nine-eleven, where were you?

One of those relatively rare events that occur in ones lifetime that warrants the question of: “where were you when it happened?” And more so, the answer to which is vividly recalled. Can’t believe it’s been five years. Feels like ages ago, but at the same time seems like only yesterday…

I was in Baltimore, getting ready for class, with the radio on in the background. Thought nothing of it when they casually announced that a plane hit one of the twin towers. Didn’t realize what had happened until an hour later, when I was walking to class, and a classmate hysterically reported the news, saying class was canceled, since terrorists have attacked, the world trade center has collapsed, etc. Admittedly, I blew him off at first, thinking he must be exaggerating…Then spent the rest of the morning and afternoon watching the footage in shock…