Sep 16, 2005 14:27
I have been really busy with life since I started my new job. I officially entered the world of the Corporation and temping. I'm almost ashamed to talk about my job, so please don't ask (in case you didn't know, I'm anti-corporation).
Today was a short day and it was very tiring. I got home and I started to consume some information that I've been wanting to find out: Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans.
My heart is so heavy as I'm finding more information on what has happened in New Orleans. So many people's lives were destroyed and it is continued to harming more people. From my understanding, the situation could have been better if the people in power positions acted faster and efficiently. But there is no point on finger pointing at this point. It happened and we just have to focus on what we can do to make it better.
Situations like this always give me the bittersweet feeling of the human kind. I'm touched by all those civilians who are risking their lives to help those in need; however, I'm angry at "them(people who has the power to make the change" for not doing what they were supposed to do or being inadequate for their well-paid jobs.
I feel so hopeless sitting on my chair in front of computer. At a time like this, I wish I had more power and more resources so I can be make (some kind of) difference in this world.
The weather is pretty shitty over here in Vancouver. Maybe that's why I feel more sad about the situation. I do not know. I just wish I can do more. I just wish that all the people in New Orleans can find some peace soon.
I wonder if this chaos could have been avoided. I wonder if we can avoid unnecessary disasters....