AoS Prep

"TF2, Belonging... Belonging requires connections with TF2"

10:05AM

http://tutortales.wordpress.com/2009/07/16/practice-questions-for-area-of-study-belonging/

2011:

Explore how perceptions of belonging and not belonging can be influenced by connections to places.

Belonging is derived from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections made with people and societies, but above all, places.

In your response, refer to your prescribed text and at least ONE other related text of your own choosing.

2010:

‘An individual’s interaction with others and the world around them can enrich or limit their experience of belonging‘

Belonging is derived from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects interactions with people, society and the physical environment.

Discuss this view with details reference to your prescribed text and ONE other related text of your own choosing.

2009:

‘Understanding nourishes belonging. A lack of understanding prevents it.’

Belonging is determined by an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with people, places and societies. In forming these connections, an individual must understand and respect other people, social conventions and the environment.

Demonstrate how your prescribed text and ONE other related text of your own choosing represent this interpretation of belonging.

General

1. You have been invited to speak at the book launch of a new collection of texts entitled Belonging in Our Society. In your speech, explain and assess the ways in which belonging is represented in the texts in the collection

Belonging is determined by an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with people, places and societies.

What I mean is…

2. You have been invited to write an article for a teenage magazine called Youth and Belonging. In your article, analyse the ways in which belonging is represented in the texts you have studied.

Belonging is determined by an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with people, places and societies.

What I mean is…

3. What do you think are the most powerful influences that impact on an individual’s sense of belonging? (Independent 2009 Trial)

I think the most powerful influence that impacts on an individual’s sense of belonging is their sense of identity. Beyond that, their connections with people, places and society forms the foundation of their identity and therefore are deeply formative influences on an individual’s sense of belong.

How belonging creates a sense of identity

1. To what extent do different groups to which we belong define who we are you’re your answer refer to your prescribed text and two texts of your own choosing.

Belonging is determined by an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with places and society, but above all, connections made with other people.

2. Claude Levi Strauss once said ‘being human signifies, for each one of us, belonging to a class, society, a country and a civilization’ explain this statement with close reference to your prescribed text and a variety of supplementary texts of your own choosing in 1000-1500 word essay

Belonging is determined by an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with places, society and people.

3. Belonging to a community of group has a significant impact on an individual’s sense of self. ’ Discuss this statement, focusing on how the composers of the texts you have studies represent belonging

Belonging is determined by an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with places, society and people.

4. Belonging to a certain entity is the result of a particular identity. Discuss.

Belonging is determined by an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with places, society and people.

5. ‘Belonging is the cornerstone to finding identity in an individual’. To what extent is this true of your texts?

Belonging is determined by and shapes an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with places, society and people.

6. Belonging has been said to shape our identity. How does our sense of belonging shape who we are as individuals? (Total Education 2009 Trial)

Belonging is determined by and shapes an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with places, society and people, which are formed as we learn to belong to them.

7. “Individuals have to first construct themselves, independently, before they can be a part of other things.” Is this your understanding of belonging?.

Belonging is determined by an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with places, society and people.

Belonging and Conformity

1. Membership of any group requires obedience. Rules and conventions are the cornerstone of acceptance.
   What is the relationship between belonging and rules? In your answer refer to your prescribed text and two texts of your own choosing.

Belonging is determined by an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with places, society and people. It is only by respecting and understanding the rules that govern societies, interpersonal interactions and the environment that an individual can form these connections.

2. Belonging is not always a good thing. What disadvantages are there for individuals and society in belonging? In your answer refer to your prescribed text and two texts of your own choosing.

Belonging is determined by an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with places, society and people. However, this is not always positive – society provides the framework for people to belong, at the cost of their individuality, and by extension, so too do people and places require a sacrifice in order for individuals to belong.

3. Belonging relies on both conformity and individuality.

Belonging is determined by an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with places, society and people. In creating these connections, an individual must sacrifice part of their individuality, and thus, belonging relies on both conformity and individuality.

4. The larger the crowd, the less the individuality. Draw upon your study of Belonging to examine this assertion. (ETA 2009 Trial)

Belonging is determined by an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with places, society and people. However, while society provides a framework under which individuals can belong, it requires individuals to sacrifice part of their individuality. Bigger societies and by extension, more people, require a larger sacrifice in order to maintain social stability and thus, the larger the crowd, the less individuality.

