Happy 9-11. It may sound absurd at first. To remember the worst attack on America since Perl Harbor with the word happy. Your first instinct might be to take offence even. As I reflect on the first year anniversary of the 9-11, I know that happy is exactly the right phrase to use. A year ago today we all sat staring at our TV sets, watching with horror and disbelief, watching the skies with paranoia. We watched people die. True. But we also watched as we came together as a nation. There were no colored people at the WTC. Everyone was Grey. There were no Religions at the WTC only compassion. One act of hate, for at least a moment, had ended all hate, for at least a moment. It wasnt just Americas and New Yorks Finest hour, but the worlds. From the firefighters who started doing their job, and would forever become our heroes, to the people who sat at home and just passed on messages. We the people came together. We all wanted to do something, and in just wanting to help we all reached inside ourselves and touch a piece of our heart we usually keep locked away. We all did help. From the men who sacrificed their lives, to the people from other nations who just ICQed any one from New York. Today, many of us may watch our TV but we are not afraid. Today we will not look to the skies in fear, but with determination. Today we will recapture that feeling of solidarity, and compassion. I can't think of any responce that more flagrantly and obnoxiously defiles the intent of the terrorists than make Today a day of Celebration. It's hard. Honestly... I've been weird ever since midnight when I was sitting in a Farscape Chat room and realized that it was one year ago today. But living well is the best revenge. So I'm going to Starbucks's later for a frapachino. I'm playing my music loud. Maybe I'll buy some one lunch. I going to enjoy this day... and every time I feel a little depressed I'm going to picture Bin Ladin and a horde of his losers hiding in some basement or cave, in darkness, afraid. Then I'm gunna smile and party. Those who stand up to fear... drive it into the ranks of their enemy. My quote of the day is... "I'm Still Standing, better than I ever did. Lookin' like a true survivor. feeling like a little kid." -Sir Elton John. Now and for the rest of my days, 9-11 will be a day we dont take for granted. We will all live a little better as a memorial to those died. We will touch that part of our heart again. We think about others. Today, we will remember, but I will not remember a tragedy. I will remember our finest hour, and I will be happy.