a desktop. I had a lot of fun picking out the parts for my new system. When it came to building it, people always said it was like building legos and I loved legos. However, I am not the best when it comes to hardware or cable management. I had a friend come over and help me build my desktop. Unfortunately, he took over most of the process and I felt like I missed out. The build was a success and it’s lasted me five years. Now that I have a solid income, I think it’s time for an upgrade.
➔ Kodak Ektar H35 - The Best Beginners Film Camera
The Best Beginner’s Film Camera
You’ve probably seen those vintage and grainy looking photos on social media. You can replicate that with any old filter but it doesn’t feel authentic since it was digitally crafted. Film is simply thin strips that store images after being exposed to light. I was chasing the authenticity. My first experience with film cameras was using a disposable kodak camera. It was fun using a point and shoot and anticipating how it would come out after I went to get it developed. I feel that film photos really shine when people are just being themselves and having fun. Of course the disposable had no use once the roll was out. Then I came across the Kodak Ektar 35. This was a reusable film camera from Kodak. This meant I could get the same point and shoot feeling, keep the camera, and reuse it by refilling the rolls. I loved the way the body looked with its vintage aesthetic. I’ve received compliments about it in public.
➔ A Review of the Backfire G2 Black Electric Skateboard
Electric Skating as a Beginner Skater
I have never properly skated on a normal skateboard. My body won’t let me attempt dangerous things where I am not in complete control. That’s where the electric board controller comes in. With this controller, I’ll be able to know the exact speed I am moving at and more importantly, stop when I have to. The only thing I would have to worry about is balance and turning. On the contrary, most skaters would just recommend getting a normal board so you can build confidence, but it wasn’t entirely my goal to be a real skater. I did my research and found an entry level electric board that wasn’t too pricey and didn’t have all the fancy features. I opted for the Backfire G2 Black since it was on sale and looked sleek while being aimed at beginners.