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Refresher course the species we call "human":
For those of you who aren't college students, you may not have heard about the shooting at Virginia Tech this morning. A gunman, aledgedly got into a domestic confrontation and killed his girlfriend. Several hours later a man (unconfirmed at this point if it was the same or not) entered a classroom building, barring the doors behind him, and shot up anyone he confronted. He took his own life, bringing the death toll to 33 people. Horrific and tragic. And what is almost as disgusting is the attention it gets. Most of you know my views on death and the value of life, but the nation and new's reaction to this makes me sick. Our nation is stuck in a war propelled by a vague purpose and not exactly reliable facts, that has led to a huge number of deaths, both American, Iraqi, and others. I dont' know the exact stats and i don't want to, suffice to say, it's more then 33. Considerably more. Everyday people die, all over the world. Drugs, disease, hunger, AIDS, hate, whatever the cause, 1000's of people are constantly leaving this earth in the worst of conditions. Yet, we see an act of violence take place in our own country, 33 people dead, unknown gunman, unknown motives, and it's all over the news and a big deal. It is a big deal, it shouldn't happen. 33 people who were loved, had dreams, and had best friends and families were cut down unexpectedly, their lives completely terminated.
I don't know, i guess it just reminds me what sensationalism and the immediacy of pain will do to people
In other news, I haven't updated in a while. Here's the big stuff:
- Signed up for classes for fall semester and decided I won't be graduating a semester early. I'll be done w/my minor and LC's (general ed. requierments) by the end of this semester, so the fall is kinda just biding my time until i can finish the education sequence. I'll be taking multicultural education, academic writing/consulting, interpersonal communication, history of western culture, and a 30 hour community service in education class. The classes shouldn't be difficult at all, but i think they'll be interesting. i was kinda looking for general interesting classes that aren't going to break me, so i hope i've found those.
- still not sure what's up for housing next semester. got 2 roomies, but still searching for the forth. hopefully the girl meg is meeting w/tomorrow will work out. stupid drama, it's like an awkward dating service, only more personal and you have to live with the person.
- I got a call from mom saturday morning telling me Jessica died. I remember seeing her for the very first time hiding behind the washer in our old house. She adoped us 15 years ago and has been a staple in our house ever since. She was feisty - downright mean sometimes - but also had the loudest purr and loved to nuzzle noses. She brought home birds, snakes, lizards, rabbits, bats, hummingbirds, squirrels, mice and all sorts of other creatures for us, but i think it's cuz she loved us. she will be missed.
- Classes are going pretty well. slow weeks, but things will be picking up soon i think. 6ish weeks left and then school's out for the summer. hard to believe.
I'm still young, but I know my days are numbered
1234567 and so on
But a time will come when these numbers have all ended
And all I've ever seen will be forgotten
[CHORUS]
Won't you come
To my funeral when my days are done
Life's not long
And so I hope when I am finally dead and gone
That you'll gather round when I am lowered into the ground
When my coffin is sealed and I'm safely 6 feet under
Perhaps my friends will see fit then to judge me
Oh when they pause to consider all my blunders
I hope they won't be too quick to begrudge me
If I should die before I wake up
I pray that the Lord my soul will take but
My body, my body - that's your job
I can't be sure where I'm headed after death
To heaven, hell, or beyond to that Great Vast
But if I can I would like to meet my Maker
There's one or two things I'd sure like to ask
Won't you come
To my funeral when my days are done
Life's not long
And so I hope when I am finally dead and gone
That you'll gather round when I am lowered into the ground