I am fascinated by what is going on in Iran.

It's crazy to see how the people in Iran use technology to get the truth out. Who knows what kind of attention the situation would've gotten if Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, etc. did not exist.

I witnessed some protests in Chile, but I never participated. It did not concern me, and the protests were not demanding simple rights (i.e. democracy, fair elections, humane treatment, etc.). I can't imagine protesting when you know your life could be in danger. Even after all the fatalities, there are still protests going on! Justice be done in Iran; however, what does it say about our society that coverage of a celebrity's death has eclipsed the coverage of the developments in Iran?!

Don't get me wrong, cnn.com still has a section for news on Iran, but it does not seem adequate. I grew up with Michael Jackson also, but he is still just one man.

Maybe what's happening in Iran does not concern you. What about the war in Afganistan and Iraq, the coup d'etat in Honduras, the AIDS crisis across the world?

He died on Thursday. It is Sunday. The focus should not be on him anymore. All of these hour-long specials about Michael Jackson. Really?

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really?

While unpacking the van from our Habitat for Humanity trip (btw: It was awesome! Well, except for the bruise on my shin from that hammer ), I dropped and broke JH's GPS. I bought him a new one because I believe very strongly in personal responsibility. I "paid" for this with my line of credit. I have "needed" new headphones for a while, so I decided to get some along with the GPS. Well, my new headphones are horrible. As far as the music it produces, it is awesome! HOWEVER!!! I can hear the cords moving. Even when I don't have a music playing, I can hear the cords. Super annoying. I will be returning the headphones Next pair may be wireless. Does that even exist?!

Ellie is moving. The roommate search begins, again...I really wish Esther and I could afford to pay for this apartment by ourselves. I am willing, but Esther is not. I told myself I do not want to move until: 1. I had a mortgage 2. I was married 3. Or, something crazy. I also did not want to move until I could afford to do some pricey maintenance on my living room set. Now that the coffee table has some damage, I think I might be more willing to move. Jk, I don't have the finances to fix it or move. I have thought about living alone. I would enjoy it for a week, then I would be bored.

I need a vacation...

SC from August 9th-15th. YAY! They better not stress me out, grrrrr