THE Quotes

"I realize that I'm black, but I like to be viewed as a person, and this is everybody's wish."

Michael Jordan

As a so called "colored" man, Michael Jordan understood that his kind was once treated unfairly. He probably thought that black people felt compared and priced, just like lifeless things. Through this quote we can see how Michael Jordan hated racism. I think he wanted people to look at each other and just accept the truth that they are equals, that we are the same. Now the problem is, people often reject the truth and refuse in believing it. It's time for that to change.

My opinion with Michael Jordan's is not at all different. I feel uneasy at the thought of racist people's beliefs. Again I remind you that people are equals. God created us as different individuals, but His love for us is the same. God doesn't give one benefits and the other only loses. He treats us fairly and does not look at us for who we are, but what we do.

We should not point at people and judge them by their skin color, their tribe, or whatever they are. Blacks, Javanese, Asians, and even Whites are also people, nevertheless of how they look or wherever they came from. So stop racism! Because it's wrong and you know it.

Being Different: Is It Okay?

       What do you feel when somenone says you're different? Do you feel like you don't belong to your society? Or do you jump to conclusions like being you isn't enough for others, or worst, yourself?  This is one of the problems we face in our life: accepting and rejecting differences. Often people think that being different is something unacceptable. But they are wrong. Now try to think about someone you call different. I wonder if they also think that you are different. You see? None of us is the same. If we have something in common that will be having differences ourselves.

       Now imagine a world where everywhere you look, you see strangers you never meet who have the same color of eyes, the same voice, and even the same personality as yourself. Everywhere you see only yourself. Not only the world now seems so dull, but would you ever feel special if others can do exactly the same thing you are really good at?  There is a purpose in creating us as beings with such differences: because we need each other's specialty to help us cover our weaknesses. Without differences there can never be a picture of someone helping others, there CAN'T even be the word help. There is no such thing as perfect except God. And sometimes being imperfect is something you CAN call perfect. Don't be intimidated by people who told you nonsense like being different is wrong, because those people are the ones that are wrong. You are who you are, there can't be anyone else who can replace you.

       Our originality is needed. Therefore we cannot just give it up to be someone others might appriciate.  So just accept that fact. Live with it, make your difference a signature of yourself, an indication that you are truly you. Because the best person you can be is yourself.

My Name

My full name is Claire Francisca G. I'll start explaining what my name means. G is short for Gunawan. That is my family name. The meaning is to be useful for others. Francisca I believe means someone holy, like Saint Franciskus. My first name, Claire, means clear, famous, and bright.

If I can change my name, I would want to be known as Kaira. Kaira, as a girl's name is a variant of Cara (Latin, Irish, Gaelic), Kara and Kyra (Greek), and the meaning of Kaira is "beloved; friend; lord; Right Or Opportune Moment". People with this name have a deep inner desire to inspire others in a higher cause, and to share their own views on some matters. They value truth, justice, and discipline, and may be quick-tempered with those who do not. If they fail to develop their potential, they may become impractical and rigid. I picked this name because this is the kind of someone I want to be and, even though not many knows, quite similar to me. Well actually I didn't know the meaning before. I just thought that it's a nice name.

However, as much as I've been telling you about my new name, I really disagree about this name changing thingy. I want people to know who I am by just hearing my name. Claire is a name I grew up with. I can either make it mean something or the other way around. My name is my pride, regardless of what others think.

ICYLANDAR: THE ELF’S KINGDOM

             Icylandar is the title of a book by Dionvy. The story tells about the life of a young elf prince named Padris from the Kingdom Icylandar. His has a complicated life and knows so little of his past.He figured out that his parents were the prince and princess from two different kingdoms. These kingdoms are great enemies and intents on destroying each other. There are a lot of betrayals and it is up to Padris to stop the war coming between these two opposing kingdoms. Prophecies made it clear that he is the key for this to happen. Yet one prophecy said that fire would never rule. Elves possess certain abilities and powers, and Padris’ specialty is fire. This made him wonder if he was the one destined to do great things, if he is the right person whom everyone had put their faiths on. He then came along a problem where elves wanted human gone from their lives. He must convince them to believe that every living creature depends on one another, from the weakest, to the strongest. Despite what he knows, he must learn not to believe in superstitions since it is up to him to find the right path, along with friends who will always stand by his side.

REVIEW

For me, this story is actually rather boring. It did make me excited in some parts when the main character takes pride in what he does, but I would like it better if it reflects the meaning of truly living. It reminds us about the sacrifices we make, every hard decision we must choose, and what it takes to believe in what we can do. As God’s creation we can do great things in ways we never would imagine.

Recommendation:

This book is good for all fantasy lovers.