School Up the Whazzoo

The title should be self explanatory. I've been bogged down with tons of school work recently, and over spring break, rather than do work, I did... nothing. Oh well, it seems like everyone did nothing too. I have a fantasy-scifi conference in April for which I have to do an essay. The topic is fairly easy but getting it done is killing me. I have a big organic chemistry test Monday (every organic test is big), which is hanging over me like a piano in Looney Toons. -Sigh- why must everyone want something out of me at the same time?

Just as a side note, and I won't get into this, but if you're in a class involving creativity, you should be able to handle criticism. There, I've gotten it out of my system.

Japan

The internet is the greatest way to spread the word and connect the world. Everyone knows (unless you live under the proverbial rock) that Japan has suffered through an 8.9 earthquake and a tsunami that has wiped out whole villages near the coast. While earthquakes are common in that region, the tsunami has devastated the country almost up the entire coast. Their national guard and red cross cannot handle the amount of damage. They're running low on body bags, and it is estimated that there are at least 10,000 dead. We live in a country as developed (or even less) than theirs. Remember Hurricane Katrina, the tsunami in the pacific only two years ago, and even in history, there was an earthquake and tsunami that destroyed Lisbon in 1755. We need to ban together and send money and supplies as soon as possible. To donate $10, text redcross to 90999. You can also called 1800redcross or to donate by mail, go to www.redcross.org and hover over 'giving and getting involved' and click 'mail' to get the form you have to print and place in the envelope with your donation. I wish the best for the people of Japan and pray that they will find their loved ones alive and safe.