Sometimes

Sometimes I wish I could be like A LOT of people and act like horrible things never happen. But its not in my nature. When something effects me, It effects me to the core. After watching The Cove I have done a ton of research, watched a lot of videos and have cried many tears. What happens in Taiji is horrific, Disgusting and sad. But the sad part is this is just a small fraction of the inhumane ways animals of ALL kinds are treated and killed. I have learned so much in these past few months that it makes me sick to be apart of the human species.

Don't get me wrong I understand the circle of life. We are all part of the food chain. But what bothers me is when animals are being murdered and skinned alive for the luxury of a fur coat, snake skin boots and handbags. It doesn't just bother me it makes me sick and pisses me off. You don't see animals being that cruel to other species and yes SOME animals have been known to attack humans, but with every right!!! Just look how we treat them.

If we as humans don't make a change and stand up for all the amazing creatures that we share this earth with. Then I believe slowly but surely all species will be gone. Then what? Who gave us the right to claim this earth. It is not ours. We simply are a small percentage of species that share it.

I have lost sleep and shed many tears. And when I cry its not just slow rolling tears its rolling rivers and I feel this massive weight on my chest and I can't breath. Especially when these tears are brought on by my own species.

So instead of doing nothing I chose to stand up and try my best to make a small difference. If you are not like me then atleast you can support me. PLEASE donate. HELP!! me get to Taiji. By you helping me means your making a difference.

AS THEY SAY " WE ARE OUR OWN WORST ENEMIES"

My heart is Heavy

I really don't have a whole lot to say other then I am so sad. The fisherman just murdered 50-70 bottle nose and risso dolphins just moments ago. I will start begging if i have to. Please help me reach my goal... PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE

My heart is aching

I woke up from a very restless nights sleep with and extremely heavy heart. This morning in Japan 50-70 bottle nose and risso dolphins have been captured in the cove. Not 1 pod but 2 pods and 2 different species of dolphin. Including 15 babies and there mothers. The last time they captured dolphins they murdered them with in 3 hours of capture. Which is very weird. Normally they are kept in the nets for 1 day and the trainers come a pick which ones they think are good for show. I guess they were feeling the pressure of the world now knowing. People around the world are bombarding the Japanese Embassies with phone calls. I think its helping! I made the phone call, Have you? I have a list of the embassies on my previous post.

I feel like I could sit here and write a never ending blog about this. I am Sad, Angry and at a loss on why these men do this. There is know reason. It is not a cultural tradition. Killing dolphins did not start until the 70's. There is extremely high levels of mercury in there meat. These creatures are extremely intelligent, Have been known to save human lives and are a huge part of our Eco-system. We are the only ones that can stop this. I will continue to do my best. Please make a call, write a letter and DONATE so that I can make a Difference..



My introduction.

What can I do..

The past few days has been peaceful in Taiji. The weather is bad and there has been no dolphins in The Cove. But it only can last so long. The only way these fisherman are going to stop is for the laws to change. The more pressure the Japanese Government feel from the world. The more likely they will change the law.

I know there are so many people in this world that don't agree with what is going on there, yet they watch and read updates and still turn a def ear. I also know that a lot of these people wish they could do something to help, but don't know how. Everyone seems to ask "What can I do". Well the answer is simple. Not everyone can make a trip to Taiji or even donate money, but you can write letters. You can make a phone call to the Japanese embassy. You can spread the word. You also can support Anti-Whaling day by peacefully protesting in front of the nearest Japanese Embassy on November 5th.

Send a Mass email to all Embassies

A list of all Embassies.

If you would like to follow whats happening in Taiji everyday you can read
Sea Shepherd Reports.

Also if your just now reading my Blog you can read my introduction.

The Cove PSA - My Friend Is...

Realistic

To some people this Journey and Goal of mine may be unrealistic, But to me its not.
Remember when your parents told you that you can achieve anything you set your mind to. Well I believe that and I have never been more determined in my life. I am passionate about so many things, but for some reason this has struck me. I just can't sit around reading and watching everything that happens and not do anything.

To me humans are the pests of this beautiful earth we live on. So if we don't start making changes now our children have NO future. If our oceans die (and they will at this rate) so will all species.

I want to share 2 videos one that is positive and shows how magnificent these creatures.


and one that shows just how horrible these slaughters are.

Lolita- her life

This should not be happening. But it does. these amazing sea creatures forced to live a life of captivity. Please do not go to these shows. It just supports what is so morally wrong. If you want to see wild whales and Dolphins take a cruise and see them in there natural habitat. After all that is where they are the most beautiful.

$1.00

I started this blog yesterday morning and I have had 140 hits so far.
If everyone who visited my blog donated $1.00 I would be that much closer to my goal. So PLEASE donate!! $1.00 makes a huge impact on my goal of $5000. I have less then a year to reach this goal, and if everyone who visited my blog clicked on the danate button I could reach my goal and start planning my trip.

