What Made You Cry Today?

Ciaran · 11-12-2012, 01:46 PM

I've been much more tearful and prone to crying (for a whole gamut of emotions from happiness to sadness and much inbetween) in the past 3 years or so than in the past. Not sure why.

Over the weekend, I cried once - at the cenotaph yesterday as part of Remembrance Sunday commemorations.

Interestingly, yesterday evening on BBC I watched a live interview with a British WWII naval veteran. He must have been in his late 80s / early 90s, still looked to have physical strength, was incredibly articulate and composed in detailing his memories of the comrades he had lost. Then, suddenly and without any warning, emotion took over and he burst into tears.

It was very poignant and, without words, said more than any platitudes or such like ever could. I don't think anyone who watched the interview could not have been touched nor to view his tears as any sign of weakness.

jac · 11-12-2012, 02:45 PM

I pretty much cry daily with the kids at the shelter. It's not a gusher of tears but my eyes definitely water and my heart breaks with some of the words they say and the things they've experienced. They don't deserve this crap hand they've been dealt.

ruby_woo · 11-12-2012, 08:32 PM

Good ole seasonal affective disorder. I really have trouble handling the 8 months of rain and gray that Vancouver has to offer. Seriously, where's my sun lamp?

Gemme · 11-12-2012, 08:33 PM

little_ms_sunshyne · 11-12-2012, 08:55 PM

No matter who sings it...this song gets me every time...

lusciouskiwi · 11-13-2012, 07:35 AM

Wonderful music, animation and love story.

StrongButch · 11-13-2012, 11:44 AM

Toddler found in cage. WTF!

starryeyes · 11-13-2012, 12:16 PM

Waiting to hear the results of my ferrets heart x-ray.... While Animal cops is playing in the waiting room :/ what kind of vet shows this!??? Lol *tear*

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