Comments for ~dIaNa's BLOG~ http://dlin.edublogs.org "Creativity is the ability to introduce order into the randomness of nature" Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:01:12 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 Comment on Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes by Aleli http://dlin.edublogs.org/2008/04/03/martin-luther-king-jr-quotes/comment-page-1/#comment-20 Aleli Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:01:12 +0000 http://dlin.edublogs.org/2008/04/03/martin-luther-king-jr-quotes/#comment-20 "Faith is taking the first step, even when you don’t see the whole staircase." I believe Martin Luther King Jr.is right saying this quote. He is a real role model. “Faith is taking the first step, even when you don’t see the whole staircase.”

I believe Martin Luther King Jr.is right saying this quote. He is a real role model.

]]> Comment on Traumatized by Laurence http://dlin.edublogs.org/2008/05/25/traumatized/comment-page-1/#comment-19 Laurence Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:13:49 +0000 http://dlin.edublogs.org/?p=64#comment-19 ...The poor dog...alas today's stray dog problem, especially in Costa Rica, is getting out of hand. It must have been quite a shock to realize that the hard way, as so many people have (including me). About two years ago, as I went onto the highway (the one on which Multiplaza is on) by car, I looked out of the window, and saw something which paralyzed me to the core. As the car approached the turn-off, I saw a shapeless dark figure crumpled on the side of the road. As the car went nearer, I saw a face so distorted and flattened that it was nearly unrecognizable. But then I saw the snout, and the bloodstained red eyes, and all I wanted to do was look away, but I couldn't. There are no words to describe what I felt, and what I saw. What is to blame is human ignorance and cruelty. I find it terrible how ignorant people adopt a puppy when it is all cute and adorable, thinking that it will stay that way, and then, when it suddenly grows, they find that it is a nuisance, and decide to get rid of it by abandoning it on the road. These dogs then must continue their already emotionally devoid and miserable life by dedicating themselves purely to trying to survive. They must learn to hide in the shadows, as pedestrians kick and abuse of the dogs because of their cruel and sadistical mindset. This takes a toll on them. Have you ever seen a street dog up close? If you manage to get close enough to one, you will notice his fearful eyes, and servile expression. Most street dogs won't even let you get near them, seeing you as another attacker, and will dash off, tails between their legs. Most dogs you find on the road have been subjected to this, and (ironically) you'll find that many of these street dogs are dogs of a fine race, or the offspring of such dogs. Life as a street dog pounds the spirit away from even the strongest of dogs. At home I have two street dogs, and as happy as they are now, they have never fully recovered from their previous life. Mutt, for example, a black labrador-mix, goes completely mad around food, because at one time, she was starved and whipped by previous owners, and thrown onto the streets. She also flinches whenever you lift your hand, or attempt to pat her, most likely remembering previous abuse experiences. I must say that I am impressed by the way you feel. Not very many people feel bad about street dogs... most simply regard them as problems. I am glad to see that there are a few people in this planet that care about such lowly creatures. God bless you. …The poor dog…alas today’s stray dog problem, especially in Costa Rica, is getting out of hand.

It must have been quite a shock to realize that the hard way, as so many people have (including me). About two years ago, as I went onto the highway (the one on which Multiplaza is on) by car, I looked out of the window, and saw something which paralyzed me to the core. As the car approached the turn-off, I saw a shapeless dark figure crumpled on the side of the road. As the car went nearer, I saw a face so distorted and flattened that it was nearly unrecognizable. But then I saw the snout, and the bloodstained red eyes, and all I wanted to do was look away, but I couldn’t. There are no words to describe what I felt, and what I saw.

What is to blame is human ignorance and cruelty. I find it terrible how ignorant people adopt a puppy when it is all cute and adorable, thinking that it will stay that way, and then, when it suddenly grows, they find that it is a nuisance, and decide to get rid of it by abandoning it on the road.

These dogs then must continue their already emotionally devoid and miserable life by dedicating themselves purely to trying to survive. They must learn to hide in the shadows, as pedestrians kick and abuse of the dogs because of their cruel and sadistical mindset. This takes a toll on them. Have you ever seen a street dog up close? If you manage to get close enough to one, you will notice his fearful eyes, and servile expression. Most street dogs won’t even let you get near them, seeing you as another attacker, and will dash off, tails between their legs.

Most dogs you find on the road have been subjected to this, and (ironically) you’ll find that many of these street dogs are dogs of a fine race, or the offspring of such dogs.

Life as a street dog pounds the spirit away from even the strongest of dogs. At home I have two street dogs, and as happy as they are now, they have never fully recovered from their previous life. Mutt, for example, a black labrador-mix, goes completely mad around food, because at one time, she was starved and whipped by previous owners, and thrown onto the streets. She also flinches whenever you lift your hand, or attempt to pat her, most likely remembering previous abuse experiences.

