What would the world be without critics? They are supposed to be both objective and subjective in their writing. But who are we kidding there is bias in every aspect of life, especially in the world that we live in today. And if you ask me being bias can be difficult especially when you are asked to crit a restaurant or in this case band that you actually like. What happens then?
So Frank Zappa says that Rock Journalism is people who can’t write, interviewing people who can’t talk for people who can’t read. Can someone say irritated. This is obviously the words of an irritated musician who has been criticised one too many times. What more can be said about this statement?
Honestly being a critic must require great skill because before you can write about the topic you are first required to do some research if you don’t know much about it. And can you imagine having to sit through or listen to something you don’t like. No wonder critics are so harsh.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
What motivates me...
Well there is not just one thing that motivates me . I think many things that we take away from life can motivate you. We can just look around and find motivation in the world we live in.
Okay, okay that does sound a bit over the top if i must say so myself, but if you really think about it, its actually true. We are motivated by the actions of other people. When other people work hard we are motivated to work hard. When we see other people in love we are motivated to find that kind of love and the same goes for relationships with other people.
If is see someone young doing well i am motivated to keep working hard and growing myself for better things. This gets me through the bad days when you just feel like giving up, which i’ve been having alot of lately.
So basically people motivate and i guess we all motivate ourselves.
Okay, okay that does sound a bit over the top if i must say so myself, but if you really think about it, its actually true. We are motivated by the actions of other people. When other people work hard we are motivated to work hard. When we see other people in love we are motivated to find that kind of love and the same goes for relationships with other people.
If is see someone young doing well i am motivated to keep working hard and growing myself for better things. This gets me through the bad days when you just feel like giving up, which i’ve been having alot of lately.
So basically people motivate and i guess we all motivate ourselves.
Personal autonomy – how far does it extend
Okay so the first thing I had to do before starting this log was to understand the concept of autonomy. How? I googled it of course and this is what i found.
• Independence o freedom, as of the will or one’s actions: the autonomy of the individual
• The condition of being autonomous; self-government, or the right of self-government; independence. (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/autonomy)
Well now that i understand it the concept lets see how far it extends. Personal autonomy basically means independence. I think having independence is a vital component in any ones life. Especially in the lives of women. It definitely something we girls need to have.
Its all about doing things for yourself, carrying your own bags, driving your own car. Making you own decisions and making up your own mind. Wow, think of all the possibilities for women all over the world. Personal Autonomy is definitely important.
As far as how far it extends goes, I think it depends on the person. You can extend your personal autonomy as far as you want it to go. You set your own goals and dreams and only you know if you will be able to achieve it. We are the bearers of our own sorrow and happiness so it is up to us to decide how far our personal autonomy extends
• Independence o freedom, as of the will or one’s actions: the autonomy of the individual
• The condition of being autonomous; self-government, or the right of self-government; independence. (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/autonomy)
Well now that i understand it the concept lets see how far it extends. Personal autonomy basically means independence. I think having independence is a vital component in any ones life. Especially in the lives of women. It definitely something we girls need to have.
Its all about doing things for yourself, carrying your own bags, driving your own car. Making you own decisions and making up your own mind. Wow, think of all the possibilities for women all over the world. Personal Autonomy is definitely important.
As far as how far it extends goes, I think it depends on the person. You can extend your personal autonomy as far as you want it to go. You set your own goals and dreams and only you know if you will be able to achieve it. We are the bearers of our own sorrow and happiness so it is up to us to decide how far our personal autonomy extends
Monday, August 17, 2009
Public Transport Strikes August 2009
From one strike to another, first the busses and taxi’s and now Metrotrail. What an inconvenience for those who make use of Public transport on a daily basis. Thousands of people were left stranded last week to the bus and taxi strikes and thousands more will experience the same today with Metrorail being on strike.
It all well and good that Golden Arrow has offered to transport regular train users using the tickets but here comes the joke, the can only use their tickets after 8.30am. Most people start work at that time so what help is that. Not much if you ask me. More of an inconvenience actually. It is quite sad though as the public transport system is the lifeline of the city and with the 2010 Soccer World Cup coming up its quite scary that our public transport system is coming loose at the seams.
Well all we can basically do now is hope and pray that something gets done. We have less than a year left to the World Cup
It all well and good that Golden Arrow has offered to transport regular train users using the tickets but here comes the joke, the can only use their tickets after 8.30am. Most people start work at that time so what help is that. Not much if you ask me. More of an inconvenience actually. It is quite sad though as the public transport system is the lifeline of the city and with the 2010 Soccer World Cup coming up its quite scary that our public transport system is coming loose at the seams.
