Stephen Hawking is a 65 year old scientist who has worked on the basic laws which govern the universe. He showed that Einstein's General Theory of Relativity implied space and time would have a beginning in the Big Bang and an end in black holes.
At the age of 21 he was diagnosed a terrible disease called ALS( Amyotrophical Lateral Sclerosis)characterised by progressive degeneration of the motor cells in the brain and spinal cord. Doctors told him he would live a year or maybe less. He didn't give up and he thought his body may not work at all but his mind could do it and he was determined to do whatever he could do. Now he is 65 he is living 44 years more than he was expected, he has a beautiful family( a wife, three children and one grandchild) and he is very successful in his profession.
Amazing.Isn't it? For me he is an example of strength, determination and love for life.
He is an example for me when I complain for many silly things. I think most of us do not really appreciate good health we live like if we were timeless. We don`t see the beauty of the simple things because we are always expecting our lives to improve. The problem is we dont know in which way we want our lives to improve and in that way we go for life complaining all the time because we dont have this or that and we forget about what really matters.
And what matters? depends on each person, for some people family and friends are more important, for others job and career and for others money, unfortunately those who care only about money are more exposed to lose their way.
I think it is useless to complain about what we cannot change instead we can try doing what we know we can do well, Stephen knew he couldnt move his body but he used what he knew was working: his brain.
This man has showed me that when you are determine to do something nothing can`t stop you. Against all odds he is giving the best of him. Bravo for his great courage!!
domingo, 29 de abril de 2007
sábado, 28 de abril de 2007
Big Brother
Big Brother is a controversial reality show.There are as many people who like the programme as people who hate it.
Those who watch it daily think BB shows behaviours, situations, and feelings from real life furthermore, it shows participants the way they are. The question would be: are they being themselves or are they just playing a part?
Those who are against the programme say that it is rubbish, it shows the worst of people, the participants stay in a house during four months doing nothing and showing all their miseries.
Anyway, I think we have all watched it at least once.Why? Because we are all voyeurs,we have the morbidity to know what people do indoors, how they behave when nobody watches them.So Big Brother represents a way to satisfied our "voyeurism".
Another question I have is what motivates people to to expose their lives in public? Is it the prize they pay to be famous? .I really don`t know but I 'm sure I wouldn't go there to expose myself to the cruel eye of others. I love having my life in private, so BB is definitely not for me .
Those who watch it daily think BB shows behaviours, situations, and feelings from real life furthermore, it shows participants the way they are. The question would be: are they being themselves or are they just playing a part?
Those who are against the programme say that it is rubbish, it shows the worst of people, the participants stay in a house during four months doing nothing and showing all their miseries.
Anyway, I think we have all watched it at least once.Why? Because we are all voyeurs,we have the morbidity to know what people do indoors, how they behave when nobody watches them.So Big Brother represents a way to satisfied our "voyeurism".
Another question I have is what motivates people to to expose their lives in public? Is it the prize they pay to be famous? .I really don`t know but I 'm sure I wouldn't go there to expose myself to the cruel eye of others. I love having my life in private, so BB is definitely not for me .
Feeling blue
There aredays whenI feel I don`t wanna do anything at all and I see everything through the eyes of desperation. Those day I rather stay home because I can`t bear anybody not even myself.
As women we are more fluctuating in our mood , docto Today I don`t feel very well, it becomes difficult to write when I feel like this although sometimes sadness can be a source of inspiration. Doctors say It is a question of hormones, I suppose I can blame on the hormones I wanna disappear from the world.
Whenever I feel terrible I need to talk to my best friend Valeria who is the only person in this world I feel completely understood by. The only problem is that she is not here any more, she lives in Germany. Although we chat almost everyday is not the same because I don`t want to want to up set her with my problems( in fact they are not problems, just a transitory feeling of desperation).Besides she can`t do much from the distance.
