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Just getting to school (high school, Freshmen year) Before first period (art class). People were going around saying that someone bombed the Pentagon.

Later on, news spread. In Reading class, we had a classmate who was pulled out for some reason. We just listened to the radio and had free reading time.

In Health class (i think), our teacher went on a rant about how America was so strong and so great. No political lean, i think he was legit trying to make us feel safe.

On the way home, my friends and i joked about how stupid someone might be to attack the US.

At home, I was part of a fandom for an old obscure Tv show. We were posting about if the actors and actresses were safe. Someone got upset and said we should be worried about everyone, not just our silly hobbies (which was true).

When my mom got home, I asked her, naively, if we should bomb the terrorists. She said no, because there were children there. This was actually formative for me, and really became a defining moment of empathy for people i would never meet.

My mom was irritable all day. She was kind of a doomsday person, and freaked out the family.

I dont remember the rest of the day. I think I read books in my room, maybe played Pokemon Pinball to take my mind off.

I do remember later that week, mom was lying around a lot, likely stressed, so i went to visit my friend. It was hazy and the sky was yellow. I dont remember what we talked about, but the mood was kind of tense, but i remember feeling a sense of escape too.

Funny enough, that stupid internet video of Come mr talbian, turn over bin laden made us laugh so hard. It is so stupid and juvenile today, but in 2001 before youtube and most decent Flash stuff, it meant a lot.

Im glad i can still remember this stuff clearly.