So, here we are, in a post-false apocalyptic world in 2013.
It's the new year, with the same old, I suppose. Just another year. However a new year brings new beginnings. New goals. New achievements, and new friends.
My journey starts here, today as I embark on my final year of high school, and all the challenges it brings with it, as well as achievements.
I think every year changes me as a person, but I have a feeling this year will the most, just because I think I'll learn a great deal. This year also has good things coming, already planned like I'm seeing my favourite bands in February, and I turn 18 in October. As well as finishing high school in September and hopefully achieving a good ATAR in December. Although the ATAR bit is not already pre-determined, but I guess hard work is.
In terms of New Years resolutions, I really do not have any for this year. Simply, because I never stick to them. I think the best way to live is to live spontaneously and to expect the unexpected. This is why I'll just go with the flow.
I suppose there's always also a highlight to every year too. As well as the ups and downs. There's going to be ups and downs with every year.
So, with that said, I hope you all have a great new year, and make the most of it.
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Saturday, 24 November 2012
History - Our world view and how it has changed.
In Extension History, we've been learning about What is History, and more importantly, who are the historians? Taking a look into the historians, we've taken a look at one of the first historians in the world, a Greek man by the name of Herodotus (c. 500 BCE), which I urge you to look up.
Herodotus wanted to preserve the past, and more importantly; ask questions how certain things came to happen. More specifically, the Greek-Persian conflict. Two empires at battle for land expansion.
And so it led me to think about how our world view was, and how it is today, In a nutshell, how it's changed. It's just slightly strange to think back then, they did not have the knowledge we do today. Of course, maybe back then they were more hardworking which required them to use brainpower seeming as they did not have technology to help them like we do today. But back then, that world was all they knew. It's not known whether if they knew there was more to be discovered or not, but they did not know certain people existed, for a fact, as you think about it, no one knew until they were discovered by European powers. (Aborigines in Australia, Native American Indians, Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas in the Americas, and so on. Many new people also evolved, many new nationalities evolved with interracial breeding and such, but that probably swerves towards our modern time with immigration etc.) Many things such as events, materialistic things, even countries as well as certain peoples (see above) did not exist back then.
Today we have an array of new things, such as new concepts, new history and so on. Today we have technology, we have transport technology, electronic technology, gaming technology, war technology and so on. Of course you're going to get things like the internet with these technologies. We have new history, such as the holocaust, WWI, WWII, colonisation of certain countries and so on. We have new concepts such as religion and science. Well religion came shortly after that time, but religion is a constantly changing thing so it's fair to say it's new.
But with all that we have today, are the answers we have not enough? Of course not. We still think there's more to be discovered, with all that's been discovered. We're still searching for answers. With new history comes new unanswered questions. Both old and new unanswered questions. Some of us still ask why ancient history events happened, and what profound effect has it had on the modern world? I believe history usually happens through a chain of events, not necessarily always but it does impact certain things. A modern world event that lead to another event could be September 11, for example, which lead to the Iraq war. If that had been prevented, many lives would've been preserved today. Not as many refugee camps would've established and so on.
History is an interesting thing when you think about it. It's one thing in your life that's always going to be relevant. Everyone makes history. This blogpost will be a part of my history once published, as well as a part of this blog's history unless deleted, but not really as it'll still remain as something that once happened i.e. this blog. History is certainly something that leads us to ask: Who are we? Why are we the way we are today? and Where did we come from? It poses really good questions towards life, unless you're someone that's just like I am as I am, and I couldn't care less about where I came from.
So yes, I hope this post has truly made you think, and maybe it shed some light on our past.
Herodotus wanted to preserve the past, and more importantly; ask questions how certain things came to happen. More specifically, the Greek-Persian conflict. Two empires at battle for land expansion.
And so it led me to think about how our world view was, and how it is today, In a nutshell, how it's changed. It's just slightly strange to think back then, they did not have the knowledge we do today. Of course, maybe back then they were more hardworking which required them to use brainpower seeming as they did not have technology to help them like we do today. But back then, that world was all they knew. It's not known whether if they knew there was more to be discovered or not, but they did not know certain people existed, for a fact, as you think about it, no one knew until they were discovered by European powers. (Aborigines in Australia, Native American Indians, Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas in the Americas, and so on. Many new people also evolved, many new nationalities evolved with interracial breeding and such, but that probably swerves towards our modern time with immigration etc.) Many things such as events, materialistic things, even countries as well as certain peoples (see above) did not exist back then.
