For the last seven years, I worked in the news. I have been witness to the stories and images of bombings, tsunamis, hurricanes, and many dark moments in recent history.
I suppose that during the course of my time in the media, I learned to separate myself from things. I used to joke that we were like doctors. We joke to distance ourselves from the tragedy. Now that I have been out of that industry and mindset for a while, I find it impossible to do so.
I have been following the devastation and horror of what is happening in<a href="http://videos.mediaite.com/video/CNNs-Powerful-Video-Footage-Of"> Haiti</a>. It is an unbelievable scene in this tiny part of the world, and I am absolutely shaken by some of the images that Ive seen.
Its such an overwhelming situation that its hard to know where to begin, or what to do to help, so I got in touch with some media contacts at <a href="http://www.salvationarmy.ca/2010/01/14/salvation-army-to-accept-haiti-relief-donations-via-text-message/">The Salvation Army</a>, <a href="http://www.redcross.ca/article.asp?id=366&tid=016">The Red Cross</a> and<a href="http://www.worldvision.ca/Pages/Home.aspx"> World Vision</a>. They are all on the ground providing help in Haiti, and could use any support you can muster.
I know that times are tough, and these things always seem to happen when they are at their toughest, but even a small donation amounts to a huge help.
The world seems pretty big when we are watching it from home, but we who spent a great deal of time online participating in communities and Internet Culture know that the world is in fact very small, and getting smaller all the time.
I don't know what else to say except take care, and thank you for your time.
I suppose that during the course of my time in the media, I learned to separate myself from things. I used to joke that we were like doctors. We joke to distance ourselves from the tragedy. Now that I have been out of that industry and mindset for a while, I find it impossible to do so.
I have been following the devastation and horror of what is happening in<a href="http://videos.mediaite.com/video/CNNs-Powerful-Video-Footage-Of"> Haiti</a>. It is an unbelievable scene in this tiny part of the world, and I am absolutely shaken by some of the images that Ive seen.
Its such an overwhelming situation that its hard to know where to begin, or what to do to help, so I got in touch with some media contacts at <a href="http://www.salvationarmy.ca/2010/01/14/salvation-army-to-accept-haiti-relief-donations-via-text-message/">The Salvation Army</a>, <a href="http://www.redcross.ca/article.asp?id=366&tid=016">The Red Cross</a> and<a href="http://www.worldvision.ca/Pages/Home.aspx"> World Vision</a>. They are all on the ground providing help in Haiti, and could use any support you can muster.
I know that times are tough, and these things always seem to happen when they are at their toughest, but even a small donation amounts to a huge help.
The world seems pretty big when we are watching it from home, but we who spent a great deal of time online participating in communities and Internet Culture know that the world is in fact very small, and getting smaller all the time.
I don't know what else to say except take care, and thank you for your time.