Tsunami (death) Toll Jumps to Over 125,000...

"By Tomi Soetjipto and Dean Yates
BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (Reuters) - The death toll in the Indian Ocean tsunami disaster soared above 125,000 on Thursday as millions scrambled for food and clean water and rumors of new waves sent many fleeing inland in panic."

It has been said that this was the strongest earthquake ever in recorded history - 9.0 on the Richter Scale. With all of the power, all of the things that man can do, nothing short of a neuclear bomb compairs to the overall devistation of mother nature. The toll is 125,000 and rising...

If you happen to stumble upon my page, I ask you to help if you can. The many/various help organizations will probably accepting donations, clothes, food, etc... in your local areas. This is an event larger than ourselves. Who's to say that this couldn't have happened off the coast of Oregon, Florida, New York or California. Had something so tragic occured locally many of us wouldn't hesitate to lend a hand or give what we could.

We are closing upon another year. War, pain, poverty and selfishness are everywhere. It seems to me that we as humans need to watch after each other. To hell with political, racial, social, religious or sexual differences! Those "things" don't matter. At the core of every person on this planet is one simple truth: we are all humans. We all belong here on this planet and we should all give a damn! Whether it be your neighbor next door, one hungry man on your way to work or the thousands in need of help in India. We are not alone and we should be more respectful of each other and our world.

Where is the hope...

It seems as though the company I've worked for, for the past 10 years, is falling apart. It makes me wonder how long we have left until it can no longer withstand the strain of internal backbitting, two-facedness and apathy.

My co-workers, who have enjoyed the benifits of our working situation, have now started to turn their back on us. If it seems that I'm taking this a bit personal, I am! I've sacrificed B-S-T for this company! I've given 10 years of my life to making this a good company only to have had numerous former employees spit in our face, and lie like whores in an effort to destroy us!

It's time for new blood at the office! It's time for a shake up! It's time for some us to get some people that give a damn! If there is any way that I can help keep my company afloat and survive these troubled times I will!

I guess the sad reality for me is that work ethic and loyalty are a thing of the past. Everyone believes they are owed something - for nothing. Everyone is out for themselves regardless of the consequences to others.

But all is not a wash...

As is the yearly tradition I (and the Durham family) watched the Christmas ships. A full fleet of 35 ships, quite a spectacular site! Even with the heavy winds the ships came through in flying (sailing) colors.

I'm never so content and at peace as when I'm on the Ursa Major. They treat me like family and make me feel welcome. These days it's one of the few places that makes me feel as though I belong and have a place in this world. (i've been alone for far too long)

None the less, the Christmas ships were spectacular! Sadly, I missed Viva's shin-dig. I'm sure I'll hear about it later today but oh well. The tradition and family gathering is more important.

http://www.christmasships.org/

Such a pathetic wretch...

Well, another sunday night out and of course I went home alone. How pathetic?!?!? and to top it off Taco Bell fucked up my order! WHO THE FUCK EATS BEAN BURRITOS?!?!? Fuckin-A! I'm a card carrying-diehard meat-eater! Why the fuck would I order a mexican pizza (no beans) then order six fuckin bean burritos?!?!? FUCKIN TEST TUBE BABIES AT FUCKING TACO BELL!!!

But I digress...

Taco Bell is merely a symptom of the sad life I am currently living. The love of a good and beautiful woman would work wonders. Not to mention a job that paid 5G's more a year.

Well, that's enough whining for now. Life as fat man with no cash is a sad and lonely existence.

Welcome to my world

Well, it's Friday. The U.S. is still at war in Iraq. The country is in a state of political, social and economic unrest. Though it is unlikely that a civil war would ever break out in America it is clear that we are a nation divided. Once again it is a country of haves and have-nots with the "middle class" taking the brunt of monetary upheaval and thus making it difficult to sustain it's self.

Do I have the answers to our countrys problems? Can I make the world a better place to live in? Is it possible for one voice to make a difference? The answer is, I doubt that anything I say here will make one bit of difference to anyone but myself. But maybe someone else feels the same way I do and can relate to what I feel and have to say. Maybe, someone else won't feel quite so alone with their problems and concerns.

That's the mission.
Til next time,
Fat Bobby