Where Were You Nine Years Ago Today?

SFFemmePrincess · 09-11-2010, 01:48 AM

Nine years ago today I was sleeping in my room in my parents house. My mother came in and woke me up and said something about an explosion in New York. We turned on the TV and just stared in disbelieve as the second plane hit. I decided that moment not to go to class. It was my first semester of college. My best friend and her girlfriend came over. I became a news junkie that day, constantly watching the news for weeks.

cuddlyfemme · 09-11-2010, 07:03 AM

I was getting ready to go to the Mall right across from the Pentagon when a friend called me and told me the sad news. The rest of the day, I sat in front of my tv in shock. Because I lived in DC, phone lines were cut off and family and friends couldn't call to make sure I was alright. Later that night I was on the phone with my friend, Karen who lives in NYC and we both sat on the phone and cried

SnackTime · 09-11-2010, 07:36 AM

Nine years ago today, I was in downtown Nashville. As I walked to my car, I saw several people exiting one of the state buildings. I heard someone yell something about a bomb threat. I did not think anything of it. I got in my car and the radio was blaring and all I could hear the people screaming (on the radio). I sat there in my car trying to figure out what they were saying. I finally made out the words, "the towers are on fire". I got on the interstate and went home while listening to the radio. I was in shock as I heard the reporters on the radio. When I walked into my home, the first thing I did was turn on the television and computer. I was glued to the television for days. The company I worked for at the time closed for a few days, as we had a store in the basement of the one tower. I remember spending time on the "dash" site as we ALL watched together.

I will NEVER forget that day!

Julie · 09-11-2010, 08:03 AM

I live an hour north of the city, on the Hudson River. My boys were at school and I was beginning my day working (from home). It was the first and only time I did not take my father for his Chemo appointment in the city. I had the television on, and what felt like a movie at the time, was playing over and over again - the repeat of the first towers being hit, and then the second towers. I had friends who worked in the towers, and old clients. I was simply numb, as all of us were around the world.

Our cell phones would not work for hours - Our telephones were down. They would not let us get our children from school at that moment. By evening, our phones were working and Islamaphobia was beginning. Friends of mine in the Muslim community were being hurt, both physically and emotionally. Nobody was safe on that day and for days and months and years to follow.

While the streets were being lined with American Flags, by those who could care less about their fellow neighbors on any other day - were holding hands and vigils. Candles burned at every doorstep. Still on that day, I was ashamed to be an American, and I was ashamed to hang an American Flag - In fact, I did not own one. I still do not own one. We were hypocrites.. All of us! We loved one another for a few days, until it was forgotten.

I think what makes me saddest about the events, beside the thousands of lives which were taken... The lack of respect for humanity. That we have learned NOTHING from this, that we do not honor those who lost their lives... We continue to mock them, by slandering those who are innocent as well - Our Muslim brothers and sisters.

What have we learned? Sadly... Nothing! We continue to perpetuate the violence and ignite the fires, in the name of those who lost their lives.

I am still there, sitting in front of my television, nine years ago today. And I send my love and prayers for those who lost their lives and to those of us who are still living.

Julie

pajama · 09-11-2010, 08:13 AM

While I morn the loss of so many people. And the chaos that it has thrown this world in. 9/11/01 for our family is a celebration day. Why?

Nine years ago today, we were in Vanderbilt Childrens Hospital. The Boy had been diagnosed with a sizeable brain tumor the week before that had to be removed quickly. So he was scheduled for brain surgery on 9/11/01. We spent most of the morning in our pre-surgery room getting tested, proded, taught about surgery, etc, etc. When they finally rolled him away to surgery, that's when we finally turned the tv on to help distract us from our fear and pain.

As the tv came to life we were bombarded with pictures of dust and rubble, and the announcer talking about a tower in New York. We were like...WTF?!?! Then within seconds, the second tower collapsed. We looked on in shock, compounded by our delicate state already.

That was a crazy week for me. The Boy spent 4 days in ICU (a week total in the hospital), we celebrated his 6th birthday in ICU, and we found out about ALLLL the changes we would learn to live with over the years, and there was absolutely NOTHING on the tv to watch except the towers and the president.

So while I can sympasize with so many who lost loved ones. This mother was not one of them that day. And for that I continue to give thanks and celebrate this day as the day my baby was saved.

