Women on the rise

Not a global matter per say but still relevant to the country we live in and to empowering women. Not only has Hilary announced her plans to run for president but Carly Fiorina has announced her plans to run as well! Amazing, who would have thought that one day two women would be running for the position of highest power in our country. Not only does it give confidence to other women to reach for their goals but it is a step in the equality for men and women. AND even better is my father likes her and that is saying something (;

http://www.cnn.com/2015/05/04/politics/carly-fiorina-presidential-announcement/

Child solider

Last night my boyfriend and I watched the movie "Machine Gun Preacher" starring Gerald Butler. The movie is actually based on a true story of Sam Childers. Childers once a gang banger biker drug addict turned preacher started to help defend the children of Africa that were affected by the civil war. This movie was very powerful because the war in Africa is not something that is taught in schools. The most common things that people hear about Africa is how poverty stricken and disease filled it is. But people rarely hear about the destruction of families over there. And many do not understand that the violence is perpetrated by children who are kidnapped and have seen their families murdered. They are purely acting on survival instincts.

If you would like to watch this movie it is on Netflix.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machine_Gun_Preacher

Hunters anyone?

Hunter boots are the rage in a typical girl wardrobe. However, I don't think many people know that Hunter boots originated from England and are called Wellies. Over here in the PNW the boots are a convenient fashion accessory, they make rainboots finally look good and god knows we need them here in WA the rainy state. But in England the boot means so much more. The boot is a symbol for charity in England of a lifeguard organization that has saved many lives. If I never had looked into what was going on in England I never would have known that the boots I wear almost everyday in the winter mean more than I would have guessed. It reminds me of the show company of TOMS whose proceeds go to help children in Africa.

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-32582118

Side Tracking

Now I know that I had focused more than 50 percent of my blog posts on the news in Cambodia. And I still have interest in the area; however, I have decided to change it up a bit and blog about something new. I will be leaving for study abroad in the summer (leaving in two weeks so exciting!) so I wanted to do a little research about the area and blog about it! recently as you may know the Princess just had a baby! The new baby was born not very long ago and I am wondering if the new arrival will have an influence on my trip while I am over there. It is interesting to me how people came become so obsessed with the birth of new royalty. Maybe I will try and sneak into the royal place and see the new bundle of joy. It will be very interesting to see the dynamics surrounding the new baby while I am over there and I will have to make notes!
http://www.cnn.com/2015/05/03/europe/new-british-princess-meets-relatives/