Three Year Old Asked to Leave?
Over the weekend, a story has made it's way across the internet and started trending on various social media sites including Facebook and Twitter, but that's not what made me want to write about it...
Are you upset yet? I sure am. This is exactly what is wrong with society. Why is it okay to tell someone, especially a three year old, that they are not welcome in a PUBLIC place because there is something different about them? IT'S NOT OKAY! This is absolutely unacceptable and must stop! This girl did not do one thing wrong. We have to become more accepting of people... We have to accept the way people look, their beliefs, their opinions, etc. You know, we've come a long way since 2000 and we've come an even longer way since before that, in terms of technology, medicine, etc. but I think in terms of bullying and discrimination... we have gotten worse. We've become more aware, but we aren't fixing the problem! Although many, many people have been very supportive towards Victoria and her family, many others have left awful comments on various social media sites because they're secure behind their computer screen. I can guarantee you that these people would NEVER say this in public or to this sweet girl's face. We have GOT TO STOP! How hard is it to accept someone? Don't YOU want to be accepted? Think about it.
Good luck, sweet Victoria! You are beautiful in every way!
Please check out Victoria's Facebook support page: Victoria's Victories!
Also, if you'd like to give a donation to help with Victoria's care, check out her Go Fund Me page: Victoria's Victories (Go Fund Me)
Victoria Wilcher, 3.
This sweet little girl, Victoria, was enjoying a day out with her family at a KFC restaurant in Jacksonville, Mississippi. A few weeks prior, she was attacked by three pitbulls at her Grandfather's house. As a result of this attack, Victoria has lost her right eye and the ability to move the right side of her face. She has been through reconstructive surgery to repair her bottom jaw and now has a feeding tube. Because of her injuries, we can imagine that she sees the doctor and her therapists often, so it's no surprise that her Grandmother, Kelly, took her out to eat after a doctor's appointment. After they sat down and ordered their food, Kelly claimed that a KFC employee asked them to leave, that Victoria's injuries were "disrupting" to other customers. Please keep in mind that because I do not know the person's name, I have to generalize and call this ONE person a "KFC employee". I would like to point out that KFC's management did not make this decisions and certainly did not support it and have offered the family $30,000 towards Victoria's medical bills.
This is how Victoria's Grandmother, Kelly Mullins, recalls the incident:
"I ordered a large sweet tea and her some mashed potatoes and gravy because she was hungry. She was on a feeding tube at the time, but I figured she could just swallow [the potatoes]. They said, ‘We have to ask you to leave because her face is disrupting our customers.' [Victoria] understood exactly what they said."Kelly goes on to say that Victoria cried all the way home and now refuses to look in a mirror. She says that her granddaughter is embarrassed and won't even go in to a public place where others could potentially see her.
Are you upset yet? I sure am. This is exactly what is wrong with society. Why is it okay to tell someone, especially a three year old, that they are not welcome in a PUBLIC place because there is something different about them? IT'S NOT OKAY! This is absolutely unacceptable and must stop! This girl did not do one thing wrong. We have to become more accepting of people... We have to accept the way people look, their beliefs, their opinions, etc. You know, we've come a long way since 2000 and we've come an even longer way since before that, in terms of technology, medicine, etc. but I think in terms of bullying and discrimination... we have gotten worse. We've become more aware, but we aren't fixing the problem! Although many, many people have been very supportive towards Victoria and her family, many others have left awful comments on various social media sites because they're secure behind their computer screen. I can guarantee you that these people would NEVER say this in public or to this sweet girl's face. We have GOT TO STOP! How hard is it to accept someone? Don't YOU want to be accepted? Think about it.
Good luck, sweet Victoria! You are beautiful in every way!
Please check out Victoria's Facebook support page: Victoria's Victories!
Also, if you'd like to give a donation to help with Victoria's care, check out her Go Fund Me page: Victoria's Victories (Go Fund Me)
99 Problems and my Internet is 1-98.
WHY? I love the internet but why does it usually never work for me? I will admit that part of the problem is I apparently live in Narnia, which is in between Oz and Metropolis in case you didn't already know, so I am even lucky to have internet service but that doesn't make this okay. I am on various sites, I run various pages, I run various sites myself and yet my internet does not seem to understand this! That bitch is so inconsiderate! Yes, I am referring to my internet as a female because only a female would constantly change her mind. Sometimes she works, sometimes she doesn't. Sometime's she's ready to work out, sometime's she can't be bothered. Sometimes she's just a straight up bitch from Bitchville... Sigh.
One question, internet:
Fun Fact: I am using a retro-Opera browser. That's because SOMEONE doesn't allow me to use Google these days. Or FireFox. I had a choice between Internet Explorer and Opera -- what can I say? I would rip off my arm before using Internet Explorer. No I wouldn't. That's a lie.
To all of my fellow Opera users, I know we are becoming extinct, but don't worry...
One question, internet:
When feeling alone, Google a meme.
P.S. If you think I am crazy, wait until you see my next posts, or to get a better idea of just how crazy I am, you could just call my mother and ask her. She'd be happy to tell you.
Richard Dunn Is All By Himself
Recently (like today), a new viral video has been making its way around the world... and it's pretty freaking fabulous! A man named Richard Dunn decided to show his loneliness to the world. He took advantage of the extra time he had to spend in a Las Vegas airport to lip sync to Celine Dion's version of the Eric Carmen classic, "All By Myself".
Watch for yourself below:
I guess what happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas? Especially when you are stuck alone in an airport for a night with Celine Dion stuck in your head...
Oh, Richard! You're simply the best!
I guess what happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas? Especially when you are stuck alone in an airport for a night with Celine Dion stuck in your head...
Welcome to the Insanity!
First of all, welcome to my blog! I hope you enjoy following my random ramblings about daily life, various thoughts and the craziness that ensues daily.
I can assure that you will have days where you think "Oh. I am losing it." Those should be the days you come over here and realize that you are absolutely not alone. I spend 95% of my time making mistakes and losing my mind. I can promise you that this blog is not going to be me complaining constantly about the life I live and the daily challenges that we all face but it will be whatever is on my mind at the moment. Be prepared!
I know that this is technically an introduction but I will let you in on the insanity before we really get to blogging and reading and commenting and all that happy jazz. *Insert Jazz Hands here* Before even starting this blog I realized (AFTER creating the blog) that I typed "random" wrong in my email. Yes, my email is "randmon". You better believe that I am not going back to change it either!
So, welcome to Pretty Random Ramblings! I am looking forward to sharing a piece of my life with you all.
Exactly. This is what I meant.
I can assure that you will have days where you think "Oh. I am losing it." Those should be the days you come over here and realize that you are absolutely not alone. I spend 95% of my time making mistakes and losing my mind. I can promise you that this blog is not going to be me complaining constantly about the life I live and the daily challenges that we all face but it will be whatever is on my mind at the moment. Be prepared!
I know that this is technically an introduction but I will let you in on the insanity before we really get to blogging and reading and commenting and all that happy jazz. *Insert Jazz Hands here* Before even starting this blog I realized (AFTER creating the blog) that I typed "random" wrong in my email. Yes, my email is "randmon". You better believe that I am not going back to change it either!
So, welcome to Pretty Random Ramblings! I am looking forward to sharing a piece of my life with you all.
