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September 21, 2004
Who Rang That Bell.........
On the way to work today.
First I passed 3 homeless people. Two were laying on the sidewalk covered with blankets. The 3rd at a bus stop asleep on the bench. It really breaks my heart to see this and I think of how it compares to Rochester. In Rochester, they seem to push these people away where as in San Francisco, they seem to embrace these misfortunes. My views on homeless people have changed since moving here. Very few are pan handlers and most are truly in need of shelter. The one question I have that tears me up inside is why do they keep coming here? People seem to move to San Francisco without a place to live, a job, or any kind of support what so ever. I know because I did the same thing and was very fortunate. The difference is I knew people who would help rather than see me out on the street. I used to make jokes before I moved saying things like "I'll be dumpster diving for dinner" or "living under the bridge with an oil can heater". Those things aren't far from the truth for some people. It makes my heart melt seeing it day after day in good areas and bad. 3 people spread out through the course of a 8 minute walk seems excessive and worth writing about.
The next is the newspaper. Funny how people will go out of their way to get their liquor or their cigarettes but yet when it comes to daily events they don't turn on the TV nor will they go out of their way to get a paper which affects us in so many more ways than we realize. This morning there were two articles that interested me. First was the CBS apology for questioning president Bush's service in the National Guard. They say they were misled with false information which they reported. My gut instinct tells me George W is most likely not upset about it but rather pleased with the attention he is getting by it. Perhaps a ploy by the Republican party to win votes through lies about their own candidate?
The other thing was Governor Arnold and his approval of a bill to allow over the counter syringes to be sold at pharmacies. I guess I'm up in the air on this one. Not sure if it's a good idea but can see where some or most would agree. California however has voted it down in the past. I can understand having access without a prescription however I don't see the people who are using them for drug use as being responsible enough to go out and buy them. I do however see it as one less prescription cost which does in turn favor insurance benefits and health care costs.
The last thing was walking into the building. I watched a girl with a 3 inch heel trip on it while walking. I couldn't help but think "I walk better in those things than you and I cant even walk in heels very well". I proceeded to think about it more in terms of "how she may be one of the attorneys on the fifth floor and how she seemed like the type of person who was high on her horse. I became glad she tripped and I got to see it". I know, it sounds mean but I'm thinking she deserved it. I thought "I'm a better woman than she is" as she stepped off the elevator
Ok now for work....
Now I really realize the difference between CA and NY. I sent an email on having a monthly celebration each month and said "we could celebrate one of those stupid days. You know like Friendship Day or Arbor Day". I guess that didn't go over real well. Some people were offended. One told me "they don't think these days are stupid. God, talk about taking a joke. Guess some people out here really take these things to heart. My question is on sensitivity. Its funny how people can be so environmentally concious yet lack sensitivity. Using phrases like "I'm honest". How can people be so sensitive to the environment yet lack the sensitivity toward people? Makes me wonder about ethics and what the true meaning is behind their environmental interests. Are they genuine and truly compassionate or is it what they've been brought up to know? Did they grow up with people telling them how much they need to love Mother Earth yet lacked in the compassion for your fellow man department?
So overall its been an ok day. Im still undecided about work. I have good days and bad days however I still feel the urge to look into other opportunities. Perhaps Ill stick it out for a while and see what happens. Im not in a rush to change however it would be nice to find a job that I truly love. I just think perhaps I jumped at the first job available when I had so many other opportunities in front of me. Who knows where I would be if I took another path from the start.
Now for the evening..... Time to relax, watch Charmed, and just take a mental break from the day and detach myself.
Im sure there will be an update later.
Posted by Des at September 21, 2004 05:47 PM
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