9/11

I don't know whether it's why it's 9/11 10th anniversary, but I feel kind of blue today. Turning the TV on is asking to be remembered of that terrible terrorist attack that devastated an entire country - if not the world.

When I stop to think about it, I remember that on September 11th, 2001, I was having a snack at my prep course cafeteria, and just wouldn't believe what had happened. I thought it was a movie preview or something; I just could take in those events as being something real.

When I think about that day, more than thinking about its political and economical consequences, I think about the families who were left hurting, bleeding in knowing they would never be reunited with their loved ones. I think about the parents who won’t see their kids growing up, think about the children who won’t have their parents to count on. And then it hits me: I often take everything for granted and don’t live life to the fullest, not seizing the moment I have with my family. It's believing the future is always there, waiting for me, no matter what. Should I change it? Sure! Is it easy to do so? Not for me...

How has 9/11 affected you? How do you feel when you stop to think about this day?