I love the
fact that every year, we all follow a cycle of looking back on what we did the
previous year and realising how stupid we were, then thinking we’re much more
mature or intelligent until we look back again the next year. I look forward to
the day in which I look back on something I did as the logical thing to do,
being proud of the decision I made. This is the kind of person I am. I am
consistently on a quest to better myself. I try to apply this idea in
everything I do as I need to improve to be satisfied with anything I do.
I am Ben
Thomson, just another 16 year old writing a blog because his overenthusiastic English
teacher told him to. I am an Australian living in the Mad Max esque city of Abu
Dhabi, out in that country that no one knows until they’re parents tell them
they’re moving there for that sweet sweet moolah.
I’ve always
been a football addict. Whether I’m playing, coaching, refereeing or watching
(I’ve done them all), football is one of the fundamentals behind the young man I
am developing into today. I love the game more than any other sport, although I’m
always looking for others to try because sport in general is brilliant.
When I’m not
trying to improve all aspects of my football, I spend time going to the gym
(for tha gainz of course), watching TV shows/movies and learning stuff. I love
school cuz there’s no better feeling than knowing something someone else am I right?
And I guess the understanding stuff is ok to…
I have an
older brother living the college life in the beautiful Oz and a little sister attending
Raha, both of whom I despise in a loving kind of way – that’s what siblings are
for after all – and the best parents I could be blessed with. I said football
had a big impact on my life, but my parents have been like ants to an anteater.
It’s not nice to compare your parents to small six-legged critters that you
squish in two fingers, but that’s not the point. They are the source of my
success. They have helped me to get where I am, and continue to help me get
where I’m going (even though I haven’t decided where that is yet).
Kind of like
language I guess. Without language, we are 7 billion individuals doing nothing
all at the same time. Ha, imagine that. It would look funny for half a minute,
but I like having a purpose and expression, and I feel language is helped
develop that. Whether it be learning to talk, being read bedtime stories,
asking for help or tossing cheeky banter with the lads, language is the basis
behind all my relationships. Even just seeing bae all slow and drowsy can be a
form of language. It is a powerful tool and without, we have no communication
and no connection. We have nothing.
At the
beginning of this cringe-worthy blog post, I was dreading all the following
inputs, but the words are just flowing in my head now like electrons in a
circuit of 3 Amps (LOL, good one Benji). I look forward to my blog challenges in
the future until I get out of this joint and into the next prison going by the
name of “Adulthood”.
This was a very entertaining read. I particularly enjoyed your use of allusion, oxymoron, animal imagery, and slang. Oh and your ideas about language were interesting too. Although I'd like you to explain how "the bae being all slow and drowsy can be a form of language".
ReplyDeleteGreat Start Buddy! I enjoyed the vulnerability you displayed, delineating and somewhat underselling yourself to be an ordinary student, in addition to the post's satirical elements. Your use of slang was quite humorous but I feel the allusion to molecular forces alienates many of the thousands who want to read your blog, as you come across as quite nerdy. I wish you and your bae the best of luck. For my insightful question, What kind of cheeky banter do you and you mates engage in?
ReplyDeleteGreat Start pal, i enjoyed the different forms of language you used, including the short, slang words and phrases and the more formal, mature side of the post. I agree with your statements about family as i feel that same way, this aspect was a good connective tool for us. My favourite line in the blog was 'tossing cheeky banter with the lads' this made me laugh because we do share some top quality banter. Where are you thinking of studying in the future at University? Thanks for the great post.:)
ReplyDeleteBonji! I really enjoyed your first blog post especially the perfect blend of informality and formality in your writing. Didn't mention you support Crystal Palace now eh? Oh well, I wanted to wish you luck on your 'future' with your blog! And was your passion for football found through your local team Brisbane Roar when you were growing up? Look forward to the next one xoxox
ReplyDeleteWell done Ben!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading a blog post that used slang and informal language for a change! Your blog post was truly unique and refreshing!
You were very vulnerable in this introduction and that made it really easy for us (the readers) to connect and relate to you.
You blog post was very funny and I'm looking forward to reading your future posts.
Keep up the good work!
Hey 'Benji', I like your style of writing. Just going with the casual but being funny and great at expressing yourself at the same time. I enjoyed reading your blog as it was kinda different. You started of with very interesting facts about yourself, which drew my attention to continue reading. The thought of us not being able to communicate was bizarre but it made me realize how precious and global this tool is. I'm looking forward to reading your next blog posts as they were just easy, funny but educational to read. Thanks for this great post!
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