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      Changing the Way I Blog

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Lightskin vs Darkskin vs Blonde vs Brunette vs Bullshit

By zarinamacha October 10, 2017October 19, 2020
2017 / Racial Issues

I have dark skin. If you look at me, my skin colour would be on the darker end of the human skin tone spectrum. My skin is brown, not fair. I’m also brunette, but my hair is dyed red. (As you can see from my posing header picture). Among black […]

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Being a musician is hard

By zarinamacha October 9, 2017October 19, 2020
2017 / Books Films Music TV

I’ve spent most of my life hearing nearly every Tom, Dick and Harriet tell me that music is not a viable career option and that it won’t get me anywhere in life. For some reason – maybe because I’m now 20, not 14, and go to a top music school […]

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Am I A Nihilist?

By zarinamacha October 8, 2017April 19, 2023
2017 / Philosophy

Existential nihilism is the belief that nothing in the world holds inherent meaning or value. We’re here because we’re here, the universe has no meaning and life is purposeless. Do I believe this? To a degree. I believe that meaning has to be created from within, and that nothing holds […]

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Blogging Tips!

By zarinamacha October 5, 2017November 8, 2020
2017 / Writing

Hello there! This post is going to be about advice to those wanting to start their own blog, those who already have a blog who want to grow their audience, or those who just want some tips on expanding and improving their blog. I started blogging when I was very […]

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A Closer Look at the Classic Disney Princesses

By zarinamacha October 3, 2017April 18, 2023
2017 / Books Films Music TV / Disney / Feminism

The Classic Trio of the Disney ladies – Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella – are often criticised by feminists for being passive ‘damsels in distress’ and doing fuck all. While I prefer more modern Disney just because I prefer modern movies in general, I do adore all Disney films, […]

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Can you raise a kid at 16?

By zarinamacha October 2, 2017October 22, 2020
2017 / Young People

Can you raise a kid at 16? Can you provide child support? Can you provide healthcare? This is the lame argument some people try to state when discussing whether or not sixteen year olds should have sex. To counteract; can you raise a kid at 18? What about 20? Can […]

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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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