Personal Response

1. To what degree has studying the concept of ‘belonging’ augmented your understanding of yourself, of others, and of the world?

In your answer, refer to your own prescribed text and at least three other related texts of your own choosing.

In studying belonging, I have come to understand that it is determined by an individual’s identity. I have also come to the conclusion that identity is created by and reflects connections with places, society and people. In forming those connections, I have found that understanding people, places and society is imperative in facilitating deep feelings of belonging.

2. To what extent have your perceptions of belonging been influenced by the texts you’ve studied? In your answer, refer to your prescribed text and two other texts of your choosing.
1. NOTE: this was the question provided in the BOS sample HSC paper

In studying belonging, I have come to understand that it is determined by an individual’s identity. I have also come to the conclusion that identity is created by and reflects connections with society, people and places.

3. How has your study of belonging changed you?

In studying belonging, I have come to understand that it is determined by an individual’s identity. I have also come to the conclusion that identity is created by and reflects connections with society, people and places. Through these conclusions, my perceptions of belonging and not belonging have been challenged, and I now see the world not in terms of movement of people, but rather in connections.

Difficulty/duality of belonging/not belonging

1. The challenge to belong may be resisted or embraced. How is this explored in your prescribed text and ONE other related text of your own choosing? (CSSA 2011 Trial)

Belonging is derived from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with people, places and society. However, not all individuals choose to belong, as while society and people provide framework under which individuals can belong, they demand an equal sacrifice of one’s individuality.

2. “Despite an individual’s desire to belong to a group or community, this not always possible.” How do the texts you have studies represent the processes and results of belonging and/or not belonging?

Belonging is derived from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with people, places and society. However, while society and people provide framework under which individuals can belong, they demand an equal sacrifice of one’s individuality. This can erode their identity, and paradoxically lead to a sense of dislocation and despair – a state of not belonging at all.

3. Belonging to a group or community can provide opportunities and disappointments. To what extent do the texts you have studies support this idea?

Belonging is derived from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with people, places and society, creating opportunities for emotional support. However, while society and people provide framework under which individuals can belong, they demand an equal sacrifice of one’s individuality. This sacrifice can erode an individual’s identity, leading to a sense of dislocation and disappointment.

4. Belonging is a struggle.

Belonging is derived from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with people, places and society. However, while society and people provide framework under which individuals can belong, they demand an equal sacrifice of one’s individuality, which is inevitably, a struggle.

5. Belonging can be self-fulfilling and self-destructive. Explain the relevance of this statement with close reference to the texts you have studied.

Belonging is derived from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with people, places and society, and can be self-fulfilling. However, while society and people provide framework under which individuals can belong, they demand an equal sacrifice of one’s individuality. This sacrifice can lead to an erosion of identity, and can therefore be self-destructive.

6. In our quest to belong we will experience both opportunities and disappointments.

Belonging is derived from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with people, places and society, creating many opportunities. However, not all individuals choose to belong, as while society and people provide framework under which individuals can belong, they demand an equal sacrifice of one’s individuality. This sacrifice can lead to an erosion of identity, ultimately resulting in a sense of dislocation and disappointment.

7. ‘Belonging creates dilemmas”. Discuss this statement in relation to your study.

Belonging is derived from but also shapes an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with people, places and society. However, not all individuals choose to belong, as while society and people provide framework under which individuals can belong, they demand an equal sacrifice of one’s individuality. Paradoxically, this sacrifice can erode one’s identity, and thus, belonging creates dilemmas – to belong requires a loss of individuality, but without a sense of belonging, individuality cannot continue to be nurtured.

8. “Not belonging is a far more difficult road to travel than that of belonging”. How does your prescribed texts and TWO other texts of your own choosing explore ideas of belonging and not belonging?

Belonging is derived from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with people, places and society. However, not all individuals choose to belong, as while society and people provide framework under which individuals can belong, they demand an equal sacrifice of one’s individuality. Therefore, belonging requires a fine balance from individuals that is absent in not belonging, and hence, belonging is a far more difficult road to travel than that of belonging.

