Figurative Relish

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amorphous — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 20:10:31 +0000

Choice of style denotes dynamics such as personal taste, opinion, and background. Ironically, our sociopolitical stances affect our likes and dislikes, including our ancestral culture and traditions. Our relentless exposure to western realms seems to attenuate our instances of attesting our identities; it compels us to accentuate how substantial our roots are, and how that in return makes everyone of us distinguished.Today’s spectators are absurdly erratic. It fascinates me to meet a Brazilian chairwoman of a considerable electronics company, and then an Egyptian civil engineer, both at the same contemporary art gallery. I always lurch when I hear that word, “globalization

Understanding the difference......

amorphous — Fri, 09 Dec 2005 04:13:13 +0000

Bush the bogus

amorphous — Thu, 24 Nov 2005 09:21:10 +0000

Bush wants to bomb the Al Jazeera headquarters in Qatar?

Couldn't be more obvious how much Bush Jr. is in tatter, could it? To bomb the Al Jazeera headquarters? Boy is he in trouble with the world..

Imagine, even the media is being terrorized. Fellow humans, we're in BIG trouble. Embrace your souls, and say your prayers.

http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/FA5DC791-B0D3-418E-9946-87162E6C6EC1.htmv

Caramel

amorphous — Wed, 23 Nov 2005 23:47:11 +0000

Show me your pet.....

My darrrrrrrling....
My gorgeous baby!!!

Caramel is a 4 month old Himilayan..

She is the sweetest on the face of the planet!

My little princess was drowsy....falling asleep....with her eyes funnily crossed and partially open...and her cute lil pinky tongue sticking out!!

Is your degree worth $1 million -- or worthless?

amorphous — Sun, 13 Nov 2005 09:08:47 +0000

A must read that could help you make up your mind about your educational degree...I'm looking to do a Masters in Business Administration, although I graduated with an Interior Design major. So, I thought that this article was interesting, considering my "slight" dilemma about what masters I should pursue - I was so close to going for a Masters in Light Design, but thank goodness, many aspects were able to talk me out of it! Happy reading! http://moneycentral.msn.com/content/CollegeandFamily/Savingforcollege/P59866.asp?

For every change, there is a beginning...

amorphous — Sun, 13 Nov 2005 03:57:23 +0000

An insight to who I am.......a published article..

A partially false stereotype presumes that people are born into diverse environments that constitute who they become. I would say, true AND false. Children are influenced by whoever they are surrounded by, whether their family or friends, but in fact; I believe that there is more to it. Every person brought in to this world is an individual who possesses a distinctive character at heart. If a child were to be left in a place where no other beings existed, he would more likely maintain the traits he was born with as he grows up. However, if he were to live and get older with the presence of others, some of his characteristics could be altered or suppressed due to his surroundings. At times, I tend to conclude that no matter what manner children are raised, they still end up as the individuals that they were always meant to be.

When we are subjected to an accumulation of the minutest incidents, our characteristics are revolutionized to adapt to such occurrences. In the end, that is how I am who I am, and you are who you are, for the moment. Society is fragmented into individuals who are categorized within different groups. Just as each individual acquires qualities that contribute to a group, he or she also has creative ways of dealing with endless life factors.

Peer pressure is a common matter that we can all pertain to. Some individuals are more easily influenced than others. The immensity of such influence can force a vulnerable person to edit, delete or add properties within themselves. Thus, he or she becomes someone they never were; maybe more educated or illiterate, more religious or more ignorant. Peer pressure could become a downfall when it triggers negativity, otherwise; it could maneuver one into motivation to strive for the better.

Pressure could come in different forms, and the community that we live in could impose it on us throughout our daily rituals. Is that what change is all about? I can’t help thinking objectively. I know that most things have their pros and cons, but I keep wondering how people weigh these matters out, and how they decide what they are going to do.

Maybe that also contributes to what makes people different, and every person unique. We subconsciously resolve to changes that we desire according to the consequences that correspond them. I have seen so many who are traumatized by the idea of having alteration in their lives. I would blame that on pessimism that initiates fear of not knowing what the future would bring. Humans are so defenseless at times, to the extent that if they have something that they are not satisfied with, they would still be afraid to change it with something else that is anonymous to them.

