Hi! My name is Lamia, and I am a freshman in college The following features some of my favorite pieces. Click to read. Enjoy!
You Are Not Me -- Some people attack others when they aren't sure of their own identities. It is a hatred born out of confusion, one that cannot be resolved without root acceptance. This is a special piece, and it is in the form of a podcast segment.
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Not a Woman Voodoo Doll -- My feelings toward the women in my family stem from a couple root stories they have told me about themselves. Everything else is something I've made up to understand the past. In some ways, it's glorified yet still real. I feel a presence of these stories in my own life, and they let me bridge the information gap as a first generation South Asian American.
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They Tell Me -- We have to remember that although times can be overwhelming, they all pass. The claustrophobia that we often feel in our own bodies is something that takes time to open up, but eventually, it does. The only thing we can do is be patient.
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Blur -- At one point in life, everyone has felt lost in their own thoughts. It starts with overwhelming emotion. There may be a short moment of reassurance, and though we try to chase it, the moment passes, leaving us in a blur.
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Overworked and Indoors -- Inspired by the Laramie Project, I present a monologue about the pandemic, featuring my uncle. Though he does not say much, it’s what he chooses to say that matters. During this difficult time, we’ve all had to set our priorities straight, and what my uncle mentions in his interview definitely hits hard on how we’ve all been feeling.
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The Not-So-Typical Office -- The Office is a show that required me to push through the first season in order to realize that it’s one of the best creations. While the show would definitely not succeed if it were released today, it’s still worth watching. Here’s a critique of the show with emphasis on the use of emotion, rational thinking, and resemblance to the real world.
Side Note: Seeing Michael upset fully tugs on my heartstrings.
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“Love at First Sight:” Stolen from the East, Exploited by the West -- As shown with the concept of arranged marriage, the customs of natives of a country are stigmatized but also exploited by the same people who create the stigma.
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Vincent Marsanico: June 1st, 1927 - February 9th, 2020 -- Vincent Marsanico is a person that I will always hold close to my heart. He was a neighbor who I considered to be family, so much so that I called him Grandpa. Grandpa remembered my birthday and every important day in my life. His death felt quite surreal, and I chose to write about his funeral from the perspective of an outside character. By writing it from another point of view, I have been able to process the matter and express my frustration as well as my acceptance.