9. People experience a sense of belonging in varied and complex ways. How is this explored in the texts you have studied? (CSSA 2009 Trial)

Belonging is derived from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with people, places and society, and varies with the individual.

10. Belonging and not belonging is determine by the relationships a character has with others and the world. (Hills Grammar 2010 assessment).

Belonging is derived from but also shapes an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with people, places and society.

11. Belonging always comes at a price. Does your study of Belonging support this idea? (ETA 2009 Trial)

Belonging is derived from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with people, places and society. However, while society and people provide framework under which individuals can belong, they demand an equal sacrifice of one’s individuality.

12. How do composers show us of the value of belonging, or indeed not belonging, in a variety of situations?

Belonging is derived from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with people, places and society. [Texts, authors] demonstrate belonging in society/places/people and therefore, highlight the value of belonging.

[Second text/author] depicts the value of belonging by expressing the devastating consequences of not belonging… etc. etc.

13. Is a sense of belonging or not belonging more powerful in the texts you have studied?

10:37AM

Belonging is derived from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with people, places and society. In the texts I have studied, both are equally powerful… [introduce texts…..] etc. etc.

Need to Belong

1. Belonging is a fundamental part of society. Discuss this idea with reference to the core text and with at least two of your related texts

Belonging is derived from and shapes an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with people, places and society. As such, belonging in a critical part of society, drawing from connections within it, but also helping shape the individuals who make up society.

2. Belonging is an instinctive human need in all of us.

Belonging is derived from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with people, places and society. It is an instinctive and intrinsic quality of humanity to further our intellectual and emotional growth – our identity, and thus, belonging is an instinctive human need in all of us.

3. The need to belong marks us as human and it is such connections that lead to fulfilment.
   After studying belonging, to what extent do you agree with this statement? In your answer refer to your prescribed text and two text of your own choosing.

Belonging is derived from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with people, places and society, leading to a deep sense of fulfillment. It is an instinctive and intrinsic quality of humanity to further our intellectual and emotional growth – our identity, and thus our need to belonging marks us as human.

4. Our desire to belong is universal, but expresses itself in different ways.

Belonging is derived from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with people, places and society, leading to a deep sense of fulfillment. It is an instinctive and intrinsic quality of humanity to further our intellectual and emotional growth – our identity. However, the paths we take to grow are unique to each of us, and therefore our desire to belong expresses itself in different ways for different people.

5. “The human spirit craves a sense of belonging”. To what extent do the texts you have studied support this idea?

Belonging is derived from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with people, places and society, leading to a deep sense of fulfillment. It is an instinctive and intrinsic quality of humanity to further our intellectual and emotional growth – our identity, and therefore, the human spirit craves a sense of belonging.

6. “Our lives are shaped by our sense of belonging”. Discuss the extent to which belonging shapes our lives.

Belonging is derived from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with people, places and society, leading to a deep sense of fulfillment. It is an instinctive and intrinsic quality of humanity to further our intellectual and emotional growth – our identity, and thus our need to belonging is a strong formative influence on our lives.

7. ‘Connecting with others is the cornerstone of personal contentment.’ To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Belonging is derived from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with places and society, but above all with people, which is cornerstone to a deep sense of personal contentment.

8. The basic human need to belong directs our thoughts and actions. How do your prescribed text and two texts of your own choosing explore ideas of belonging and not belonging.

Belonging is derived from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with people, places and society, leading to a deep sense of fulfillment. It is an instinctive and intrinsic quality of humanity to further our intellectual and emotional growth – our identity, and thus our need to belonging strongly directs our thoughts and actions.

10:45 AM

Belonging and Relationships:

1. “Relationships are important in finding a sense of belonging”. Discuss in relation to your study of belonging.

Belonging is derived from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects relationships with people, places and society.

2. An individual’s sense of belonging emerges from the connections made with people, place and community.

Belonging is derived from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with people, places and society.

3. By building connections, we create a source of stability and belonging. (CTHS 2009 Half Yearly)

Belonging is derived from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with people, places and society.

Belonging and Perspectives:

1. How are perceptions of belonging shaped by personal, cultural, historical and social contexts?

Belonging is derived from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects contextual connections with people, places, society and memories.

2. We search for a place to belong, not realising that it’s our perceptions and attitudes and not the place that allow us to belong.

