this one's about violence. Domestic violence more particular.
Some men think they just can beat their wives or girlsfriends up, molest them, rape them without concequences. And most of them actually get away with it.
I personally think that sucks...
And Stieg Larsson agrees with me. He's the one that got me thinking on the subject...
I went to the movies last night with some of my friends an we watched "the girl with the dragon tattoo". Which was originally the first book of the Millenium-trilogy of Mr. Larsson.
(Amazing movie by the way, it even got me started on the books.)
In Sweden 18 pecent of the women have been treathened by men, and only 5 percent of all abuses gets to the police. FIVE PERCENT people. That's practically nothing.
In Belgium 20 percent of the women is abused physically, sexually or psychologically.
In the movie "enough' (the one with Jennifer Lopez) it's the same thing. She's been beaten up by her husband, but he's rich and he's powerful. She goes to the police and asks what would happen if she'd pressed charges. He'd go to jail. He'd pay his way out. He'd take revenge on her.
In the end, she's going to be the only one suffering.
Point taken?
I'm not going to go down on the other numbers, but I think it should already be clear that it's just not right. And maybe I can't do anything about it on my own, but if all of us just spread the word and do something about it in our own way, like not beating up your girls yourself (for the boys) and stand up for yourself (for the girls) and maybe we can make it just a little bit better.
If you want to change the world, then start with the people. If you want to change other people, then first change yourself.
I want to be a voice, not an echo... And this is my voice.
I know it's been a great while - shame on me... - but it happens to be the time of the year again.
For us students to know... Yes THE time of the year.
It's the time where you have to study your brains out and can't even enjoy the hollidays to the fullest.
For those who still didn't got the hint... EXAMS! yippie (-cough-)
For me there's already a week gone (plus three weeks of non stop studying - read 'getting crazy by seeing nobody and nothing but my books and the four walls of my room')
Luckily I have that load of smoothies and chocolate every so often. Thank you mommy dear.
And music. There are days that music is playing four hours a day (almost at least) and then there are days with earplugs... deafening silence. Truly weird.
But I was going to keep it short. Some more studying to do. Tomorrow morning exam number 5. Right in the middel... after that one another five to go.
Anyway... I promise to make my come-back in a little less then two week so stay tuned
It seems I've got a little more then 5000 hits in a year time!
So... I think I can call that a personal succes.
It makes me really happy that so many people read my blogs...
I never expected such a turnout...
When I started my that told me very few people would visit a blog...
And indeed very few people visitted HIS blog.
Mine is a lot mor popular then his apparently.
I'd say that calls for a celebration... but I celebrated already this weekend.
Last week it was my 20th birthday and my family stopped by. And my boyfriend!
Thank you so much Jamie!!!! I truly had a great weekend.
I'm gonna call it quits 'cause I have to start really early tomorrow. School at 7.20 a.m. TOO SOON!!!
November
14th. Dark clouds were gathering over London city. A big storm was coming up,
probably the worst they'd seen in years, and on the news woman was warning
everyone to stay in.
Jamie
turned off the TV and walked to the window. Miki jumped up from the pillow she
was lying on and took the spot next to his feet. "No good news tonight,
girl." he said to the little black-and-grey cat as he scratched her head.
It was 4 p.m., the sky was pitch dark and the rain was attacking every single
lost soul that dared to come out on the streets. Luckily for Jamie, he was
safely inside.
“I’m going to the Prezzo. What do you think?” The cat looked at him as if she
understood what he was saying and angled her head. “Yes, I know, it’s crazy to
go outside, but it’s boring up here.”
Somewhere
down the block, Nina was less lucky. Her car broke down somewhere on Down Street
and due to the weather none of the mechanic wanted to take the risk of coming
outside.
And since she was new in town she had no-one to call for help. “Lucky me. It’s
my birthday!” she thought frustrated. So she closed off the car an started to
walk. She really needed to get inside so she stopped at the cafeteria on the corner
of the street.
When Jamie entered
the Prezzo it was more crowded than ever. The only place left was at a small
table on the other side of the room. There was a girl sitting across the table
he’d never seen before. “Hello, I’m Jamie. Do you mind if I join you?”
She watched him for a moment before she smiled. “Not at all. I’m Nina.”
