I’m at a loss for

by | Sep 11, 2001 | Imported Entry

I’m at a loss for words. I’m with Chris in saying that this is surreal. I’m not quite believing that this actually happened. I feel sick, I feel frightened, I don’t know what I feel. All I know is that this is the most signifigant moment in American history in my life time. There has never been anything of this magnitude in the way of terrorism, ever. I’m going to quote Chris on this one, it seems to fit: “It’s been about 11 hours since the initial act of terrorism took place. when I woke up, I thought it was some joke, but then watching the towers collapse in front of my very eyes on TV made everything in my life seem utterly insignificant compared to the untimely ends of somewhere between 10 and 20 thousand lives.” I feel as though I should write and write, but I am at a loss for words. I’m usually good with words, but this is far beyond me. I can’t begin to think of something to say to help describe the current mood that this country is in. Some are angry at middle-eastern countries, some are made at the government for not seeing this coming. I would be more inclined to not be angry at anyone until it’s all figured out. Mis-directed anger never solves anything. It only gets people killed. This is the most extreme example in modern history. Some one was militant enough, fanadical enough, angry enough, to plan and execute a plan to end thousands of lives. Lives most likely not connected with the country the terrorists wanted to assault, besides their citizenship. But for some, thats reason enough to hate. I can’t talk about this anymore. I’ll provide some basic links to major news sites, but I’m sure your TV and CNN will do a fine job all on their own.

Direct link to CNNs Multimedia Page – video clips of catastrophe

MSNBC’s coverage

Metafilter… real people in NY talking about it at exactly 9am

A slew of pictures and info from Naval Warfare.net

Nation Weather Center – smoke cloud over NYC

I will sleep now, and hope that some comfort will come to those who will need it most in the events to follow.

Current mood: indescribable

The events of this day

by | Sep 11, 2001 | Imported Entry

The events of this day are almost indescribable. I’m sure that everyone has heard of what happened. Lets just hope that both justice and karma will catch up to the perpetrators of today’s heinous act.

Current Mood: Shocked

Well, yesterday tired me out.

by | Sep 10, 2001 | Imported Entry

Well, yesterday tired me out. Around 12:30 Lauren came over to get some things that she had left here over the summer. I helped get those over to her place and set them up. It was basically a big set of metal grates that form cube shelves. I’m sure you know what I’m talking about. Anyway, after that we took a run to Walmart and Sams Club. Lauren needed a few essentials, power cords, trash bags, stuff like that. On the way back I proposed to make dinner and it eventually morphed into Lauren buying a roast chicken and bringing it over after she had gone home and cleaned up. So, she went home to shower and I went home to start making “sides” for dinner. They got here around 7:45, we ate and sat down to watch Tombstone on DVD. After that I drove Lauren home while her dad made himself home on the couch. They had booked hotel rooms for the previous night but weren’t able to get one for tonight, so, I offered the service of our couch. It’s not the most wonderful thing on the planet, but at least its comfortable. Thats about it. I figured I’d post a little something since today I’ll be busy. In the morning I’m going with Lauren and her dad to the airport then I’m going to come home and take a nap. After that, while Lauren is setting up her apartment, I’m going to go funature shopping with the boys, probably followed by another nap. After that, some dinner with Lauren and then we’re going to come back here and relax. Ok, sleepy time, I’ve got to get up early. Later.

Current Mood: Sleepy

Hey kids. Random Post. Both

by | Sep 9, 2001 | Imported Entry

Hey kids. Random Post. Both Lauren and Jason got in fine yesterday. Jason showed up around 3 and I helped him get all his stuff inside and take the UHaul trailer back to the rental place. Lauren called a little bit after that and said they were about 2 hours away from Savannah, they would be in around 6. They were and I met her and her dad for a quick dinner at the Atlanta Bread Company. After that her dad went back to the hotel and Lauren came back to my place to see it “furnished” and to hang out for the evening. Today, she moves back into the dorms and I was supposed to go over and help her move in. Actually, I was told that they may not need my help at all. One of her roommates is bringing 3 of her brothers with her and I guess they’re going to be the manual labor for the afternoon. So, it’ll be the 4 roommates, 3 brothers, 1 sister and 4 parents, which leaves us with a grand total of 12 people trying to set up an apartment. Odds are they probably won’t need my help and I would be best to stay out of the way. But I’ll give’em a call in a few minutes and see.

Current Mood: Good