Today we have an array of new things, such as new concepts, new history and so on. Today we have technology, we have transport technology, electronic technology, gaming technology, war technology and so on. Of course you're going to get things like the internet with these technologies. We have new history, such as the holocaust, WWI, WWII, colonisation of certain countries and so on. We have new concepts such as religion and science. Well religion came shortly after that time, but religion is a constantly changing thing so it's fair to say it's new.
But with all that we have today, are the answers we have not enough? Of course not. We still think there's more to be discovered, with all that's been discovered. We're still searching for answers. With new history comes new unanswered questions. Both old and new unanswered questions. Some of us still ask why ancient history events happened, and what profound effect has it had on the modern world? I believe history usually happens through a chain of events, not necessarily always but it does impact certain things. A modern world event that lead to another event could be September 11, for example, which lead to the Iraq war. If that had been prevented, many lives would've been preserved today. Not as many refugee camps would've established and so on.
History is an interesting thing when you think about it. It's one thing in your life that's always going to be relevant. Everyone makes history. This blogpost will be a part of my history once published, as well as a part of this blog's history unless deleted, but not really as it'll still remain as something that once happened i.e. this blog. History is certainly something that leads us to ask: Who are we? Why are we the way we are today? and Where did we come from? It poses really good questions towards life, unless you're someone that's just like I am as I am, and I couldn't care less about where I came from.
So yes, I hope this post has truly made you think, and maybe it shed some light on our past.
Sunday, 11 November 2012
Year 12
So this post was due a little while back, but I'm finally writing it!
It's been a few weeks since I've started, and man I'm already freaking out. I have 1 exam and 2 assignments due all in the same week - in 2 weeks. Excuse me while I freak out again. I envy those who do not have to worry about getting ATAR as they are not going to uni because they don't have to work as hard, all they have to make sure to do is pass.
Yes, it sucks our assessments go towards HSC, and that they determine your ranking which initially could affect your mark. I will work hard and get through this year. I just need to spend less time on the internet, and less time procrastinating.
If this is me now worrying and such, then imagine me in the middle of the year. Crap. But yes I shall get through this.
What do I want to do, you ask?
Well I want to do Journalism at UTS and for that you need an ATAR of 91.6 (as I recall), and you need get high band 5's and 6's for that, so now you understand my dilemma. Some people already have their live sorted out, so they're lucky. If I don't get that, I'll probably go to a different uni, then transfer later.
Maths, Legal Studies and English are probably what I am most worried about, particularly because for Maths and English, we're getting new teachers halfway through the year (for maternity reasons). Legal just has too much content, and I'm very afraid I won't remember it all.
Insha'Allah (God willing) I get a good ATAR though.
I also can't wait til school and HSC is over, I mean, I'm going to miss school and my friends, but freedom will finally be here, also considering that I will be 18 then too.I get to spend all the time on the internet, go out as much as I want, watch ALL the tv shows, and spend a lot of time with my friends (if I have any by then) without feeling guilty, and by guilty, I mean as in procrastination. It's also four months of holidays before uni. Imagine how much you can do in that time. I'm also hoping to get a job by then too.
So yeah, year 12, please go slow but quick at the same time.
It's been a few weeks since I've started, and man I'm already freaking out. I have 1 exam and 2 assignments due all in the same week - in 2 weeks. Excuse me while I freak out again. I envy those who do not have to worry about getting ATAR as they are not going to uni because they don't have to work as hard, all they have to make sure to do is pass.
Yes, it sucks our assessments go towards HSC, and that they determine your ranking which initially could affect your mark. I will work hard and get through this year. I just need to spend less time on the internet, and less time procrastinating.
If this is me now worrying and such, then imagine me in the middle of the year. Crap. But yes I shall get through this.
