Yes, I know where you're coming from...

Dear Viv & Jim,

Re. Slumdog Millionaires and Boy in Striped P.J.'s

I didn't see Slumdog Millionaires but the girls did and they enjoyed it. Interesting that you found it so depressing with all the doe eyed street kids begging to be adopted. That is what started me going on the YOSA year. I saw a similar programme on t.v. and it really really got to me. I began feeling guilty splurging on fun stuff knowing there were kids out there suffering and starving. The two little sisters really touched my heart with their courage and will to survive and their efforts to make something of their lives. Their parents both died from aids and they lived alone in a mud cabin. It was their faces - those haunting eyes - I could not get it out of my head.

As for 'The boy in striped P.J.'s - now that I could not handle at all. Claudia was in tears when reading the book. I hate anything to do with Concentration Camps or suffering or wars or anything like that. Kevin can watch them and it doesn't seem to bother him but I find them way too upsetting which is why I never watched certain movies like 'Schindler's List'. The last one I saw like that was 'Sophie's Choice' with Meryl Streep and I promised myself - never again!!

I'm thinking of going to see 'Confessions of a Shopaholic' - maybe it is too close to the bone!!

Cheers and hope Valentine's Weekend was all roses and sweetness for the most part. On Valentine's Day we passed the Cathedral and there was great excitement. I later discovered why - 5 Filipino friends were all getting married at the same time! It was a 'first' for Victoria. They met as nannies and became good friends and all shared in the wedding festivities. Now that is what I call a good idea! Wonder did they go on honeymoon together?

Cheers and Slainte to one and all xxx

Patricia Delisha xxx