So, can I do when I feel blue? Just let the bad times pass and wait for the good ones to come.
domingo, 22 de abril de 2007
Appreciate the ordinary
I think we live in a world where acquiring things seems to be more important than anything else. We want to earn money to buy everything our eyes see .The more material things we have the more we want. We think that if we have the last cell phone we are trendy , we are cool and if we have a good car ,Oh Gosh we are awesome!!. But what happens when we have achieved all the possessions that we wanted to have? Is that enough to be happy?
It's time to return to the bases that is to say to start appreciating the ordinary, the ordinary means all those things that cannot be bought they are free and they can be reached by anybody at anytime.
The best things in life are free, for instance a hug, a kiss a word of love, they can fill our hearts and move feelings that we did not know that we had.
Staring at the moon and the stars is so beautiful and by doing it we can figure the majesty of God to create a world so perfect.
When we feel blue and empty is because we are pursuing only material things so that when we cannot reach them we feel frustrated and when we can reach them they are not enough we need more. Optimistic people are able to perceive and appreciate little things and that's why the are optimistic because with little they can be happy.
Whenever I feel sad I listen to music and dance and it's amazing how quickly I start to feel relieved and happy. I appreciate the ordinary because i think that is the key to happiness.
It's time to return to the bases that is to say to start appreciating the ordinary, the ordinary means all those things that cannot be bought they are free and they can be reached by anybody at anytime.
The best things in life are free, for instance a hug, a kiss a word of love, they can fill our hearts and move feelings that we did not know that we had.
Staring at the moon and the stars is so beautiful and by doing it we can figure the majesty of God to create a world so perfect.
When we feel blue and empty is because we are pursuing only material things so that when we cannot reach them we feel frustrated and when we can reach them they are not enough we need more. Optimistic people are able to perceive and appreciate little things and that's why the are optimistic because with little they can be happy.
Whenever I feel sad I listen to music and dance and it's amazing how quickly I start to feel relieved and happy. I appreciate the ordinary because i think that is the key to happiness.
sábado, 21 de abril de 2007
Ideal Holidays
When I was a Child I used to go to Las Estancias, a countryside place full of mountains, trees and fresh air. Las Estancias is in Catamarca but most of the people who spend holidays there is either from Concepcion or San Miguel de Tucuman. As a child I used to love it because I had many friends, my cousins and and the freedom to play all day long, as an adult I cannot say the same.
My family and I had a house there and the chance to go whenever we want. The problem is nobody want to go, I wander if it is because it hadn`t change at all, it is like if the time wouldn`t have passed there, everything remains 30 years ago. Having a holidays in las Estancias is more less like being in an Amish community. That could be good for some people but for me is extremely boring, Maybe I can bear it for a week but no any longer.
My question is why a place which was so meaningful to me in the past is now so dull. I blame on the lack of improvement of the place, everything looks old and ugly, and civilization is far away from Las Estancias. The view is beautiful but something should be done to catch tourists' attention . Anyway, I prefer going to the see side I love the sea, so maybe I don`t like Las Estancias because of that too. For me, ideal holidays would be in an island in Hawaii or in the Caribbean.
My family and I had a house there and the chance to go whenever we want. The problem is nobody want to go, I wander if it is because it hadn`t change at all, it is like if the time wouldn`t have passed there, everything remains 30 years ago. Having a holidays in las Estancias is more less like being in an Amish community. That could be good for some people but for me is extremely boring, Maybe I can bear it for a week but no any longer.
My question is why a place which was so meaningful to me in the past is now so dull. I blame on the lack of improvement of the place, everything looks old and ugly, and civilization is far away from Las Estancias. The view is beautiful but something should be done to catch tourists' attention . Anyway, I prefer going to the see side I love the sea, so maybe I don`t like Las Estancias because of that too. For me, ideal holidays would be in an island in Hawaii or in the Caribbean.
viernes, 20 de abril de 2007
Brutality
The Chinese boy who killed 32 people and then committed suicide in Virginia, USA last Monday really shocked me. I cannot stop thinking about that horrible crime .