I must say that I am impressed by the way you feel. Not very many people feel bad about street dogs… most simply regard them as problems. I am glad to see that there are a few people in this planet that care about such lowly creatures. God bless you.

]]> Comment on Poverty by Aditi http://dlin.edublogs.org/2008/05/20/poverty/comment-page-1/#comment-18 Aditi Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:41:43 +0000 http://dlin.edublogs.org/2008/05/20/poverty/#comment-18 I truly agree with consciousness awakening part of the post.! People rating poverty as poor from their hearts is the first step towards any revolution to be taking place.. The Millennium Development goals of the UN..works this principle..! They wants people to think..question themselves and then come forward to their bit in the cause..! It has being doing enormous efforts on these lines…. This year UN will be shifting its focus on India, with Stand Up and Take action event and getting many hands together to fulfill the 8 goals… Be updated….with the latest happeningss.. http://www.orkut.co.in/Community.aspx?cmm=47234928 I truly agree with consciousness awakening part of the post.!
People rating poverty as poor from their hearts is the first step towards any revolution to be taking place..

The Millennium Development goals of the UN..works this principle..!
They wants people to think..question themselves and then come forward to their bit in the cause..!
It has being doing enormous efforts on these lines….
This year UN will be shifting its focus on India, with Stand Up and Take action event and getting many hands together to fulfill the 8 goals…
Be updated….with the latest happeningss..
http://www.orkut.co.in/Community.aspx?cmm=47234928

]]> Comment on Traumatized by crazykid http://dlin.edublogs.org/2008/05/25/traumatized/comment-page-1/#comment-17 crazykid Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:27:38 +0000 http://dlin.edublogs.org/?p=64#comment-17 Wow, a simple incident, yet a powerful emotion. I understand these types of situations that are abrupt and short for I have experienced this incidents. However, unlike your incident, I never hit the animal in any way, either stopped very roughly or rushed past the animal almost making contact with them. Although I may have not experienced your situation where you actually hit the dog, I have my own thoughts. In your post, you stated that, "I could have done something and whatever happened to being generous and letting other people-animals-go first?" I'm assuming that you feel bad because you were in the situation where you could have done something. But, if stop and think about it, you did not have any power or control over your vehicle thus, making you hundred percent innocent. I understand that you feel bad for just witnessing a near death for a stray dog, but feeling guilty shouldn't happen. I hope this smooths your pain and hope you don't feel guilty anymore! Nice post by the way. Wow, a simple incident, yet a powerful emotion. I understand these types of situations that are abrupt and short for I have experienced this incidents. However, unlike your incident, I never hit the animal in any way, either stopped very roughly or rushed past the animal almost making contact with them. Although I may have not experienced your situation where you actually hit the dog, I have my own thoughts. In your post, you stated that, “I could have done something and whatever happened to being generous and letting other people-animals-go first?” I’m assuming that you feel bad because you were in the situation where you could have done something. But, if stop and think about it, you did not have any power or control over your vehicle thus, making you hundred percent innocent. I understand that you feel bad for just witnessing a near death for a stray dog, but feeling guilty shouldn’t happen. I hope this smooths your pain and hope you don’t feel guilty anymore! Nice post by the way.

]]> Comment on Traumatized by lee http://dlin.edublogs.org/2008/05/25/traumatized/comment-page-1/#comment-16 lee Fri, 30 May 2008 04:51:43 +0000 http://dlin.edublogs.org/?p=64#comment-16 Wow Diana. This is a really good post. I can understand what you are feeling just by reading this post. I've had one of those incidents when we were traveling long distances by car and as we went by, we killed a bird that was flying by and a lot of bugs that got stuck all around the license plate. I didn't really feel bad about it because I never stopped to think about what it would be if I was the bug or the bird. Now after reading this, I guess that my point of view changed about some things. I hope you feel better about it! -Lee Wow Diana. This is a really good post. I can understand what you are feeling just by reading this post. I’ve had one of those incidents when we were traveling long distances by car and as we went by, we killed a bird that was flying by and a lot of bugs that got stuck all around the license plate. I didn’t really feel bad about it because I never stopped to think about what it would be if I was the bug or the bird. Now after reading this, I guess that my point of view changed about some things. I hope you feel better about it!
-Lee