Liam · 09-11-2010, 09:33 AM

I was in Portland, OR and I called my Mom to say goodbye, because I thought surely the world would come to an end that day.

theoddz · 09-11-2010, 09:42 AM

I was here in Vegas with my former partner. I remember getting up to go to the bathroom, first thing, and getting stuck "on the throne" with no t-paper. I called to Jan to ask her to hand me a new roll when I heard her yell, "Hey, we're under attack!!". I kept saying, "Gimme some t-paper!! WHAT??!!".

(I think I went drip-dry).

Here, in Vegas, they evacuated the Stratosphere tower, they locked down all areas of Nellis AFB, including the hospital where I work. McCarran International Airport was grounded and Nellis was scrambling its fighter aircraft over the skies of Las Vegas and Boulder City, where Hoover Dam is. Hoover Dam provides a good share of the electricity that not only powers Southern Nevada, but also Southern California with all of its military facilities.

~Theo~

girl_dee · 09-11-2010, 07:47 PM

I was in my office at my company around the corner from the WTC in New Orleans..

My phone rang off the hook as everyone thought it was our WTC..

I never had the TV on but that morning I did, and saw the second tower get hit.

Life would never be the same.

09-11-2010, 08:03 AM	#4
Julie Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Angel * Femme * Lesbian * Girl * Woman * Slut * Bitch * Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: No longer a Virgin Bride to Dreamer ~ May 17th, 2014 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York Posts: 4,674 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 17,676 Thanked 18,160 Times in 3,633 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	I live an hour north of the city, on the Hudson River. My boys were at school and I was beginning my day working (from home). It was the first and only time I did not take my father for his Chemo appointment in the city. I had the television on, and what felt like a movie at the time, was playing over and over again - the repeat of the first towers being hit, and then the second towers. I had friends who worked in the towers, and old clients. I was simply numb, as all of us were around the world. Our cell phones would not work for hours - Our telephones were down. They would not let us get our children from school at that moment. By evening, our phones were working and Islamaphobia was beginning. Friends of mine in the Muslim community were being hurt, both physically and emotionally. Nobody was safe on that day and for days and months and years to follow. While the streets were being lined with American Flags, by those who could care less about their fellow neighbors on any other day - were holding hands and vigils. Candles burned at every doorstep. Still on that day, I was ashamed to be an American, and I was ashamed to hang an American Flag - In fact, I did not own one. I still do not own one. We were hypocrites.. All of us! We loved one another for a few days, until it was forgotten. I think what makes me saddest about the events, beside the thousands of lives which were taken... The lack of respect for humanity. That we have learned NOTHING from this, that we do not honor those who lost their lives... We continue to mock them, by slandering those who are innocent as well - Our Muslim brothers and sisters. What have we learned? Sadly... Nothing! We continue to perpetuate the violence and ignite the fires, in the name of those who lost their lives. I am still there, sitting in front of my television, nine years ago today. And I send my love and prayers for those who lost their lives and to those of us who are still living. Julie __________________ “Sometimes only one person is missing and the whole world seems depopulated.” ~ Alphonse de Lamartine - 1790-1869 http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/o...ps4d9fb6c0.jpg I Love You ~ I Love Us May 17, 2014

09-11-2010, 08:13 AM	#5
pajama Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Klingon Preferred Pronoun?: She Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Just South of Nashvegas Baby Posts: 3,115 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7,546 Thanked 7,476 Times in 1,808 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	My story is a little different.... While I morn the loss of so many people. And the chaos that it has thrown this world in. 9/11/01 for our family is a celebration day. Why? Nine years ago today, we were in Vanderbilt Childrens Hospital. The Boy had been diagnosed with a sizeable brain tumor the week before that had to be removed quickly. So he was scheduled for brain surgery on 9/11/01. We spent most of the morning in our pre-surgery room getting tested, proded, taught about surgery, etc, etc. When they finally rolled him away to surgery, that's when we finally turned the tv on to help distract us from our fear and pain. As the tv came to life we were bombarded with pictures of dust and rubble, and the announcer talking about a tower in New York. We were like...WTF?!?! Then within seconds, the second tower collapsed. We looked on in shock, compounded by our delicate state already. That was a crazy week for me. The Boy spent 4 days in ICU (a week total in the hospital), we celebrated his 6th birthday in ICU, and we found out about ALLLL the changes we would learn to live with over the years, and there was absolutely NOTHING on the tv to watch except the towers and the president. So while I can sympasize with so many who lost loved ones. This mother was not one of them that day. And for that I continue to give thanks and celebrate this day as the day my baby was saved.

