I should be studying. Truly I should. And it is exactly for that reason that I am making a blog post! Where some people look at the past with nostalgia, I am constantly looking forward to - and subsequently, freaking out over - the future. I have always been like that. There was never a … Continue reading To my nine year old self
Starting this off with a deep breath
I was bound to get one or more rejection letters. I think what sucks most is that the first proper response I got was a rejection letter because, for a mind as superstitious as mine, that means subsequent bad news-But just now, out of absolutely nowhere, a fun. song began playing on my computer. Trust … Continue reading Starting this off with a deep breath
KONY 2012 – the new internet meme
TRIGGER WARNING: Human Rights injunctions. Not the most fun of topics. Now I am sure you all have heard about this phenomenon. I'm willing to bet a lot of you reading this are all for the "Make Kony Famous" campaign, and I'm sure you all have good intentions. After all, who wouldn't want to throw a ruthless war … Continue reading KONY 2012 – the new internet meme
On identity
I was watching a vlog on Youtube earlier about how most people tend to identify themselves by their nationalities first, rather than any personal aspects they may have. This is all well and good - I myself am a patriot and often call myself a Pakistani-Muslim before anything else - but when that's established, what … Continue reading On identity
Ironing out the kinks
Let's be honest, I'm not the best person to handle stress. I need my sleep, I need to relax, and I need to have breathing space. In contrast, I am a ridiculous overachiever, I'm way too ambitious and passionate, so my need for relaxation is pretty much ignored. I also take things to heart.So when I'm … Continue reading Ironing out the kinks
Short note #2
Sometimes you've got to sit back and reflect on all the things that are hurting you, mentally and physically, and try and cut down the excess baggage. There's only so much a person can do, depending on their capacity, and any more than that will sooner or later implode in your face. Unfortunately, I have … Continue reading Short note #2
Piracy and the apple store
Let's be honest: how many of us people living in Dubai actually buy overpriced CDs from Virgin Megastore? Frankly, it's difficult. Dubai itself is a very expensive city but actually buying media is well beyond what anyone can afford. Dhs320 for a newly released CD? You might as well go attend the concert in that … Continue reading Piracy and the apple store
“And the Oscar goes to…”
I could not be happier with the Oscars this time around, for various reasons that will be highlighted in this particular post, but let me start by mentioning the movies I have actually seen:The Iron LadyThe ArtistHugo...and that's really it. Well, I have seen a lot more movies, but those are the ones that immediately … Continue reading “And the Oscar goes to…”
Hometown Glory
There's something about your hometown that'll always hold your heart. It doesn't matter what your relationship with the damned place is - it always holds a piece of you in itself, a piece that you can never get back, for better or for worse. Lahore doesn't just have a piece of me. It has my … Continue reading Hometown Glory
Invincible, only for a moment
Sometimes you feel like nothing can stop you; as if you're riding a cloud, your heart pounding with exhilliration, with excitement, with sheer, unadulterated happiness. You're proud of every step you take. Everything you do is a reminder of what you can accomplish, how lucky you are, how blessed your existence is. Life is good. … Continue reading Invincible, only for a moment
Neiha Lasharie 