Today in History...

I was searching the web today and found a really interesting website. Its called http://www.historyorb.com/today/index.php. Its a huge list of all the important event that happened today in history.

As I was reading this really long list of important things that happened today, that are so important that they have to be put on a list in order for people to remember them, I came across one date that actually made my cold heart melt.

February 26, 1993: 2nd tallest building in world, NYC World Trade Center bombed, 7 die.

Why wasn’t I aware that this was today? Why didn’t the paper tell me? Or the news? Or the radio? There was no recognition.

This made me so curious, that I Googled the date wondering if maybe I missed recognition in the news. The most recent article I found about remembrance was http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/Northeast/02/26/wtc.bombing/, and the article is from 2003. And the only reason for its existence is because it was a ten year anniversary.

Even though this event may have been forgotten by the rest of the world, I won’t forget you today and I hope all the families of those first attacks are okay.

P.S. Did you know that in 1944 today the first female captain was appointed into the United States Navy? (That’s for all our troops out there).

The Media and YOU

So just a few nights ago I got really bored and decided to update myself on what’s going on in the world by turning on the news. That was possibly the worst idea I have ever had.

The first story that came on didn’t even give me any information on current events. The title of the report was, “Escalators and how they can kill you and your family.” That story had to be the most depressing, horrifying, ridiculous tone I had ever heard. In a nutshell, the anchorwoman spent almost fifteen minutes talking about how easy it was for a person to get killed while on an escalator. Here is a list of the dangers:

1. You can get your shoelace caught, fall, have a concussion, and DIE.

2. You can get easily shot if a crazy person runs around the mall with a gun. An escalator is not like an elevator you know; it doesn’t have any walls to protect you. (Not that elevators are built to be bulletproof anyway, but whatever)

3. What if you slip on garbage getting onto an escalator? Better watch where your going! Each step you take brings you closer to death!

4. Imagine going down an escalator and someone is holding something big and heavy, they can drop it on you. Then what? No one can help you!

5. I think you got the point.

This report made me realize that I was never going to get any piece of viable, intelligent information from this news show. As I sat and reluctantly watched this program, I wondered what the motives of the media really are.

Is the media available to us in order to keep us updated, or to scare us? This particular program was obviously propaganda. That is, propaganda meant to control the average American and how they transport themselves and products while shopping. (Because I guess that’s a worthy habit to control… shopping?) But this news report makes me wonder what other information I gather everyday is propaganda. Is the election propaganda? The war in Iraq? Think about it.

I Got It!

I named my hamster Khai, or Kai, or... Cai (it can be spelled three different ways). That's German for "keeper of the keys". It's a little pathetic but my friend Kaitlyn and I found the name on a parenting website (haha). I like the name because it is different.

The name also means "sea water," in Hawaiian.

I know, this is a really short blog. I didn't have a very interesting day but i figured i should get something up. maybe my luck will change tomorrow.

I Think I'm Capable

Today I bought a Fancy Bear Hamster and he is basically the most adorable thing in the world. He’s cuter then any baby or puppy you’ll ever see and he is even cuter than that little teddy bear on the Snuggles detergent bottles.

But anyway, he’s cute... okay? He’s only about three or four months, so he’s just a baby, and he shakes when I hold him because he is so scared. But it is confusing because when he shakes, I get nervous about holding him and we are both basically freaking out. It is like he can sense what I feel and sort of feeds off that (or vice versa).

He seems very gentle, and he hasn’t bit me yet. Though, that doesn’t mean it isn’t possible. He may bite me soon. I’m a little afraid of that because I hear when they bite you they hold on to you for dear life by their teeth. (ouch!)

It took me forever to find him. I must have gone to at least two or three pet stores in order to find the perfect pet. I’m just appreciative I have him because now I have something to care for. I have never had a pet and I know that it’s a huge responsibility, but I think I’m capable. The worker at the pet store told me it is good that he is young because we can grow together. Hence, it is easier for him to warm up to me.

When he sleeps, he looks like a ball of fur because he tucks his head into his stomach and sleeps like that. (That what he is doing in the pictures).

I haven’t thought of a name yet. If anyone has any suggestions feel free to comment.

Happy THURS... DAY

I’m not calling it Valentine’s Day. I am calling February 14^th 2008 exactly what it is… it’s Thursday.

Personally, I feel that Valentine’s Day is just another pointless holiday in which big businesses get to profit off of. Businesses like The Body Shop, Zales, Victoria’s Secret, Hallmark, etc. all corner the market for this “celebration of love,” and use people’s good intentions in order to make a sale.

If you are attached, you have to get or do something for your significant other. Don’t you feel that pressure? I think the stress of finding a gift for Valentine’s Day has actually made people forget about what really matters. In fact, I’m noticing more and more that if you don’t do something extravagant or out-of-the-ordinary then you are looked down upon by the other person. It is just human nature. When a person expects something and doesn’t get it, they are let down.

If you’re single today… well, sucks for you. You’re alone. You’re all by yourself. While all friends are getting flowers, or getting ready for a dinner date, your home eating chocolate out of that stupid heart box you secretly bought for yourself. It is pathetic.

Humanity has forgotten about what is truly important. Instead of buying gifts, or going out to eat, why don’t we all just take ten steps back and look at what we are doing in third person? Why do we need a special holiday in order to show one another how much we care? Shouldn’t we be doing that all year long? Is society that cold, that one special day a year has to be planned in order for people to prove they love each other?

Furthermore, why do we have to buy gifts, or flowers, or chocolate, whatever? Why can’t we just… chill? If society just chilled, and stopped thinking about the holiday for the person, versus thinking about the person on the holiday, the holiday itself would take a back seat and February 14^th would be better for everyone (whether you’re single or alone).

Let me just note: I am not just some angry, who just doesn’t have a valentine. I honestly feel that if the general public focused more everyday on making one another feel special, there would be no reason for this holiday.

If we all do the right thing, we won’t have to congratulate ourselves for it once a year. This way, the actual celebration of Valentines Day would become obsolete, and all marriages and relationships everywhere would be a happy one’s.