09-11-2010, 09:33 AM	#6
Liam Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Guy Preferred Pronoun?: He, Him, His Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The Evergreen State Posts: 2,269 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 14,865 Thanked 6,876 Times in 1,861 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	I was in Portland, OR and I called my Mom to say goodbye, because I thought surely the world would come to an end that day. __________________ <3 Love is weird.

09-11-2010, 09:42 AM	#7
theoddz Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Cranky Old Poop Preferred Pronoun?: Mr. Beast Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,537 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,111 Thanked 9,927 Times in 2,509 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	I was here in Vegas with my former partner. I remember getting up to go to the bathroom, first thing, and getting stuck "on the throne" with no t-paper. I called to Jan to ask her to hand me a new roll when I heard her yell, "Hey, we're under attack!!". I kept saying, "Gimme some t-paper!! WHAT??!!". (I think I went drip-dry). Here, in Vegas, they evacuated the Stratosphere tower, they locked down all areas of Nellis AFB, including the hospital where I work. McCarran International Airport was grounded and Nellis was scrambling its fighter aircraft over the skies of Las Vegas and Boulder City, where Hoover Dam is. Hoover Dam provides a good share of the electricity that not only powers Southern Nevada, but also Southern California with all of its military facilities. *~Theo~* __________________ *"All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost."* -- J. R. R. Tolkien

09-11-2010, 01:48 AM	#1
SFFemmePrincess Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Lesbian Princess Preferred Pronoun?: Female Pronouns Relationship Status: Single but also non negotiably non monogamous Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bay Area Gal! Posts: 142 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 47 Thanked 270 Times in 77 Posts Rep Power: 687706	Nine years ago today I was sleeping in my room in my parents house. My mother came in and woke me up and said something about an explosion in New York. We turned on the TV and just stared in disbelieve as the second plane hit. I decided that moment not to go to class. It was my first semester of college. My best friend and her girlfriend came over. I became a news junkie that day, constantly watching the news for weeks.

09-11-2010, 07:03 AM	#2
cuddlyfemme Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Stone Femme Preferred Pronoun?: her/she Relationship Status: single Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,271 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 717 Thanked 2,452 Times in 1,270 Posts Rep Power: 11496123	I was getting ready to go to the Mall right across from the Pentagon when a friend called me and told me the sad news. The rest of the day, I sat in front of my tv in shock. Because I lived in DC, phone lines were cut off and family and friends couldn't call to make sure I was alright. Later that night I was on the phone with my friend, Karen who lives in NYC and we both sat on the phone and cried

09-11-2010, 07:36 AM	#3
SnackTime Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Transgender Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: UNattainable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Feeling the ocean breeze... Posts: 4,868 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 10,393 Thanked 13,228 Times in 2,883 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Nine years ago today, I was in downtown Nashville. As I walked to my car, I saw several people exiting one of the state buildings. I heard someone yell something about a bomb threat. I did not think anything of it. I got in my car and the radio was blaring and all I could hear the people screaming (on the radio). I sat there in my car trying to figure out what they were saying. I finally made out the words, "the towers are on fire". I got on the interstate and went home while listening to the radio. I was in shock as I heard the reporters on the radio. When I walked into my home, the first thing I did was turn on the television and computer. I was glued to the television for days. The company I worked for at the time closed for a few days, as we had a store in the basement of the one tower. I remember spending time on the "dash" site as we ALL watched together. I will NEVER forget that day!

09-11-2010, 07:47 PM	#8
girl_dee Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: dee Relationship Status: Hitched up Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Livin’ the Dream Posts: 24,079 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,560 Thanked 54,833 Times in 13,908 Posts Rep Power: 21474873	I was in my office at my company around the corner from the WTC in New Orleans.. My phone rang off the hook as everyone thought it was our WTC.. I never had the TV on but that morning I did, and saw the second tower get hit. Life would never be the same.