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
Tag: john green
Write what you know
As I was reading The Fault In Our Stars by the incredible John Green, I couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by his vivid description of Amsterdam; it wasn't just your run-of-the-mill, "What a beautiful city!" but a deep, intimate portrayal of a place known by a man who loves it. It makes sense - John, … Continue reading Write what you know
I love writing college essays
Which makes it even more sad that so many of the ones that I wrote ended up not getting me where I hoped they would. Still, I'm proud of all the essays I've written over the past, what, 6-7 months. All the frustrated groans and coffee shots were worth it. I'll probably post some of … Continue reading I love writing college essays