I haven't been posting lately due to the fact that I have been trying hard to fight writer's block. I wanted to come up with something witty and funny, but clearly that didn't work out so well. So therefore, I came up with some tips on how to help all of you fight your writing battles!!
Of note: I have no idea why my camera is always so dark! I tried different lighting techniques and also tried brightening it up on Adobe Premiere...didn't work out so great.
And forgive my aunt's accent...she is from a different...part of...China..
Monday, 7 March 2011
Sunday, 6 March 2011
Terrible Things I did as a Terrible Child.
I'd like to think that I was a relatively nice and pleasant child. I tried to be nice to everyone and I almost always shared my snacks and pencil crayons.
So what's the big deal, right?
See, that's where I was wrong.
These nice gestures weren't enough.
There were some times when I was actually a terrible, dreadful brat. Now I was never an outright bully, but in efforts to stick with the crowd, I was always a bully in the background.
I moved schools in Grade 3 and I was the "new kid". Sure, everyone was nice to me, but there were some times when I was called names such as "stupid", "idiot" and "nerd". Which of course, doesn't make any sense because in order for me to be a "nerd", I wouldn't actually be "stupid" or an "idiot".
But this didn't register inside my Grade Three brain, so therefore, I tried to fit in with the "popular" crowd.
My elementary school was fairly small, but I call these group of girls "popular" because they were the prettiest in our grade and every boy had a crush on them. Wanting to be liked, I befriended them. To this day, I am still friends with these girls, because they're actually not so bad at all, but I am not proud of some of the things we did.
There was this girl, who shall be unnamed, who everyone in our grade decided to hate. I don't understand why, but like every elementary school, we made her the token loser. We called her names, laughed at everything she said, and when we finally did include her into our games, we made her play the undesired roles of "Evil Witch" or "Monster".
In Grade 4, two other girls and I decided to bury her hat in the snow as a joke. At the time, we thought it was funny. But when I think about it now, all I can feel is pure guilt.
In Grade Six, the whole class thought it would be funny to call her an orangutan. Now at this point, I started to come to my senses. I never did call her that, but I remember joining in on the laughter...which isn't any better either way.
But seriously, it was really funny when she told my friends and I that she could control the wind...
From Grades Seven to Eight, nothing really happened, but I kept my distance...the dislike already engraved in me.
But as I grew older, I realized she wasn't so bad after all. Sure, I understood why nobody liked her due to some of her eccentricities...but she isn't half bad! She has good intentions and she was always nice to me. So why was I so cruel to her?
Why of course, to fit in.
The times in elementary school can make you do some terrible things. And being able to remember all of this just makes me feel so guilty. So if you're reading this, all I want to say is: I'm sorry. I was a coward for not saying this to you earlier and you probably would like to forget all of these terrible memories that might have scarred you for life.
So again, I'm sorry.
So what's the big deal, right?
See, that's where I was wrong.
These nice gestures weren't enough.
There were some times when I was actually a terrible, dreadful brat. Now I was never an outright bully, but in efforts to stick with the crowd, I was always a bully in the background.
I moved schools in Grade 3 and I was the "new kid". Sure, everyone was nice to me, but there were some times when I was called names such as "stupid", "idiot" and "nerd". Which of course, doesn't make any sense because in order for me to be a "nerd", I wouldn't actually be "stupid" or an "idiot".
But this didn't register inside my Grade Three brain, so therefore, I tried to fit in with the "popular" crowd.
My elementary school was fairly small, but I call these group of girls "popular" because they were the prettiest in our grade and every boy had a crush on them. Wanting to be liked, I befriended them. To this day, I am still friends with these girls, because they're actually not so bad at all, but I am not proud of some of the things we did.
There was this girl, who shall be unnamed, who everyone in our grade decided to hate. I don't understand why, but like every elementary school, we made her the token loser. We called her names, laughed at everything she said, and when we finally did include her into our games, we made her play the undesired roles of "Evil Witch" or "Monster".
In Grade 4, two other girls and I decided to bury her hat in the snow as a joke. At the time, we thought it was funny. But when I think about it now, all I can feel is pure guilt.
In Grade Six, the whole class thought it would be funny to call her an orangutan. Now at this point, I started to come to my senses. I never did call her that, but I remember joining in on the laughter...which isn't any better either way.
But seriously, it was really funny when she told my friends and I that she could control the wind...
From Grades Seven to Eight, nothing really happened, but I kept my distance...the dislike already engraved in me.
But as I grew older, I realized she wasn't so bad after all. Sure, I understood why nobody liked her due to some of her eccentricities...but she isn't half bad! She has good intentions and she was always nice to me. So why was I so cruel to her?
Why of course, to fit in.
The times in elementary school can make you do some terrible things. And being able to remember all of this just makes me feel so guilty. So if you're reading this, all I want to say is: I'm sorry. I was a coward for not saying this to you earlier and you probably would like to forget all of these terrible memories that might have scarred you for life.
So again, I'm sorry.
Thursday, 3 March 2011
An update on life.
Sorry that I haven't been able to update very frequently. School has been hard...and stressful. To think first semester would teach me something, it clearly hasn't taught me enough. I'm still working hard to boost up the GPA to something I'm more accustomed to. Who knows...maybe I'm just freaking out. But now I know I have to study and review my notes every week.......sounds really basic, but trust me, it's hard to stay concentrated.
Anyways, I'm currently working hard to getting published as well as freelancing. Clearly, Ryerson's papers aren't very keen on giving stories to me, so I have joined Global Voices, a citizen journalism section associated with Free the Children and the Toronto Star. Of course I can't write to the fullest ability as the stories are only 350 words each. But I'll still be published right?
I have also created a blog called The Random Life Blog but the name is kind of lame...(I know). So if anyone has suggestions on a new name, please send them out? The blog will basically allow anyone who wants to write contribute whether if they're reviews, opinions, or articles...about anything. Think of it as an online paper.
But enough writing, I will update you with a couple of pictures!!
Anyways, I'm currently working hard to getting published as well as freelancing. Clearly, Ryerson's papers aren't very keen on giving stories to me, so I have joined Global Voices, a citizen journalism section associated with Free the Children and the Toronto Star. Of course I can't write to the fullest ability as the stories are only 350 words each. But I'll still be published right?
I have also created a blog called The Random Life Blog but the name is kind of lame...(I know). So if anyone has suggestions on a new name, please send them out? The blog will basically allow anyone who wants to write contribute whether if they're reviews, opinions, or articles...about anything. Think of it as an online paper.
But enough writing, I will update you with a couple of pictures!!
These were at H&M and I took a picture because I know how much my cousin Rachel hates moccasins!
Cute heart-shaped hot chocolate at Snakes and Lattes!
Cupcake sale at Ryerson!!
Bethany and I found a vintage pram at Honest Ed's!
Questionable quote on an apron found at Kitchen Stuff Plus!
Boo yah!! Dancing shadow!!
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