poor me! waaah! waaaah! waaaah!

I can't help but notice the whining trend on social networks in the "status update" department.
No one cares about your tummy hurting or your headache, or the fact that you actually have to do homework *gasp!* for the educational institution you went into debt for bc you so desperately wanted to be a part of it!!!!!
shut. up.
I make no apologies for my bold statements. Perhaps I hold my head in shame a little bc I know that I have had my Emo moments too. But expressing emotion or a general outlook on life is completely different from updating the world on your everyday petty complaints. There are ppl not far from you who are being beaten, tormented, or even raped. Don't roll your eyes at me! Think about it.
I guarantee (if you live in a city) within 10 mins from you is a family learning one of their loved ones will have to die, or suffer through life with a debilitating disease. I'm thinking your headache will pass...
Maybe it's just me, but I find complaining absolutely repulsive, particularly when announced in an effort to squeeze out some sympathy.
Don't get me wrong, I am completely supportive of freedom of expression, just not complaining and whining.
I know, I know, we all have bad days. Trust me, this is all coming from someone who has a dark struggle with depression. Yup. I just said that. I've been known to sink into my situation and dwell on the negative and hopelessness of my life. (just a side note, as a christian, this behavior is even more ridiculous and totally unacceptable) Still, something I can relay from my experience is that no matter how hard you think your life is, there is always someone worse off. (Hello, how bout the current situation in Haiti!?!)
I do realize that you have to still exist in your own skin, and deal with whatever trials and hardships may come your way. Life goes on where you are, and in this media age of distraction and pleasure seeking, it can be difficult to come up for air.
At some point, you need to pull your rotted face away from the damn TV or gossip magazines, and take a good hard interest in something...someone other than yourself.
Do us all a favor, get your head out of your own ass and look around you. Get some perspective and take some action!!!! For example....

some perspective: http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/01/haiti_six_days_later.html
http://aplusk.posterous.com/latest-bullet-points-on-haiti

some action:www.conduitmission.org
www.hansandfeetproject.org
www.redcross.org


It's just that easy. No, you don't always have to pour money into a relief fund (although, if you could why wouldn't you???)
I am sure there are better ways to spend your time than telling facebook friends that your back hurts or whatever uncomfortable woe is currently oppressing you. Get over yourself, and get into life! Stop boring the rest of us with your constant nagging for attention. It only makes us think you're stupid. Anyone who says differently (awwww poor baby!!!) is a sucker and probably co-dependant anyway. Don't be a loser. Get off your "can't" and DO SOMETHING. Fight for something. Be passionate about anything! Just stop moaning and griping before I walk over there and shake you!