[CE.] The Unsung Heroes of 9/11

There's always been talk about how many people have virtually gone unappreciated when it comes to the events that happened on 9/11. Some of the things we first think about when it comes to 9/11 are the terrorists, the victims, and how much of a tragedy it was. Seldom do we think about the people who cleaned up after that mess, saved lives, and helped to protect the people after the event. 

This news video kind of shocked me in a sense. It had some information that I was completely blind to at first, such as rescue workers actually suffering from PTSD, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. PTSD is a lot more common in soldiers who witnessed the atrocities of war, where they constantly watch their friends get shot, dead bodies scattered everywhere, and a lot more horrible things. I can only imagine what the cleanup workers had to see. A lot of people were in the World Trade Center and a handful of those people actually jumped down to their deaths. It could very well be a traumatizing experience. 

The workers had to make sacrifices and they ended up suffering psychological and physical issues alike. The man in the video ended up with asthma and he's probably not the only one. Hell, there could be other rescue workers who had it worse.

I'm honestly grateful to the sacrifices these people willingly made. Some of them can't work anymore and the government isn't even compensating them enough. Things like these are life breakers, and the government should make an extra effort to give back to those who made these sacrifices. It's a shame that these heroes are largely forgotten.

[RE.] Things I want to do before I die.

So it seems like this topic has been getting around. Kevin is the one who originally posted the topic but soon enough other people like Joseph, Kristen, and myself have responded to it. The topic is pretty common, but that doesn't take away the thought provoking aspect of it. It makes an individual stop and think: "What do I want to accomplish in my life?" For some, they already have their future laid out and set in their mind and others are still trying to figure out things step by step. Some things on these lists are for pure enjoyment while the other things may still need to be asked the question, "Now how do I get there?"

First and foremost, I WILL make sure my parents live a lavish lifestyle, they have honestly worked hard to give me a good life and nothing I do can ever repay them back..... but I can try!

All of these guys have the same views with each goal, but who's to blame? The intentions are good and the dreams are within reach. Everyone [at least I hope] wants to pay back their parents because of the fact that we are a huge pain in the ass for at least 21 years. They have to manage and deal with our nagging, rebelling, sickness, welfare, and a lot more. Basically, every child wants to grow up to have the ability to give their parents the world.

 Traveling the world has always been a goal for me. I find most cultures intriguing to digest, not to mention the foods. To me culture is fascinating: the way of life of our own species somewhere else on this planet.

Traveling is also a major thing, but that's because it's so great! You're stuck in virtually the same spot for most of your life, so the thrill of experiencing something different is a great thing to crave. While you travel you get to see the beautiful geography of other continents, experience rich cultures, and overall you step out of that box you've always lived in. Personally I would love to go to Europe because the culture isn't that too far off from what I'm used to so I think it would be a good place to start. I also think the architecture of places such as Paris are beautiful. I would love to walk down those narrow streets with shops to my left and right. After that, well, only the world is left to explore.

I could honestly go on and on about the things I would experience before I die, but I feel like I should save it for later.

[FREE.] SUP again.

First things first, I think it'd be proper to do another introduction because of all the new faces this year. It's the same Sutherland giving us the same old same old, but with a set of new twists this second time around. Not only that, but it's a set of new faces that I'd love to share ideas and collaborate with.

As you might be able to tell already, I like to start off my [free] posts with a picture. The picture can either be random scenery/landscapes or something pertaining to the post ahead. At times it might even be a quote, like I once did last year. My posts can be quite random, because I never really got over the fact that my mind keeps jumping to different things and I never really have much time [or focus] to write about one thing for too long. Nevertheless I hope some of the stuff I'll write throughout the year inspire/impact/enlighten anyone who comes across it. It's a huge accomplishment for me when I know I had an influence on my colleagues.

 About myself? Well, I love to ride my bike practically everywhere. "Practically everywhere" includes San Leandro, Oakland, Bayfarm, Emeryville, and Berkeley. I could get a lot more into that but this blog will have a lot of it soon enough. I can get really passionate about anything I feel is worth putting effort into. I was really into photography at one point but a couple of setbacks put that hobby on a hiatus. I'm more of an optimist than a pessimist because life always seems to turn out better when you maintain a positive outlook on everything.

That's just a gist of what's to come. I hope this year is going to be as good as the last time and I look forward to sharing the experience with all of you!

Naaaaah.

So my previous post stated that it was going to be my last. NOPE! I'm back in the blogging business. Another year of Sutherland, another year of enlightenment.