Update (Hello 2015)

I haven't been on here for months, so HELLO! :)

I don't have a particular aim or plan of what I want to write but I do know that something inspired me to write a little today. As I am currently reading a book on feminism, I realised a lot of things I feel, have felt and will undoubtedly feel, are definitely not natural. This ranges from being scared of walking alone in the street, even if it is light outside, to feeling the need that I need to be small, or the annoying feeling I get when I know that my sister and I will never be as "free" as possible.

Now, I respect "boundaries" and have certain things that I wouldn't be willing to do...this is not necessarily related to my gender...but simply because I wouldn't be comfortable doing it. I am in no means against males, I have a brother, father, grandad, uncles, have had respectable male teachers, and so on, therefore I appreciate that "Not All Men" is an honest phrase. However, this does not eliminate the sexism that generally DOES take place - ranging from actions that take place at schools, work, public, or even in people's mindset.

"You're a boy, you can't become a designer."

"Come on, be serious Ellie, you don't really think you can be an astronaut, do you?"

"Aw, you're a little girl, why would you cut your hair?"

"Mikey, put your sister's doll down."

I understand that our biological differences make us more suitable to certain roles, but let's not forbid the future generation from certain things, simple based on their gender. Teach little girls that they can be energetic and play outside. Don't deprive boys from things like arts and crafts. Let kids be kids, without the gender stereotypes. Maybe then, the next generation will grow up respecting each other, despite biological/gender differences, and treating one another equally...which is what feminism is about. EQUALITY.

ALS aka, The Ice Bucket Challenge.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ5AOCfxg2I&feature=youtu.be

Watch me talk about The Ice Bucket Challenge!

P.S. Have a lovely Friday! x

YouTube Channel!

Hey guys! I have just posted my first ever YouTube video. It's full of facts about me that I thought might make a cute little introduction :P x
I do appear quite shy in the video mind you. Also, the editing isn't that good, however, hopefully over time it'll get better through practice. I do plan to upload more videos, including hauls, advice videos, Q&A's and even ones with my little sister, Aishah :)
Let me know what you think, and any advice or comments are much appreciated.
Thanks a bunch.
Take Care,
Hana
xoxo

My First Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWP0aM34ATc&feature=youtu.be