It is hard to be obsessed with anything but the devastation in Haiti currently. Since the earthquake last week, now the death toll has reached an estimated 200,000 people. That number will never be accurately accounted for, as there are mass burial sites with unknown numbers and unknown identities. The smell of the decaying city and its people is said to be indescribable in the hot temperatures. The wounded have reached numbers around 250,000 and its growing at an alarming rate. People are waiting in lines to have damaged limbs amputated, screaming in pain, surrounded by unthinkable conditions. The wounded people are now coming in with many days old bone and soft tissue wounds that are not treatable by any other means but amputation. As far as injuries are concerned, that is nothing. There are children with parts of their skulls missing, bodies crushed, and many other horrible injuries.
About 1.5 million people are now homeless in Haiti after the 7.0 magnitude earthquake. The heart of the earthquake hit in the capital Port-au-Prince. No food or water, and very little, if, no supplies make things even more difficult. I can’t even fathom the extent of the earthquake. Eye witnesses say that the earth opened up and swallowed anything and everything in its way. Now, for a person like me to understand devastation like this, we must first look at the state Haiti was in BEFORE all of this occurred. Haiti was a poverty stricken country where the average person lived on about $1 a day. The people of Haiti were in dire need of help before the devastating earthquake happened.
I stumbled on a charity group while researching how I can help. I like to do my research before donating because, unfortunately there are horrible people out there who like to take advantage of other’s misfortunes during their time of need. Artists for Peace and Justice was founded in 2009 by Father Rick Frechette, who is also a doctor. He has been working in the slums of Port-au Prince for 22 years. His efforts have produced 2 pediatric hospitals, many street schools, an abandoned children’s home, and many other honorable achievements. The hospital is still functioning, although it has completely collapsed. The orphanage has had a great amount of damage, but no lives were lost there. Father Rick Frechette has had to endure all of these catastrophic events while losing members of his beloved team, children he has helped nurture for years, and the charitable efforts he has built from the ground up collapsing to rubble. All of this and he and his team are working round the clock digging people out of rubble and providing much needed medical aid, as well as food and water (the little there is). There are updates of their daily efforts to aid the country of Haiti and its people, on the website http://www.artistsforpeaceandjustice.com/ . The efforts that this organization and its team make are truly remarkable, even and especially before the earthquake came.
It is hard not to pay attention to this catastrophe, unless you are selfish or perhaps live under a rock. Even the most selfish of people that we think exist (celebrities… haha just kidding) are all doing their part to help with the efforts in Haiti! Hallelujah!! During the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards, many of the celebrities were mentioning their efforts to help, or plugging a cause that was set up to send relief to Haiti. This is where I found my latest obsession and the Artists for Peace and Justice Charity organization.
The red carpet is always my favorite part of the awards show madness!! I will turn on E! many hours before the actual awards shows begin to be sure to get a glimpse of the celebrity attire prancing down the carpet. I also love to listen to what they have to say during their little cameo interview with Ryan Seacrest, Giuliana, or whomever the E! correspondent may be. I feel like it is a little peek under the hard rock shell that these celebrities put on when they leave the house. And, I don’t blame them! I would go out in full body armor if I was a celebrity. Or I would probably turn into a hermit and never leave my house. Anyhoo… back to my latest obsession…
When Olivia Wilde strutted her way down the red carpet and onto my television screen I was amazed! She looked beautiful, stunning, everything about her was absolutely perfection. Her hair, her makeup, her flawless body… magnifico! THE DRESS, OMG THE DRESS, I have NEVER LOVED a dress soooo much!! The Gucci beaded metallic dress showed off every one of her amazing assets! I can not describe the perfection of this dress, its all about glamour with a little bit of rock and roll!! Perfection…just perfection!! Being so damn perfect must be a hard thing, because she was completely amazing! Even the words that came out of her mouth were admirable. Olivia had previously done charity work in Haiti and was “completely gutted by this catastrophe”. She is doing what she can to help with the relief efforts in Haiti.
Here is where this gets exciting for me… Along with Olivia Wilde, Meryl Strepe, Amy Pohler, Josh Brolin, Gerard Butler, and other celebrities are auctioning their Golden Globes attire on eBay. 100% of the proceeds from the auction will benefit Artists for Peace and Justice. So, ladies and gents, take out your pocketbooks, open your laptops, and start bidding on the celebrity attire worn at this years 67th annual Golden Globe awards! It’s for a great cause!! But, be prepared to out bid ME!! I will wear this magnificent Gucci dress every day for the rest of my life!! If I get it, you can see me at the grocery store shopping in it, at the gym working out in it, even cleaning my house in it!! I will never take it off!!