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I'm trying something new. I'm trying to write a new story.
I started to write one 8 years ago, but since I'm no little kid anymore and my style has changed tremendously, I decided to start over instead of trying to change a story I'll probably never be able to change into what it should be.
What I've put on top of this blog entry is the very beginning of the story. And the thing is... I'd really like your opinions. It should be a mix up between a romantic story an a detective eventually.
So tell me if I should go on, if I should change things, anything.
If you have ideas that could help me for the rest of the story... those are welcome too.
doing it totally different this thime. Like 'turning it 360° around'-different...
I wasn't going to post this video... but Mia convinced me it was funny and I should put it on my blog. So here it is.
Go ahead. Laugh all you want. Personally I think the pillow scene is quite embarassing... can't help it... the right words abandonned me...
Have fun!
(no I couldn't pick another cover for the video... I know it's... weird...)
please leave a comment on whether I should keep posting a video blog once in a while or not!!!
First of all... I'm so sorry (again). It took longer then I expected...But better late than never...
Sophia Bush...
Who is she? What does she? Where is she from? Why do I love her so much?
You'll find out if you read along with me.
I actually did some research this time... so I hope you all appreciate it.
Sophia Anne Bush. Born on July 8th, 1982, Pasadena, California.
She's mostly known for her appearance as Brooke Penelope Davis in One Tree Hill.
“The purest thing in the world is a child's happiness, and to work with
an organization that gives that back to children who have lost it means
more than words can say.”
- S
I just love the way she's with children. I truly believe she's just like Brooke in the last couple of seasons in One Tree Hill. She's kind, funny, lovable, ...
“Africa is one of the most incredible continents in the world, and one
that I have studied since I was a child. The thought of my children not
knowing Africa as it is, but having to hear about it as it once was, is
not a thought I can bear. The MWCF is preserving not only a region, but a
culture, a way of life, and an ecosystem that we cannot afford to
lose.”
- S
Also animals are important to her. She recently bought another dog. She went to look for Patch at the animal pound. So sweet.
She's also against bullying animals. (Now what good person isn't?) But you can read about 'case Lennox' here. He's on death row (speaking figurative). It seems they going to put him down on the 21th if nothing happens.
Something different maybe...
Sophia won the 'DoSomething'-award... Just guessing that alle the good stuff she does actually gets rewarded. You can watch her reaction when you click the link. She had some tough competition but it seem her fans, her 'little voices' are as strong and numerous as Sophia herself.
She's also a missive support for gay, lesbian and bisexual people... If it wasn't for her, my best friend Mia would've never come out of the closet. Mia's mother and some of her family members would still be in the dark about who she really is. Mia is her so greatfull. And personally I thing Sophia couldn't do a better job. She's truly amazing how she's taking up for all of us, straight-laced or not.
And then you have.... "#Love is Louder" and "to write love on her arms".
Those two organisations are the most special to me.
You've probably already seen the tab 'Love is Louder' on this blog, so that means I'm already part of that. I'm not going to say much about both of these, because, even though I'm good with words, my words wouldn't tell you enough about how great they are and how important they are. Even how much they mean to me... putting that in words... Not even the bare basics would be acknowledged.
So I'm just going to show you.
This is the site of 'To Write Love On Her Arms': http://www.twloha.com/
And if ther's only one video you really realy REALLY have to watch... it's this one: (yes, it's a bit to wide...but I don't know much about html, so I can't change it...)
So all together... she's my number one favourite star (she shares that first place with Alecia Moore, better known as P!nk, and Sarah Bettens, lead singer of K's Choice).
They're on that first place just for being who they are and the message they send to the people.
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To finish up I'd like to thank Mia, a lot, for her help with this blog entry. This entry wouldn't be what it is, if it wasn't for her.
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So... olive you guys!
And leave a message with your opinion!!!!!
I know I promissed you a Sophia Bush edition this weekend...
But due to not enough time and to much stuff I want to put in this blog I won't get it ready tonight.
Don't worry. I'm still gonna put it online... it just will take some days extra.
I really hope you guys don't mind...
In Sweden 18 pecent of the women have been treathened by men, and only 5 percent of all abuses gets to the police. FIVE PERCENT people. That's practically nothing.
