Category Archives: Reflections

Bookie Haven

Posted on February 6, 2007 by Tricia

Amidst some of my heavier reading material I’ve had to sift through, in the past month I managed to sneak in some private reading of my own. Here’s a quick sample of what I’ve been digesting: The Tipping Point An … Continue reading →

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Holiday Material

Posted on December 26, 2006 by Tricia

Holiday material for digestion this season: 1. Gubra – Sequel to Yasmin Ahmad’s Sepet. In the continuation of the fiesty Orked’s life, she discovers her husband is having an affair. She meets up with the brother of Chinese ex-boyfriend and … Continue reading →

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Beginning of the End

Posted on December 15, 2006 by Tricia

The end of the beginning. What a year it has been indeed. One of major controversies. It started out with religious apostasy taking the front seat. Article 11, a coalition of NGOs, was formed. People protested. Tried to stop public … Continue reading →

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Lahore Lahore Hei!

Posted on November 15, 2006 by Tricia

Coming back to Malaysia after being in Pakistan has been quite a change. Not so much culturally, but politically. Pakistan, located in South Asia and much closer to the Middle-East region, is exposed to a much more global political and … Continue reading →

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We aren’t so different

Posted on October 19, 2006 by Tricia

In another interesting conversation tonight, we talked about barriers and their effects upon society. Do they make or break the fabric of society? The creation of identification labels allows members of a similar group to feel a sense of solidarity … Continue reading →

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Native People

Posted on October 17, 2006 by Tricia

I had an interesting conversation with someone who recently migrated to New Zealand. (no, not another disillusioned Malaysian, but this time a Singaporean) New Zealanders have apparently become rather Maori-fied. Its natives get the better deal, and as a result … Continue reading →

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Arise, Shine!

Posted on October 15, 2006 by Tricia

It’s taken me some time to come to terms with the reality of the situation. I’ve had to mull over the issue for many long hours before coming to where I’m at now. My evaluation of the situation is twofold. … Continue reading →

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Peering In

Posted on October 1, 2006 by Tricia

It is those occasions in life that make or break you, that form pivotal points. A birth, a death. A marriage, a fatal break-up. A spiritual experience. An epiphany about self. The choice of political affiliation. One’s life vocation. Many … Continue reading →

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Sorrow in the Morrow

Posted on September 29, 2006 by Tricia

God in the Old Testament cried out for Israel, which was, at the time, His chosen land. Despite the numerous times He held out His hand to help His people, they stumbled and fell, again. He had a deep, deep … Continue reading →

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Justice

Posted on September 5, 2006 by Tricia

Justice can be meted out in more ways than one.

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