What do I want to do, you ask?
Well I want to do Journalism at UTS and for that you need an ATAR of 91.6 (as I recall), and you need get high band 5's and 6's for that, so now you understand my dilemma. Some people already have their live sorted out, so they're lucky. If I don't get that, I'll probably go to a different uni, then transfer later.
Maths, Legal Studies and English are probably what I am most worried about, particularly because for Maths and English, we're getting new teachers halfway through the year (for maternity reasons). Legal just has too much content, and I'm very afraid I won't remember it all.
Insha'Allah (God willing) I get a good ATAR though.
I also can't wait til school and HSC is over, I mean, I'm going to miss school and my friends, but freedom will finally be here, also considering that I will be 18 then too.I get to spend all the time on the internet, go out as much as I want, watch ALL the tv shows, and spend a lot of time with my friends (if I have any by then) without feeling guilty, and by guilty, I mean as in procrastination. It's also four months of holidays before uni. Imagine how much you can do in that time. I'm also hoping to get a job by then too.
So yeah, year 12, please go slow but quick at the same time.
Friday, 2 November 2012
Stupid Usernames
All my posts have been pretty serious and/or quite personal so there's no harm in having a rant/comical post. This post is all about... you guessed it! Stupid usernames! This post is also inspired by Romy.
Here are the kinds of stupid usernames (I hate) that you find online.
(P.s. these are made up examples, but you are guaranteed to find these on sites like YouTube, Twitter, and possibly Tumblr etc.)
A lot of numbers:
E.g. Kowth53647625264
The ILoveCelebrity names:
E.g. Ilovehazzastyles69
The band usernames:
By this I don't mean lyric puns or band name puns because they're actually good if funny (like my old tumblr URL 'putawentz') I mean the band name completed by your name type of usernames.
E.g. AllTimeAmy
AndreaMeAtSix
OfMiceAndStacey etc.
They're not necessarily cringeworthy because they're bad, they're cringeworthy because its too common and everybody does it.
The fandom name name:
E.g. HustlerrrKelly
Dedicatedbelieber35
There are probably more out there, but these are just a few to begin with.
Here are the kinds of stupid usernames (I hate) that you find online.
(P.s. these are made up examples, but you are guaranteed to find these on sites like YouTube, Twitter, and possibly Tumblr etc.)
A lot of numbers:
E.g. Kowth53647625264
The ILoveCelebrity names:
E.g. Ilovehazzastyles69
The band usernames:
By this I don't mean lyric puns or band name puns because they're actually good if funny (like my old tumblr URL 'putawentz') I mean the band name completed by your name type of usernames.
E.g. AllTimeAmy
AndreaMeAtSix
OfMiceAndStacey etc.
They're not necessarily cringeworthy because they're bad, they're cringeworthy because its too common and everybody does it.
The fandom name name:
E.g. HustlerrrKelly
Dedicatedbelieber35
There are probably more out there, but these are just a few to begin with.
Wednesday, 17 October 2012
Death
Death is such a frightening concept. You think about someone being there, and then... all of a sudden... they're not.
I guess everything that has a beginning must have an end, and usually we return to where we came from. We came from the Earth, thus we return back to it. (Or if you're religious, like I am, you could say we return to God, our creator)
But death. It just comes unexpectedly. I have a few theories to do with death, but how accurate are they? They are of no relevance anyway.
Look after yourself. Be healthy. Be careful in what you do. Most of all, be good. Be remembered for something.
On Friday came the horrible news of a girl in our year and her passing. Obviously because it had been a Friday night, I found out from Facebook which isn't the best way to find out realistically. The week before, my grandfather passed away too. He was 96. She was 16. 3 months shy of 17. His was expected, hers wasn't. They were both very ill. Now while I'm sad about my grandfather because the last time I saw him was 2007, and because he is family, I think I'm more upset about her.
Like I mentioned, she was ill. She was born with a severe condition called cystic fibrosis (look it up). She'd always been in hospital most of the time, and now recently.
While we didn't have many good moments in the past couple of years, just listening to Amelia by Tonight Alive, and looking at photos and statuses just wants to bring me to tears.
