I was 14 and had just started my second year at my boarding school in Wiltshire, UK. I can’t remember exactly what brought me to the boarding house’s TV room in the first place, but I do recall being fixated on the live footage of two skyscrapers up in smoke. The small room was full of quiet students, for a change. My startled self would soon call home, fearing that the same could happen in another city; but at the same time, I still wondered if it was all a Hollywood hoax, because it was hard to believe that such a tragic event could happen in real life.
Sadly, about four years later, London would also face a large-scale terrorist attack.
I wasn’t in either city during the events, but have since lived in London for a few years along with the occasional trips to New York. While the scars can still be seen, the wounds have healed. Let there be no more tests.
2026. Liu Bolin. An impressive artist from China known as the real-life invisible man masters the art of camouflage. He does it yet again. But just seeing someones face as they pass by this aisle and realize something is wrong…HAHA priceless.
Making a little mark on the web for my 24th birthday. Allow me to share my geeky life story so far.
This is turning out to be my media whore week. Two more TV appearances scheduled this week, along with many more on Engadget. *Insert evil laugh here*
The BBC were talking to a fellow named Richard Lai who was due to fly back to Hong Kong via London but was stranded in New York because of Irene.
He admitted that, whilst outside taking pictures right before the brunt of the storm (that comes with 60mph winds), he’d had difficulties with his umbrella.
My advice to this chap: BUY A RAINCOAT.
Heh, I hate raincoats.
(Source: wigglyrosebrows)
“There were still pigeons and sparrows loitering.”
So glad that my quote made it to BBC News’ website. :D
