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2002-09-10

We don't get good surf very often in New Hampshire. I woke up on tuesday September 11, 2001 to a crystal clear day. The conditions were perfect and the ocean was blessing us with a "September Session". I grabbed my board and jumped in the water. At 8:30 I took my last wave in, I was already late. It was a heavy sand barrel and I remember a loud thump as the wave closed out. My adrenalin was rushing and I had a perfect morning surf buz going. While ironing my suit I turned on the morning news to watch the first plane hit the World Trade Center in disbelief. Then the second plane and then the third plane. In my mind, all I could think was "what the hell is going on?" I didn't know what to do. Growing up in Connecticut, I knew a lot of people that worked in New York including my dad. Was he in New York today? I truly felt sick. The day was the most unnerving and unsettling day of my life. It is so sad to remember all of the people who have suffered. Everyone in my family is safe and I am grateful for this. Many surfers from New York and New Jersey were late for work on September 11th because of the surf. I am also thankful for this.

I have become a teacher.

We are not alone or invinsible. Respect people and live every day to the fullest. Love your neighbors and be kind.

I had a sticker on my car. I am much more reflective about the flag.