Today was a terribly chilly morning with some gusty winds as well. It became even more hectic and busy as I realized I had promised my friend that I would come early to review for our math test. For the first time in my life, I felt guilty and conscience-stricken that I did not study hard enough for this test. It's not the best feeling, I wouldn't want to experience it again ! Ha Ha !!
The day followed by a 'pleagiarizm' workshop and how to do carefull and high-level/detailed note taking, paraphrasing and citations. Then, period three came along with Mr. Maunder and we all had a few laughs at his unique perspective towards teenage behaviours and our generations views on specific subjects. The phenomenal thing about him as a teacher is that he really tries to keep varied resources available for the students and analyses them heavily on their critical thinking skills. He definetly mentions a few hinted words in public about you if you fail to follow instructions but that the price you just have to pay :)
Some other fantastic occurences that really amused me were those involving friends. I discovered in greater detail about some of them, their likes, dislikes and some guidance that we give eachother regarding important subjects relating to life. Important phases of life like when you go through relationships, perspectives of males vs. females. The wide spectrum of reactions of the two genders upon unfolding of new circumstances that bind you and your partner.
There are some people who react with full awareness of how they will be judged, conceivably because they are judgemental themselves? I do not know the entire truth, what do you think, its interesting? Some choose to act as they feel from within, they show nothing but their real side to the world and to everyone, the difference is some know a little about that person and some know more than others.
Another intriguing subject I discussed today was about life and death. I casually asked my parents whether they believed it was true that a person can see their life in a flashback moments before they are claimed! They had different views on the matter. Some people who may agree with my father's thinking may suggest that there is really no true way of finding out but, no! There is no time gap that allows people to see this flashback because their physical abilities are very minimal at this point and even as humans, we cannot recollect the memories as clearly. Ask yourself, will you be able to remember the memories of today as clearly in the next 50 or 60 years? My answer is probably not, but maybe you can recollect some important bits that transformed your life or shaped you as a person.
However, my mother's thoughts differ and that is completely in order and it is respected. She is quite religious and according to many hindu mythologies and written text, it suggests that when humans end their mortal life and move on, they seem to see the past because that is all that they can recollect. They cannot really think or say anything about the future now because it will be completely different and the body and soul will separate and you will experiencing new realms that have not been described or explored by you. It's a very personal journey and then some may argue that you never really know about your future, but really you have a vague understanding. You would expect to become a worker or gain money through some means and have a faily, e.t.c. However, this checkpoint in life is different? Also, hinduism also believes in re-incarnation so, the journey is quite complicated now!
Which of the explaination really answer the questions, which actually satisfy and sooth the mind, according to me neither. I believe both of the answers would contain some measure of bias because it is a cultural issue and its a very sensitive subject as well. Think about it, it would be interesting to see more views on this and then further compare male perceptions vs. the females? The critical thinking in both genders should produce a satisfying answer that can lead us to some point closer to what we can believe to be 'truth' or simply what we want to be 'truth'.
The day proceeded longer with various other events and details that came into progression, I met up with other long-gone friends that I had not talked to for a while now. A special birthday wish goes out to some friends: Yali, happy birthday, Jessyca, happy birthday as well.
I am going to head over to my work desk and get some work done and will make by best effort to come back tommorow with another exciting bit of my life.
Love and Regards,
Yours Truly,
Devarsh Pandya
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