Interview Time - Mahnoor Shahbaz Khan

Please tell us about yourself.

Well, I googled myself this morning and here's what I found: No results found. Sad. I am not famous YET. Anyways, I am an ordinary person with extra ordinary ambitions. I day dream a lot and I like white colour. White is not a colour, it's a shade. I am a psychopath, trust me I am. I am the most crazy person I know but it's all right with me as long as no one discovers that, not my parents at least. I think my left eye is smaller than the right one. The day I was born, temperature was -11 C. I like to dance like a crackhead and make others feel uncomfortable (only at home). I started to speak clearly when I was eight months old. I have never hated anyone in my life, I don't know why but I just can't. And That's about it I guess. And Yes apart from all that, I am a social activist and I love to volunteer to work for bringing a positive change in society.

What made you choose what you are doing right now?

Right now, I am fixing my laptop's screen so I can see properly and fill this interview. Screen fixed. Vision's still blurry. I am dozing off I guess

Tell us more about your typical day

There is no such thing as typical day. Each day is different from the other. Nevertheless, I breathe, sleep, eat, drink, think and dream each and everyday of my life. But I once starved myself for 40 hours. Not very typical lol.

What do you do when you are not working?

According to science, work involves transfering of energy from one object to another, especially in order to make the second object move in a certain direction. Considering that, I don't really work AT ALL. However, when I am not working on any volunteering project (which is very rare), I end up watching comedy movies all day long or playing Candy Crush for several uninterrupted hours. I have no life. KILL ME.

Tell us the best part of your work

I love what i do, this is the best part. And I work as a volunteer, so I can always quit if I feel like doing so. But fortunately, thats never gonna happen. I'll never quit.

What do you think of the world's obsession with technology?

"We're changing the world with technology" they say. True. Very true. But see, what does it cost us? We are paying a huge price for that. Apparently, we are connected 24/7 to those who are far away and are least concerned about the people who are near to us. We take them for granted. Technology has exceeded our humanity, truly.

Who is your inspiration/role model?

No role model. I'll better be the first best version of myself rather than being the second best version of someone else. Allama Iqbal's poetry and Ashfaq ahmad's books inspires me a lot though.

If you could meet anyone in the world dead or alive who would it be and what would say to them?

My Dada and Dado, I'll tell them that I really miss them and I'd ask them if they are alright. They are no more, but I'd still feel like asking them this. dunno why!  and about the alive person, I'd love to meet the girl I see in the mirror everyday. She has a good heart. Fine. Call me self obsessed or anything, I don't care.

What is your favorite holiday spot/food/gadget?

Holiday spot: Interlaken, Switzerland. I have never been there. It's the best sky diving spot in the world and I'll go there someday In'sha'Allah. Food: Gol gappay, dal chawal, russian salad, fruit trifle. I love food. hahaha! Gadget: my laptop, my cellphone which I lost two months back and a MU space; mp3 player pillow. P.S I don't have a MU Space.

What is your next project?

Ao soch ki moch ko marham lgaaen, Youth activism summit 2 and starting my own social enterprise.

What is your message to all teenagers?

Your parents are right about the world. Trust them. Abhi bhi sudhar jao. You'll regret it later otherwise.

What is your message to all Pakistanis?

Meray pyaray hum watano! Ye mulk bht hi pyara hai, barri qurbaniyon se bna hai, smjhe? Hr wakt Pakistan mai keeray na nikala kro, ye zameen ka tukra hai, kisi ka kuch nhi bigara isne. Khraabi to is pr rehne walo mai hai yaani ap sb log. Sirf Pakistan Vs India kay match mai Pakistani na bna kro. Oye kuch aqal kro logo! bnday kay puttar bn jao sb kay sb! Pak sar zameen se pyar kro takay duniya tmse pyar kre. Yahi hmari pehanchaan hai.

What is your message to the world?
Hey y'all! This blog, "The Dog-Book" is super awesome. Make it a habit to read it everyday or else way I'll find you and kill you. Yes, all of you!