Conflicting thoughts of a discontent soul.
Tuesday, 20 November 2012
Bubbly Blogging
It's a sickness. This unfathomable satisfaction I get from chocolate consumption. Surely I'm not the only one risking severe grounding at past midnight trying to hunt down the hidden stash of bubbly chocolate. Mom says she's taking such measures for my own good. Indian mothers. Bless them and their concern for their daughters future marital bliss. Her fears of my forever spinster status are justifiable however. My lil late night snack plot proves this. Maybe summer will bring a greater desire to eat fresh fruits in the sun rather than lovely bubbly chocolatey chocolateness. Maybe not. Time shall tell. For now however....
Voices of the voiceless.
This is for Palestine, Ramallah, West Bank, Gaza,This is for the child that is searching for an answer,I wish I could take your tears and replace them with laughter,Long live Palestine, Long live Gaza!!
Middle eastern conflict. The war over 'stolen land'. Hamas. IDF. Occupation. Terms we have become all too familiar with. But what is the situation really a result of? There are many ways of weighing the situation in Palestine. Be it objectively, politically or religiously, the fact remains that there can only be one TRUE account for the events that have lead to the current ordeal.
The roots of the tensions we are being exposed to presently, date back a very long time ago. In fact, understanding the significance of the Holy land is the basis of understanding the conflict. Masjidul Aqsa or refered to in Judaism as Temple Mount, is situated in Old Jerusalem and holds great importance in both religions. Often the holy shrine is deemed as a key contributor to the unrest.
The Balfour Declaration, made in late 1917 was made by a European power (Britain) about a non-European territory, in flat disregard of both the presence and concerns of the majority of residents in that territory, that being the Arabs in Palestine. It is clear that Western intervention in middle eastern politics is not a new occurrence. The link provided below gives a detailed account of how Zionist forces began their paced settlement into a predominantly Arab Palestine of that time.
http://www.ifamericansknew.org/history/origin.html
But wait. Holddd up. I kinda totally completely forgot to explain the very word that brings my blood to boil. The regime for which my loathing knows no boundary. Surely you have heard of such a force. Zionism. It's likely that you may have brushed them off as a empowered group of murderous Jews. Which is not entirely incorrect. Depending on how you perceive Judaism and Jews.
"Zionism, by advocating a political and military end to the Jewish exile, denies the very essence of our Diaspora existence. We are in exile by Divine Decree and may emerge from exile solely via Divine Redemption. All human efforts to alter a metaphysical reality are doomed to end in failure and bloodshed. History has clearly borne out this teaching.
Zionism has not only denied our fundamental belief in Heavenly Redemption it has also created a pseudo-Judaism which views the essence of our identity to be a secular nationalism. Accordingly, Zionism and the Israeli state have consistently endeavored, via persuasion and coercion, to replace a Divine and Torah centered understanding of our people hood with an armed materialism."
The above is taken from a site that has truly restored my faith in humanity. True Torah Jews, (jewsagainstzionism.com). The orthodox population who understand the exile. The population willing to take a stand against the religiously unlawfully Israeli state. The population who too, like us, condemn the merciless disregard for Palestinian blood. It's so crucial for us to be able to see that there is a very obvious distinction between Judaism and Zionism. The two do not merge. The Torah is a religious book that even Islam acknowledges numerous times for it's existence as the Word of Allah (in it's original form of course). Who are we then, tho chastise a religion such as Judaism, resorting to profanity and vulgarity whilst dismissing the belief system as a whole.
There is nothing more Anti Semitic than Zionism. Sounds bizarre yes, but the website exposes the way in which Zionists have entrenched Anti-semetic perceptions and created a whole base of anti Jewish attitudes I've come to see myself. Quite disgusting actually, the way so many iconize Hitler and speak senselessly about the holocaust.
