Rembering What We Lost...
Today we pause to remember those who only 5 years ago lost their lives in one of the greatest tragedies on American soil. September 11, 2001: I remember walking into the living room and seeing the second plane hit. I had been getting ready for my government class, but when I saw what was happening, I stopped what I was doing and took a moment to think about the people being affected by what was before my eyes. I finished getting ready and went to class. Suffice it to say, we did not learn about that day's intended topic. Our professor spent the time talking with us, speculating with us, discussing with us what had happened, was still happening, and why it had happened. After class I went to visit my aunts who told me about the pentagon and the flight that crashed in Pennsylvania. We were all stunned into silence. In the following days, I watched the news and went online to find out what I could about what had happened. I learned the name Osama bin Laden for the first time...the most evil name on Earth. I watched news report after news report about the various companies whose residence were at either tower one or tower two. I was affected greatly by that day, but until now, I did not have a chance to do something I have wanted to do for 5 years. I wanted to put a face and name to September 11. Now, I finally have that chance. Today, my blog is dedicated to a man who lost his life that day.Sean B FeganMr. Fegan was a broker for the Fred Alger company. He was a man who loved life and traveling. Mr. Fegan traveled whenever he got the chance. One of his favorite places to travel was Ireland, where his family was from. He enjoyed watching sports games and spending time with his family. He was at work on the 93rd floor of tower one on September 11, 2001 when the planes hit. He died during the terrorist attacks. He was 34 years old. Mr. Fegan left behind a girlfriend, his parents, a brother and sisters. Through his friends and family, his name will not be forgotten, and his love of life will live on through those who knew him best. Today, I honor the life of Mr. Sean B. Fegan. He may have left the world too soon, but his memory remains forever. Please pause for a moment of silence sometime today to remember all of the victims of September 11, 2001. If we come together, nothing can defeat us.
Crocodile Rock
The crocodile hunter has died...and I am so sad. Steve Irwin was a huge inspiration to me. I loved watching his show and learning about the animals...even more, I liked watching him interact with the animals. To most people, he was this Australian looney who grabbed snakes and wrestled crocs. He was so much more than that. Above all, he was a naturalist...something the world needs more of. He was a lover of all animals, as well as a protector of all animals. What most people don't get about him is that he was a huge conservationist. I admired him so much for this. He dedicated his life to helping animals, and along with that, he dedicated his life to teaching the world about animals and how to interact with them, rehabilitate them, and how to treat them. He was a wonderful man who did more good on earth than most of us can boast. There are tears in my eyes as I sit here and write this...he was so young...had two young children and a young wife...and he had so much more to give us. For the world of Science, this truly is a tragedy.
10 Things I'm Not Sure If You Know About Me
I haven't updated in what seems like forever because...I've been really freaking busy. I've started my job subbing for my mom...it seems to be going well...and cash is something you can't turn your nose up at. That plus some church related bureaucracy bs has kept me busy as a beaver. Anyway, on to my top 10 list of the moment:1. I was a band geek...played sax for 4.5 years...percussion for 1.2. I made straight A's in 7th grade on literally EVERYTHING.3. In 7th grade, I was called to the counselor's office for an incident that did not occur. Some girl had lied about something I said. In high school she told me she had lied to get me in trouble because she hated me because I made better grades than her...bitch.4. When I play Nintendo, I like to have a box of croutons to munch on.5. I made straight A's my freshman year of college, also.6. My parents both went to college in their late 30's-early 40's and got degrees. This inspired me so much more than anything I had ever read about or seen on television.7. I've never really had a girl best friend. Actually, I have never really had a close friend that was a girl. Now I do. Her name is mom.8. I'm anal about color coordination and matching and looking "put together" where clothing is concerned for other people, but usually I just bum around in whatever I pull out of the closet.9. I have recently beaten both quests on Zelda 1. 10. I named my dog after a character from my freshman Latin textbook. His first name means king in Latin.So yeah...pointless info about yours truly. Hope everyone is having a good time with life. I'm sure I'll have updates from the world of substitute teaching soon. Take care and don't drive drunk and naked. <3
