No man is an island!

"No man is an island" John Donne.

I've been thinking a lot in the past few weeks on how to describe Ashwell, and tonight, all of a sudden ....the right thought came.

After a long conversation with a friend, I realized how true John Donne's sentence is. The world out there will try to make you believe you're born to be alone, to be indipendent, not to trust anyone. Are you surprised? Don't be. Just look at London, look at yourself and on how you react when something happens. Don't you try to face it alone? Doesn't it sound cool to say "I can do it myself, I don't need your help".

I DO NOT NEED YOUR HELP --- yes, these are the words. They make us feel wonderwomen....still, how sad it is....

We are NOT islands, entire of ourselves. Come on, girls, we are MUCH MORE than that. We are human beings who needs to care for others and to be cared for. We need to be loved and love. We need to give help and to be helped. We need to feel warm and cold. We need to suffer and joy. This apathy of emotions and feelings that people often try to reach by being complete in themselves, is....let's say it.... SAD!

Well, Ashwell is a sort of cure to this sort of apathy. It is a wake up call:

1) To be brave and allow yourself to be known as you truly are (scary but how refreshing it is)

2) To accept the wonderful reality that you're not alone out there (demanding but how joyful it is)

Well, this is Ashwell for me. The opportunity to refuse the "island concept" and to take up the challenge to be a real woman...

Good night!!XX

Cultural Activities Calendar

Tuesdays, 8pm
 

Nadia Bettega,

Photographer

19^th October

http://www.nadiabettega.com/ 

Anna Maria Rossi,

Rossi & Rossi Asian Art Gallery

26th October

http://www.rossirossi.com/ 

Asun Gaytan De Ayala,

Colour Me Beatiful

2^nd November

Marjory Clark,

Etiquette
23rd November

 

Reunion for Alumni who were at Hyde Park!

On Saturday 9 October there will be a reunion for all old girls who were at the Papal Vigil in Hyde Park, to share your experiences and photos!

email Misel if you want to attend! misel.mapaATgmail.com

More info on the Papal visit here

Welcome!

This is our new blog! As Ashwell Old Girls, setting this up, as usual we can't wait for a great Ashwell dinner!!!

No time to write, rushing to the dining room!

Do keep in touch!!!!