“Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life.”

Have a nice day everyone ! 

Khaoula.A

xx

Quote of the day

“I feared her gaze—she made people feel like the only ones in the room. I wanted to feel fractional.”

—  Chelsea Hodson, Pity the Animal

New project : "The wonder duo talks "

Hello blog,

One of my 2015's resolutions was to focus more on "Shared Thoughts", I promised myself  I'd impove it and that is why - today- I'm going to let you in on a little secret. 

I'm working on a new project called "The wonder duo talks" with my amazing friend and partner Rachid .G. I met Rachid on Interpals (yes I'm on interpals don't judge). We instantly started discussing heavy subjects like politics ,psychology ... no small talks . That is probably why we get along so well and why I always enjoy his company. We became friends on Facebook a while ago and started to get to know each other . Let me tell you, he is the most intellectual person I  have ever got the pleasure to meet. 

We started this project because ,honestly, we already have these conversations in private so why not publish them in hope they will inspire someone , somewhere. We believe in change. and the power of small actions ,perseverance and dedication.  And I think I speak on behalf of both of us when I say that we may not have the power to change the world but we have the power to change us. That alone can have a huge impact on our life and the lives of others.  

Before I start talking about anything else , let me introduce my partner and co-writer first. Rachid is a Mathematics student. He got a double Licence in pure and applied mathematic and is currently a Masters student, studying pure mathematics at the the university of Lorraine, France. (Geeky huh!). His main centers of interest  are astrophysics , mathematics (obviously) , psychology and history. He loves reading , writing and playing strategy games. 

You can reach him on his e-mail : guejdadrachid@gmail.com

Now I'll let him do the talking , ladies and gentlemen Rachid Guejdad.

Hello there reader, 

My name is Rachid, and I am one of the co-writers of the Wonder duo talks. Khaoula and I started this project because we believe in the power of debates and intellectual discussions in the process of improving ourselves. But also, because we want to trigger your minds to think about topics that we think are really important and eventually to discuss them yourself with your friends and draw the right conclusions. 

Let me introduce my dear partner in crime. Khaoula.A is a young Licence student majoring in English literature. This fair Lady is one of the most active persons I have come to know. Her interests are: politics, history, literature, psychology and community work! She is an excellent writer, an approved blogger and a huge bookworm (no offense meant K!). She also loves traveling and I quote "being a decent human being". Well khaoula, you're more than decent, extraordinary is more like it!!

If you want to contact her, please write to: abouzidkhaoula@gmail.com

I hope you'll enjoy the Wonder Duo talks, 

Rachid.G    

This will be our little logo, hopefuly this project will grow into something bigger.

So that is it for today guys , I'm so excited for you to see the first "wonder duo talks" It is already been writen , and currently being edited. I hope you will enjoy it and give us some feedback.

As always remember to stay positive and do more of what make you happy ! Have a nice day folks.

                                            Khaoula.A

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My 10 Favourite spoken word poems

Hello blog,

I have been addicted to spoken word for ages now, every poem I hear/watch changes me a little bit. Some even inspired me to start writing my own poetry , so I guess they're pretty good,right?

Today I thought I would share my  my 10 favourite spoken work poems,maybe they will inspire someone or help them through something. You never know. So here they are :

• Blythe Baird - "Girl Code 101"  (NPS 2014)
• Brave new voices finals- Los Angeles "Rape Joke"
• Brave new voices finals - Los Angeles "Somewhere in America"
• 18th Annual grand slam finals: Sarah O'Neal "Mother tongue"
• Brave new voices 2014 - Denver "Feminism"
• Tai Weinman - "Mother of dragons" (NPS 2014)
• Brenna Twohy - "Another rape poem" (IWPS 2014)
• 18th Annual grand slam finals : Sarah O'Neal "Mixed, Not exotic"
• Justin Lamb - "For the people who ask me if I'm tired"
• Sarah Kay - "If I should have a daughter"

There are obviously many  many more talented poets out there . If you have a favourite poem that you'd like to share  please do .And if you feel like listening to more poems don't worry I got your back. You can go check out Button Poetry on Youtube , Tumblr or on their own website . Enjoy ! 

As always guys, remember to stay positive and do more of what makes you happy. Have a nice day!

                                  

                                             Khaoula.A

                                                                           

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And the body positivity week continues

Khaoula.A

xx

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I want you to read that. And then read it again and tell me we don’t have problems with representation in the media.

                                                                                             Khaoula.A

                                                                                                  

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Hello blog ,

Since I'm somehow making this a body positivity week , here is an Everyday Feminism article related to the subject that I thought was worth reading.

It basically discusses the negativity that body positivity can sometimes generate.

I hope you enjoy reading it.

                                                   

     Khaoula.A

    xx