why wy?

i haven't been in a mood to blog, because of all the heartbreaking reports that are emerging: Couples separated; the mother who managed to push her child onto a floating mattress before she was swept away; the mother who had to choose which of her children to save (both lived thankfully); the children who don't know their parents are dead; people who are the only survivors of their village.

i'm glad i was too broke and couldn't take leave, so tossed the idea of a diving/beach/climbing holiday in thailand. i'm glad that people i know who were supposed to be in phuket ended up not going. and i'm glad that people i know who were in the area are not hurt. and i'm glad that people all over the world are pitching in to help.