At times, regardless of the source of change, we feel reluctant about the options we are given, and perhaps, we return to our human instinct in the lapse of a moment to find an answer.Change does not only evolve consequences; in our subliminal minds, an anxiety arouses about the kind of beginning that we are subjected to accept and experience.

On a personal basis I had recently encountered, I created my own choice of veiling myself with a scarf. In reality, I had drawn my options four years ago, and I preferred to keep the scarf off, as well as religious duties that followed it. I always knew that my conscience was telling me what was right, but my actions were depicting otherwise.

Putting on a headscarf meant that I would have to commit to my faith and religion. For my part, with no pressure from anyone, I had a decision to make. I could have either continued living a paranoid, non-directional, ignorant, care-free life, or; I could have started from scratch, where I could repent and abstain from taking unethical actions in terms of religion and values.

Now, I cannot be pretentious as I say all this; I am inspired by my beliefs, that I have seen the right path to becoming a better and happier person. I am so inspired to the extent that I want to smile at every individual that I pass, that I want to have good intentions in everything that I do, that I want to become a well mannered and behaved person at all times.

Covering myself has added instrumental value to building up a better character in me, in terms of ethics and values. I respect people more and I feel more respected due to my actions. I feel secure about myself, that no matter what happens, it’s always for a good reason. This does not mean that I am dismissed of being responsible for my own actions.

I feel satisfied when I look at myself in the mirror. Physically, I feel more beautiful, spiritually; I feel euphoric. This has been the most significant, life-changing event of my life. And I have the choice of turning back, but I will not. If we were to look at this rationally, it really does not matter what the decision is that we take. What we should consider more sensitively is how we adapt to these changes. It could be in a manner that is positive, negative, or a combination of both. We are humans after all; we have to have our ups and downs.

I have adapted my lifestyle to suit my veil. I left my extreme-sided rebellious bubble, and moved closer towards a moderately seasoned field of blessings. I get weak sometimes, to unruly temptations of an enticing world, but I resist them. Remember, I decided to resolve to this life-altering course. This is my beginning, and I will make it triumphant.

Religious transformation does not only involve adhering to pious rituals; it becomes spiritual. It is one element that every person can attain, to be able to deal with opportunities and grievances. As Paulo Coelho once said, “When each day is the same as the next, its because people fail to recognize the good things that happen in their lives everyday that the sun rises.

Introduce yourself!

amorphous — Sat, 12 Nov 2005 22:31:44 +0000

This is my profile...Just thought that I should briefly introduce myself to y'all...maybe everyone else can do the same! I like knowing who i'm conversing with...

Username: Amorphous

Real Name: Farah

Age: 23

Gender: female

Astrological Sign: Libra

Zodiac Year: Dog

Occupation: Interior Designer

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About Me:

Very frank, sweet, empathetic, passionate about my work, extremely spiritual, i wish that God would legalize sky-diving, i'm an early-bird...my favourite time of the day is the moment right before the break of dawn, i have my own column called "Figurative Relish" in a new UAE based magazine called "Soura" (as in picture, in arabic)......

Interests:

Writing, reading, aquariums, food tasting, meditation, cats, bonsai trees, horse back riding.......

Favorite Movies:

Brave Heart, The Syrian Bride, Gloomy Sunday, White chicks, The Jacket, Lord of the Rings, Troy, Autumn in New York, Nemesis, The Shawshank Redemption, River Kwai, Papillion...

Favorite Music:

Diana Krall, Frank Sinatra, The Temptations, Tony Bennett, Sting, Evanescence, Cafe del Mar, Buddha Bar, Faithless, Mark Farina's Mushroom Jazz, Santana, Gipsy Kings, Miles Davis, Lifehouse, Tchaikovsky, Bach, Emma Shaplin, Beethoven, Chopin, Barry White

Favorite Books:

The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho Captains & the Kings by Taylor Caldwell Charlie & the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl Women around the Prophet (PBUH) by Abdul Rahim Mardini Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austin Papillion by Henri something ..and ofcourse, my much loved array of design books....