Tuesday, September 05, 2006

tribute to irwin

You know, I've never really liked Steve Irwin's shows. I'm not a fan of crocodiles or reptiles, and his irrepressible energetic nature just rubs the wrong side of me. Yet yesterday, when the news of his death suddenly popped up at me from my straits times home page, I was simply stunned into overwhelming sadness. Such an iconic figure, genuine, living out his passion in sincere enthusiasm. I've a soft spot for real people, who are not afraid to display their true nature. Society has really lost a treasure this time. Perhaps there are more important issues out there worth crying for. And no, I'm not shedding crocodile tears...