Belonging is derived from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects our perceptions of connections with people, places and society, rather than the places, people or society itself.

3. “Belonging is dependant on the perspective of the individual”. Discuss this statement with particular focus on how the composers of texts represent perceptions of belonging.

Belonging is derived from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects our perceptions of connections with people, places and society, rather than the places, people or society itself. Therefore, belonging is dependent on the perspectives of the individual.

4. Attitudes towards belonging change over time. How have the texts you have studied explored shifting attitudes towards belonging? (ETA 2009 Trial)

Belonging is derived from and shapes an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects our attitudes towards connections with people, places and society. As we grow, these attitudes change as our identity and therefore our sense of belonging changes.

Other

1. More than anything else, belonging is about finding a sense of place in the world’ Do you agree? Argue your point of view, referring to the texts you have studied

Belonging is derived from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with people, places and society. Therefore, I agree that belonging is all about finding a sense of place in the world, through your connections in the world.

2. Belonging is dynamic, process driven and complex. Using the concepts of journeys and change, create an argument which synthesises the three concepts mentioned above.

Belonging is derived from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with people, places and society. Therefore, belonging is dynamic, process drive and complex, as it depends on our journeys to form these unstable connections, which can change at any time.

3. Family traditions counter alienation and confusion. They help define who we are; they provide something steady, reliable and safe in a confusing world.

Belonging is derived from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with people, places and society. In particular, connections made with family also bring traditions which counter alienation and confusion. They help define who we are and provide something steady, reliable and safe in a confusing world.

4. An individual’s sense of belong is determined by external forces. To what extent do you agree with the statement? (CTHS 2010 Trial)

Belonging is derived from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with people, places and society. Therefore, an individual’s  sense of belonging is determined by external connections, rather than internal qualities.

5. ‘A sense of belonging requires an understanding of one’s past.’ To what extend is this notion of belonging explored in your prescribed text and two related texts? (BGHS 2010 Trial)

Belonging is derived from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects past connections with people, places and society. In forming these connections, it is imperative that the individual also understand these past connections.

6. “Acceptance is the start of belonging.” Evaluate this statement in relation to the representation of belonging in the texts you have studied. (2009 Cheltenham Girls HS Trial)

Belonging is derived from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects the acceptance of connections with people, places and society. Therefore, acceptance is the start of, but also an intrinsic part of belonging.

7. ‘When we understand what belonging means, we gain personal insight and empathy for others.’ To what extent both texts you have studied support this idea?

Belonging is derived from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects the acceptance of connections with people, places and society. In forming these connections, it is imperative that the individual both understands and respects the people, places and society. Therefore, when we understand what belonging means, we gain personal insight and empathy for not only others, but also places and society.

10:58AM

Took me 53 minutes to answer 55 questions with my thesis D:

I'm putting it here for reference.

Lots of it was copy paste, which was cool. I hated a few sections though. Near the end are bonkers questions.

Also, perceptions about belonging! Damnit.

AND THE NEED TO BELONG. OH GOD.

And the difficulty to belong... and... well. Actually that one was ok.

Time to cull and print so I can remember some of these tweaked theses.

Hoping you guys are ready!!

HSC Day 1

"Your campaign..."

Most of you will probably read this after the exam, so here's something to help you study for Paper 2

I'm not actually sure what this song is about.

But enjoy.

It's catchy.

And well. I'm sure you guys will be fine.

Remember four things.

And then water, and pens.

Hoping you guys did/do well!

[I'll blog again after the exam, I think.]

Absurdism

"Who?"

Yes.

Also, not all Time Lords had a TARDIS.

I mean, can you imagine Rassilon in a TARDIS?

And the last time River was in one, she blew it up!

........ Dalek dresses would be hella scary.

Imagine that in a night club. You're probably half-drunk, and it's dark. You look down.

..............

...............................

RUN

~~
Y'now. Creative writing is just like MTG.

Except they obey different rules.

You pick, choose an idea, then use parts to make up the deck/story.

I dunno. It feels the same to me.

AoS Essay... ahh...

Should start learning it fully I guess.

Hoping you guys are ready. 2 days :o

Practice tests

"Pah-pah-pah!"

It's actually incredibly catchy.

Even if it is kinda about baseball.

And um.

