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Pick Me UpSeptember 6, 2010
'Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of disappointed love.'
I forgot who said it, but that quote is from Northanger Abbey, by Jane Austen. In more modern language, what it means is that friendship is the best remedy for heartache. Your friends are the ones who will be there to help you get through the worst of the break-up, unhappy ending or whatever it may be. I fully stand by that, plus of course a good old bar of chocolate to nurse the heart ;)
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RepresentAugust 16, 2010
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Dear Internet,August 9, 2010
Yours faithfully,
Nashira
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Your MomJuly 7, 2010
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If I finish revising Biology tonightMay 23, 2010
I'll reward myself by watching the 1995 adaptation of Sense & Sensibility.
Mind, I have yet to read the book, but I know it'll be good
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Distraction at its peakMarch 29, 2010
My trials are two weeks away, yet I'm still more concerned with getting through my "19th century books to read" list than working through the syllabus for each subject. I finished Oliver Twist this weekend, and today I started Northanger Abbey, despite my better judgement for picking up a textbook instead.How can I neglect the one interest that I've had since the beginning of my school life? My enthusiasm for chemistry, biology and math pale in comparison to the fascination I have for the rich wordplay contained within the pages of classic literature. English is the only subject that I've had unfaltering confidence in since kindergarten. It has never failed me, and likewise, I have never failed it.
Now there's a bum in the making.
LRT station.
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What are men compared to rocks and mountainsMarch 11, 2010
On Thursdays, I'm able to take my time getting up since class starts at 11:00. This morning was particularly pleasant as I had the pleasure of spending an hour visiting the elegant grounds of Pemberley.
WAIT A MINUTE.
That's not my style of writing haha. As is evident, I'm rather influenced by Jane Austen's language. I mean, who wouldn't be captivated by the way she portrays the late 1700's? This is of course, putting aside the ridiculous social hierarchy and almost total ignorance of women's life beyond marriage. But, I'm not writing about Jane Austen's humorous views of society. At least, not in this post.
Whenever I read, I get really involved in the reality of the story. Believe me when I say really involved. I start thinking the same way as the narrator, believing the maliciousness of the antagonists, and feeling just like the main character. I get very emotionally attached to the heroes and heroines. For example, last year, I regarded Emma Woodhouse of Hartfield from Emma as a close friend whom I'd known for years. And now, I can't help but fall for the alluring (and might I add filthy rich) Mr. Darcy all over again.
I have noted from my very first post that I'm mad, so yes, I do find friends and lovers amongst fictitious people.
Click on the picture to see where I got it from :)
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