Where Were You?

I was living with my In-laws. I had the t.v. on but was dozing in and out on the couch. I woke up to the sound of Katie Couric's voice speculating about it being an accident. And a few moments later I watched as the second plane flew into the second tower. I was horrified. Completely in shock. I called my mom and told her to turn on the t.v. I was pacing back on forth with restless energy when I realized I had to catch the bus to the University of Utah where I was a student at the time. When I got on the bus there was an eerie silence and people whispering amongst themselves. Then I heard a guy talking about the possibility of more planes hitting more targets and one heading to the White House. When we arrived on campus I ran to the student center because I knew there would be coverage on the big screen t.v. there. Dozens of students gathered around the room watching as the events unfolded. I couldn't believe how quiet it was for the number of people in the room. I watched in horror until the towers began to fall. This photo was taken of me by a student reporter as I sat frozen witnessing the worst thing that had happened in my lifetime. I still can't talk about that day and what happened without feeling like my heart is breaking in my chest.