Hope for Haiti

Many of you know that on January 12, 2010 at 4:53 pm a 7.0 Earthquake occured in Haiti. Immediately schools, houses, the Capital in Port Au Prince, and many other buildings came tumbling down. There were 28 aftershocks that were about 4.0. The world that the Haitians knew was no longer there. All was left was bricks and fallen buildings. Within seconds people scattered all over trying to find their loved ones and make sure they were okay. Unfortunately many adults and children were trapped under buildings. At the moment, over 200,000 people have died and the numbers continue to rise. When I first heard the news I was in total shock of the situation. I couldnt imagine what occured within those minutes. It saddened me to the furthest degree. I couldnt stand to see all those people scattered all across the land. I was asking myself how I would feel if I ever had to endure such thing. Honestly, I dont think I would have had the strength that they had. Haiti has gone through many tragedies and this just put the icing on the cake. My heart goes out to all the victims and the victims' families. Through this all the Haitians are still having the strength to overcome. Last night I watched "Hope for Haiti" which was a starstudded telethon to help raise money for many charities that donate and help out Haiti. It was amazing to see all those stars working together to help out those in need. Its amazing to see how the world is coming together to help Haiti. Thats how it should be...the world should come together! I know this is pretty random but I wonder what Michael Jackson would have done for Haiti if he was living?? Well I can answer that...He would have given all he possibly could and then some. I know hes looking down on the people of Haiti right now though! Everyone should donate to help Haiti. It doesnt have to be much at all. Just give something...anything. At this time...they need EVERYONE's help! Theres millions of people in the United States alone, just think of over half of the U.S. gave $10. That would bge great! Haitians are in need of shelter, food, clothes, and medical attention. Many children lost their parents so orphanages are in need also. Lets continue to pray for Haiti and hope they do overcome this tragedy!!!



Give Now!!! Heres a couple ways you can give:

Text "HAITI" to 90999 to donate $10 to American Red Cross (billed to your cellphone bill)
http://www.redcross.org/

Text "YELE" to 501501 to donate $5 to Yéle Haiti Earthquake Fund (billed to your cellphone bill)
http://www.yele.org/

Donate via credit card/Paypal at http://www.hopeforhaitinow.org/ 

Hope For Haiti Now Donate Line
1-877-99-HAITI (US & Canada)
+1 773 360 0205 (International)

Donate today!!!!!!!!!!!!

Whats Next?!? (Expectations for 2010)

I want 2010 to be different. Its not only a new year, its a new decade! The 2000s had so many ups and downs. I want the new decade to unleash a new beginning and a new Brianna! We moved out our old (and smaller) house and moved in a new (and bigger house)! I'm so excited! Its hard to leave all those memories behind but its time for a change. I said that in 2009 but this year I'm gonna live up to my word. I wanna improve my image the most! I wanna make a change. I've been blessed to be healthy and when I say that I mean that I dont have diabetes or high blood pressure. So I'ma make that change for my health! (Wish me luck!) I also wanna get my license, get a job, and celebrate my sweet 16! 2010 = peace, love, and happiness! Yeah I know I'm young (dont look it though)! But 2010 is gonna be a very exciting year!!! I'm so happy its finally here! And I'm ready to make a change!!!

Remembering 2009

2009 was filled with alot of unpredictable and shocking events. In January the first black president took office. That was history and January 20 is a day that none of us will never forget! I never thought I'd live to see such thing. But now I know that I should never say never. You never know what will happen. My year started off well but then in Feb. my twin cousins' father had a tragic death (he froze to death and went into cardiac arrest) which was the first of a string of deaths that were ahead. After that death it took my cousins a hard time coping with that. One of my twins cousin had been in jail for 3 years and hadnt seen his father in that long. I still dont see how he dealt with that. They were close to their father. I'm glad the warden let him out for the funeral. But after that everything was good until the world lost two extraordinary entertainers. We lost Farrah Fawcett (Charlie's Angels) and the legendary King Of Pop Michael Jackson! Who would have ever thought they would have died on the same day?? How weird. R.I.P. to them both!
   In the spring we found out my grandfather had lung cancer. That was a shock because almost 5 years earlier my grandma died from the same thing! The doctors couldnt do anything considering my grandfathers lack of strength and energy so his days would be short. He died July 8. That was another family tragedy. So neither one of my maternal grandparents are alive. In August my twin cousin was released from prison which was good. In September our neighbor (I'd knew him every since I was born) died. In November I reconnected to my bestfriend...we had lost contact for a year or so. December was when things went worse. My great aunt passed away. My friends baby boy (he was 10 mths) passed away. And my old bus driver passed away. My grandmother always told me death come in 3...I believe her! Seems like when one person I know or is related to my family somehow die...2 more die too! A part of me always have believed in superstition (I'm not into cult or anything lolz) After everything that happened in 2009, I'm glad its gone. 2009 was like a horror movie...everyone was dying off. Hopefully this year everything will go better. I'ma keep my fingers crossed!!!


***RIP to all the great people we lost in 2009. Gone but never forgotten!***