Yes the Holocaust though tragic, is often used as a anesthetic. A way in which Zionists have numbed the severity of their actions. Allegiance with the West, clearly seen from Obamas spoken support, has always served as a essential mechanism to the Zionist force. The irony exists in that the West have always sought to present themselves as guardians of the so called free world yet continue support for the oppressor.
Gaza is basically a blockaded West Berlin of our time. Since June 1989, Israel has formally restricted the movement of Palestinians. And naturally any such acknowledgment of their oppressive face is met with instant action. On 15 December 2008, following a statement in which he described the embargo on Gaza a crime against humanity, United Nations Special Rapporteur Richard A. Falk was prevented from entering the Palestinian territories by Israeli authorities and expelled from the region. Insecure much? In fact Radio 786 of Cape Town is being thrown into a legal fix imposed by some Zionist league for supposed 'hate speech'. Seeing their media infiltration at a local level is actually scary.
On a global scale we are all too aware of the bias that exists. Mass murder in Burma, the so called ethnic cleansing never even reached the likes of the apparently objective BBC. The very same media that has ignited the Islaamaphobic attitudes of the world is being seen in it's true light once more. 3 Isrealis killed but 15 Palestinians died? May seem like a small difference but the subliminal messages are plentiful. The implications are blatantly obvious!
Israel is 'defending' itself from a population who are being denied their very right to exist in their own land and boasting the use of 'precision technology' which in itself implies deliberate targeting of civilians. Yet the Palestinians are deemed as terrorists? Obvs though. Muslim and all. What about the 20% of Christian Palestinians? Surely we are past the point of religion vs religion. This is about HUMANITY. It is about the lack of unity in addressing this issue. Do you really think swearing Kim Kardashian or cursing Jews is going to save a life? Creating awareness needs to be done correctly, in a way that mirrors the teachings of the Prophet (pbuh) who never retaliated in the face of hatred. Irrationally expressing yourself is doing more harm than good often people don't realize the damage they are doing on a global scale.
I read a response to the Kim K issue and I was actually enraged by the way the article emphasized the threatening replies to her tweet were all Arabic names. Painting a peaceful, beautiful religion like Islam as a movement of terrorism seems to be on top of the agenda for the enemy. And they are succeeding largely due to the material WE give them. Because we are unable to exist as examples who completely defy the Western view of our faith. Passive. Be passive.
Confusion and ignorance. Traits prevalent among many. Bringing light to the truth is not easy, but we have the means to do it. If you are able to change even one persons mind of the occurrences of the middle east, then bravo. Imposing your opinions will get you nowhere, but rational debate will. Social networking has proved a powerful force. Cynics argue that creating a worldwide top trend on Twitter is ineffectual. Yes it's not active resistance, but is displays unity. It shows the strength of those against injustice. Social Networking has kept us better informed than the news ever will, and using it to our advantage and for the betterment of our cause is essential.
The disproportionate numbers of those killed in Palestine is a statement on it's own.
A apple fell off a tree and Newton discovered the law of gravity. Thousands of martyrs fell yet the world is yet to discover humanity.
Justice will be served by the Almighty, for this is far from a war. It is systematic genocide.
PrayForGaza
Keep the faith .
Suggested twitter follows:
@jihadijew
@MjayRosenburg (He blogs good stuff too)
@occpal
@sarasalem
Middle eastern conflict. The war over 'stolen land'. Hamas. IDF. Occupation. Terms we have become all too familiar with. But what is the situation really a result of? There are many ways of weighing the situation in Palestine. Be it objectively, politically or religiously, the fact remains that there can only be one TRUE account for the events that have lead to the current ordeal.
The roots of the tensions we are being exposed to presently, date back a very long time ago. In fact, understanding the significance of the Holy land is the basis of understanding the conflict. Masjidul Aqsa or refered to in Judaism as Temple Mount, is situated in Old Jerusalem and holds great importance in both religions. Often the holy shrine is deemed as a key contributor to the unrest.
