September 11th, 2001

There were 2,974 fatalities.

246 on the four planes.

1992 civilians in New York City in the towers and on the ground.

125 at the Pentagon, 55 of which were Military personnel.

At least 200 people jumped to their deaths from the burning towers.

A total of 411 emergency workers who responded to the scene died as they attempted to implement rescue and fire suppression efforts. The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) lost 341 firefighters and 2 FDNY paramedics. The New York City Police Department lost 23 officers. The Port Authority Police Department lost 37 officers.Private EMS units lost 8 additional EMTs and paramedics.

(Above information taken from Wikipedia)

I wanted to write a blog to remember that day 7 years ago, but I didn't want to remember the attacks or the politics surrounding them. Nor did I want to go on about where I was at the time, or how I felt, because I'm pretty insignificant in the matter.

I think it's most important to just remember the people. The innocent victims, their families and friends, the brave souls on flight 93, and all of the courageous men and women who did what they could, some giving their lives, to rescue the people left in the towers. May God Bless them all.

I will never forget. Will you?

So what's shakin'?

• Sorting, packing and cleaning... and more cleaning, packing and sorting. :P
• Working at my questionable job (more on that in a minute)
• I need a haircut. Seriously. It's out of control. Last one was in January.
• Been taking a break from Everquest 2 and playing Xbox 360 when I feel the urge to game. Been hanging out on Catan and Puzzle Quest, but not online cause that costs dollars. :P
• I finished Breaking Dawn (Thanks Linda and Mike!!). Won't say too much here (spoilers and all that) but I will say that I was pretty floored, kinda miffed, and sad to finish it (which to me is a sign of a good book).

As far as my job goes, I'm not going to rant on it too much. Basically I got sent home for insubordination because I told my boss that she was wrong and she didn't like it. Then I got called into the office the next day and placed on a 3 day suspension for 3 things, 2 of which that weren't even related to the reason I got sent home in the first place. Yeah I was mad. But I've just dealt with it and am living with knowing that I only have a little bit more time there and then I'm gone. If it wasn't for the residents, who are really outstanding, I'd have just left I think. But I like working with them. :)

So what did I do on my 3 day 'forced vacation'? I hung out with Rob a bunch, took a trip down to Martha's just to hang out with her and the kidlets (omg we went to Wal-Mart! Woot! Martha got to talk to customer support all the way in India for a WHOLE HOUR! /jealous) and then I drove home in the tropical storm Hanna downpour.

To sum it all up:

See you next time!

<3 Amy