who am i?
Who am I? I am just one humble truth seeker, trying to change the world. My famous tagline; does it really say anything about me? I like to think so. I seek the truth in everything, and I hope I always will. I try to remain humble in my pursuit of the truth, especially so that my perceptions and assumptions do not keep me from the truth. I am just one -- I believe there must be others in the world who desire truth as well. And while I realize I cannot change the whole world, I still believe I can make a difference.
I'm a college student, studying journalism. I hope to use journalism to impact the world positively. I'm 20 years old and wrapping up my second year of college (eek! time flies :)
The thing I want most in this world is to get published. I love writing. Fiction, nonfiction -- whatever I can get. I am never happier than when I have a pen and paper in hand, researching and writing something I am hopelessly passionate about.
I am a lifelong learner. Or at least I am learning to be a lifelong learner. I strive to have a teachable heart.
I love people, even when I don't like them. I even love people when I don't really know them. How can I say that? I strongly believe in the worth of every human being on this planet, even when others have given up hope in them. I am getting better at this every day.
I love Jesus. That truth impacts everything I do.
I feel very strongly that I am blessed to be a blessing.
Well, there's a few below-the-surface basics.
Little known fact (yeah right): I'm a confirmed chocoholic.
Now, a random list of things I like: ice cream, the color blue, smoothies, thunderstorms, comfy pj pants, a nice afghan and a good book (fireplace optional), iced tea, having a clock in every room, autumn, walks through the woods, pen and paper, playing guitar, crocheting, and singing my heart out. Just to name a few.
I hope this has given you a little picture of me :)
Now, for my unfortunate news:
I hate to drop the bomb like this, but I am almost done with school. This means I must go home, which means I will not have daily access to the Internet. Unfortunately, Wednesday, May 23, will be my last day online until autumn *sob*. I'll try to stay connected throughout the summer and check in on everyone, but I can't make any promises. I am not abandoning you! You all have created such a wonderful community here and it has meant the world to me. Believe me, I will miss you all dearly. Please don't forget me as I tarry into the world of the unplugged for a few months. I promise to return.
In the mean time, I'm working on some great stuff for the fall. I'm going to cover some topics that I am really passionate about. Hopefully, those blogs will help you get to know my heart a little better.
I will check back in tomorrow if you'd like to say goodbye. I hope you all have a wonderful, restful, fulfilling summer. Keep seeking the truth!
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May The Force Be With You,
Yassin.
Please check out my website. Truth seekers are my kind of people.
www.sanityquestpublishing.com
Apathy and despair are just the other side of hope and promise. Remember that. It's all in the flip of how we hold the day, the moment.
(Where did I pick that up? It is really profound. :)) I think I just made it up based on digesting a lot recently and living both sides. We all do.)
Journalism: I've felt compelled to share this a lot recently on posts or with bloggers. I don't know why. Maybe because of world events?
My dad was a foreign war correspondent (captured and became POW) and covered UN. I studied journalism and said, "nahhhh, no way will I ever try to walk in his footsteps." He interviewed JFK (senator), Adlai Stevenson, Malcom X, was one of two journalists present to witness the famous Kruschev banging of the shoe. He covered the United Nations, and as a wee little girl, I'd go in to NYC to get him. And I would swell with pride to be in the press room or tour around the UN. He took me when I was a teen to a few UN cocktail receptions (no drinking for me of course). He introduced me to the Secretary General, U Thant, at the birthday party for the twin sister of the Shah of Iran and ambassadors and I believe some famous TV journalists of today were there.
I miss him.
I never read the paper and it made him crazy. :) He judged every boyfriend I had by how well read they were about world events. :) My husband passed with flying colors - I didn't, but he did.
I too believe our purpose is to make a difference. Because whether we do or don't won't get us to heaven. But in the event that this is all a cosmic joke and we live just a longer life than a flea (24 hours), then we damn well better have made our lives mean something - for the next generations.
Nice to meet you! I found you because a neighbor of yours invited me to be a neighbor. And the world goes around......