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 theirContinue 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 wereContinue 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 theContinue 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 AboutContinue 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 inContinue 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. PerhapsContinue reading "Being a Teenager"
Searching for Meaning
Over the last week or so, it seems as if a lot of material has come my way that really challenges and examines the way things are. Like asking and answering the big questions in life.There was a family celebration on Saturday and of course when there's a few of us together the conversation inevitablyContinue reading "Searching for Meaning"
One Hundred Push Ups-Update 4
Hah - it's only been nearly four months since my last update... I still haven't broken the elusive 100 press-ups mark yet. I was repeating week 4...I'm now repeating week 5. I've got close to completing the last day, but not quite. Something seems to get in the way of my progress: I get ill;Continue reading "One Hundred Push Ups-Update 4"
25 Things About Me
So this is from a ubiquitous social networking site...25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about me. I was originally 'tagged' in someone's 'note'...which means I'm supposed to respond with my 25 things. Yay Group Hug Everyone! Here are mine. 1. I have been truly in love only once in my life. 2. I hadContinue reading "25 Things About Me"
James D'Souza 