i-Pod nano

Basically, I don’t like carrying bags, regardless of the size. If I can, I go out without my bag. I usually choose the smallest bag as possible or I don’t carry it. I just put my keys, wallet and cell phone in my pockets, even though it is unpopular among my friends. They say the same things when they see me, “Where is your bag? No bag? You are not man… You can’t reapply your makeup! Unbelievable!!” “Hey, what a small bag you have! What is in your purse? You can only put snot in such a small bag, eh?” I’ve been told this for a long time, but I can’t change. I don’t want to carry anything that I don’t need. But, one thing appeared which I want to carry all the time, even though I am the kind of person who hates carrying a bag. I carry it all the time — it’s an i-Pod nano.

 

 

I used to listen to music all day, such as AEROSMITH, BON JOVI, GUNS N’ ROSES, DEF LEPPARD, MOTLEY CRUE and more. Yeah, I loved hard rock music which was very popular in the 80’s. Especially AEROSMITH and loved Steven Tyler’s bluesy singing voice. At that time, I was working a part-time job at Tower Records in Shibuya. I used to buy some CDs all the time after work. I spent a lot of money buying many CDs — more than I earned. My family always asked me, “Why are you working part-time? You seem to work not for money… but, for what?” “Because I think that working part-time helps me learn something about the world. And I can buy CDs a bit cheaper than the selling price, too!” In the 80’s, I was a happy-go-lucky music lover.

 

 

 

Yet, in 90’s, hard rock popularity declined and I didn’t listen as much. I only listened to my favorite bands, AEROSMITH and NICKELBACK when driving my car. So, after I sold my car, I seldom listened to music.

 

 

 

 

Time has passed. Portable music players are becoming mainstream and people buy music on the internet. I am not good at using a computer, so I hesitated to buy it. But I jumped on the bandwagon — I finally bought an i-Pod nano.

 

 

 

 

 

At first I only downloaded CDs that I had. After a little while, I got bored listening to only music that I have been listening to for a long time. Then I mustered up enough courage to buy music on the internet. “Wow! What a convenient system it is!” Since I started buying music on the internet I can find other favorite bands easily — THEORY OF A DEADMAN, SHINEDOWN, ALTER BRIDGE, SKILLET and more. Actually, it is hard to find favorite singers, who have a singing voice like Steven Tyler and Chad Kroeger. But now, I enjoy listening to music like when I was happy-go-lucky music lover.

 

 

My i-Pod nano became a necessary item for me when I go out, especially when I take the train or wait for someone. When I am listening to music I can wait for my friends without being irritated, even if they are late. It also helps me not to think about many things. That’s why I carry it all the time, even if I don’t carry my bag.

 

 

Recently, I have a new problem. Using mug-me earphones — the distinctive earbuds associated with the Apple — makes my ears ache. It is too big for my earholes. I bought 2 earbuds for a little while, but now, I’m still thinking about buying another earphone. How many earphones do I have to buy till I can find a perfect set for me? If this goes on, I’m going to be a very good customer of LABI Yamada, one of the most famous Japanese electronics retail stores.

 

 

Please let me know if you know a nice in-ear earphone, which is for small ears and good for bass before I spend a lot of money at LABI Yamada.