The Hardest Time Of Life
What actually IS the hardest time of our lives?? I was told in year 12, that it was the hardest time in my life. Hmmm...........I don't agree with that. In fact, I found year 12 to be alright. Perhaps this is because I'm looking at it in hindsight. It was probably the hardest time I'd ever faced in my 17 years on earth, but probably not the hardest time I've ever faced in my 22 years on earth. In fact, I'm going through probably the hardest time of my life right now. I think I have too many choices, and options to choose from and I have people's feelings to take into consideration, and money to think about and who knows what else!!! "Welcome to adulthood" I hear you all say, and I say "yeah, thanks".However, there are many hard times in people's lives, for example, being born is apparently the hardest thing you'll ever do because your body undergoes so much stress. My mother had me by Cesarean Section, so I guess I didn't really go through a hard time, though, she on the other hand, probably did.
Then you hear of people who's hearts break when they have to tell their kids they don't have enough money to buy them that fancy toy they wanted. Are they SERIOUS?? What about the people in third world countries who don't even have to tell their kids they are going to die soon because they don't have food to eat, because the kids know it themselves!! Is that particular point in time the hardest in their lives, or is it their WHOLE life that is hard, and one more thing like that isn't going to make it any harder??
Man, I'm really getting worked up about this. I think it stemmed from this guy from the "Save the Children Foundation" talking to me about sponsering a child through them even though I told him I already sponser one through World Vision. However, I would be able to help children in Australia through this fund, so I was told. This was yesterday and I stood there and listened to him for a while and said I would prefer if I could make a one off donation, however, he wouldn't hear of it and was even reluctant for me to check out their website, because I told him I wanted a bit more information. He then told me he was a walking talking brochure!!! Argh!!! Anyways, I told him I'd give it a bit more thought and went on my merry way.
Then, today, I saw him again. He asked me "did you think about it??" I said "yes, and I've decided not to do it because I already sponser a child through World Vision". He then asked me how much I pay per month and where my child was from. I told him "Africa" and then he said, "you could sponser a child from Asia or help a child in Australia for less than that". I got a bit peeved as it really seemed to me like he was trying to get me to choose between races, and we all know that is not acceptable. I then told him I would prefer to sponser a chlid in Africa because the Australian Government offers some support to Australian children, much more support than the African government. I think it was then that he realised that I was a hard sell, and it was NO DEAL!!!
I supported his cause, but honestly, he was too in-your-face for my liking!!!
Jack Handy Thought For The Day: To me, it's always a good idea to always carry two sacks of something when you walk around. That way, if anybody says "Hey, can you give me a hand?" you can say, "Sorry, got these sacks."
posted by Anika From Darwin @ 9:16 PM
31 Comments:
Hey Anika,
I sponsor a kid through Save the Children. I can understand exactly where you're coming from. I think that if I'm being ripped off and the money isn't going where I'm hoping it's going, well at least my intentions were in the right place but if my money is genuinely helping someone even a little bit, I thin that's good. You have to remember that these 'charities' or whatever you want to call them have sales people on the street and they are looking to sell something.
Yoomi.
P.S. I'm reading the da Vinci Code. I think it's darn brilliantly awesome
Anika...it seems like some people (ahem, no need to mention names) have gotten a little slack with commenting :P How is your day going? Today, I'm going on one of my big days out and I'm going to wander around like a happy, lost soul. I'm glad I have at least one assignment out of the way. Take care!!!
Yoomi
I hope you have a nice time wandering around. Where are you going?? The City?? To Kinokuniya?? Make sure you worship some books while you are there!!!
Yes, some people are getting slack!!!
SLACK!!! TRY BUSY DOING THEIR PhD's!!!!!! hehe now isn't the not commenting better than the elitest writing by the science geeks!!!
Hmmm...........can I phone a friend Eddie??
Lol...no Anika, you've used that lifeline...you've still got the 50/50 though :D
Yoomi
P.S. Finished the Da Vinci Code today. I thought it was brilliant!
Yes, Kasun was getting right into it, which is good for him coz he hasn't read books for I have no idea how long!!!!
I must read it soon or else I'll feel ostracised!!
It's blooooooody brilliant my dear Anika. Hope you enjoy it!
Yumna
I haven't read it...
Ah Mel, you HAVE to read it! :D
Yoomi
"Angels and Demons" I felt was better - although Dan Brown's writing style much the same in both books! YOu can almost just change the character names and move the setting a few 100 kms south and there is virtually no difference between the two books.
Hardest time of our lives: Would have to be the first few days after conception - Divide equally ... and you are literally set for life! :P
Lol...for few days after conception...I like your attitude Vidya :P
Yoomi
P.S. I've yet to read Angels and Demons... Looking forward to more Dan Brown though
Anika...I can't seem to find that bell we ring when someone's meant to update... I was sure it was around here somewhere. You haven't take it have you...I mean you might not want me to use it after all :P
Yoomi
Hehe, I'm a bit busy at work these days. I'm doing someone else's job whilst she is on holiday. It's kind stressful.....
Oh dear, I hope that things work out well and the stressful times pass quickly :)
Yoomi
Hehe, yes. What are you up to these days Yoomi??
Nothing much really...reading, writing and finalising everything related to my uni project. How's Kasun and the family? You haven't mentioned them for a while...
Good day!
Yoomi
*clears throat loudly*
*Gives Vidya a strepsil*
*gives strepsil bakc and clears throat loudly again* *points to date on last post*
*laughs and dances around a tree in Sweden with Mr K*
Lol...Ummm, instead of clearing your throat, what about we get to work finding that update bell?
Yoomi
P.S. I like these blogs. They can be quite funny...
Anika - you back from Sweden yet?? How is Mr. K??
Yumna: yes... they can be raaather amusing...
Nope not yet, sometime later this week I believe!!! BTW, GOD MORON to you all!!!
I repeat, GOD MORON!!!!
GOd Moron to you too!
Q: What does Anika's blog and the Travelling journal have in common?
A: Both of them are talked about incessantly but neither has been written in! :P
*gasps inwardly*
Vidya, you are becoming too sarcastic for your own good!!
Great joke though!!
*applauds*
Lol...I thought that was really funny!!! Applause for Vidya please...
Yoomi
*blushes*
*bows at applause*
Here, here!!!
Jolly good show, old chap!!!
Old chap!!!
What a delightful choice of words! :D
Yoomi
Hurrah!! Happy Daffodil Day to all!!!
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