The Human Race.

It's sad how we live our lives thinking about things so trivial as hockey games, parties, drinking, video games, tv etc... and yet there are a large number of animals (and even people/children) out there that are being abused or are sick and suffering and yet, we turn a blind eye. It really goes to show you what the human race thinks is "important" and worth our time.

I know I find myself pushing animal abuse etc.. out of my mind because I find it too painful and upsetting.. but, that helps no one... it's maddening. The thing I find the worst to deal with is animal abuse because animals are so innocent (and same with children), you can beat and hurt an animal so much and still, the only thing they will know how to do is love you. It's sickening and sad. I don't understand how someone can ever hurt an animal.

I can go on a huge tirade about cruel and ignorant people, but again, what help would it be to those out there that are truly suffering? How will it help those animals that have no home, or have owners that abuse them daily? I hope to someday make a difference in the lives of animals.. and children. I want to see the world become a better place.

If you want to see true heros... check out the efforts of those at The Sea Shepherd.
www.seashepherd.org

also you can visit: http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com and click the link daily to give food to shelter animals. It's free and paid for by the site's sponsors.

Sorta Sore

THIS WEEK IS GOING TO BE HELL!! Working in retail is super busy this time of year, what with Christmas coming; Nevermind, working in a toy store. It is never-ending. My back is killing me, I have bruises on my knees from putting up signage. I am falling apart! Not to mention my previous brush with my brother's bunk bed.... two days ago, I nailed the back of my head off the bottom of his bunk when I was getting up from the desk below it... then the momentum of that blow made my head smash forward and hit the chair directly under it. Needless to say I fell to my knees in tears. Why all the information? well, even though this incident was over two days ago... my forehead still hurts! I hit it so hard that my mom heard it in the next room. Although, I do find it kind of strange that I didn't get a goose-egg from this tragic incident. Anyone have any ideas? pain killers can only go so far. What did I do to my poor noggin?!

As the day comes to a close, I dread waking up tomorrow for another "eventful" day at work. The only thing that is getting me through is the thought of money... sad life no? *sigh*

What Next?

Today began like any other day... with the realization that at some point I had to get off my lazy ass and get out of bed. Some days I wish I were a hermit, able to lay in my bed with some well selected snacks, a book, the tv remote, and my cell phone; unfortunately somehow between losing my first tooth and graduating from university, I grew up. With growing up comes responsibility, and with responsibility comes aches, pains and a whole lot of head aches.

I ended up dragging myself to work and dealing with the usual retail mumbo-jumbo all to make a measly $10.35/hr. No. I have not found a decent paying job upon graduation. Some people think that with two degrees and a teaching certificate - jobs just happen to fall in your lap; when realistically... two degrees and a teaching certificate are just the beginning of the never ending road of sheer frustration. Sure, sure, "be patient", everyone says.. "keep applying" ... the fact is that, no matter how many times I put an application out there.. I can't help but wonder if it just ends up somewhere in cyber space never to be read.

I really don't want to be in retail all my life, and even though I am only 22 and not ready to completely begin my career - I would like to be a supply teacher. Is that so much to ask?

Looks like I know what I am asking Santa for this year!