The Balfour Declaration, made in late 1917 was made by a European power (Britain) about a non-European territory, in flat disregard of both the presence and concerns of the majority of residents in that territory, that being the Arabs in Palestine. It is clear that Western intervention in middle eastern politics is not a new occurrence. The link provided below gives a detailed account of how Zionist forces began their paced settlement into a predominantly Arab Palestine of that time.
http://www.ifamericansknew.org/history/origin.html
But wait. Holddd up. I kinda totally completely forgot to explain the very word that brings my blood to boil. The regime for which my loathing knows no boundary. Surely you have heard of such a force. Zionism. It's likely that you may have brushed them off as a empowered group of murderous Jews. Which is not entirely incorrect. Depending on how you perceive Judaism and Jews.
"Zionism, by advocating a political and military end to the Jewish exile, denies the very essence of our Diaspora existence. We are in exile by Divine Decree and may emerge from exile solely via Divine Redemption. All human efforts to alter a metaphysical reality are doomed to end in failure and bloodshed. History has clearly borne out this teaching.
Zionism has not only denied our fundamental belief in Heavenly Redemption it has also created a pseudo-Judaism which views the essence of our identity to be a secular nationalism. Accordingly, Zionism and the Israeli state have consistently endeavored, via persuasion and coercion, to replace a Divine and Torah centered understanding of our people hood with an armed materialism."
The above is taken from a site that has truly restored my faith in humanity. True Torah Jews, (jewsagainstzionism.com). The orthodox population who understand the exile. The population willing to take a stand against the religiously unlawfully Israeli state. The population who too, like us, condemn the merciless disregard for Palestinian blood. It's so crucial for us to be able to see that there is a very obvious distinction between Judaism and Zionism. The two do not merge. The Torah is a religious book that even Islam acknowledges numerous times for it's existence as the Word of Allah (in it's original form of course). Who are we then, tho chastise a religion such as Judaism, resorting to profanity and vulgarity whilst dismissing the belief system as a whole.
There is nothing more Anti Semitic than Zionism. Sounds bizarre yes, but the website exposes the way in which Zionists have entrenched Anti-semetic perceptions and created a whole base of anti Jewish attitudes I've come to see myself. Quite disgusting actually, the way so many iconize Hitler and speak senselessly about the holocaust.
Yes the Holocaust though tragic, is often used as a anesthetic. A way in which Zionists have numbed the severity of their actions. Allegiance with the West, clearly seen from Obamas spoken support, has always served as a essential mechanism to the Zionist force. The irony exists in that the West have always sought to present themselves as guardians of the so called free world yet continue support for the oppressor.
Gaza is basically a blockaded West Berlin of our time. Since June 1989, Israel has formally restricted the movement of Palestinians. And naturally any such acknowledgment of their oppressive face is met with instant action. On 15 December 2008, following a statement in which he described the embargo on Gaza a crime against humanity, United Nations Special Rapporteur Richard A. Falk was prevented from entering the Palestinian territories by Israeli authorities and expelled from the region. Insecure much? In fact Radio 786 of Cape Town is being thrown into a legal fix imposed by some Zionist league for supposed 'hate speech'. Seeing their media infiltration at a local level is actually scary.
On a global scale we are all too aware of the bias that exists. Mass murder in Burma, the so called ethnic cleansing never even reached the likes of the apparently objective BBC. The very same media that has ignited the Islaamaphobic attitudes of the world is being seen in it's true light once more. 3 Isrealis killed but 15 Palestinians died? May seem like a small difference but the subliminal messages are plentiful. The implications are blatantly obvious!
Israel is 'defending' itself from a population who are being denied their very right to exist in their own land and boasting the use of 'precision technology' which in itself implies deliberate targeting of civilians. Yet the Palestinians are deemed as terrorists? Obvs though. Muslim and all. What about the 20% of Christian Palestinians? Surely we are past the point of religion vs religion. This is about HUMANITY. It is about the lack of unity in addressing this issue. Do you really think swearing Kim Kardashian or cursing Jews is going to save a life? Creating awareness needs to be done correctly, in a way that mirrors the teachings of the Prophet (pbuh) who never retaliated in the face of hatred. Irrationally expressing yourself is doing more harm than good often people don't realize the damage they are doing on a global scale.
