Sociology, my love- I hope I have not offended you by turning my attention from you for but a few minutes. You need not worry - I'll always come back to you - but I sincerely felt that this could not wait. I need you to know that I love you. Deeply. Unerringly. Irreparably. That … Continue reading Love Letter to Sociology
Month: January 2013
List: Things that made my heart soar today
(Today being the evening of the art exhibition and the 9 hours before that in which we set up everything.) How much fun I had actually setting everything up! Bonding with other artists from school Seeing all my paintings put together so beautifully and the subsequent pride in my work Getting complimented on my outfit … Continue reading List: Things that made my heart soar today
The Winchester Astronomy Club Art Exhibition!
So as you can tell from the details on the flyer, my school is hosting an Art Exhibition on the theme of space and astronomy at Dar Al Adaab in the Al Fahidi Historic area art district of Dubai! There are many artists from my school who're going to put their work up on display … Continue reading The Winchester Astronomy Club Art Exhibition!
Nerdfighter confessions
There are a few words I use to identify myself if asked. Some of them are quite obvious - Pakistani and Muslim, the standard fare - and some of them to do with my personality - a passionate person and a lover of the color pink - but beyond those, there's one other term that … Continue reading Nerdfighter confessions
Short note: Martyrdom
Look at the world around you. Look at the incredible people who work in this world, who put their voices out there to bring about a change in the face of adversity, no matter what the consequences are. I want to be one of those people. And that's what keeps me going, even if I … Continue reading Short note: Martyrdom
What’s in a name?
Try everything. A lot of people downplay the importance of names, but then why do you have people who change their names later on in life? Because a name is just that important – it is your identity beyond your personality, your talents, your ambitions and goals and accomplishments. No matter what you do, your name … Continue reading What’s in a name?
Short note: I’m an artist
My school's astronomy club is having an art exhibition on the 17th of January, with all the paintings revolving around the theme of space. I found myself committing to around five paintings myself - not many realize what a big deal it was for me to have committed at all. Since IGCSE art, I've sworn … Continue reading Short note: I’m an artist
Bucket lists
At every point in my life thus far, there's been one city - or country, for that matter - that I've wanted with almost the same amount of desperation as I currently want Boston. I remember when I was about 6, or 7, attempting to learn Spanish because "I really really wanna live in Mexico, dadda!" … Continue reading Bucket lists
Neiha Lasharie 