Comments for Correr Es Mi Destino

Comment on The Invisibles by Monique

Monique — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:26:36 +0000

I was going to share my own personal story.

Once, I was harassed by a homeless person in Nice. He actually grabbed me and asked for money. I rationally understand that most people aren’t even close to that.

But I get nervous that if I make eye contact and apologize for not having any change it might happen again.

It’s totally irrational and unfair, but I’m sure other people feel that way. It’s like one bad experience helps contribute to this fear of the homeless.

Thanks for sharing a little of your insight, it helps to show that my experience isn’t normal. I am touched by your photos and interactions in this post.
Monique´s last blog ..They’re so tiny!

Comment on The Invisibles by Tulsa Gentleman

Tulsa Gentleman — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:25:27 +0000

Amen. Good post Zhu. It is tough out on the streets and they aren’t all winos.
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Comment on Mourad Regragui: From Morocco To Ottawa by micki

micki — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:14:17 +0000

Thanks Rick for the information!
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Comment on The Invisibles by micki

micki — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:11:08 +0000

mm.. There should be some shelters around…I like your title as “The Invisibles” to address this issue.
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Comment on The Invisibles by Cynthia

Cynthia — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:04:45 +0000

There are really a lot of homeless people or shanty town dwellers in and around Paris. It’s really sad but at the same time you get over-solicited just about everywhere and that’s what drive people to ignore those other people. I wish the world was a better place but it’s not and see more and more tents being planted on the sidewalks.
Cynthia´s last blog ..Mauvaise nouvelle

Comment on The Invisibles by Agnes

Agnes — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:32:23 +0000

Do they have someplace warm to go? The YMCA?
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Comment on Malegria In La Paz by The Invisibles | Correr Es Mi Destino

The Invisibles | Correr Es Mi Destino — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:57:42 +0000

[...] be less painful under the sun”. It sounds so true to me. I saw the ugliest side of poverty in Bolivia: it was cold, the streets were dirty and looking at the kids in rag playing in piles of garbage [...]

Comment on Warm Weather Makes Headlines by Charles Dastodd

Charles Dastodd — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:16:39 +0000

beautiful shots! i like the details and close-ups in particular. very nice!
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Comment on Stuffs Canadians Don’t Like (Part II) by Seraphine

Seraphine — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:52:03 +0000

frankly, if a surgery can wait, i have no problem with waiting.
i’d be perfectly happy never needing another surgery…
unless, it’s to save my life or stop the pain, of course.
Seraphine´s last blog ..Sun Tzu

Comment on Challenge Your Beliefs by Harmony

Harmony — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:52:32 +0000

I really appreciate your frank views and direct talk about immigration and the varied lifestyles that make us global. I worked for 20 years in Human Relief and Development in many countries and discovered that my “Americanisms” were not as lofty and correct as I might have once thought. In fact, while in France, I was HORRIFIED to see the behavior of my American peers in demanding hamburgers and ice tea! I moved to Canada a long time ago, and believe it or not, there are some pretty distinct differences even between these two countries.

I am working with an organization right now that is targeted at helping businesses create diversity values in the workplace – and teaching them to respect ethnic and cultural differences. ZHU, I wonder if you might be interested in providing a guest post on finding work in Canada or how you would recommend Canadian business could make new workers (immigrants) feel valued and welcomed? Please contact me at the email address I have offered, and check out the site listed here for reference.
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