Posts filed under “Core Azuka”
Why, why, why?
What is the meaning of life? Why do I suddenly feel so empty? Why do I feel there isn’t any point? Why, why, why?
Gender Inequality: Violence
When I wished I was a misogynist sometime ago, Everchange understandably took me to task. For the record, I’m not a misogynist — in fact some of my beliefs could be perceived as feminist. I only believe in gender equality, something very difficult to find in today’s world. I’ve seen a friend of mine slapped […]
Say Cheese!
“Azuka you’re no longer taking care of your teeth,” my Mom told me one day when I said a smiley good morning to her and my Dad. I was six. I had the whitest teeth you ever saw. I had the most winning smile. I loved to smile… It therefore came as a surprise to […]
Madness
‘Ewuo!’ someone in the taxi exclaimed. I had my nose in a novel but I heard — and wished I hadn’t. I knew by instinct what was going on. I dreaded the spectacle but I tore my gaze from my book and looked up. There were multiple sighs of ‘chai!’ and ‘ehyaa’ from the taxi […]
Names Amnesia
I walked out of my Discrete Structures class today and while struggling to get into my coat, literally bumped into one of my former classmates. She called me by name and said, ‘Hi!’ Oops, I’d forgotten never known her name! When someone’s all gushes and happy to see you for some reason, you’d better know […]
2006 in Passing
Academically I haven’t really been doing any academic reading. I’ve also developed the extremely bad habit of sleeping through my classes. Somehow, I managed to keep up a 4.0 until last semester when I had a B in Communication. Anyone who knows me knows why — I don’t talk, and doing so in front of […]