We were sitting and talking, waiting for afternoon lectures to start. The Indian girls I was with were on a roll; after bitching for about half an hour they moved onto Bollywood and began re-enacting their favourite scenes. I don’t actually know why I was there because I dislike bitching and don’t watch Bollywood. I guess I was literally killing time in the most painful way possible.
The subject of the conversation turned to one particular (absent) individual and I learnt many eye opening facts about their life story. In all that time I had been yawning profusely and making funny faces at people passing by our table at the canteen so the girls looked at me, expecting some input into the discussion at hand:
It’s amazing isn’t it? People form ideas and assumptions about others really very quickly but when you actually hear their story, you have nothing to say but “oh” and wish you could take it all back.
Our eyes see only that which they are capable of seeing or that which we want them to see. That’s also why people wear lenses and glasses. It’s not the thing being looked at that is changing, but the ability of one to see that particular thing. If you stand two individuals; one with perfect vision and another who is short-sighted together at a distance of 15 metres from a sign, they’ll see different things. The sign is the the same but the images perceived are different.
It’s the same with people. What we see of others is nothing but skin and clothes, all superficial. And when seen through our eyes, they’re even more distorted.
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In other news, I am extremely sorry for having not posted in over a month. Though I may not have commented on your blog posts, I have regularly been visiting and read them every morning on my phone while on the train to university. The wonders of technology aye.
Lastly, you may recall my previous post was about a series of guest posts that I would like to do in the next month or so regarding the issues women face in today’s society. I have already received some excellent, though provoking and well written articles from a number of you but there are still some slots available if you wish to join the discussion as a few people have dropped out due to one reason or another. So if you wish to get involved, just let me know.
I hope and pray you are all having an excellent weekend!
Stay smiling.
This post is dedicated to Cяystal
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Title: I need a dollar – Aloe Blacc
YouTube video: I saw on Asma Khan’s blog and as it was really pertinent to the post, decided to include it.
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19 November 2011 at 22:25
Wow you got stuck with Indian girls who were bitching and talking about BW. So not your cup of tea you must have been really bored.
Interesting points and we shouldnt slander people because no-one knows how its like to live another person's life until they wear their shoes and walk in them.
P x
19 November 2011 at 22:45
This was really nice.
Loved the video! :)
20 November 2011 at 08:36
Hey Nas,
Your finally back. The blog post was really interesting and informative.
G
20 November 2011 at 10:21
hold a spot in the guest post series for meeee!
20 November 2011 at 11:23
I want to do a guest post do and Draaat, i have no time. :( What's been with you? Where've you beennnn?
Coming to the post, I totally agree. The debates that we have inside us regarding people and their behaviour are generally biased and lame cos no one really knows what the person ahead of them is made of, except the person.
A very well-written post. I hope you get back in full action soon. Tc :)
20 November 2011 at 13:40
Hello and welcome back!
Everyone has their own story to tell... I'll just continue my comment tomorrow, I'm suuuper tired and sleepy lol!
You really made my day! Thanks Nas, I've really missed you a lot.
20 November 2011 at 14:41
Nas, your posts are always so thought provoking, it amazes me.
I agree with what you said, it can shock us how LITTLE we know about the people who surround us.
I wish I could do a guest post! But I have exams and I'm leaving for a holiday soon after that so not much time :/
20 November 2011 at 16:54
Assalam-u-alaikum, Nas. It's real good to see you back at the blog! :)
20 November 2011 at 17:58
What a great come-back post, I know you've been thinking of things to post on for a while now. Nice little video too.
20 November 2011 at 21:13
Oh my gosh, that video made me cry. Am I a wimp for that? Oh well.
HA HA. BITCHING INDIAN GIRLS. HAHAHAHA.
And in response to a comment you left me a loooong time ago, I hope everything is "tik taak" with you too =]
20 November 2011 at 21:59
Oh my God! The video was so good! Another thought provoking and brilliant post :)
21 November 2011 at 18:01
loved the video!! Gud to see ur wonderful post Nas..keep writing! :)
23 November 2011 at 09:21
i despise both bollywood and botching but at times one is exposed to both. I missed reading your blog =) and I would love to get involved but I am to busy these days with my electives. Also, what about that something you were writing for my blog? you know I am still waiting! =D
x take care nas
23 November 2011 at 09:27
I loved the video =')
23 November 2011 at 11:30
Great blog Nas! And I absolutely loveee the video =)
23 November 2011 at 13:02
That videoo <3 <3
hahaha bitching and Bollywood. poor you. :p
LOL I love making funny faces at random people. It is fun. XD
But only at people I know I probably won't see again. Because even though i tend to forget people's faces, they remember mine, and then its awkward if i bump into them again and they turn out to be a friend of a friend or something.
1 December 2011 at 03:10
That's so true. Each and everyone of us see people differently. Like.. I see a small zit, but others may view it as a huge pimple. LOL.. :P
Oh, crap. I've completely forgotten about the Guest Post. Waah! But there'll be no internet for me in the next couple of days. WORK, WORK, WORK.. finish ém all before the year ends.
I'm sure you have lots of guest articles ready to be published. I will read all of them. :)
Take care, Nas! :)
2 December 2011 at 23:03
@ P: Very nicely said P :)
x
2 December 2011 at 23:04
@ Yours Truly: The video is really good isn't it?
2 December 2011 at 23:04
Thanks a lot G.
2 December 2011 at 23:05
@ Furree Katt: I'll email you about it straight after doing these comment replies!
2 December 2011 at 23:06
@ Cяystal: I'm sorry! I just got a bit busy with uni and stuff. And you're totally right about what you said.
If you want to do a guest post, feel free. If you can't no worries :)
2 December 2011 at 23:09
@ gelovsky: Thanks a lot dude! And it's nice being back and reading such lovely comments. Thank you!
2 December 2011 at 23:10
: PurpleMist.: There's nothing THAT amazing :P. But thank you. No worries. If there ever another series, you can join that if you so wish.
2 December 2011 at 23:11
@ Tazeen: Walaikum Salaam Tee! It's lovely to see your lovely comment :)
2 December 2011 at 23:11
@ Hijabi Hippie: Thank you!
2 December 2011 at 23:14
@ Eeshie: It's lovely to see you here again E! And great to know you're okay :)
2 December 2011 at 23:15
@ y.hayat: Thank you!
2 December 2011 at 23:15
@ Butterfly: Thank you miss butterfly! :)
2 December 2011 at 23:16
@ Sana Castellano: You're right. There are many things we would rather not be exposed to, but are. I haven't forgotten! x
2 December 2011 at 23:16
@ Surreallist: Thanks A :)
2 December 2011 at 23:17
@ Vice Versa: Haha, I know. Well I make faces at people I know too. They are more understanding, and just make some back.
2 December 2011 at 23:18
@ Leah: Nicely said Leah! No worries. Maybe next time ;)