Discuss Disgust

A U.S. TV show is going to show photographs taken of Princess Diana at the scene of the car crash in Paris where she passed away. The photos were never published before out of respect for her sons and the extent of her injuries.

My question is, why should they be publishing it now? Just because her sons are older doesn't mean it will be easier on them seeing their mother in that state. There is a limit to how much is too much and in this case, I think the network has really crossed the line. Anyone who has lost a loved one knows how hard it is to cope with the loss. Its even harder when everyone in the world is watching.

Despite numerous protest, the network is still defending its decision to use the pictures claiming that the photos will be used in "journalistic context". If that is journalism, then its time I re-think my career choice.

Rehearse, Rehearse, Rehearse

I have an audition this Friday. Its not for some big Hollywood production, heck, its not even for a local sitcom. Its for my graduation ceremony. They're holding auditions to pick the graduate speaker. That is not the bad part. Wait till you read the script that they've sent which I'm suppose to memorise and deliver on Friday.

Some parts of the speech are quite alright, but for the most part, it makes my hair stand. It's going to be a real test on Friday to see if I can deliver the speech without cringing once.

If I'm chosen as graduate speaker, I'll spare my fellow classmates the torture and keep my speech as short as possible. Thank you

Complain, Complain, Complain

Once again, citizens in TLOTW never fail to amaze me. I was reading a blog of a fellow citizen of TLOTW. He was going on and on about how he'll never make enough money to enjoy the luxuaries of life...blah blah blah. And how he'll have to remain single so that he'll have enough money to buy his car, apartment...etc. Now, I happen to know this whiny bastard and he lives a comfortable life. He has the newest gadgets, nice clothes and parents who spoil him rotten. So there is no reason for him to complain when there are others out there who don't even have money to eat. As I've mentioned before, I can't stand money. Yes, I acknowledge that its essential for survival but other than that, I detest people talking about money ( lack of it or whatever). My fellow citizens in TLOTW who may happen to be reading this, don't die of shock.* NewsFlash* There are people out there who don't long for a huge house and flashy car.

So like I said, his blog entry really pissed me off because yesteday there was a tragedy in TLOTW, a highway had collapsed and 3 people are missing. One of those people had actually escaped, but he went back in to rescue his friends. The man is a father of two and his wife has been keeping vigil at the site since last night. It is a very unfortunate and sad incident, as the hours pass, hope of finding the three missing people alive decreases.

While some people are coping with the tragedy, maybe others who were fortunate enough to escape this incident should start counting their blessings instead of their money.

A partially Happy Ending

Ralph the kitten is now at the shelter. It nearly broke my heart leaving him there and hearing him calling for me. But he soon settled down and took a little cat nap. I'm still hoping that he gets adopted, he deserves a good home.

Have a Little Faith

Well, latest update on Ralph the kitten. I have found him a new home at a lovely animal shelter where he will be put up for adoption. This weekend was one spent on worrying, crying and finally faith. Let me start from the beginning.

After I had dropped Ralph off at a friend's, I begun the task of getting him put up for adoption. Numerous phone calls and emails later, NOTHING. All this time I had this strange cold feeling in my stomach, the feeling that I get when I know something bad is going to happen. Anyway, after endless worrying and waiting for replies from people, I had yet to find him a home. By Sunday, I was near tears as I knew what his fate would be if I was unable to find him a home. All I could do was pray, and pray I did. I prayed long and hard, and I decided to accept the situation as it was and let HIM take over. I knew that HE wouldn't let an innocent animal suffer and whatever should happen would be HIS will. So I placed all my hopes and worries into my faith in him and even then, I still couldn't get a good night's sleep.

Early this morning, I received an email that would change everything. A pet shelter had just opened and they took in strays who needed a home. All I had to do was contribute $30 a month for Ralph's lodgings and food. My heart suddenly felt so much lighter, I quickly sent them an email, asking them if they would take Ralph. After numerous email checking and still no reply, I decided to give them a call. So tomorrow, Ralph would be on his way to his new home where he will be loved and hopefully get adopted.

My faith has always seen me through hard times like this, especially when it had to do with the animals that I have tried to rescue and re-home. So sometimes, it really does pay to have a little faith.