tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post8667935915941271576..comments2024-02-21T04:09:16.016-05:00Comments on COLOURS OF MY LIFE: The "Look At Me" CultureShahirah Elaizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08332951368178817982noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-16265031813255112072012-04-24T22:40:11.463-04:002012-04-24T22:40:11.463-04:00@Anon, social media sites have definitely increase...@Anon, social media sites have definitely increased narcissism and voyeurism like never before! I think it's starting to get out of hand as well. <br /><br />Now that I'm older (and hopefully wiser, inshaAllah) I think there's no NEED to update people about everything. Not everyone has your best interests in mind. Some people just like to be nosy.<br /><br />I am now more careful Shahirah Elaizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08332951368178817982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-64034223558018812362012-04-24T11:43:22.813-04:002012-04-24T11:43:22.813-04:00great post. I think this phenomenon is more releve...great post. I think this phenomenon is more relevent today, as you pointed out, than ever before, and it'll only get worse as technology makes it easier for people to broadcast themselves for selfish and superficial reasons. <br /><br />BTW, your drawing reminds me of what an astrophysicist said about humans "acting up," as she put it. It was an interview I listened to long ago, andAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-13426504125760049052012-04-23T20:10:27.713-04:002012-04-23T20:10:27.713-04:00@Iva, I know what you mean. FB is getting annoying...@Iva, I know what you mean. FB is getting annoying! But I find FB is handy to stay in touch with friends who are far away and don't have BB or whatsapp.<br /><br />Good on you for deciding to focus more on those who are near and important to you =)Alhamdulillah!Shahirah Elaizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08332951368178817982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-784938695499792202012-04-23T11:41:37.357-04:002012-04-23T11:41:37.357-04:00It's so difficult to write a post on ur blog w...It's so difficult to write a post on ur blog when I'm using mobile browser :( I'm stil ur regular reader and loving all ir posts.<br /><br />Anyway, just few weeks back I was having te same exact thought and have finally managed to deactivate my fb profile. Have always used excuses like wanting to get gret quotes from the muftis etc etc. but I have finally realised it's just an Raja Iva Adnannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05158909029447313758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-61588216597337716732012-04-23T09:24:16.252-04:002012-04-23T09:24:16.252-04:00@ichabeldarmawan, thank you! Alhamdulillah =)@ichabeldarmawan, thank you! Alhamdulillah =)Shahirah Elaizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08332951368178817982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-82109318552456471182012-04-23T04:57:33.874-04:002012-04-23T04:57:33.874-04:00MashaAllah, very well-written, kak Sha.. thank you...MashaAllah, very well-written, kak Sha.. thank you for sharing, this post's really inspiring! :)<br /><br />salaam, Icha^^Isabella Yunitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18191628716404310514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-91997806802678103942012-04-22T23:06:47.290-04:002012-04-22T23:06:47.290-04:00@Anon, glad you liked the post, alhamdulillah, to ...@Anon, glad you liked the post, alhamdulillah, to Allah swt belongs all praise =)Shahirah Elaizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08332951368178817982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-65566649617512808202012-04-22T22:18:29.517-04:002012-04-22T22:18:29.517-04:00@Erina, hi! Yes we are somewhat related. I don'...@Erina, hi! Yes we are somewhat related. I don't know how to explain it though. <br /><br />@Nazihah, thanks for sharing your thoughts. I think one of the problems is this undying desire to be famous. People will do anything to be famous these days. It's crazy! And the Internet has exacerbated that. <br /><br />@Misha, it is very easy =( But inshaAllah now that we're aware we'll Shahirah Elaizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08332951368178817982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-2057766033565351582012-04-22T22:10:17.685-04:002012-04-22T22:10:17.685-04:00Alhamdulillah and thank you for the post, this is ...Alhamdulillah and thank you for the post, this is indeed one 'iman-damaging-issue' in current society, ppl get too indulged in the so called-glamourous-internet life.<br /><br />keep up the good work, u really inspire me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-88864333333525431962012-04-21T11:13:13.414-04:002012-04-21T11:13:13.414-04:00Asalamu alaikum thank you for sharing, a good read...Asalamu alaikum thank you for sharing, a good read, feel free to visit my new bloglet "A Good Friend"<br /><br />http://i-reminisces.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/good-friend.htmlireminisceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17426552806097147196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-84432732652622224872012-04-20T13:14:21.559-04:002012-04-20T13:14:21.559-04:00MA Shahirah, you covered the topic really well. As...MA Shahirah, you covered the topic really well. As a blogger, I know its easy to get caught up in the exhibitionist culture without even knowing it. Thanks for making us all aware as it is something easy to slip into what with FB, Twitter, and everyone acting like they are a celeb.