Comments on: Not Just Another 9/11 Post

By: Brian

Brian — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 05:31:01 +0000

Christine, so many times I read a post on this website. Thoughtful writing, important topics. I appreciated this post a great deal. At the end of a hard day, taking a moment to reflect on where I’ve been and what I’ve done since 9/11.

In fact, I have discovered travel, since I was a freshman in high school in 2001. It’s become a major part of my life. So talking about 9/11 with a moderate Muslim and discussing the 08 election in a Guatemalan homestay. My experience abroad has grown my perspective of our country.

Great post. Thanks a lot.

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By: Hal

Hal — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:17:56 +0000

Love the positivity here, Christine. Of course it’s important to remember–and analyze, and question, and act–always, but we must be able to move on at the same time.

So many things have happened to me in the last 8 years, perhaps indirectly related to this event, perhaps not. My wife and I were so upset with Bush’s reelection in 2004 that we left the country for two years, which is how we wound up on our current path of freelancing and traveling and all the crazy stuff it’s brought. Extremely grateful to have that option open to us.

Thanks for the post.

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By: luasol

luasol — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:08:58 +0000

I agree, great post. To be honest, I did not think twice about today’s date, until I saw postings from Facebook. Been so wrapped up in my own stuff, I imagine like a lot of people.

Well I will say, after that day, I had to deal with turbulent changes. Several months later, I was laid off from my job, and my marriage ended. However, it was for the better, in the long term. After dealing with a layoff, divorce, and the sudden death of a boyfriend, I am slowly picking up the pieces. The transition was very painful.

However, I am thankful I still have a job, been in a relationship for over 3 years. I have traveled to Brazil a couple of times, looking forward to my next trip. Also picked up surfing and snowboarding. Been to Whistler and Vancouver BC.

I realized its not the actual events, but how to deal with these events. I realized I am stronger than I thought. I would imagine similar feelings for others. Life will through shitty cards, but have to overcome those barriers. And my tolerance level for drama is low! My favorite quote from John Lennon “Life is what Happens when you are busy making other plans.”

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By: Shawn

Shawn — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:36:33 +0000

Great post… My life has completely changed. For the better.

I moved from my hometown to Washington, DC and completely changed my career.

Most importantly, though, I’ve traveled twice to the Occupied Palestinian Territories (the West Bank) to do volunteer work on a refugee camp. The experiences have changed my life. It was sort of a wake-up call. I’ve kept in touch with all of my Palestinian friends over the last 4 years and am even planning a trip to Gaza at the end of December.

All of this was a direct result of 9/11.

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