I read a response to the Kim K issue and I was actually enraged by the way the article emphasized the threatening replies to her tweet were all Arabic names. Painting a peaceful, beautiful religion like Islam as a movement of terrorism seems to be on top of the agenda for the enemy. And they are succeeding largely due to the material WE give them. Because we are unable to exist as examples who completely defy the Western view of our faith. Passive. Be passive.
Confusion and ignorance. Traits prevalent among many. Bringing light to the truth is not easy, but we have the means to do it. If you are able to change even one persons mind of the occurrences of the middle east, then bravo. Imposing your opinions will get you nowhere, but rational debate will. Social networking has proved a powerful force. Cynics argue that creating a worldwide top trend on Twitter is ineffectual. Yes it's not active resistance, but is displays unity. It shows the strength of those against injustice. Social Networking has kept us better informed than the news ever will, and using it to our advantage and for the betterment of our cause is essential.
The disproportionate numbers of those killed in Palestine is a statement on it's own.
A apple fell off a tree and Newton discovered the law of gravity. Thousands of martyrs fell yet the world is yet to discover humanity.
Justice will be served by the Almighty, for this is far from a war. It is systematic genocide.
PrayForGaza
Keep the faith .
Suggested twitter follows:
@jihadijew
@MjayRosenburg (He blogs good stuff too)
@occpal
@sarasalem
Tuesday, 13 November 2012
My green light.
I got dreams. Attaining world peace. Eradicating poverty. Meeting Cesc Fabregas. Adopting an Asian. The dreams are plentiful. They are colossal. If they didn't exist I could have very well given up on life after my first teenage heartbreak. Its that concept of attainment. It drives me. A certain 'Rome wasn't built in a day' comes to mind. I guess perseverance is a crucial part of it. If I want to see myself even change someone's world as opposed to the world itself I'm going to have to work hard. There is no absence of socio-economic issues in South Africa and the constant exposure to that harsh reality has made us immune. Often I feel frustrated at my inability to actual DO. Like physically get up and build someone a shelter. Or sponsor a tertiary education to a 6 A attaining township child. It's so difficult being 17 on a casual retail position wage without a license. Thats probably why I see my first big step as learning to drive. In fact I have a lesson in a few hours :D once I'm mobile I think I may be able to get my objectives in motion too. Ive identified Social networking as a powerful and vital means of enforcing my future schemes. I intend to fully exploit it with marketing and awareness and the works. For now though, starting small and throwing my energy into local institutes is top of the agenda. During my planned Gap year after undergrad completion I hope to teach English to students somewhere in the world. Language barriers are still strong in the rural communities of our world and it's up to us to attend to these barriers and pass on whatever linguistic capability we have. There's so much to do and really so little time in an individuals life. The power of unification is essentially the only means man has if he wishes to truly make a difference- get them together!
Bird Bonanza.
My last ever school written Essay; on twitter. Obviously right :) It's truly the truest piece of creative writing I've ever submitted. For the love of the hashtag <3
"Look, you did yoga!- You didn't negotiate a peace treaty. Stop walking around like that!. #Yesimtalkingtoyou."
Patronizing, slightly cynical and overtly sarcastic- not typical attributes of my somewhat conservative persona, yet the above typically describe the impression I create on a daily basis to my followers. Followers in a social networking sense of course. The above tweet, amongst many others, is indicative of an inner demon I have nurtured and silenced until I signed up for Twitter almost a year ago.
