of retribution and karma

first it was Cyclone Nargis in Burma.
then today it's the earthquake in Western China.
one does wonder, out of utter indifference of course, whether it was retribution for the the recent actions.

but one thing for sure that can be said is China will definitely handle this crisis better than the military junta in Burma.
the latter sure is one hard-headed block of wood with no feelings whatsoever.
it's just ridiculous for the people to suffer for their brand of "self-efficiency".

the world has gone mad, is all I can say.


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on a more frivolous note, i went shopping for my brother's presents and i bought something for myself and it's like the first purchase that i made since coming back. (suddenly, in my mind's eye, i see myself as a frugal nun!! lols) and it's a freaking pair of fingerless gloves. only 8 bucks!! and i needed the gloves as it's freezing so it's like a necessity buy, not even an impulse buy. anatomy can do such drastic impact on my buying impulses, i tell you. *smirks self-righteously*