Someone Stop The World
Amelia Rawlins
Issue date: 2/5/10 Section: Opinion
During my winter vacation, I enjoyed some much-needed downtime with family and friends. I explored the adventures of finally being 21, I got to know a lot about my culture, and myself and I even started planning for life after college, which is closely approaching.
But on Jan.12, my fun-filled vacation came to a bit of a halt. That Tuesday, I remember relaxing at home and flipping through channels, when I heard the news of the tragic 7.0 earthquake that struck the Caribbean country, Haiti. At first, it took me awhile to actually realize the severity of this quake.
For those of you who don't know, Haiti is a Creole French speaking Caribbean country who shares the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic. This earthquake, which took place in the country's capital of Port au Prince, is said to be the country's most severe earthquake in over 200 years.
The day after the quake, as the death toll continued to reach saddening heights, I couldn't help but think about Haiti all day, throughout my everyday activities. With that, I also prayed over and over for the families of my friends and schoolmates. I was also quite amazed and pleased that so many people, young and old, showed their support with inspirational words on Facebook, Twitter, and personal blogs.
But as I read some of those words, I began to become a bit displeased that it sometimes takes a tragedy for everyone to unite. Haiti, along with many other countries, has been in an economical and structural crisis for so many years. I would have just wished to see most of this support when the real crisis began years ago.
With that said, let's all continue to support Haiti and its people in every possible way that we can. Let's continue the motivational words, the prayers, the donations, the love and support, but most of all; let us never forget another tragedy that has affected us in some way. Let us keep our eyes and ears open and be aware of the perils of the world, because even though you think it isn't affecting you, it really is.
To all my friends, schoolmates and even those who don't know me, I am praying for Haiti and its people and I hope everyone else will follow.
"À vos souhaits"....
But on Jan.12, my fun-filled vacation came to a bit of a halt. That Tuesday, I remember relaxing at home and flipping through channels, when I heard the news of the tragic 7.0 earthquake that struck the Caribbean country, Haiti. At first, it took me awhile to actually realize the severity of this quake.
For those of you who don't know, Haiti is a Creole French speaking Caribbean country who shares the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic. This earthquake, which took place in the country's capital of Port au Prince, is said to be the country's most severe earthquake in over 200 years.
The day after the quake, as the death toll continued to reach saddening heights, I couldn't help but think about Haiti all day, throughout my everyday activities. With that, I also prayed over and over for the families of my friends and schoolmates. I was also quite amazed and pleased that so many people, young and old, showed their support with inspirational words on Facebook, Twitter, and personal blogs.
But as I read some of those words, I began to become a bit displeased that it sometimes takes a tragedy for everyone to unite. Haiti, along with many other countries, has been in an economical and structural crisis for so many years. I would have just wished to see most of this support when the real crisis began years ago.
With that said, let's all continue to support Haiti and its people in every possible way that we can. Let's continue the motivational words, the prayers, the donations, the love and support, but most of all; let us never forget another tragedy that has affected us in some way. Let us keep our eyes and ears open and be aware of the perils of the world, because even though you think it isn't affecting you, it really is.
To all my friends, schoolmates and even those who don't know me, I am praying for Haiti and its people and I hope everyone else will follow.
"À vos souhaits"....
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