February 2012
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Little Girl Drama
I am embarrassed, now that I look back, when I remember the events that took place which made me cry, rage and scream as a young tween. As time passes, so do such memories. And yet, nothing is more shame-worthy than when the memories come flooding home as I look at the unfolding drama in my younger siblings’ and students’ lives.
I really have to give it to our teachers back in the...
The United States: Hey you better not get nuclear weapons because you're a dangerous country that might attack others for no good reason and you'll probably drop those weapons on innocent civilians.
Iran:
North Korea:
The United States:
Iran:
North Korea: Hirosh-
The United States: SHUT UP.
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“Listen to the mustn’ts, child.
Listen to the don’ts.
Listen to the...”
– Shel Silverstein, American poet
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“derif we were truly the people of Alhamdullilah we would not find the time,...”
– Nouman Ali Khan (via mairamariam)
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Ramble in the Night
I really should be more grateful for the many things I have in life. But every once in a while, I just need to collapse and break down.
These last few weeks have been really, quite taxing on my mind and body. I’m just completely mentally and physically exerted. Camelback was really the last thing that broke me.
I’ve never been particularly fit and well taken care of, but recently,...
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My Life as a Teacher: Magical Remedies
There is such a thing as a magical remedy. And sometimes I simply need to remember that as I trudge forward through to the end of this first year of teaching.
Today was a typical Tuesday: my least favorite day of the week. And it so happens to be so because of the horrible schedule I have. I have back-to-back classes all day from 7 - 7. And it is the worst when everyone tends to back out on me in...
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laniinnanjing:
五月天 － 错错错
Love this band
omg...
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Coming of Age: Two Tens In
I’m not one to generally dwell on age, just because I know it’s a heavily used cliche and that I rather irritate when I hear moanings about age-increases in the early 20s. Whatever it is, though, I had a bit of a reality check today, just less than twenty days from my twentieth.
Since coming home from China, I’ve realized that I had to learn how to cope with my largest problem:...
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Around the World in 4 years
It’s been decided. I’m going to aim for a trip around the world for a few years.
I’ve been wanting to travel since coming home from China. It’s the bug of pseudo-adulthood I imagine. The itch of needing to traverse the world while my physical capabilities still allow me to recover quickly from late-night travels, early morning hikes and broken toes or stubbed fingers.
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January 2012
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All At Once Am I, Several Stories High
My Fair Lady - On The Street Where You Live
Are there lilac trees, in the heart of town?
Can you hear a lark in any other part of town?
Does enchantment fall out of every door?
No it’s just on the street where you live.
On The Street Where You Live
Freddy, why were you so gosh-darned adorable? Too bad you only had a surface level affection for the poor girl.
You were...
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Dye me like a Sunset: Muslims, help. :o →
thebeautyofislam:
avodashashem:
I’m reading Qur’an and have a question.
Surah al-Baqarah, ayat 6-7;
6 - As to those who reject faith, it is the same to them whether you warn them or do not warn them; they will not believe.
7 - Allah has set a seal on their hearts and on their…
I’d just add that this deals with the very complex notion of “Qada’” and...
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Scandalous: Daddy Long Legs →
originalboisson:
Holy crap, so I saw this musical tonight called Daddy Long Legs and it is seriously one of the best plays I’ve ever seen. It was a two person show, but I would have literally punched the old lady next to me if another person had walked out on that stage.
The story behind these characters was…
Now I’ve gotta go see this.
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Flipped: A Movie Review
Flipped: A Movie Review
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Starring Callan McAuliffe (Bryce) and Madeline Carroll (Julianna), Flipped is an adorable slice-of-life movie that depicts the relationship between a very reluctant young boy and a forward girl over the...
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For The Love Of Fashion:: Umanational Fashion:... →
troppofavoloso:
Uma Wang studied at China Textile University and Central Saint Martins, and in 2005 she launched her eponymous label in London. Becoming internationally known (going “Umanational”, as I like to say) she is known for her shows in London, Paris, Milan and Shanghai, and has become the leader in the…
I admit, I have a thing for knits, although I don’t own much thanks to...
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