Moi
Hello!
My name, as you may or may not be aware of, is Shriya Baweja. Despite being born in Mississauga, Canada, growing up I have always identified as a Canadian-Indian for my true roots lie in the depths of Northern India. Needless to say, I am very proud of being associated with both these incredible countries.
Moving on...If I were asked to describe myself as a person, I would like to have resorted to a google search of my own name, however, since I do not hold much of a celebrity status (yet), I guess google won't be of much help here.
Nevertheless, in all seriousness, I do believe that I, like several other individuals, have a rather complex personality. Whilst simplicity is something I do excessively appreciate and admire, I just never have been somebody who epitomizes it. On the contrary, now that I reflect on my existence in the entirety, I come to realize the gravity of the myriad of personal experiences I have encountered and how they have essentially moulded me to be the person I am today. Whether for the better or the worse, I shall leave that up to others to assess.
Before I proceed, I think it is crucial for me to solidify the fact that I am a (self-proclaimed) logophile, which if you are not familiar with, can in informal terms be expressed as a "lover of words". Although colloquial jargon is something I try to keep up with, I am much more appreciative of legitimate words and phrases. But I promise not to "hate on you" if you prefer the former to the latter.
Apart from using big words to establish my literary capabilities (or incapabilities—perception is a game changer), I do have a few other scattered interests which include— reading, acquiring new languages, running, baking, playing the keyboard and the guitar, being sociable and trying to be humorous. My long term goals would encompass conquering the International Baccalaureate and then heading to a prestigious university to pursue medicine. Whilst I continue to explore potential career options, at present I am truly inclined towards Paediatric Surgery.
In terms of the significance of language in our mundane lives, I believe that language is a tool we often take for granted. While language is incontrovertibly the basis of "communication", in my opinion, the importance of language exceeds just that. For instance, the identity of a tribe or a certain group of people is reflected in their language. Furthermore, language can also be classified as an asset we inherit from our ancestors; an asset that acts as a binding factor within a community. Similarly, the study of different nuances of language, ranging from visual language to literal language allows one to engage with the dynamics of different people, their thought processes and how they utilize language to convey certain messages; thereby, transforming language into a powerful device that acts as a linchpin between primary perception and comprehensive analysis.
If you actually made it to the end of this, congratulations!
Ps- My friend Marika claims that these pictures represent me accurately.
This was a very well written and enjoyable response. I always considered you to be a bibliophile, but a logophile as well! Maybe we can create a new neologism- bibliologophile. Maybe it will catch on? Your insights into language are quite profound and aligned with the focus of much of this course. I hope you find the content of Language and Literature to be engaging and challenging.
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ReplyDeleteWow !! Paediatric Surgery, that's an amazing career path. I hope that you achieve your academic achievement and head straight to Prestigious University. You seem to be very motivated and determined to be the best you can possibly be through your education and I agree with your statement that "the identity of a tribe or a certain group of people is reflected in their language. Furthermore, language can also be classified as an asset we inherit from our ancestors" We are in fact taught the language of our ancestors that we inherit within our families environment. Like you said, it is passed down from generation. I think Marika is right, keep up the good work ! :)
ReplyDeleteWow Shriya, I truly enjoyed reading your blog! With such a high degree of language used throughout the blog and honest remarks really expresses your confidence and dedication as a Student. This is evident with blunt phrases such as: "Nevertheless, in all seriousness, I do believe that I, like several other individuals, have a rather complex personality." Further more, something that caught my attention while reading this is how you deeply analysed your self and came to the conclusion of being a "logophile". I think I find this interesting because it is important for one to understand who they are in order to develop further. In terms of your educational career path- I see great potential in yourself being a doctor even before I read this but now really knowing you.. I am confident you'll do great! And yes I did make it to the end of your blog, keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteShriya you don't even need to talk about language for me to see that your grammar and vocabulary are so extended compared to many other people including me. I liked to learn that you are interested in being a pediatrician because it is a fantastic job especially since you are so fond of children. I always knew you were amazed by books, but is always fun to read about something that the person is passionate about. Furthermore I like how you used the (yet) when you mentioned fame, because that means that you want to be known so that you can share you vision with the world.
ReplyDeleteLovely blog post child. It was fun to read!