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Prison vs School: How different are they?

By zarinamacha June 13, 2017October 22, 2020
2017 / Young People

I’ve never been to prison or jail, though I have been arrested. I love shows like Oz, Orange is the new black; used to watch Prison Break as a kid, and have seen prison movies such as The Shawshank Redemption. Clearly prison is horrible and a place no one wants […]

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Is Cheating Always Wrong?

By zarinamacha June 11, 2017April 19, 2023
2017 / Philosophy

I know what you’re thinking. This is a stupid question to ask. Of course cheating is always wrong; to be unfaithful to your partner is a betrayal of trust, and hurts the other person. It leads to break-ups, divorce, fighting, tension, and no good in the end. It can even […]

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Newspaper Politics

By zarinamacha June 6, 2017November 8, 2020
2017 / Politics

When I was growing up, my dad always bought the Daily Mail newspaper to read. He writes a weekly column for the Tanzanian national newspaper The Citizen, and also ghost writes for other people, so likes to have all sorts of information at hand. Up until I was about fifteen/sixteen […]

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Angel Face (poem)

By zarinamacha June 4, 2017October 22, 2020
2017 / Poems / Writing

There once was a man with locks shining gold He approached a van, for feeling bold Asking for great secrets on lock Reply did sigh ‘reveal I cannot’The man entered the world of daunting doom At his own risk, witnessed the gloom Shudders and shouts and cries of surprise Pain […]

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Reviewing ’13 Reasons Why’

By zarinamacha June 2, 2017October 19, 2020
2017 / Books Films Music TV

It’s the Netflix show that has caught the attention of everyone and sparked controversy and outrage. Some believe that it glorifies suicide; others believe that it shines the light on important issues. The show is about a 16 year old American girl named Hannah who commits suicide, and leaves behind […]

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On Writing

By zarinamacha May 31, 2017October 22, 2020
2017 / Writing

I believe that in life, we all need a purpose. We need a ‘strength’; something that guides us and gives us the will to carry on. I certainly need that. For me, it’s not enough to say I’m simply happy to be alive. Without a purpose I see no reason […]

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Zarina Macha

Zarina started this blog in 2017 to document her general opinions and thoughts on life. Originally on Blogger, she moved it to Wordpress in 2020, and hasn't posted any content since 2021. She is currently updating the blog and plans to resume posting content by the end of 2023.
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