Thanks guys. I guess I'm not all that bad.

Got back results from a Pre-Uni practice test thing, and I'm fairly surprised. I mean, I got like a 90 for Chem, and an 82 for Phys.

 Which is pretty good.

19 for Mod A, 20 for Mod B, 17 for Mod C.

And I know exactly who marked them... The english ones anyway.

The comment was "Ditch Baudrillard"

And I'm like ">.> I know it was you....."

Had a course in Mod C over there, and the tutor kept telling me that he was outdated.

Going to ask around and see if it's ok to go ahead with using it or not. No-one else has had a problem with it so far.

I wish I had my answers though. They were pretty good. Esp my mod B.

They asked for a speech. I gave one.

Something about enduring power.

"Good decision on Hamlet's relationship with Ophelia"

I think I said something like...

Hamlet wants to save her and pushes her away, but he's also disillusioned with her, which causes him to act cruelly.

Or something. I wish I had my answers..

And I know it's the same tutor for Mod A and C because of the handwriting and the comments which I got during the classes, but cbf to change. I didn't see much point - will probably consult the necrosages.

Well, English teachers.

Forgot the IUPAC name for Citric Acid.

2, Hydroxy-Propane 1,2,3, Tricarboxylic Acid, right?

I forgot the hydroxy.

2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid

Yea, that's what wiki says.

Oh... wrong place for dashes... eh.

Yuck.

Catalyst for Dehydration of Ethanol is Phosphoric OR Sulfuric acid right? I have a feeling I wrote Sulfuric and they marked it wrong.

Transuranic? What did I get wrong... :L

...........

Naming esters.

Acid => Alkanoate

Alcohol => Alkyl

Ethanoic Acid and Propanol is Propyl Ethanoate, right?

Yea!

What the hell. >.>

Alc -> Alk

Aci -> Oate

That's sorta how I remember it. Phonetically.

.... Esterfication reaction. I swear I put equilibrium arrows, and few drops conc. H2SO4 catalyst.

Still, 90 isn't too bad.

BUT STILL.

...... Barium Sulfate equation ?.?

....... Never going preuni ever again. Ever. Worst place.

Did worse in Phys, which was not what I expected.

Formal invitation. It's pretty :O

Did not expect a proper invitation, tbh. Oh well.

Wow, it's only 4.5 hours. Disappoint.

Well, I suppose it means I'm basically ready for everything. Which is cool.

 3 days.

Something amusing

Hoping you guys are ready too!

[PS. JAMES BOND IS A TIME LORD. THINK ABOUT THE WOMEN AND THE NEW FACES]

Thoughts in a long while.

"I hate travelling"

As much as my family is frustrating sometimes, I think they're the best.

We make do I guess.

Like I always have.

Spent the morning watching a few things, not playing TF2, and teaching rudimentary chemistry, and probably general chattery.

No, I don't watch other scifi stuff, cause I find it far too one dimensional.

There's just not enough variety in genre and writer.

Not enough cool stuff, I suppose.

[Dalek Companion. Yes please.]

You know that feeling when you kinda wanna talk to someone, but know that if you do, you'll definitely feel worse than if you hadn't talked to them?

No?

Well, cause Kael {Delete?} told me to be more specific {not really},

One of my ex's came online, which she usually doesn't. In fact, never.

And she was the reason I went to see the counsellor in the first place.

There, you can now infer the last year of my life.

Well, I suppose you can now.

I doubt more specifics are needed.

And just when I was at the peak of "nyeh", father comes home with two buns from one of those asian bakeries. It's a... coconut twist thing, and a bbq pork bun.

I almost cried a little.

Then I started blogging, while eating. She's offline now, thankfully.

Mm.

So good.

I should learn how to make these.

Along with being a bartender.

I think when I'm alone, I have probably the weirdest sorts of thoughts.

Like, it gets harder and harder to dissuade myself that I'm selfish, arrogant and stupid.

I don't think it's anything serious, probably just me being me.

Still, it is very unsettling.

I think it makes me meaner more than anything.

Marasy is the best.

I think that's it. Better get back to work.

Well, the moment has passed. Back to work!

Hoping you guys are ready. 4 days!

Pens and nothing much.

"Hmmm...."