The Internet has changed my life. Forgive the cliche but it truly has! What began as the Facebook phenomenon transpired quickly into an addiction to the 'little bird' notifier at the top of my phone screen. But what is it about Twitter that appeals to me so much? I am often left baffled at the realization of my 8000 tweet accumulation in just over twelve months. Surely one can't have that much to say through such a medium of networking. I must be an exception
Just 140 characters to express the precise thoughts wading through my mind at that precise moment. Tweeting has become my natural, instinctive reaction to any incident. I pounce at any opportunity emphasize elements of the human condition through this quirky medium. From my condescending remarks about the despised 'hipster' and my criticism of the calorie count in a Woolworth's chocolate mousse, it seems I can fluidly express myself with just a push of a button. I also shamelessly confess to my public doting upon teen sensation Justin Bieber , to whom I relay my love to numerous times a day.
A notorious tweeter. Such a description pretty much sums up what I have become. It's difficult to say my Internet personality is mutually exclusive to my 'real-life' portrayal, for ultimately every word expressed comes from my own self. What I do realize is who I depict as Razeena online is not necessarily as rational as the person I am perceived to be in reality. The platform to 'voice the unspoken' that Twitter provides, initiates the side of myself I wouldn't show under usual circumstances.
Concerning as it may seem, I experience a bizarre sense of liberation through my compulsive tweeting. A form of escapism. Even therapeutic to some extent. Twitter allows for a thoroughly creative outlet of expression, where exasperated tweets about the History test I have not studied for are appreciated for the witty manner in which I complain! There is a sense of comfort too, that comes from the simple fact that people out there, with whom I bear no distinct connection to, relate to my frantic declarations. For a nomadic creature such as myself, who has never had the chance to settle, my twitter profile is like a home base. An established, reputed but delusive place of familiarity accessible to me at any time, from any where.
I won't deny the addiction is has become. Just recently I had come to decide upon making a concerted effort to rehabilitate myself from this infectious situation, only to relapse after just 49 hours 'detwittered'. A consuming habit with the healthy consequence of allowing my complaisant alter ego it's chance to shine in the twitter world. But is it a passing phase or a life long commitment? I await the answer to that myself. i do however, acknowledge the instrumental role it has had in bringing out aspects of my self that has been rather entertaining to encounter. Till then I'd rather I adopt a slightly different, more tentative tweeting approach- for the good of mankind of course.
"Look, you did yoga!- You didn't negotiate a peace treaty. Stop walking around like that!. #Yesimtalkingtoyou."
Patronizing, slightly cynical and overtly sarcastic- not typical attributes of my somewhat conservative persona, yet the above typically describe the impression I create on a daily basis to my followers. Followers in a social networking sense of course. The above tweet, amongst many others, is indicative of an inner demon I have nurtured and silenced until I signed up for Twitter almost a year ago.
The Internet has changed my life. Forgive the cliche but it truly has! What began as the Facebook phenomenon transpired quickly into an addiction to the 'little bird' notifier at the top of my phone screen. But what is it about Twitter that appeals to me so much? I am often left baffled at the realization of my 8000 tweet accumulation in just over twelve months. Surely one can't have that much to say through such a medium of networking. I must be an exception
Just 140 characters to express the precise thoughts wading through my mind at that precise moment. Tweeting has become my natural, instinctive reaction to any incident. I pounce at any opportunity emphasize elements of the human condition through this quirky medium. From my condescending remarks about the despised 'hipster' and my criticism of the calorie count in a Woolworth's chocolate mousse, it seems I can fluidly express myself with just a push of a button. I also shamelessly confess to my public doting upon teen sensation Justin Bieber , to whom I relay my love to numerous times a day.
A notorious tweeter. Such a description pretty much sums up what I have become. It's difficult to say my Internet personality is mutually exclusive to my 'real-life' portrayal, for ultimately every word expressed comes from my own self. What I do realize is who I depict as Razeena online is not necessarily as rational as the person I am perceived to be in reality. The platform to 'voice the unspoken' that Twitter provides, initiates the side of myself I wouldn't show under usual circumstances.
