It always seems to be at night..

..when I have the deepest thoughts.

I've just been thinking, how shit is money?

I understand that if you're rich it's probably pretty awesome, but when you think about it, it's not that important.

I've just been reading a lot about the Haiti situation and watching videos about it too, and it's so sad. These people are truly in need of money, and they aren't the only ones. There are children, families and people all over the world who are deprived of basic needs such as food, water and shelter in countries like Africa.

Many people, including myself, enjoy spending £20 on a new dress and blowing their christmas and birthday money on things like phones, iPods and laptops. These sort of actions are natural to us. Sometimes I feel guilty for things like this, but we really should not feel guilty at all. However, this does not mean we should ignore the many issues to do with deprivation around the world. It's nice to address these issues once in a while and try to help. This could mean donating to the cause or even just spreading the word to family and friends to make them aware also.

I've just donated £10 through the British Red Cross to help those in Haiti and I already feel so much better for it. It may not seem like a lot, but knowing that my donation will help provide a family with some water or go towards medical funds for example just puts a smile on my face. It's made me realise that money is not as important as people think and people like those in Haiti right now need my money so much more than I do. I may not be the richest person ever, but it still makes me feel happier knowing that I can help those in need just by donating. I'm praying for them all.

Also everybody should listen to Rihanna's cover of Redemption Song:



She's released it and all profits are going towards the cause to help Haiti. So everyone should definitely buy it, it's available to download on iTunes now. Also on 24th January Lady GaGa is donating all profits made from her concert on that day and any merchandise sold at the concert or online that day to the cause - what a babe. So everyone head to her online store that day to buy stuff! It's great to see celebrities help like this. We may not all be able to give as much as this, but we can all help in the same way :)

I love night time thinking. xxxxxxxxxxx