Toll Rising

The death toll is rising so quickly. Now it stands at 24, 000 people. And will continue to rise in the next few days. 8.9 to 9.0 on the richter scale. Wah!!! The is a huge quake. It is said to be one of the worst in the last 40 years! Why such an event is to occur so near the end of the year? For the past few years I loved the year end cause that is so much to see hoilday cheer like Christmas, New Year, Lunar New Year. Not to forget it is also the after exams time and the roads , walkway , buildings are filled will people. BUSTING WITH ACTION. But as I get older things seem to change. I no longer look forward to the year end hoildays anymore. And now such an event is to happen. It really dampens the joyful spirits. Can one really grow out of the hoilday cheer mood? Or have I just lost it on the way here?