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.