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 an introspective (but rushed!) ramble

Im on my lunch hour (which is only 30 min long. is there a such thing as lunch-half hour?), so this will likely be filled with typos and freudian slips, but Ive been doing far to much thinking lately and I need to empty my brain before it bursts...

Ive been rather excited lately about many things the last few weeks. I finally have a job, albeit temporary, that actually feels worth attending to, and is downtown.The people are friendly, and I actually have responsibilities! its a novelty thing.... Im sure that will wear off shortly haha.
and there's my gym membership, the wonders of Fall... (pumpkins, Halloween, Nuit Blanche- an all night arts event hosted across the city. Im hoping to get to writing about it in a blog but you know me, the ultimate procrastinator)
Then it hit me while reading the Kiterunner-an AMAZING read, that my privileged life leaves me nothing to be depressed over compared to the sickness, suffering and poverty imposed upon those in so many other countries, and even many in my own.
Im having one of those days where all my indulgences, even my job and meals, make me feel shallow and one-dimensional. How many blogs have I written boo hooing my circumstances or talked your ear off about some incidental event that will really have no impact upon my life??
What's more, for every blog I write, there are probably a dozen thoughts I compose throughout the day that lead me to go "ooh, I should blog about that!" but thankfully never (dis)grace the page.
Am I really that vapid??? UGH! I am thoroughly disgruntled with myself today and wish I could fix the woes of the world. I'm sure this sense of self-loathing will pass soon though.  Im not looking for a pep talk or anything... just a place to vent!

I've been meaning to find a meaningful volunteer opportunity, so perhaps I will find my answer in that. I reached out to a few places last week but was rejected on account of several factors or have not yet heard back.
Anyhow, thanks for reading. I have so many more things to say(well, most are pointless) but time has betrayed me again.

xo
~Azalia~
 

    Posted by Azalia on 2009-10-05 13:01:59 | Rating: | Views: 66
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If you were never sad, upset, mad or frustrated with your life, no matter how good it is on a scale with the rest of the world, your life would be very one dimensional and you could not find the depths of compassion for your fellow people. You may be blessed and sometimes fail to see that when caught up in your own life dramas, but everyone is like that, no matter WHERE they fall on the scale of good/bad life. Don't be so hard on yourself. Allowing yourself to feel all those feelings within your own life, whether the events be big (like famine) or smaller (like a broken nail) lets you know what it feels like to be down. And that my friend, is what drives you to want to help others who are down, those you can see are having a hard time. Sometimes I feel like I under-appreciate what I have myself, but all I can do is live the life that I was given and have also worked hard to better. I too, will still have moments where the world feels as though it's crashing down even if I never come close to what some have to deal with. But it's those moments that make me want to ease others pain and suffering when I can. Because I can understand.
Posted by  ManicMondayGirl  on 2009-10-05 13:18:40 
  
*sigh*
I know your right but I feel like I should be able to do so much more to help, ya know? like the suffering is so unbalanced in this world... and I cant do anything except watch.
Im lucky to be blessed, I know that much is true.
xo
Posted by  Azalia  on 2009-10-07 13:12:17 
  
great news on the job front azalia, and good to see you again friend.
have a great week and be well.
regards fraglerock
Posted by  fraglerock  on 2009-10-05 13:37:32 
  
thanks Fragle! only a few more weeks left but I am hoping they will extend me :)
hope all is fab with you :)
Posted by  Azalia  on 2009-10-07 13:00:46 
  
Good luck on the job front! Hope things go well for you. Take care and have a good Monday. ^_^

~ dani ~
Posted by  WalkinOnSunshine  on 2009-10-05 13:41:14 
  
aww thanx Dani, I need luck for this one!!
xo
Posted by  Azalia  on 2009-10-07 13:01:19 
  
Good luck with the job!! I only have a 30-minute lunch, too.
Posted by  Vampwriter  on 2009-10-05 14:11:47 
  
hehe, so much luck given today... something great is bound to happen. thanks Vampwriter xx
Posted by  Azalia  on 2009-10-07 13:02:02 
  
~ hi Azalia!! good luck on the job front...its hard to find a job with just the perfect feel to it! its nice to see you're thinking of volunteering...i volunteer and it is a great experience...i started a few years ago and once you start...you don't wanna stop :) ~
Posted by  frenchkiss  on 2009-10-05 19:15:04 
  
One day I will start my own business... that job is bound to be perfect for me! :P
I cant wait to get back to volunteering. Ive been so busy the last week I havent had a chance to look into it :(
Posted by  Azalia  on 2009-10-07 13:03:34 
  
Hey Az, it is never pointless if it is something on your mind. Blogging is releasing those thoughts, doesn't mean that is your entire focus. Just means that is what was important to you at that moment in time. :) Be well
Posted by  EasyToSay  on 2009-10-05 19:34:22 
  
I agree, but sometimes my own thoughts wear me down :s
and youre so right... blogging lets it all out and I love that. thanks for the kind words xo
Posted by  Azalia  on 2009-10-07 13:06:07 
  
Some times it easy to forget a lot of us live a pampered life.

Then you see on tv the kids sleeping in the dirt and washing in sewer. All they will eat today is a little rice from a health worker. If they dont get beat, raped or killed its a good day.

Or

You trip over a homeless women sleeping in the streets on a gutter drain so she can get the rising heat from the sewer below. Now that your down on her level you realize she has not showered in days at best. In stead of talking she just starts to shreek and has a wild look in her eye as she jumps up and hurries down a back ally. As you get up, dust off and walk away the thought pops in your head she is somebodies little girl.

I forget too. Then it happens.

Good post.
Posted by  IrishMike6464  on 2009-10-06 01:50:17 
  
ugh, what you described was pretty much my day when i wrote that blog! I just wanted the world to stop for a moment so we could fix it...
thanks Mike! <3
Posted by  Azalia  on 2009-10-07 13:07:57 
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