Blurbs From Eunee's Mind (and Life)

The end of a year, and the beginning of another - the end of opportunities past and the beginning of new ones. What do you do at the end of every year and as the new year starts? Reflect on what kind of year it's been and then make resolutions for the new one? As for me, yes I reflect on what kind of year it's been and what I've learned. I also pick an area that I want to try and improve in the coming one - but yeah, just like resolutions, it's hard to improve dedicatedly throughout the year. But I've learned that while some years are tough and others are just jam-packed with events, the most important part for me is whether or not I have grown. And as I look forward to the new year, rather than drawing up a list of resolutions, I look forward to new things with hope. So as I look back on 2006, I see where I've grown and where I've faltered. While personally there are many things on which I could reflect, I also think about what's going on in the world a

This past weekend I went to see the movie "Blood Diamond". I recommend that everyone see it. Beyond the entertainment factor is the awareness factor that this movie contains. Whilst I already knew some of the atrocities associated with diamonds, particularly those diamonds from Africa, this movie raised that awareness from somewhere in the subconscious to the conscious level. The First World's desire for these precious stones has fueled the Third World's wars and conflicts over the mining of these stones. Countries have gone through conflict and suffered terrible losses - their villages, cities, families, children - all affected by conflict arising over the opportunity to mine these stones and sell them to others. Though measures have been taken to decrease these situations, it is still something we ought to be aware of. In actuality this large scale conflict brings a conflict of sorts close to home for me. Personally, being single and watching people around me get ma

Thanksgiving season came and went. What did you find yourself thankful for? The little things? The big things? Many things? Few things? Material things? Priceless things? So much to be thankful for, and so much we take for granted throughout the year. But at the center of it, I realize as the year draws to an end, that underneath it all - the primary thing I am thankful for - is hope. And thus, for me, Thanksgiving marked the renewal of hope. I am thankful that I can hope - hope for the continued health of my family and friends, hope for a different career, hope for peace in more places tomorrow than there are today, hope that an empowered individual can in turn empower others, hope that happily ever after indeed exists. And as Christmas approaches, my hope continues to be renewed. Hope that amidst darkness there is light - light in the form of Christ who is the true reason for the Christmas season.