Not sure if this is the place for this.

But does anyone else try to avoid the news? Especailly lately?

This oil spill has really made my heart ache. I'm already feeling down and somehow I can't separate things in the news from my own pain very well.

I wish I could be tougher. I wish I could see more of the positive side. I mean, life is hard and difficult things happen all the time.

I can't fix them and it doesn't do anyone any good to let them drag me down.

It just makes me feel so sad... to think of all of the wild creatures who have to lose their lives.