Also, while I thought back then, that she'd eventually not be relevant to me, here I am writing nearly a whole blog post about her. I never really liked her, but I realised she was a good person. Also out of all those not so good moments, there has to be a good one in there somewhere right?
I also guess that when it's somebody's time to go, it's their time to go. But why does life have to take away the good ones, but I guess only the good die young.
I actually wish she was still here at school taunting me for whatever, rather than gone.
She was really strong, and while we may not have been the closest of friends or even friends at all, I miss her. She'll be safe up there in heaven, and with no pain, I'm sure.
R.I.P. Brooke (1996 - 2012)
R.I.P. Grandfather Abu Hussain (1917 - 2012)
<3
I guess everything that has a beginning must have an end, and usually we return to where we came from. We came from the Earth, thus we return back to it. (Or if you're religious, like I am, you could say we return to God, our creator)
But death. It just comes unexpectedly. I have a few theories to do with death, but how accurate are they? They are of no relevance anyway.
Look after yourself. Be healthy. Be careful in what you do. Most of all, be good. Be remembered for something.
On Friday came the horrible news of a girl in our year and her passing. Obviously because it had been a Friday night, I found out from Facebook which isn't the best way to find out realistically. The week before, my grandfather passed away too. He was 96. She was 16. 3 months shy of 17. His was expected, hers wasn't. They were both very ill. Now while I'm sad about my grandfather because the last time I saw him was 2007, and because he is family, I think I'm more upset about her.
Like I mentioned, she was ill. She was born with a severe condition called cystic fibrosis (look it up). She'd always been in hospital most of the time, and now recently.
While we didn't have many good moments in the past couple of years, just listening to Amelia by Tonight Alive, and looking at photos and statuses just wants to bring me to tears.
Also, while I thought back then, that she'd eventually not be relevant to me, here I am writing nearly a whole blog post about her. I never really liked her, but I realised she was a good person. Also out of all those not so good moments, there has to be a good one in there somewhere right?
I also guess that when it's somebody's time to go, it's their time to go. But why does life have to take away the good ones, but I guess only the good die young.
I actually wish she was still here at school taunting me for whatever, rather than gone.
She was really strong, and while we may not have been the closest of friends or even friends at all, I miss her. She'll be safe up there in heaven, and with no pain, I'm sure.
R.I.P. Brooke (1996 - 2012)
R.I.P. Grandfather Abu Hussain (1917 - 2012)
<3
Friday, 12 October 2012
Recent events:
Thursday (4/10/12): went out to churros with Chantal which you can read all about here! http://brain-to-the-net.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/churros-and-window-shopping-with-kool.html
Found out about terrible news that my grandfather had died too. (Allah yerhamak)
Sunday (7/10/12):
Birthday. Didn't do anything for obvious reasons.
Monday (8/10/12):
Started year 12!
Friday (12/10/12):
Found about death of classmate at school. Shocked. Rest in peace.
So yeah, my life isn't interesting but I haven't written a post in a while, and I thought I ought to update. Couple of new posts coming soon.
Found out about terrible news that my grandfather had died too. (Allah yerhamak)
Sunday (7/10/12):
Birthday. Didn't do anything for obvious reasons.
Monday (8/10/12):
Started year 12!
Friday (12/10/12):
Found about death of classmate at school. Shocked. Rest in peace.
So yeah, my life isn't interesting but I haven't written a post in a while, and I thought I ought to update. Couple of new posts coming soon.
Friday, 28 September 2012
Community
Community is one of the greatest shows ever.
If you're a political junkie or pop culture enthusiast, then you will definitely like this show. Not to mention, it's insanely hilarious!
You should all watch it, oh my god.
If you're a political junkie or pop culture enthusiast, then you will definitely like this show. Not to mention, it's insanely hilarious!
You should all watch it, oh my god.
Tuesday, 25 September 2012
Women
I had no intention on writing a blog post about women, but I just had to share this post to my readers that my friend Chantal has written. I wholeheartedly agree.
http://brain-to-the-net.blogspot.com.au/2012/09/society-and-women.html
http://brain-to-the-net.blogspot.com.au/2012/09/society-and-women.html
Sunday, 23 September 2012
Hate.