On a more serious note, please do what you can to help aid in the relief efforts in Haiti. Even if it is to say a prayer for all of those who need it!! And, do your research in the organization before you donate! 100% of your donation is needed to go to the cause, and immediately!! Immediate aid is needed!!
That’s it!! I’m obsessed!! –xoxo Heather O.
About 1.5 million people are now homeless in Haiti after the 7.0 magnitude earthquake. The heart of the earthquake hit in the capital Port-au-Prince. No food or water, and very little, if, no supplies make things even more difficult. I can’t even fathom the extent of the earthquake. Eye witnesses say that the earth opened up and swallowed anything and everything in its way. Now, for a person like me to understand devastation like this, we must first look at the state Haiti was in BEFORE all of this occurred. Haiti was a poverty stricken country where the average person lived on about $1 a day. The people of Haiti were in dire need of help before the devastating earthquake happened.
I stumbled on a charity group while researching how I can help. I like to do my research before donating because, unfortunately there are horrible people out there who like to take advantage of other’s misfortunes during their time of need. Artists for Peace and Justice was founded in 2009 by Father Rick Frechette, who is also a doctor. He has been working in the slums of Port-au Prince for 22 years. His efforts have produced 2 pediatric hospitals, many street schools, an abandoned children’s home, and many other honorable achievements. The hospital is still functioning, although it has completely collapsed. The orphanage has had a great amount of damage, but no lives were lost there. Father Rick Frechette has had to endure all of these catastrophic events while losing members of his beloved team, children he has helped nurture for years, and the charitable efforts he has built from the ground up collapsing to rubble. All of this and he and his team are working round the clock digging people out of rubble and providing much needed medical aid, as well as food and water (the little there is). There are updates of their daily efforts to aid the country of Haiti and its people, on the website http://www.artistsforpeaceandjustice.com/ . The efforts that this organization and its team make are truly remarkable, even and especially before the earthquake came.
It is hard not to pay attention to this catastrophe, unless you are selfish or perhaps live under a rock. Even the most selfish of people that we think exist (celebrities… haha just kidding) are all doing their part to help with the efforts in Haiti! Hallelujah!! During the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards, many of the celebrities were mentioning their efforts to help, or plugging a cause that was set up to send relief to Haiti. This is where I found my latest obsession and the Artists for Peace and Justice Charity organization.
The red carpet is always my favorite part of the awards show madness!! I will turn on E! many hours before the actual awards shows begin to be sure to get a glimpse of the celebrity attire prancing down the carpet. I also love to listen to what they have to say during their little cameo interview with Ryan Seacrest, Giuliana, or whomever the E! correspondent may be. I feel like it is a little peek under the hard rock shell that these celebrities put on when they leave the house. And, I don’t blame them! I would go out in full body armor if I was a celebrity. Or I would probably turn into a hermit and never leave my house. Anyhoo… back to my latest obsession…
When Olivia Wilde strutted her way down the red carpet and onto my television screen I was amazed! She looked beautiful, stunning, everything about her was absolutely perfection. Her hair, her makeup, her flawless body… magnifico! THE DRESS, OMG THE DRESS, I have NEVER LOVED a dress soooo much!! The Gucci beaded metallic dress showed off every one of her amazing assets! I can not describe the perfection of this dress, its all about glamour with a little bit of rock and roll!! Perfection…just perfection!! Being so damn perfect must be a hard thing, because she was completely amazing! Even the words that came out of her mouth were admirable. Olivia had previously done charity work in Haiti and was “completely gutted by this catastrophe”. She is doing what she can to help with the relief efforts in Haiti.
Here is where this gets exciting for me… Along with Olivia Wilde, Meryl Strepe, Amy Pohler, Josh Brolin, Gerard Butler, and other celebrities are auctioning their Golden Globes attire on eBay. 100% of the proceeds from the auction will benefit Artists for Peace and Justice. So, ladies and gents, take out your pocketbooks, open your laptops, and start bidding on the celebrity attire worn at this years 67th annual Golden Globe awards! It’s for a great cause!! But, be prepared to out bid ME!! I will wear this magnificent Gucci dress every day for the rest of my life!! If I get it, you can see me at the grocery store shopping in it, at the gym working out in it, even cleaning my house in it!! I will never take it off!!
On a more serious note, please do what you can to help aid in the relief efforts in Haiti. Even if it is to say a prayer for all of those who need it!! And, do your research in the organization before you donate! 100% of your donation is needed to go to the cause, and immediately!! Immediate aid is needed!!
That’s it!! I’m obsessed!! –xoxo Heather O.