Concerning as it may seem, I experience a bizarre sense of liberation through my compulsive tweeting. A form of escapism. Even therapeutic to some extent. Twitter allows for a thoroughly creative outlet of expression, where exasperated tweets about the History test I have not studied for are appreciated for the witty manner in which I complain! There is a sense of comfort too, that comes from the simple fact that people out there, with whom I bear no distinct connection to, relate to my frantic declarations. For a nomadic creature such as myself, who has never had the chance to settle, my twitter profile is like a home base. An established, reputed but delusive place of familiarity accessible to me at any time, from any where.
I won't deny the addiction is has become. Just recently I had come to decide upon making a concerted effort to rehabilitate myself from this infectious situation, only to relapse after just 49 hours 'detwittered'. A consuming habit with the healthy consequence of allowing my complaisant alter ego it's chance to shine in the twitter world. But is it a passing phase or a life long commitment? I await the answer to that myself. i do however, acknowledge the instrumental role it has had in bringing out aspects of my self that has been rather entertaining to encounter. Till then I'd rather I adopt a slightly different, more tentative tweeting approach- for the good of mankind of course.
Sensational story- My 17 years of Life
Cape town. Current place of residence. Oh boy do I la la love it here:) The gale force wind. The tabletopped mountain. The stunning beaches. The warmth of the locals. The iridescent culture. It's all so overwhelmingly satiating, especially for a ex nomad like me. I've attended 10 schooling institutions and have had to continually adapt to the people and settle in as aptly as possible. It's been one heck of a journey. Born in Britain yet accustomed to South African ideals from a young age. Lekker, tho incorrectly pronounced, has been a part of my vocab for as long as my memory exists :'D It's my mothers patriotic persona that stayed unswayed during her time in Britain. Her views of England as a mundane thorn of dear quaint Europe were a great influence whilst growing up. My father however existed as the contrast, with his practical ideals, he kept me grounded and somewhat faithful to my country of birth. The up and down motions of my family makes it difficult for me to truly identify myself as purely British or purely South African. Possessing citizenship of both makes me legally intermediate too. Forgive the cliche but I honestly am a individual whose heart resides with two. I owe much to the life enriching people, places and experiences I've encountered as a result of living in both countries. In the near future, with my eyes set on a degree at UCT it seems Cape Town is definitely the semi-permanent placement. After that who knows where fate will lead me:)
Justice to Jelena.
Okay so I'm a bit of a fan girl when it comes to Selena Gomez, the Biebs and their union best known as Jelena. Naturally the past few days have been a strenuous period for me, what with their rumored break up and all. Yes my faith in humanity and life and love is at an all time low. Judge me all you want, but there is an inherent beauty that comes to the surface of their faces when they are together. I can't explain it. It's so lovely. The way they looked at each other made my heart lighter and yeah I'm basically shattered by these flying frenzies. Times like this makes me pity them for their fame. They can't even have a relationship hiccup without a torrent of media reaction. Must suck sometimes. Anyhow, my heart goes out to the pair, and my belief stays grounded that they might just pull through <3 *tearyysmile
Friday, 9 November 2012
Kiss and tell :)
The blogging begins. Ah as per usual I have managed to find a vunderrrrful new obsession at the most inopportune of times. Right bang slap in the middle of my Final school examinations. But fear not, I intend to be ridiculously mature about this newfound phase and not devote all my time toward a Internet logging service. Well I atleast I hope not to :'D The highlight of my otherwise mediocre day was my Denim shirt purchase from the Old faithful Mr Price. A classic look, the light faded crinkle washed out denim piece. The hunt for a crisp white shirt continues however, as I am yet to stumble across anything worthy as yet. For now I'll
settle for my happy buy and spend some time googling the best ways to rock it, whilst checking out lush men working the denims too. Besssstt!
settle for my happy buy and spend some time googling the best ways to rock it, whilst checking out lush men working the denims too. Besssstt!
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