Amber Hayat

  My Case for Better School Libraries. O ur library period in School is a sacred ritual, One that occurs but once a week. Oh, how we wait for it! And by wait I mean we wait for it to end so we can dash to recess. It's the same story in most schools here in Pakistan. Some of us hope for adventures in these hallowed halls, but the adventure often comes in the form of trying not to fall asleep. The books? Oh, they're plentiful, yes, but they're mostly encyclopedias. Majestic in title, tragic in popularity. They line the shelves like a royal court, proud and ready to impart their wisdom. But let's be honest…No  One reads them. Now, the real excitement happens when you dare to ask for a book that isn't a textbook or an encyclopedia. Like that time I worked up the courage to ask the librarian for the diary of a wimpy kid?  He looked at me, his face caught in a peculiar mix of curiosity and suspicion as if I had asked him for an original manuscript of Shakespeare's Ham...

  Top 10 Life Hacks 1. For high spirituality and peace of mind: Read your daily five Salaah (Namaz) to connect with your Creator and attain inner peace.   2. For a good night's sleep: Quality rest is better than longer, unfocused time. Sleep well to stay productive and efficient.   3. For a great haircut: Visit your favorite salon in the morning or as soon as it opens. Your stylist will be fresh and more creative, and as you know, "first customers are always the most valued!"     4. For a happy stomach: Have dinner at 8 PM and enjoy your favorite coffee or tea as the second thing in the morning.     5. For guilt-free desserts: Treat yourself to your favorite sweet in the morning to enjoy it without regret all day.     6. For better health: Massage your feet every night before bed to activate important acupressure points.     7. For better memorization: Use Google images for words you’re learning, ...

From Hogwarts to History How to Chat with Any Book Character. W hat if we can talk to books we like? You may think I wanted to write “about books” and not “to books” because grammatically, the preposition over there is wrong, but factually, it is correct. That’s the magic of LLM (Large Language Models) like ChatGPT. It is rewriting rules we can now actually talk to books we like. Want to know how let’s find out together.   While using ChatGPT this is what I wrote to it. It's amazing, isn't it? Hermione is talking to me! Can you believe it? It's so much more interesting to talk to characters this way, to understand them deeply, Imagine chatting with them over a cup of tea. Alohomora, the Unlocking Charm she mentioned, is also my favorite. Hermione may be fictional, but interacting with her like this can spark young readers' creativity.   Now, it's time to have a conversation across time. What if you're studying French history and have an assignment on Nap...

  How to overcome Procrastination. M el Robbins, (a famous influencer), often talks about the "5-second rule." The idea is simple: if you're about to procrastinate, count to 5… 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and immediately start your task. It sounds great in theory, right? Just five seconds, and you’re back on track. But there lies a problem what happens after those five seconds? Research suggests that the average human attention span has currently dropped to about 8 seconds, which is surprisingly much less than that of a goldfish, which has an attention span of 9 seconds. Yes, that's how bad it is. Most of us can no longer remain focused for more than 8 seconds without getting distracted. Now, all of this means that even if we count to 5 and begin, there's still a strong possibility we'll lose focus soon after. The real challenge lies not in starting the task but in staying committed to it, especially with distractions all around us.   So The solution is simple, remove dis...

To Choose Or What To Choose That Is The Problem H ello, I’m Amber, a bright and determined 13-year-old. Unlike most kids my age, I’m not content with the ordinary. At this age, I already run two YouTube channels, write blogs, and I’m inspired by Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Arfa Karim, the youngest Microsoft Certified Professional from Pakistan. I want to make a dent in the universe like Steve Jobs did, as he said to poke at something to see what comes out. This is what I aim to do, and I believe computers are the way to follow. But here’s the problem: as I approach standard 9, I have to choose between Computer Sciences and Biology. Naturally, I would love to choose computers, but there’s a slight problem. The computer lab at school does have computers, but they’re running Windows 7—an outdated operating system. It’s hard to learn modern programs and new skills on such old technology. Another issue is the lack of internet access. After thinking about all this, I asked for advice from my...

A Visit To Science Center   My Mamo (my mother's elder brother) took all of us, including my cousins, to the TDF MagnifiScience Center in Karachi. I had never visited a place like this before, and it's a wonderland of science! The experience was, needless to say, amazing. Remember the Titan, the submersible that imploded during an expedition to view the Titanic wreck on June 18, 2023, in the North Atlantic Ocean off Newfoundland, Canada? The founder of TDF, The Dawood Foundation, Ahmed Dawood's grandson Shahzada Dawood, and his son Suleman were unfortunately part of the group that went in it. The MagnifiScience Center is part of their foundation. Shehzada Dawood with his son Suleman. First, we entered the mirror maze, and it felt like we were in infinite space. Wherever we looked, it seemed like the same long tunnel, but as we moved forward, we hit the mirror wall - an illusion created through mirrors. There were no long tunnels, just an illusion.   Our Gang In the Maze ...