Things You Can Do

Call the Embassy of Japan Tel: 202-238-6700

Be polite and ask them to stop the Dolphin hunt.

Make a pledge: don't go to dolphin shows.
Don't pay to see or swim with dolphins in captivity.

Sign the petition
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/3/stop-the-dolphin-slaughter/

Go see The Cove

Today there is a world wide protest In front of Embassies and Consulates of the Government of Japan around the world.

Please pass my blog along to anyone you know!!

My Mind is Constantly Going

I can't seem to slow down. I wake up thinking about this and I go to bed dreaming about it. What more can I do to help this issue? Well I come to terms that I can't do much more other then spread the word about what is happening there. Richard O'barry says the best way to go about this is to just put pressure on Japans government. Cutting nets and breaking the law will not help this situation, and if you know me I tend to have a temper and I speak my mind a little to much. So when I get to Japan I will have to control all of my emotions. My sister in law told my husband that maybe he should start a blog to help raise money for my release HA HA.
But I have made a vow that I can't go there thinking I can stop this in a weeks time. I will do my best, I will be polite and I will Not BREAK THE LAW..

The more people that are there to guard the Cove, The more pressure these fisherman will feel. The fisherman say they are keeping Culture and Tradition alive, and they want there children to have a job. Well My question is this. If this is a huge part of your culture why don't most people in Japan know about this? Why Hide what your doing under tarps and in a cove where people cannot see you? They know what there doing is shameful. The are nothing but cowards and heartless @#$%. Shame on these fisherman and shame on the Japanese Government who help hide this horrible thing.

I would just like to Thank a few of these people who are determined to stop this and have already made a huge Impact.

Richard O'barry- was first recognized in the 1960s for capturing and training the five dolphins that were used in the well-known TV series Flipper. Soon after, Kathy, one of the Flipper dolphins, died[2], according to O'Barry, while in his arms in what he believed was a suicide, he made a radical transition from training dolphins in captivity to assertively combating the captivity industry. O'Barry was featured in The Cove, a film that uses covert techniques to expose the yearly dolphin drive hunting that goes on in Taiji, Japan.

You can read Rics blog at www.savejapandolphins.org

Scott and Elora West- These 2 wonderful people are Father and Daughter and have been at the Cove since the beginning of September. They have documented every thing that has happened in the cove so far this year. Scott is a member of SSCS (Sea Shepherd conservation society) His daughter Elora is 16 and has joined him in Taiji. She started this as a class project and has done a wonderful job documenting everything by video and photos.

You can read Scotts blog at www.seashepherd.org/dolphins/cove-guardian-reports/

and Eloras at eloramalama.wordpress.com/

There are so many more people that have joined Scott and Elora at the cove this last month. Thank you to everyone who makes an effort whether it be by making phone calls to Japans embassy, spreading the word or planning a trip to be a cove guardian. Every effort helps.

A little about me and why I am doing this.

Hello My name is LeAnn. I am a Mommy to 3 year old triplets and love every minute of it. I have been married for 4 years to a man who supports anything and everything I choose to do in life. My husband and I always joke that I will teach our children they can save the world and he will teach them to be realistic. The way I see it if everyone thought they could save the world and tried to make a difference we would all be living in a better world. Being a stay at home mom limits what I can do, but I like to think what little I do does make a difference.

About a month ago I sat down with my Mom and decided to watch The Cove. Little did I know that decision has change my life. I am more determined then ever to make a difference in this horrific slaughter that happens every year in Taiji, Japan. I have spent the last month reading every blog, news story and watching every video I can to educate myself better on this issue. My heart was aching knowing that I was not there to be a Cove guardian and help document everything I could to help spread the word of what happens there. Just yesterday I was reading about the 14 dolphins that were just murdered there, The 6 very young dolphins that were let go and the 2 dolphins that were taken to live a life of captivity. And that is what made me ask myself. Why can't I go to Taiji next year to help stop this? Nothing was my answer. I have a very supportive family. I have Great Friends. And I know there are thousands of people who feel the same way I do that will help me reach my goal.

So here it is, My Goal:
I want to spend a week in Taiji, Japan being a cove guardian. I plan to do this in September 2011. I have less then a year to raise $5000.00. I can't do this with out the help of other compassionate people. SO PLEASE DONATE even if its just 1.00 anything helps. I am a middle class citizen. I am not rich and cannot afford this on my own. My Mom plans on taking this journey with me. It will not be cheap,But I am willing to do whatever it takes to achieve this. So please pass my blog on to anyone you know. Spread the word about what happens in Taiji. WATCH The Cove!

My promise:
I promise to use every penny donated, to help stop this horrific slaughter. If I do not reach my goal of 5000 every penny will be donated to Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.
5000 dollars is what I estimate this journey will cost us. What ever money is not used for this trip will also be donated to Sea Shepherd Conservation Society