9/11

Reports of 9/11 have been circulating around the past week, in view of the upcoming 10th anniversary.

This report from ST nearly broke my heart.

10 years ago, on 9/11, I was but a Secondary 3 student, and in the few minutes before school started, I can still remember clearly that I was in the classroom surfing the net using the only computer, and read some news of the attack. 

And 10 yrs ago, that attack didn't mean much to me at that point of time because I hardly even knew about the existence of the Twin Towers. It wasn't until very much later in the evening that I knew the full extent, when coverage of the attack was everywhere on every channel.

10 years later, the pain and loss of 3k people is still felt by people, and especially immediate members of the family. 

I think it's a blessing just to be alive and surrounded with your loved ones. Treasure it, before it is too late.