"Don't waste your life."

Today I came across an article by Warren Mark Liew. It’s called “Digital Hidden Transcripts: Exploring Student Resistance in Blogs.” Random? Yeah, I know. But I just wanted to talk about this article, cause it’s kind of ridiculous. Warren talks about students using blogging for personal expression, identity exploration, and sociable interactions. It seems like the author is for the blogging system . But some teachers don’t accept it, because they say that students who blog can say pretty offensive things about them. I personally like blogging. It’s like a journal, but public. I’m doing it right now, aren’t I? It expresses freedom of expression. Yeah, people don’t like to be talked badly about… especially in public. Why? We’re all so self-centered… People get defensive and unsatisfied when they get what they don’t want or don’t get what they want. I personally don’t care if people bash on me. I know I can be a jerk at times, but I also know that I’m good. As long as I know I’m fine, then really, I’m fine. Nobody else can change who I am and how I act. If you look at the previous post, I talked about Obadiah. Well, I guess it doesn’t really count as much, because he’s dead now. But if he saw my blog post, I really don’t care. He should know my feelings and what kind of guy he is to me. So many things are bothering me these days. Or actually, I guess I’m just easily bothered. I came across a thought after looking at a couple of articles of North Korea and South Korea and about their situation, their struggle with each other, etc.

It’s been awhile now since North Korea randomly attacked South Korea. Although I’m not Asian, North Korea’s technology use and the way they’re using it is making me feel so uneasy and frustrated. They’re making weapons and attacking for no good reason or purpose. They’re just creating chaos. It doesn’t make sense to me. Wouldn’t you want to avoid conflict?

Also, refugees  need to be freed from prison. This reminds me of Yeenseen, the guy I was in prison with. He saved my life and helped me out so much with my Iron Man escape. I will never forget his bravery, his loyalty, his intelligence, and our friendship. He was so patient with me and so helpful. Without him, I don’t know how I would’ve done the escape on my own.

I think the last phrase he told me before he left was “Don’t waste your life.” I can’t imagine how many days or months he has been in that little cave as a prisoner. He valued his life and his purpose on this earth. Those words really stuck out to me. I thought about it, and I don’t want to waste life and just make technology out of the heck of it. I don’t want to live meaninglessly. Save people? Okay, I’ll do it. I’ll make technology for the good of others and not only for myself. Well, maybe a little for myself… but not entirely. Doesn’t everyone do stuff for themselves? Just because I’m Iron Man doesn’t mean I’m not human.