Well all we can basically do now is hope and pray that something gets done. We have less than a year left to the World Cup
CPUT Strikes August 2009
Voicing your problems or opinions is all well and good, it is our right in the end, but I’m sure that there is a better way to carry yourself in certain situations, and by all means you can truly say that the strikers behaved like “a bunch of animals during the August CPUT strikes.
I understand the reasoning behind the strikes after all I too am a student that pays the same registration fees and course fees as those who striked, but you don’t see me turning into a common thief and bully to air my views about increases. This isn’t the first time that CPUT students have striked for what they wanted. But I’m sure there is a more civilized way of doing this. Isn’t there? Or is this the only way they know how to behave when things don’t go their way. It’s very sad to think about.
These strikes are unfair and unnecessary especially for those such as myself and many others who are willing to pay for their education. We always get the short end of the stick; our classes are constantly getting cancelled due to these strikes.
Well the question is “What is CPUT doing to prevent such chaos on campuses?” Let’s hope that they are doing something otherwise be prepared for more classes being missed.
I understand the reasoning behind the strikes after all I too am a student that pays the same registration fees and course fees as those who striked, but you don’t see me turning into a common thief and bully to air my views about increases. This isn’t the first time that CPUT students have striked for what they wanted. But I’m sure there is a more civilized way of doing this. Isn’t there? Or is this the only way they know how to behave when things don’t go their way. It’s very sad to think about.
These strikes are unfair and unnecessary especially for those such as myself and many others who are willing to pay for their education. We always get the short end of the stick; our classes are constantly getting cancelled due to these strikes.
Well the question is “What is CPUT doing to prevent such chaos on campuses?” Let’s hope that they are doing something otherwise be prepared for more classes being missed.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Every day is a good day
Well wouldn’t we all just love for everyday to be a good day? How great would that be? However these are the words of a true optimist who sees everyday as a positive venture into the future. But I hate to be the bearer of bad news but every day is not a good day, not in the world that we live in today.
I’m sure this is the way that we should think. We should be able to tell ourselves everyday that today is going to be a good day, but with the stresses and pressure in everyday life how is that possible. We can only do as much as we can to make our day as good as we can, but when reality hits and life happens there’s nothing that we can do especially when the bad day takes over.
I know that I am thinking very negatively and people always say that we are still young and ask what could make our lives so hectic, I always say step into my shoes for a day or two and you’ll see.
I’m not saying however that it is impossible to have a good days. I mean I have great days; it’s just that every day is not a good day.
I’m sure this is the way that we should think. We should be able to tell ourselves everyday that today is going to be a good day, but with the stresses and pressure in everyday life how is that possible. We can only do as much as we can to make our day as good as we can, but when reality hits and life happens there’s nothing that we can do especially when the bad day takes over.
I know that I am thinking very negatively and people always say that we are still young and ask what could make our lives so hectic, I always say step into my shoes for a day or two and you’ll see.
I’m not saying however that it is impossible to have a good days. I mean I have great days; it’s just that every day is not a good day.
Our greatest strengths are our greatest weaknesses
Our greatest Strengths are our greatest weaknesses. I am not entirely sure if I agree with this statement. Aren’t we meant to gain strength from our weaknesses and grow on that? I’m not really sure how a strength can actually turn around to become a weakness.
Of course it’s important for each person to know where there strengths and weaknesses lie but a strength becoming a weakness. This topic really got me thinking and after a few scratched on the head and a few questions here and there, I realized that this is actually possible; our greatest strengths can become our greatest weakness.
Okay here’s how: Have you ever noticed how when someone realises that they are really good at something, the head starts to inflate and they find themselves floating above everyone and everything else. That’s just it. When people realise their strengths, they allow it to go to their heads and the it in turn becomes their weaknesses. There are many examples in the world we live in. Good actors or singers with ridiculous demands. Sports stars. The minute they realise the crowd loves them and they are good at what they do, the head inflates.
So after much contemplation about the statement our greatest strengths can actually become our greatest weaknesses.
Of course it’s important for each person to know where there strengths and weaknesses lie but a strength becoming a weakness. This topic really got me thinking and after a few scratched on the head and a few questions here and there, I realized that this is actually possible; our greatest strengths can become our greatest weakness.
Okay here’s how: Have you ever noticed how when someone realises that they are really good at something, the head starts to inflate and they find themselves floating above everyone and everything else. That’s just it. When people realise their strengths, they allow it to go to their heads and the it in turn becomes their weaknesses. There are many examples in the world we live in. Good actors or singers with ridiculous demands. Sports stars. The minute they realise the crowd loves them and they are good at what they do, the head inflates.
So after much contemplation about the statement our greatest strengths can actually become our greatest weaknesses.
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