aching pains

All over Mexico, civilians farm everyday to make their wage. Even though this activity is highly strenuous, it does not stop many from doing it. This old lady has on her back many pounds of corn. Even in her old age, she works harder than many young people work. When I look at this pictures, I think about how much potential humans have. Sometimes we often tell ourselves that we worked hard enough, or we can't go any farther, so we stop. We stop before we have even achieved our full potential. When we do this we limit ourselves of achieving incredible fetes. I have a lot of respect for those who work on the farm all day. Just like this lady they don't make excuses: the work is not done until it is done.
Looking at this pictures also saddens me. A lady who has done her turn in the work can not stop, otherwise she can provide. If she did not work, there would be no food, so wouldn't be able to live. Though I am extremely impressed by this women's perseverance, it is sad that she can't stop even when her body is worn. In this nation it is expected to not have to work when old. I completely agree that once one has put in their contributions, they deserve a break as they near the end of their life, but should it really be an expectation? Many parts in the world, this is not the case. They must work even if their body can no handle it. To me, this picture sends a bitter sweet story. It is a great message of perseverance, and never giving in. It is also a message of the world outside our "bubble." 



Salgado, Sebastio. Migrations: Humanity in Transition. New York. 1998. 282. Print.

a different people, a different culture

Since the world is so vast, the cultuers around the world can be extremely different. One's life is highly influenced on the location they were born. Though there are difference within the culture of the US, the culture is is significantly different in other parts of the world. The man above is a Yanomami warrior in the maloca of Antonio.
Since it is a different culture, the morals and values are very much different than the world we see around us. The Men remain dominant will often exercise their dominance to keep the women submissive. In our country, they men would  all be sent to jail, but in their culture it is a part of their culture.
It is surprising to see a culture that has not advanced in a world that is constantly changing. Yet, it seems that they do not desire to change. Looking at these people I come up with the conclusion that that is the way they enjoy living their life. They do not wish to to obtain more when they have what they need to survive.
Sometimes just learning about other cultures and understanding that people can be brought up with different opinions, standards, morals and circumstances we are growing closer to understanding how the world works. Sometimes when we focus on the bubble of a life around, we become a menace to society rather than improving the culture and circumstances. A lot of this world just needs more understanding and acceptance. The only way we can do that is by looking: looking at the world around us.
Salgado, Sebastio. Migrations: Humanity in Transition. New York: 1999. 258. Print.

"Yanomami." Encyclopaedia Britannica. Encyclopaedia Britnnica Online Academic Edition. Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc., 2013. Web. 12 Mar. 2013

Left to Tell, a book worth reading

Left to Tell was a very inspirational book to me.  I don't do a lot of reading but it was hard for me to put this book down. while reading, I sometimes become a little bit emotional. 
I was shocked at all the atrocities that occurred during the Rwandan Holocausts. After reading that book, I feel much more aware of the problems in the world. Living in the U.S. I often feel like
I am in a bubble and feel very unaware of the circumstances that occur in other parts of the world. It made me question what I would have I had been more than a baby when this occurred. 
Would I have tried to help during this time, or would I have looked away like the United States had? This book raise a lot of questions. What would motivate a people to kill their friends and neighbors? 
This story is incredible because it does more than give you the insider view of the Rwandan Genocide. Imaculee was a strong example of forgiveness because she forgave the killers that destroyed her family.I truly felt that I was reading her real thoughts. She had such a strong faith in God, and is a great example to everyone. It raised a lot of questions in my mind as I wonder how the world can learn from it's mistakes. I definitely recommend this book. It was inspirational, made me more aware of what occurred those many years a go as well as kept me reading.