To start with, the fact that nobody realised the way the boy behaved leads me to the conclusion that we live in a selfish way where nobody matters.
If we are not able to see that a person who is very close to us is disturbed something is wrong with us, and if we see it( as same teachers and classmate said) and we do nothing is even worst. It shows our incapacity to connect with the others and to feel sorrow for the ones who are suffering.
On the other hand, it seems like America, in this case, never learn. How is it possible that a student have weapons in his dormitory ? Can anybody buy weapons?
What happens with the University now? How will they continue? There many wounds to heal. Security is one issue to be very careful about from now on.
Education is also an issue to take into account, teachers should teach not only academic contents but also values such as respect for the ones who are minorities let say race, religion, natitonality etc. We should learn to be tolerant and accept people the way they are. When we are not tolerant ,when we don`t respect and worst when we make fun of people's faults or mistakes, we generate a huge hate in their souls that in many cases end in brutal episodes.
To start with, the fact that nobody realised the way the boy behaved leads me to the conclusion that we live in a selfish way where nobody matters.
If we are not able to see that a person who is very close to us is disturbed something is wrong with us, and if we see it( as same teachers and classmate said) and we do nothing is even worst. It shows our incapacity to connect with the others and to feel sorrow for the ones who are suffering.
On the other hand, it seems like America, in this case, never learn. How is it possible that a student have weapons in his dormitory ? Can anybody buy weapons?
What happens with the University now? How will they continue? There many wounds to heal. Security is one issue to be very careful about from now on.
Education is also an issue to take into account, teachers should teach not only academic contents but also values such as respect for the ones who are minorities let say race, religion, natitonality etc. We should learn to be tolerant and accept people the way they are. When we are not tolerant ,when we don`t respect and worst when we make fun of people's faults or mistakes, we generate a huge hate in their souls that in many cases end in brutal episodes.
domingo, 15 de abril de 2007
50- word piece on me
I'm a little insecure person sometimes but I think I have improved a lot. I'm sensitive, polite, friendly and open-minded. I love my family and friends and I always care about them. I appreciate the little things in life like sharing a talk with a friend
My grandmother
Mauricio's post about his father inspired me to write about the best person I 've ever met who passed the way when I was 11 : my grandmother.
Her name was Rosalba she was beautiful in every way.She was born in Salta. At the age of eight she lost her parents in an accident. Since that fatal moment her life was very sad and tragic. She grew up in many different places , with different families and single aunts.
Although her life was full of misfortunes I have never heard any word of complaining coming out from her mouth.
She was kind, nice and quiet everybody loved her. She was like an angel she didn't have evil in her heart. She was a generous person. I think she is next to God in heaven because I can't imagine a person better than she was.
I was vacationing in Mar del Plata and I went to the church and started to cry when my mother asked me why I was crying I told her "my grandmother, my grandmother". those were the only words I uttered the day my granny was dying. We didn't know it but I can say I felt her
leaving me.
During many months I was so sad but suddenly for my birthday I dreamed with her and she told me: " Honey, I want to be the first one to tell you 'Happy birthday' ". From that day I knew she was with me and our love would last forever without spaces or time limits. I'm 32 years old now and I still remember her as if she was alive I even remember her voice. she was especial to me and to everyone who had the luck of meeting her.
Her name was Rosalba she was beautiful in every way.She was born in Salta. At the age of eight she lost her parents in an accident. Since that fatal moment her life was very sad and tragic. She grew up in many different places , with different families and single aunts.
Although her life was full of misfortunes I have never heard any word of complaining coming out from her mouth.
She was kind, nice and quiet everybody loved her. She was like an angel she didn't have evil in her heart. She was a generous person. I think she is next to God in heaven because I can't imagine a person better than she was.
I was vacationing in Mar del Plata and I went to the church and started to cry when my mother asked me why I was crying I told her "my grandmother, my grandmother". those were the only words I uttered the day my granny was dying. We didn't know it but I can say I felt her
leaving me.
