Earth Day

Many people that are bitter or cynical about Valentine's day argue that it is ridiculous to have a designated day where you are supposed to treat your loved one as he/she deserves, when you should be doing that every day.

I cannot say I agree with that: indeed, you should always treat your partner well, and extra well during Valentine's day! It is not about being decent one day of the year and an arse for the rest, but of taking a special day to devote to him/her specially.

I think exactly the same way about similar events, such as the International Women's Day (March 8), Children's Day (November 20), and, indeed Earth Day (April 22).

The problem is that I have no partner, and I never remember these dates, so I end up not doing anything unusual every year... However, I tell myself I respect and look after women, children and the environment well enough normally, so my conscience is not really scarred by forgetting these arbitrary 'special' days. If I behaved worse from day to day, I might be more ashamed, but at least I do a little something all the time, so those days where so may others do so much more, I hope my small part contriubtes with something.

The aim of this blog is or has come to be to inspire both small everyday efforts and occasional major contributions. I know that I have been inactive of late, but other things need attention as well (studies, practical things related to accomodation, work, social activities, etc.). Having realised that goal has not been fulfilled – not even sure if I should say it has been working in that direction at all – I should have a big rethink of what I could do. Maybe include smaller posts with tips about minor activities that can help improve living standards?

I am not giving up on this blog, and now that I can feel a tad of inspiration coming back, maybe I can launch a resurgence. In honour of Earth Day!