The World's Imbalance

How can we live in a world so imbalanced? Where one half of the world is trying to lose weight and one half is trying to gain weight? One half skips class and one half actually understands the value of education, where they don't wish for snow days (let alone have them), the pray and wish that they can go to school, make it to school. They walk miles, ride for hours all the while hoping they will not be raped, attacked, or caught in the middle of some unjust conflict. While we worry about what to wear the next day, they worry about what they will eat for the week. What has happened to fundamental human rights? When will food sovereignty be returned to these developing countries. How are the countries that produce the most amount of food for the the whole world, suffering from hunger and malnutrition? Haven't we all learned that the "trickle down" theory does not work!? When will distribution of wealth become just? Yes, globalization has allowed us to come a long way. It has allowed me to post this blog so millions all over the world can read it, but it has not allowed the coffee farmer from Ethiopia who spends 13 hours a day in the field anything. The people who are contributing to the world economy the most are gaining the least. Some may say this is a form of slavery. Transnational corporations controlling agricultural systems of peripheral and semi-peripheral countries for their advantage must come to an end.

Education
I always wished that I grew up in my country, because I feel as though I would appreciate my life more. When I see stories of people from impoverished countries who have come from nothing and have been through the unimaginable and all they want is to go to school, it hurts me because I then wonder, is that what it takes for me to value education? Must I go through hardship and struggle in order to not miss my French class tomorrow, just because "I'm tired". It troubles me that although I do value my education more than most people in the US and European countries might, my motivation is not as high. I have realized that with out education you can not go far in life and that I remind myself everyday as I walk those 10 minutes to class, that there are girls half way across the world walking hours to class, barefoot.

Sort of Fairytale

I recently came to the realization that life is too short. Yes we can always wait tilll tomorrow to do something, but what if there is no tomorrow? We will never know so we should always do what we want to do when we want to.

Have you ever met someone so extraordinary? Okay maybe not EXTRAORDINARY, but someone who took your breath away. Someone who was more than just good company, but someone who made you want to be a better person. Someone who inspires you everytime they speak. Someone so passionate and with such strong character. Someone with an old soul. Someone who has a story behind their eyes. We seldom come across this "someone" in our life time, but when we do we should not hesitate. First reactions might be disbelief, but you must quickly get over that and accept it.

Life is too short. If you come across "someone" in your life time take that chance. Be with that someone if you can. As much as you can. Be happy because you deserve it because its better to try than wonder what if ...

Even if it doesnt last..live your fantasy until it ends. Not every story has a happy ending, but it can have a happy beginning.

Current Mood: ECSTATIC

So I am taking a power nap before I have to get up for class and I am awaken by a phone call from my best friend from 4 years ago!!!!!!!! I could not be happier and excited right now! She left me 4 years ago to go to Ethiopia because of some sudden change...:( and then I never heard from her since...A few cousins of mine from back home said she was doing good because they went to the same school, but I still couldnt believe she was gone. Just up and out of my life! We used to have the best time together:) Now God has her brought her bright soul back in my life and I could not be happier...can't wait to see her tonight after class!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (I just moved my magnet to the ECSTATIC face on the fridge:))