During many months I was so sad but suddenly for my birthday I dreamed with her and she told me: " Honey, I want to be the first one to tell you 'Happy birthday' ". From that day I knew she was with me and our love would last forever without spaces or time limits. I'm 32 years old now and I still remember her as if she was alive I even remember her voice. she was especial to me and to everyone who had the luck of meeting her.
viernes, 13 de abril de 2007
What happens to Maradona?
It is very sad to see the way this man is living his life. He is destroying himself and it surprises me that a person who is supposed to have everything he wants doesn`t know how to deal with his life.
First of all, I think people made him believe he is a god, actually he is so far to be a God that he can not manage the fact he is a weak man with many vices and no control of themm at all.
Why can`t anybody help him? No doctors, no relatives , no friends.
He has been to hospitals so many times lately: for drug abuse, alchool abuse, overweight, heart problems and the list is endless. If somebody really loves him should do anything to save him from dying.
Is Maradona alone? Because I can see many people who are with him to take advantage of his fame , money and popularity. Everybody want to be near him in the good times but when he is in sorrow who really is with him.
Maradona is known not only in Argentina but in the whole world.He generates money EVERYWHERE. If there are financial interests, then people who are in charge of them you be more concern about his health and his mental state.
I admire him as the fantastic footballer he was but on no accounts can he be considered a good example to anybody.
Unfortunatly, I think he has little chances to change his current health and emotional state.
The"hands of god" is in the hands of GOD.
First of all, I think people made him believe he is a god, actually he is so far to be a God that he can not manage the fact he is a weak man with many vices and no control of themm at all.
Why can`t anybody help him? No doctors, no relatives , no friends.
He has been to hospitals so many times lately: for drug abuse, alchool abuse, overweight, heart problems and the list is endless. If somebody really loves him should do anything to save him from dying.
Is Maradona alone? Because I can see many people who are with him to take advantage of his fame , money and popularity. Everybody want to be near him in the good times but when he is in sorrow who really is with him.
Maradona is known not only in Argentina but in the whole world.He generates money EVERYWHERE. If there are financial interests, then people who are in charge of them you be more concern about his health and his mental state.
I admire him as the fantastic footballer he was but on no accounts can he be considered a good example to anybody.
Unfortunatly, I think he has little chances to change his current health and emotional state.
The"hands of god" is in the hands of GOD.
jueves, 12 de abril de 2007
Education
Education is a right that we all have 08-04-07
That is why we fight
Because we want free minds, free spirits,
Free hearts, free souls free people…
Education is the opened door to a world
Of opportunities to a world of equality
To a world where everything can be achieved
Through effort, passion and strong believes.
Education is what motivates our hearts
To follow the direction of knowledge
To follow the direction of wisdom
To follow the direction of justice.
Education means everything for many of us
But nothing for those who want to manipulate
Minds, spirits, hearts, souls ,people…
Only education means freedom….
That is why we fight
Because we want free minds, free spirits,
Free hearts, free souls free people…
Education is the opened door to a world
Of opportunities to a world of equality
To a world where everything can be achieved
Through effort, passion and strong believes.
Education is what motivates our hearts
To follow the direction of knowledge
To follow the direction of wisdom
To follow the direction of justice.
Education means everything for many of us
But nothing for those who want to manipulate
Minds, spirits, hearts, souls ,people…
Only education means freedom….
Trip to Turkey
When I was 16 years old I had the best opportunity a person may have in a lifetime, I travelled to Turkey as an exchange student with AFS( American Field service). I lived in Izmir with a host family for one year.I attended a Turkish school called Izmir Ozel Turk Lisesi where I learned not only the language but also a lot about their culture and customs.
The language was really difficult at the beggining.I remember me having terrible headaches at the end of the day as people were yelling at me all the time( somehow they think by yelling you`ll be able to undrestand better,but believe me is the other way round).