The title is unnecessarily long, but it's basically a summary of seasons 5 and 6.

Yes.

Currently, my pen has 3/4 an entire pack of blu tack. It doesn't feel heavy.

I need to get more pens, I think

Been watching mythbusters, and gaming, I guess. I feel like I'm ready for most things now.

Working on 4U math, and I suppose I helped out with some of Kram's stuff. But not really.

I don't really have the motivation to say much, there isn't much to say anything.

Hoping you guys are doing just fine.

Memory

"And muscle memory?"

So.

Uh. English.

Is everyone ready?

Good.

 Found something else!

Yay.

I'm not running out of music and things.

I'm studying chem though. I don't feel like I know the syllabus at all. Maybe this is how some people feel about English.

Sigh.

I need to read the syllabus properly, probably.

Will do that now.

I could be doing better I guess..


I don't think I have too much to say.

......

Yea.

Passing shot!

Hoping you guys are ready!

Dreams?

"Next phantasm..."

Maybe I was listening to too weird stuff and that's why I ended up with a weird dream this morning, which I'll describe once I decide whether I want to bring logs, and have a carpenter, or just go full stone or..

One moment.

K decided.

Whatever. And because I have two monitors I can look at this piece of work delete sent me some time ago.

I can't help but think...

"Angels?"

";-;"

">:("

You were thinking of these angels, right?

I think what you need is a firm time and place. As silly as it is, it's pretty easy to put in a time and place if you just make references to the outside.

Huh, kinda lame. All water here is ice.

There's probably a lot more I could talk about to give the story more depth, I guess, except do you really want me to talk about it here.

I guess I could, but I won't.

Speaking of which, Sandhya texted me a while ago looking for a related text, and she hasn't replied to my text which was a reply.

Which is stupid.

Probably one more video, right?

I'm not sure I found any more good....... hmm.

I probably did.

Suddenly it occurred to me that I'm very thankful school is over because now there's no more mandatory seminars by people who have logos that look like printing companies but really aren't.

I mean, I get it, but....

I can't help that either I'm conceited, or they dumbed down the concepts for a broader audience, or they just didn't really have the conviction in what they believed in. Hell, if I believed in something [which, sorta, not really], I'd be pretty damn excited about it.

Actually I do.

I believe in Jean Baudrillard's thesis about truth and reality.
I believe in the ability to express multiple ideas through one deep thought.

I'm not sure what else I believe in, I probably just take them for granted.

I suppose I believe that I'm still probably a very very bad person.

But I don't have any proof.

My point is, if you're trying to make a presentation, don't rely on one game at the start, and not sustain any form of interesting discussion throughout.

I'd have thought it was simple if you're really enthusiastic about it.

Now uh, back to the dream I guess.

Just lemme dig out this stupid...urghh.

Actually, you know that feeling when you've heard a song before, and then you find it again?

I love that feeling.

I heard that before at some concert, and then yea.

 Not the same singer, but it sounds better in this version anyway.

It's a silly song about living as a cat, so don't worry about it.

Silly songs are the best though.

Lol. What if I had mismatched colour contacts.

Heterochemia!

Right, dream. Uh. I'm sidetracking.

This one's better.

So basically, I'll have headphones, mismatching contacts, probably maybe blue hair.

And other things.

Gosh....

Ok uh.

Dream.

So somehow, I was visiting a friend who happened to be dorming somewhere, but she doesn't actually dorm, so it's very confusing, but it wasn't when I was sleeping, cause I was sleeping.

Decided it was a very good idea to take a bath while she was gone, and somehow, there were like bottles of syrup or something where people usually put the soap/handwash/shampoo/whatever.

So of course, she comes in, gets angry and tells me to get out, or I'll be playing in her band.

Despite me not having any musical talent whatsoever.

Skip forward, and somehow we're in the sorta... main roomy type thing. Y'now how dorm rooms only have like 3 rooms anyway. Main with Bed and everything else, Kitchen, Bathroom.

And we're discussing who "Amanda Grease" is, who I have no idea either.

And I'm thinking that I should go to bed.

[At this point, I'm still not wondering where the hell I live in all this]

And then I'm awake, and it's hot and mornings are stupid.

The end.

Now that that's over, I can go back to doing whatever.

Hoping you guys are doing English very effectively.