Idol gives back (and so should you)

Yes, I am a faithful American Idol addict. Last night they had a special 2 hour show where they were raising money to help children in America and Africa.

I remember when Oprah built her school in Africa, some people were up in arms about her building something there instead of helping people here. But, being an American myself, I couldn't help but think, they need help much more than our kids here do.

Granted, I know some people in America are in really bad shape and it's sad, but the kids in Africa have it much worse.

They did a brief story last night on how 10 dollars buys enough HIV meds to save 4 children for a month and another story how 25 dollars can buy kids in America "Emotional healing kits" complete with a radio and a football.

I know, physical and emotional needs are equally important to anyone but I found myself saying "I hope my money goes to saving a kid in Africa rather than letting some kid here play football".

I gave a large enough donation that perhaps kids on both continents can be helped.

Please go to their site a donate. Remember just 10 dollars will help you save a kid (at least for another month). It's not a lot of money and frankly, if you have a pc and have internet access to read this post, you have the 10 bucks to spare.

I'm getting more and more into helping causes these days (animals my chief concern). I guess I'm just tired of waiting on other people to do something.

Please do your part. We're all one, let's start acting like it.

-Eric

7 More Days Until TORI!!!!!

Yes, only 1 more week until Tori's new album "Amercian Doll Posse" comes out!

Go to her website.

All the information is there, including the first single "Big Wheel", it's a great song! You'll love it!! and if you don't well, you are just weird...

Elaine and Me!

Ok, so I just connected my digital camera to my PC today and ahve downloaded all the pics from new years Eve, My Mom's 75th Birthday and Hawaii.

Lunch is over so I only have time to post one pic from New Years.

It is a pic of me and my good friend Elaine...we were both a lil drunk :)

Fabulous brunch with a fabulous friend!

Saturday, I met up with my new friend Karina (whom I met in Hawaii at a Luau). We went to a way cool restaurant in Marina Del Rey call The Warehouse .

We had a great time, I got a lil toasty and we chatted for hours. She's very nice and I look forward to building on our friendship.

The rest of my weekend was pretty quiet. I just wanted time to rest and do nothing. I didn't even cook, I had all my food delivered! haha

I did play a bunch of World of Warcraft. I met up with Tess and she helped me solve a few hard quests in Stranglethorn Vale. 0o0o0 killing Ogres! hehe

I am on the lookout now for some new cool friends that actually like doing things. I want to be active this summer and it would be nice to hang out with some cool people that are fun, energetic and like having fun.