Religion marks a difference in what refers to culture.It is true that Turkey is one of the most cosmopolitan countries in the muslim world which allows them to be more open but at the same time they do respect and value their religion and customs. It is shocking to listen to their "priest" saying "Allah" with louders that can be heard eveywhere in the city and people stopped doing whatever they were doing and kneel down and pried.Another thing that might impress you is the way some women dress, some of them use black clothes covering even their faces , others just cover their heads with scarves and the rest and mayority wear what is fashionable.
Turkey is a beautiful country. There are many beaches, mountains and other touristical attractions.Istanbul is a huge city ,very crowded and polluted but what you can see there is just amazing: beautiful mosques, museums , parks, and the well kown "Buyuk Bazaar"(Big Bazaar).It takes one day to know it. There are many stores where you can buy from pepper to carpets gold and even clothes. But remember never buying the price they first say you must bargain away otherwise they will feel dissapointed and so will you as it is part of the ritual of selling-buying.
To finsih, I must say Turkey was the best experience in my life because I learned a lot about another country, about my country but especially I learned a lot about me. If you have the chance to travel toTurkey don`t miss it. Turkey is great and Turkish are very good host willing to make the tourist feel as if they were at home.
The language was really difficult at the beggining.I remember me having terrible headaches at the end of the day as people were yelling at me all the time( somehow they think by yelling you`ll be able to undrestand better,but believe me is the other way round).
Religion marks a difference in what refers to culture.It is true that Turkey is one of the most cosmopolitan countries in the muslim world which allows them to be more open but at the same time they do respect and value their religion and customs. It is shocking to listen to their "priest" saying "Allah" with louders that can be heard eveywhere in the city and people stopped doing whatever they were doing and kneel down and pried.Another thing that might impress you is the way some women dress, some of them use black clothes covering even their faces , others just cover their heads with scarves and the rest and mayority wear what is fashionable.
Turkey is a beautiful country. There are many beaches, mountains and other touristical attractions.Istanbul is a huge city ,very crowded and polluted but what you can see there is just amazing: beautiful mosques, museums , parks, and the well kown "Buyuk Bazaar"(Big Bazaar).It takes one day to know it. There are many stores where you can buy from pepper to carpets gold and even clothes. But remember never buying the price they first say you must bargain away otherwise they will feel dissapointed and so will you as it is part of the ritual of selling-buying.
To finsih, I must say Turkey was the best experience in my life because I learned a lot about another country, about my country but especially I learned a lot about me. If you have the chance to travel toTurkey don`t miss it. Turkey is great and Turkish are very good host willing to make the tourist feel as if they were at home.
This is who I am
My name is Maria Isolina Lazcano. I`m from Concepcion, Tucuman.
I`m 32 years old and I`m single.
I work in a public school as an English teacher . I`m planning to finish my studies to be an English teacher this year, that is my goal and the motto of my life right now.
Speaking about me is not simple I think that I`m a sensitive, kind, open-minded and quiet person. On the other hand, I`m not patient, I want things to be done at the time I want, I don`t like to be given orders by anybody and I run away from people who are always complaining about everything.
I think life is beautiful and I always try to see the positive in everything, even when I have problems , as I see them as an opportunity to grow up and become a better person.
I have two nephiews who are twins and a geogeous niece, I`m crazy about them. My family and friends mean everything to me. I would like to finish my studies and have my own family but anyway I think I`m a happy person.
I`m 32 years old and I`m single.
I work in a public school as an English teacher . I`m planning to finish my studies to be an English teacher this year, that is my goal and the motto of my life right now.
Speaking about me is not simple I think that I`m a sensitive, kind, open-minded and quiet person. On the other hand, I`m not patient, I want things to be done at the time I want, I don`t like to be given orders by anybody and I run away from people who are always complaining about everything.
I think life is beautiful and I always try to see the positive in everything, even when I have problems , as I see them as an opportunity to grow up and become a better person.
I have two nephiews who are twins and a geogeous niece, I`m crazy about them. My family and friends mean everything to me. I would like to finish my studies and have my own family but anyway I think I`m a happy person.
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