]]> Comment on Poverty by dlin http://dlin.edublogs.org/2008/05/20/poverty/comment-page-1/#comment-15 dlin Sun, 25 May 2008 02:38:10 +0000 http://dlin.edublogs.org/2008/05/20/poverty/#comment-15 Thanks for the comment! Yeah, the world has many, many issues. I hope by time, these issues decrease because the fact that people are living horribly is terrifying. Great point about people deserving second chances. I never thought of that. At first I thought that it was their own fault that they became addicted and they wasted all their money on drugs and alcohol. But what if that wasn't the situation? It's great that you brought that up . Now I do believe that everyone shouldn't deserve to be in poverty. I hope everyone is aware of all the issues in this world. I will be blogging about more issues later on. :) Thanks for the comment! Yeah, the world has many, many issues. I hope by time, these issues decrease because the fact that people are living horribly is terrifying. Great point about people deserving second chances. I never thought of that. At first I thought that it was their own fault that they became addicted and they wasted all their money on drugs and alcohol. But what if that wasn’t the situation? It’s great that you brought that up . Now I do believe that everyone shouldn’t deserve to be in poverty. I hope everyone is aware of all the issues in this world. I will be blogging about more issues later on. :)

]]> Comment on Poverty by nAT http://dlin.edublogs.org/2008/05/20/poverty/comment-page-1/#comment-14 nAT Fri, 23 May 2008 03:29:58 +0000 http://dlin.edublogs.org/2008/05/20/poverty/#comment-14 And, no, drug-addicts and alcoholics don't deserve to be in poverty. No one does. Although people can mess up their lives, they deserve a second chance. They should be able to change themselves; what's better, a poor alcoholic man who can't find any food, or a man who still has a chance who has gone through rehab and has fixed his life? There is always a second option, but if you get yourself in too deep in a situation, you could lose that option and be left with nothing. Everyone makes mistakes, some a lot worse, but everyone does. Everyone forgives forgiveness. And, no, drug-addicts and alcoholics don’t deserve to be in poverty. No one does. Although people can mess up their lives, they deserve a second chance. They should be able to change themselves; what’s better, a poor alcoholic man who can’t find any food, or a man who still has a chance who has gone through rehab and has fixed his life? There is always a second option, but if you get yourself in too deep in a situation, you could lose that option and be left with nothing. Everyone makes mistakes, some a lot worse, but everyone does. Everyone forgives forgiveness.

]]> Comment on Poverty by nAT http://dlin.edublogs.org/2008/05/20/poverty/comment-page-1/#comment-13 nAT Fri, 23 May 2008 03:22:10 +0000 http://dlin.edublogs.org/2008/05/20/poverty/#comment-13 Wow. I have always realized that the World had issues, and I was aware, but seeing all the facts right there, in my face, was shocking. Wow. Last night, my mom and I were arguing and she told me to put myself into a less fortunate person's shoes. To be, empathetic, I guess, but I kept telling her that I didn't have to, because that wasn't my life. When she walked out of my room, I realized, "Wait, that's not my life. And thank God it's not.." Although this may sound mean, I don't want to put myself in their situation, because, in a way, I understand what they're going through. At the same time, I know I have no idea. But what's the point of putting myself into that situation if I already want to help? I want to make a difference to help all the people who have no control over their fate. I don't feel the need to put myself in their shoes, because even thinking about living like that makes me really sad. Very sad. But wow. Reading this has made me even more aware than before... now I'll play free poverty more!! hahaha Anyway, amazing post; it was so motivating. Wow.
I have always realized that the World had issues, and I was aware, but seeing all the facts right there, in my face, was shocking. Wow. Last night, my mom and I were arguing and she told me to put myself into a less fortunate person’s shoes. To be, empathetic, I guess, but I kept telling her that I didn’t have to, because that wasn’t my life. When she walked out of my room, I realized, “Wait, that’s not my life. And thank God it’s not..” Although this may sound mean, I don’t want to put myself in their situation, because, in a way, I understand what they’re going through. At the same time, I know I have no idea. But what’s the point of putting myself into that situation if I already want to help? I want to make a difference to help all the people who have no control over their fate. I don’t feel the need to put myself in their shoes, because even thinking about living like that makes me really sad. Very sad. But wow. Reading this has made me even more aware than before… now I’ll play free poverty more!! hahaha Anyway, amazing post; it was so motivating.

]]> Comment on “The Forbidden Fruit Tastes the Sweetest” by kdh126 http://dlin.edublogs.org/2008/04/28/the-forbidden-fruit-tastes-the-sweetest/comment-page-1/#comment-12 kdh126 Mon, 19 May 2008 15:45:42 +0000 http://dlin.edublogs.org/2008/04/28/the-forbidden-fruit-tastes-the-sweetest/#comment-12 I love those Twilight series. I bet almost everyone who read them loved them. I agree with you that the characters are not PERFECTLY like the characters that I was thinking of, but I am extremely excited to watch this movie. Btw, I think the whole school should go to the theatre to watch this movie when it comes out. lol Nice entry! Dohee :] I love those Twilight series. I bet almost everyone who read them loved them. I agree with you that the characters are not PERFECTLY like the characters that I was thinking of, but I am extremely excited to watch this movie. Btw, I think the whole school should go to the theatre to watch this movie when it comes out. lol Nice entry!

Dohee :]

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