I was going to make a post on Islamophobia as a whole, but screw that. After what I've seen, I feel as if a post on hate is necessary. People really disgust me with their ignorance.
We all hate. Admit it. You do it, I do it even the cat does it.
We are lucky enough to have something called 'Freedom of Speech.' However is it really freedom of speech when a few out there abuse that right, By inciting hatred for various groups, whether it be religious groups, certain races and the like, it is simply not acceptable.
You may have heard in the news about the recent riots, that is not acceptable either but then again you do have moronic fools who are simply ignorant intolerant that do provoke these kinds of behaviours. Ignorance is definitely exhibited though.
Islam isn't the only subject here. We're talking about xenophobia and racism. I've seen on Facebook hate groups against Christians. Why? We don't stoop to this behaviour. Atheists / agnostics, I know you don't believe in a deity or multiple deities, but please have the decency to respect those who do.
Or if you're a Christian, Jew or Muslim, please have the decency to respect one another. After all we're all 'Ahlul Kitab' (Family of the book) All Abrahamic religions.
Don't mistake the actions of a few for the majority.
I really don't understand how anyone has the right to tell someone to 'go back to their country.' Little hypocritical, don't you think? I mean, hey you may as well go back to Europe but anyway NO. This is not acceptable either. There are a lot of bigots out there.
Like Martin Luther King said: "We've learned to fly the air like birds, we've learned to swim the seas like fish... And yet we haven't learned to walk the earth as brothers and sisters."
I think people could really learn a thing or two from him.
I could point out so much more like people and their racist views or whatever, but where's the fun in that? I think after reading this, I'll leave you to decide for yourself whether hate is an abuse of freedom of speech or whether it is accepted. Remember racism and xenophobia does not only exist in white people only.
You know as long as you respect my faith, nationality or whatever, I'll respect yours.
Peace out.
We all hate. Admit it. You do it, I do it even the cat does it.
We are lucky enough to have something called 'Freedom of Speech.' However is it really freedom of speech when a few out there abuse that right, By inciting hatred for various groups, whether it be religious groups, certain races and the like, it is simply not acceptable.
You may have heard in the news about the recent riots, that is not acceptable either but then again you do have moronic fools who are simply ignorant intolerant that do provoke these kinds of behaviours. Ignorance is definitely exhibited though.
Islam isn't the only subject here. We're talking about xenophobia and racism. I've seen on Facebook hate groups against Christians. Why? We don't stoop to this behaviour. Atheists / agnostics, I know you don't believe in a deity or multiple deities, but please have the decency to respect those who do.
Or if you're a Christian, Jew or Muslim, please have the decency to respect one another. After all we're all 'Ahlul Kitab' (Family of the book) All Abrahamic religions.
Don't mistake the actions of a few for the majority.
I really don't understand how anyone has the right to tell someone to 'go back to their country.' Little hypocritical, don't you think? I mean, hey you may as well go back to Europe but anyway NO. This is not acceptable either. There are a lot of bigots out there.
Like Martin Luther King said: "We've learned to fly the air like birds, we've learned to swim the seas like fish... And yet we haven't learned to walk the earth as brothers and sisters."
I think people could really learn a thing or two from him.
I could point out so much more like people and their racist views or whatever, but where's the fun in that? I think after reading this, I'll leave you to decide for yourself whether hate is an abuse of freedom of speech or whether it is accepted. Remember racism and xenophobia does not only exist in white people only.
You know as long as you respect my faith, nationality or whatever, I'll respect yours.
Peace out.
Thursday, 20 September 2012
Exams
Exams are finally over! I had my last one today, yay.
Can't wait til holidays.
Ironically, I think I did worse in my best subjects, and better in my worst subject, or maybe I just did really badly overall but we'll see what happens.
Right now, I'm just going to sit down and relax before the start of year 12.
Can't wait til holidays.
Ironically, I think I did worse in my best subjects, and better in my worst subject, or maybe I just did really badly overall but we'll see what happens.
Right now, I'm just going to sit down and relax before the start of year 12.
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