February 2012
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So, the past few days I haven’t written nor actively “blogged”, even though all my exams are over and I have much more free time now. However, here comes another dilemma. I’ve watched my followers numbers drop down and increase again, and drop down and stay steady, and for that I am responsible. I’ve gotten a few messages from some of my followers asking me where I am, and why I have not posted in...
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“We all have memories we could do without”
January 2012
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My mother and I went shopping today to buy an extravagant dress for an extravagant occasion. My mother entered the shop; whilst I went back to the car to get my loyal tub of Vaseline I left. As I made my way back towards the shop I saw an old grey, shrivelled man sat on piece of newspaper with a straw hat in front of him. He was leaning back on the cold wall, and had his hand at a 90 degrees...
“Respect the past, be the future.”
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Last exam in 2 days, and this playlist is getting me through it. Man, oh man cannot wait to blog again.
Bon Iver: Skinny Love
Bedouin Soundclash: Brutal Hearts
Jamie Cullum: Don’t Stop This Music
Ben Howard: Keep Your Head Up
Gotye: Somebody That I Used To Know
Baz Luhrmann: Everybody’s Free (To wear sunscreen)
Ben Howard: The Fear
Birdy: Shelter
Ryan Adams: Wonderwall
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“President Obama ordered more drone attacks on Pakistan in his first two years...”
– Fareed Zakaria
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“God created one race, the human race. Human beings created racism.”
– Jane Elliot
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“Beauty is universal. It cannot be controlled. It is timeless. There is no...”
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Whilst I moan and groan about revision and exams, children in Africa cry for an education and a chance to make something of their lives. I don’t think we realise how lucky we are at times. I hear my brother cry in the morning and shout “I dont want to go to school” whilst less fortunate children smile at the idea of attending schools and receiving education.
Whats even more...
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The U.S Marines: The Utterly Shameless Marines
I find it ironic how US soldiers label Afghans uncivilised, when their actions are just as disturbing. A few hours ago a video has caused scandal which shows US marines urinating on the corpses of Afghans. The video, which was posted online, shows four US Marines standing over the bodies of several Taliban fighters, at least one of whom is covered in blood. This is an utter embarrassment. It is...
10 myths about Afghanistan
1. Afghans have always beaten foreign armies, from Alexander the Great to today’s modern times.
Afghan history is certainly littered with occasions when foreign invaders were humiliated. But there have also been many cases when foreign armies penetrated the country and inflicted major defeats. In 330BC, Alexander the Great marched through the area of central Asia that is now...
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The truth of PAY GAP
I saw an incredible article in a woman’s magazine yesterday.
I don’t really read magazines about celebrity lifestyles or showbiz news. If they’re in front of me then I will flick through them for the clothes but I never read the aimless gossip and constant speculation. I won’t waste 5 minutes on an article about Kim Kardashian’s marriage divorce, because a) you can’t promise its reliability or...
I’m not allowed to go on the internet until my exams are over :(
I have Tumblr on my phone though, woo hoo! Hope everyone is doing well and 2012 is going great for you xo
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“Women fall in love by what they hear. Men fall in love by what they see....”
“A year today we lost a brave man called Mohammed Bouazizi. The man who made the...”
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2011, the year of change
There is no doubt 2011 was a year of change; a year where one voice was the uproar to a revolution. It was a year where human rights came first and the politicians pay check came second. It was a year where not many had even thought of seeing or experiencing, yet it became the foundation to the demand for change today. If it wasn’t for this year, then the voices of protests and pictures of revolt...
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Why are we so afraid of death? We were born to die.
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“I don’t like what you are doing, but I won’t insult you for it. You...”
– Tariq Ramadan
I dont understand why some people would want to enter 2012 completely wasted, smashed out of your face, surrounded by strangers you’ll never meet again and clueless about what happened? Party yes, stay up late yes, but why do you have to be drunk to have fun?
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2011 Reflection Questions
I aimed to write a post reflecting 2011, however my darling little brother wanted to spend the last minutes of 2011 watching fireworks and to write letters to ourselves that we sealed in envelopes to read next New Years eve. However, whilst we were writing lists and doodling on paper we came across 20 questions to reflect on for the year that has just gone by, and since I found it rather...
December 2011
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The struggle of a birthday
I spent the whole day at a child’s birthday party where the birthday girl was spoilt with ever wish fulfilled, and good for her.
At the same time there was a child in Africa who probably took his last breath. Or a child in Palestine who just lost her father. Or a street child in India who’s about to get raped and has no idea. Or a baby in Pakistan who is being buried for being a girl...
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Israel's Brutality
27th December is a deadly day. It is a colourless day, where silence is the scream of innocent Palestinians. At 11:30 am on 27 December 2007, without warning, Israeli forces began a bloody massacre on the Gaza Strip; Operation ‘Cast Lead’. It is stated the aim was to end rocket attacks into Israel by armed groups affiliated with Hamas. So, why were 400 innocent children killed? Why did it need...
proactivism asked: Awesome blog my friend. All the best!
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I need to learn how to say thank you in different ways.
You peeps are too sweet, but the real inspiration lies in the struggle of Palestine, the strength of Africa and the sound of change. It lies in the tears of innocent children, the sacrifice of selfless fathers and the sleepless nights of widows.
Thank you all for your lovely compliments, God bless xo
mokasun asked: you have such a beautiful, and more importantly, INSPIRATIONAL, blog. it's so moving! xo
b-e-ll-e asked: Your blog is amazing. Such inspiration and truth. You should be very proud, you will do great things! If only there were more people like you, the world would be a much better place. x
“For every breath you take, someone somewhere is taking their last.”
– Khalid Yasin
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Would you rather have less work to do, or more...
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If I could offer you only one tip for the future, “sunscreen” would be it. The long-term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists, whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable than my own meandering experience. I will dispense this advice NOW! Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth. Oh, never mind. You will not understand the power and beauty of your...
bunnywunny asked: you have such an inspirational blog. you should be so proud of yourself!
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Experience is knowledge
This time last year I started doing something I have fallen in love with; writing. After coming home from the last day of university I sat down and created this blog. Now, of course I was fresh off the boat in regards to the blogging world so had no idea what I was doing, but I knew very well what my aim was. Seeing the lies mainstream news portray and the growth of corruption in politics, I...
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What's the greatest non-material gift you've ever...
Christmas comes every year, and like headless chickens shoppers go around spending money on Ipads, cameras and DVDs. But what about the things that money can’t buy? What about the moments, people and places you’ve seen that you can’t put a price on? Next time you stand in the queues, stressing over whether your mum has got the latest Iphone for you, try and remember the...
clickmeee asked: Realest blog, going. I will forever have love for this blog. Keep up the good work!
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Our fear is their reality
It’s unfortunate to know that while I was waking up out of my warm bed, innocent people died in Baghdad today.
At least 63 people have died and 176 people were wounded in 12 bombings across Baghdad. Windows were blown out, and glass was scattered everywhere. Some of us might have been complaining about waking up early, or complaining about doing notes for exams or crying for about not having milk...
juwithemad asked: Salaams. your blog is amazing, mashallah. <3
heydayee asked: Your blog is soooooooooooooooo inspirational!
Anonymous asked: What is your philosophy on life?