Spoiled

So, today's update is not realted to current events you see on CNN or NPR right now, but is definatley something that's continuing.

In the Congo, there are mercilous attacks on villagers by ruthless rebels. In Zimbabwe, Cholera and a mostly illegitimate, oppressive leader are giving citizens sentiments of unrest and marginilization.

My good friend Caroline is in South Africa right now attempting to help refugees from these places become integrated into a new place and helping society accept them. I, during my Winter Break, have been reading leisurely, playing Rock Band, and going home to D.C. to bar-hop, dine, and shop.

Although my plans for the future involve only helping others, my life now is pretentious, spoiled, and papmpered.

So, today's word is "spoiled," as in a person, not a food or perishable item.

Here are links to Caroline's blog about her daily experiences in South Africa this month, and some atricles about what's going on in Zimbabwe and the Congo.

Caroline's Blog

NPR Article about the Congo

NPR Audio about Zimbabwe

CNN Article about Cholera in Zimbabwe

CNN Article about Macsacres and Violence in the Congo

Français: gâté(e)(s)

Español: consentido(a)(s), mimado(a)(s), engreído(a)(s)

Italiano: visiato(i)(a)(e)

Deutsch: verwöhne(en)(er)(es)

日本語: 甘やかされた (あまやかされた) [amayakasareta)、 甘えん坊の [あまえんぼうの] (amaenbōno)、 甘ったれの (あまったれの) [amattareno)