My writers block manages a thank you if nothing else...

I must apologize everyone. I really haven't had much to say lately and I don't really know why. First of all, I think it might be because I haven't been too well (don't worry, I feel much better now!) not to mention all my crazy evenings and hectic days at the office.

I must make time for this regardless since I have an award (my first ever!) to uphold now thanks to the ever so lovely and talented Carissa of The Lovely Dove. I recently started contributing to this blog on a more regular basis and so, although my readership is still quite low, I'm thrilled to be recognized. So, thank you again Carissa. You honestly made my day!


The rules for this award are;

1. Accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award and his or her blog link.

2. Pass the award to 15 other blogs that you've newly discovered.

3. Remember to contact the bloggers to let them know they have been chosen for this award.

I wanted to share this award with the following blogs (in no particular order):

1. Girl With The Red Hair
2. Working GIRL
3. Folie à Deux
4. To Do:
5. Travel Blissful
6. That Unreliable Girl
7. D -Minor Dilletante
8. Sugar Pop Tarts
9. Style rookie
10. Rachel's Pink Thoughts
11. Pretty How Town
12. One Happy Panda
13. Because It's Better Out Than In
14. Badass Geek
15. A New Simple Something!

These blogs are really "lovely" and are written by enthusiastic authors that display a range of emotions, thoughts and musings. I read/view them all nearly every day - they really add to my day's happiness =) Definitely check them out!

Have a great day everyone!

Why I love it: Books

Cyril Connolly sums it up.

"While thought exists, words are alive & literature becomes an escape, not from but into living"

Literature has always been one of my most passionate loves. Nothing makes me feel better than a beautiful word printed on an old dusty page laden with dried tears and moist with anxious sweat of my reading.

What do you love?

(I can't remember where I got the image from, sorry!)

My Refusal to be Prosaic

When writing papers the night before they are due, it is definitely tempting to abandon style and fluidity and just provide content. However, I seem to need that addition of "myself" in everything I write regardless of the amount of hours it takes me just to do that. Anyone can write something quickly and provide the content needed for debate/analysis but I am of the opinion that this is the easy way out. The catch: this choice for quantity over quality reflects not only the end result that is your paper, but it also reflects your ability to think introspectively and to have the courage and pride that it takes to put yourself "out there" in every thing you say and do.

I know, it sounds a bit abstract but in all honesty I think it's applicable.

Whether it be paper writing or conversation, I notice that many people just settle for getting the job done and disregard the real purpose of writing papers or having conversations - self knowledge. If you don't give it your all, how do you expect to get anything real out of the experience?

This is the problem that many students are encountering these days - they are missing the point of education. As a university student, I find myself lucky to have the opportunity to be a part of a community wherein discussion can be rich and worldly knowledge is high.

Why not take full advantage of the situation?

Put yourself out there. It may "waste your time" but in the end, trust me, you'll be gaining a lot more...