random babble...

during the holidays, we rarely give thought to the tragedies around us. a lot of people have taken a break from talking about the war in iraq, the famine in africa, the desolated in asia. until something newsbreaking like the tsunami in south asia that brings us back to reality from our holiday coma.
people in my office were talking about the gifts they received and new years resoutions that were to be resolved, until the images of the tragedy in south asia was flashing on every flat screen in the room, news of the climbing death toll blared from the turrets. the corners of people's mouths immediately took a southward turn, eyes that were filled with laughter nanoseconds ago turned watery and sad.
i look at all the images and my eyes become blurry, tears trickling down my face, i pray for all the people. those who were taken were in my prayers, hoping that their suffering was at a minimal. for those who survived, my heart goes out to you.
reality hits. love those around you. appreciate those you love. embrace the the life you live because it could all end without a moments notice.
hopefully in 2005, the guy upstairs will leave us be and bestow a year of tranquility to those on earth.

it's a small world after all...ugh!

it seems so hard these days to meet new people. why is that? i was recently at a friend's house for friday nite dinner, she had also invited some of her husband's friend to join us. i thought, great, finally some fresh faces and probably new discussion topics. the minute these people walk in the door, i was floored. i know both of them. he walks in and says..."hey amy, haven't seen u in a while". i'm thinking, god gosh, how small can this world be. we went to chinese school together, his wife went to high school with me, and he's a friend of my older sister. there goes the whole "meeting new people" thought. i mean seriously, if u grew up in sf, the chances of meeting NEW people is pretty much zilch...i need to branch out....