<br />Jzkk,Misha iCanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06272530632927952456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-52523203385302572992012-04-20T06:25:12.350-04:002012-04-20T06:25:12.350-04:00What a great post masha-Allah. I think I used to b...What a great post masha-Allah. I think I used to be like this, and perhaps sometimes still is (May Allah protect me and all of us from this). <br /><br />It definitely is an interesting observation and I wonder sometimes why more and more people, especially youth are becoming more 'exhibitionists'. I think one of possible reason is that as the society's interaction shifts more towardsNazihahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-12250091793408399662012-04-20T00:44:53.629-04:002012-04-20T00:44:53.629-04:00Sorry dear, a bit out of topic. But I was blog hop...Sorry dear, a bit out of topic. But I was blog hopping and came upon ur blog. I know I have you as my FB friend. Are we like related or something? Tak berapa ingat lah.<br /><br />ErinaErina Z Elliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14368673889537202306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-11759891015127024172012-04-19T23:53:58.925-04:002012-04-19T23:53:58.925-04:00@afia, thank you for sharing that =) I completely ...@afia, thank you for sharing that =) I completely agree with Cutler. There are so many benefits to being modest and humble. That's why it's encouraged in Islam. God really does know best!<br /><br />@aishah amin, subhanaAllah walhamdulillah =) <3Shahirah Elaizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08332951368178817982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-4784232626329695402012-04-19T21:46:17.150-04:002012-04-19T21:46:17.150-04:00MasyaAllah. All praise due to Allah. Thank you for...MasyaAllah. All praise due to Allah. Thank you for this beautiful post Sha! <3aishah aminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091724838802994071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-59352565984503618062012-04-19T14:36:06.653-04:002012-04-19T14:36:06.653-04:00I've read your blog and also in the same time,...I've read your blog and also in the same time, I was reading this book by Howard C. Cutler - 'The Art of Happiness'. And what I gather... 'Exhibitionism' causes oneself to be 'Self absorbed'.<br /><br />And from what I read in the book, self absorption makes people forget to be thankful and forget to think of more important matters in the world. Self absorption also afiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14717356916572349089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-1286004597383632962012-04-19T11:49:24.404-04:002012-04-19T11:49:24.404-04:00Being a mother, I completely agree with you...just...Being a mother, I completely agree with you...just what are they thinking.....The Black Jubahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03307061281835083360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-1401783703199993212012-04-19T08:40:29.932-04:002012-04-19T08:40:29.932-04:00@Hnia, haha may God bless you for making me feel a...@Hnia, haha may God bless you for making me feel a little bit better about my drawing!Shahirah Elaizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08332951368178817982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-74933103501713191422012-04-19T08:20:59.620-04:002012-04-19T08:20:59.620-04:00@✾βιττεη✾, oh she wrote this: http://www.dailymail...@✾βιττεη✾, oh she wrote this: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2124246/Samantha-Brick-downsides-looking-pretty-Why-women-hate-beautiful.html?ito=feeds-newsxml<br /><br />The response to her article has been... interesting!Shahirah Elaizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08332951368178817982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-47829873196924627252012-04-19T08:18:10.847-04:002012-04-19T08:18:10.847-04:00Great post, Shahirah! And I like that drawing so d...Great post, Shahirah! And I like that drawing so don't underestimate your artistic abilities. =)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14126547308541620333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-5795893264218526202012-04-19T08:13:41.347-04:002012-04-19T08:13:41.347-04:00@purpelurve, it's easy to get sucked into it w...@purpelurve, it's easy to get sucked into it when everyone else is doing it too. I'm glad I realised it and I'm trying to change my ways too, inshaAllah. <br /><br />@yasmin, thank you!<br /><br />@yunayuni, inshaAllah =) <br /><br />@✾βιττεη✾ , aww thank you! Now I have to find out who Samantha Brick is =)<br /><br />nozomi, I'm glad the article has enlightened you. AlhamdulillahShahirah Elaizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08332951368178817982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-63896223683201691892012-04-19T07:44:35.222-04:002012-04-19T07:44:35.222-04:00MasyaAllah...thanks sha for this great article...d...MasyaAllah...thanks sha for this great article...definitely close to my heart...ur writings never fail to amaze and enlighten me...keep up the hard work :)amirahmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07371220952373987432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-26023593891359306832012-04-19T07:34:27.383-04:002012-04-19T07:34:27.383-04:00I think I'm going to forward this to Samantha ...I think I'm going to forward this to Samantha Brick ^^ᖇᗩEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10128923604861653908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-57747841031398624532012-04-19T04:22:33.085-04:002012-04-19T04:22:33.085-04:00Oh wow, this is an eye-opener. Time to muhasabah d...Oh wow, this is an eye-opener. Time to muhasabah diri, insha Allah :) Again, nicely wrote!Ayuni A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12955725674071317069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24333169.post-18294318803731529632012-04-19T03:08:51.118-04:002012-04-19T03:08:51.118-04:00I like how you have addressed the matter! Thank yo...I like how you have addressed the matter! Thank you for pointing out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com