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I am having trouble getting through this book- Hemingway’s style of writing is making is difficult for me.
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national geographic, 1972 “young lovers in paris” by gordon w. gahan
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It is all about falling in love with yourself and sharing that love with someone who appreciates you, rather than looking for love to compensate for a self love deficit.
— Eartha Kitt (via roscoe-)
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It’s crazy.
I’ve finally completed my formal education, having been in school for 12 years and University for 7 years. I’ve completed my placements, and I have handed in my thesis [The Imposter Phenomenon and its interactions with personality and reaction to feedback].
Pending results, I would have a Masters degree in Organisational Psychology- which makes me sound impressive! Problem is when you’ve immersed yourself in a topic, studying it for so many years, you begin to think that your knowledge is common sense. In fact, it isn’t, and not many people may know what you know; at least as in depth, beyond the pop-psychology. I would say I have a touch of the Imposter Phenomenon, ironically what I wrote about in my thesis. All I hope for is to maintain and expand my knowledge regarding Psychology.
We’ll see how I go when I start my career in 3 months! In the meantime, it’s time to read ALL MY BOOKS!
Posted November 30, 2011 at 2:32pm
Never Let Me Go - Kazuo Ishiguro
I feel rather unsettled after putting this book down. I’m not sure how I feel about it just yet.
I can’t say much without revealing too much to those who wish to read this book, but I do feel disconcerted that this is a plausible future that the world is pushing for.
Note: Read the book before watching the movie, as always.
Posted October 10, 2011 at 7:29pm in Kabul Afghanistan beautiful beauty kids brownies Soldier war smile
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I am the Messenger - Markus Zusak
I read this book during the most opportune of times, personally. Amidst writing my thesis, I’ve become overwhelmed, over-exaggerating the importance of this thesis. I realise that while this is an important aspect; the completion of the University chapter of my life. I have warped the importance to the point of debilitating anxiety.
This book brought me back down to earth, and reminded me of the more important points of life. More importantly, it reminded me of my ‘old young self’. I used to know what was important, and how it felt to help others ‘just because’. Especially during the times I volunteered in the aged care housing where I listened to amazing stories. Of women in the 40’s, where they were in their late teens at the time, making flour from scratch for their dinner bread. In this case, I’m thinking of the ‘messages’ in the book (Milla).
What I personally got from the book, and what I plan to take away with it, is to remember to put things in perspective. Also, to never ever treat my relationships (friends, family and boyfriend) like a business transaction. Making people happy, makes me happy. I should never ask for more in return than the basic respect and what I deserve.
