I acknowledge that I am cynical and sometimes it's funny and sometimes it's mildly annoying (this is a self-assessment). I'm trying hard not to be this way particularly in my blogs because I want to be clear and concise and not muddle the text with unnecessary emotional nuances but as I'm fond of saying, "I like to complain.".
Recently, Conan O'Brien talked about cynicism in his final monologue and I actually felt like he was talking directly to me. It was one of those "get out of my head" moments. Here's what he said:
"All I ask of you, especially young people...is one thing. Please don't be cynical," O'Brien said. "I hate cynicism -- it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen. I'm telling you, amazing things will happen."
For a split-second I felt bad but then I came to my senses. It may be that Conan never mastered the Art of Cynicism. Or, maybe I should just stop watching TV.
My periodic lack of faith in humanity has produced some gems like...
On a more serious note, I find it tragicomical that there was an earthquake in Haiti and we pledged (and spent) millions to save the Haitians which is fine except the American military has laid waste to one of our own territories (Vieques) and we haven't done anything to help the US citizens who live there. The number of people with cancer on this small island off the coast of Puerto Rico is staggering and the "mainland" and mainstream has all but turned a blind eye. Anyone who cared left when the US Navy did. Read the story on CNN here.
I know, I know. So much injustice in the world. I definitely need to stop watching TV.
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