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Iran

Sometimes the news just seems to ram a particular story down one’s throat.Perhaps I only see what I want to see……or ‘they’ want me to see what ‘they’ see…The situation in Iran provides a contrast to the recent operation of democracy during the European Elections here.I just thought I’d pose some questions/ ideas/ issues I’dContinueContinue reading “Iran”

Voting in a (so-called) Democracy (Part Two)

This post is part two of two (or three depending on how much sleep the author feels like getting) of the author’s experiences and opinions of voting during the European Elections of June 2009. The first part of this post was actually written at the same time as part one – it was just gettingContinueContinue reading “Voting in a (so-called) Democracy (Part Two)”

Voting in a (so-called) Democracy (Part One)

This post is part one of two (or three depending on how much sleep the author feels like getting) explaining opinions on democracy and experiences of voting during the European Elections of June 2009. —————————- 1) Democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried. – Sir Winston ChurchillContinueContinue reading “Voting in a (so-called) Democracy (Part One)”

Reasons for (my lessons) Losing Focus

So apart from the obvious (well actually rather convoluted) reasoning of my Past, Present, Future post there are some other thoughts about why my lessons lose focus.As I’m writing this post, I’m wondering if my lessons in school are actually a metaphor for my life?1) Being told what to doThis can annoy everyone to theirContinueContinue reading “Reasons for (my lessons) Losing Focus”

The Journey

I had to write about them really.The main reason is that their journey has been my journey too.I remember when I first started teaching. The lessons I prepared. The lessons that were observed. The mistakes I made. The inappropriate things I said. The inexperienced approach. The struggles. The trials.So it was for them too.They wereContinueContinue reading “The Journey”

Past, Present, Future

Who controls the past now controls the futureWho controls the present now controls the pastWho controls the past now controls the futureWho controls the present now?- Rage Against the Machine, TestifyThis is also a quote from George Orwell’s 1984.I’ve always thought it’s something about the nature of the mass media being used to control theContinueContinue reading “Past, Present, Future”

Having a Blog…

…allows me to express myself.I give free rein to my opinions, thoughts, aspirations and creativity.I use my blog to comment on everything I experience, and it’s interesting that I’ve felt the need to qualify and analyse my own writing,The 25 Things I Don’t Want To Know About You and its sister post 25 Things AboutContinueContinue reading “Having a Blog…”

25 Things I Don't Want To Know About You

So this is from a ubiquitous social networking site…25 random things, facts, habits, or goals I don’t want to know about you. I was originally ‘tagged’ in someone’s ‘note’…which means I’m supposed to respond with my 25 things. So here’s what I don’t want to know about you. 1. How many times you’ve been inContinueContinue reading “25 Things I Don't Want To Know About You”

One Hundred Push Ups-Update 5

I’ve finally completed week 5. Tomorrow I start week 6. I’m able to do more press-ups than I could ever do before. I’m getting closer to that 100… Wish me luck.

Being a Teenager

You never quite know what a particular week is going to throw up on you. I don’t know if my profession makes me more susceptible to the influence of television or a particular craze (be it yo-yos, playing rock paper scissors or links to obscure websites [infoslash.net anyone?]) or if it’s just my personality. PerhapsContinueContinue reading “Being a Teenager”