While it’s obvious what they were doing was against the law and they have created a storm of bad PR for the university, I was utterly shocked by the lack of compassion for the students involved in all the Bwog/Spectrum comments I read today. These are our peers who were sucked into a lifestyle based on the demands of OUR university community. They are forever ruined and I especially feel awful for the families of these students. Having compassion does not equate to dismissing their actions, it just means that you have a heart.
May she finally find the peace in death she never got (and fully deserved) in life. I wonder what her douchebag of a husband is doing now. I feel especially awful for her youngest children, who were only 10 and 12 I believe. I know that Elizabeth worked hard to make sure that her oldest daughter got custody of them when she died so that John’s mistress wouldn’t take care of them. She went off the chemo yesterday, and when I read that news, I hoped it would be one of those miracle stories where she would live for at least six months, maybe a year, or even overcome it all. At least she knew she was dying and was surrounded by her loved ones.
It’s days like these where everyone, including me, get some perspective. I’m in good health, I have a bright future filled with opportunities ready for me to seize, and more importantly, I still have two healthy parents. Having to deal with an awful thesis due next Wednesday has just gotten a little more bearable.
Overall it was pretty good, now I’m just trying to catch up on work. It constantly feels like I’m running, running, running but NEVER catching up. At least I have the weekend to look forward to!
