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Shazia

Choices - that's the difference between hope and despair.

About Me

I'm like all of you out there: I wake up each day, make choices, those choices determine what kind of energy I invite into my space. I try to make choices that will not only bring me some measure of joy/happiness, but also to others. I'm no saint, that's for sure, and like everyone else, I've burned some bridges along the way. Everyday is a challenge. We read/hear the news, and it seems that there's so much chaos and cruelty in this world. And of course there is indifference too. It's hard to stay positive, and it's hard not to be judgemental. I try to put myself in everyone's shoes cuz everyone's got a story, whether they've gone through hell or experienced pure bliss, it doesn't matter...my job as a storyteller is to understand where they come from. My attitude does get me into trouble with others because it seems I have no principles if I accept everyone as they are, even the ones society demonizes. But I find that all you really have to do is change your perspective towards someone or a particular situation, even just a little, and something brilliant will come out of it. Anyways, I'm just blabbering on, but this is probably the best way for you to get to know me. I'm an artist, and part of that involves exploring all the multi-layered traits that make us human.

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My Interests

Words. Lots and lots of words: the language of music, lyrics, poetry, prose, drama, how-to books, spiritual words, travel lit, alternative news, classical Arabic, Japanese adjectives, histories of anything and everything, biographies, radical theories, explanations, and essays...and more...

I'd like to meet:

All you amazing people working for positive change in your own lives, in the lives of the people you love, and in your communities. We all have the power to inspire and effect change, so keep inspiring, make that change.

Music:

Currently into dance/electronica. Find it very uplifting.

Movies:

None right now...but I've gotten back into theatre. Recently saw "The Syringa Tree" written by Pamela Gien. Amazing! It was a one-woman show, and the actress played 26 different characters!Will be checking out "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" at the Media Club next week. Should be good!

Television:

Well, I'll be honest, I really enjoy watching American Idol, even though I'm not a big fan of singing competitions in general. I'm not a big fan of competitions actually.

Books:

Sugar Shock! by Connie Bennett The Intent to Live by Larry Moss Islam Between East and West by Alija Izetbgovic

Heroes:

Artists with edge and passion.

My Blog

My Music: myspace.com/shaziaislam

Hey everyone! Check out my music page.  I'll be adding more songs in the coming weeks.  Thanks!  
Posted by Shazia on Sun, 06 May 2007 11:51:00 PST

DOES HIV REALLY MEAN DEATH

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Posted by Shazia on Wed, 25 Apr 2007 11:07:00 PST

EARTH DAY

HEY EVERYONE IT'S EARTH DAY...IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN ALREADY, LET THIS DAY ENCOURAGE YOU TO TAKE ACTION BY BECOMING BETTER INFORMED ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT.  LET THIS DAY INSPIRE YOU TO MAKE CHANGES I...
Posted by Shazia on Sun, 22 Apr 2007 01:35:00 PST

Day by Day

Day by day My heart is opening to thrilling opportunities Day by day My arms are reaching for infinite possibilities Day by day My eyes are seeing clearer, their captivating energies Day by day M...
Posted by Shazia on Mon, 19 Mar 2007 08:07:00 PST

Brick Walls

I've opened myself to you, I'll caress away the faults of the day, Give you a little something to stay, I'll put on my best dress, And treat you like my one and only special guest, I'll kiss your stre...
Posted by Shazia on Thu, 04 Jan 2007 11:10:00 PST

EGO Pt. 1

I want to be adored I want them all to fall at my feet I want them to give me their gifts...gifts of youth, of beauty, and gifts of love and devotion, I want them to fall in love with their image...
Posted by Shazia on Thu, 28 Dec 2006 11:13:00 PST

Factory Child

A child's song has just begun She stands, her calloused hands grasping for the fading sun, In the quiet stillness of the air, She sings without a care, A moment like this, so rare, For next day, the w...
Posted by Shazia on Mon, 25 Dec 2006 11:02:00 PST

Christmas

I walked into a crowded corner of the world yesterday, There were people, many people, holding all kinds of treasures in their hands, I wondered how it was possible to hold so many, But then I knew it...
Posted by Shazia on Mon, 25 Dec 2006 10:51:00 PST

Saintliness

Saintliness, next to godliness, but whattodo if god does not exist? And yes, "God" does not exist...only our indefinable energies, you affect me, and I affect you, you touch me, I touch you, you hurt...
Posted by Shazia on Sun, 17 Dec 2006 01:14:00 PST

Flying South

Freedom, freedom tastes sweet, all bitterness gone Been working so hard, Been putting my blood, sweat, and tears into disillusion for so long And now, now, I've got a chance to set this heart free No...
Posted by Shazia on Sun, 17 Dec 2006 11:37:00 PST