History in the Making

This post is a little random, but it is something I want to remember forever

and that is what this blog is about right?

Remembering life events, moments in time and

being honest about my feelings in those moments and the way it has changed me.

A little over 12 years ago,

 our lives had changes more than we ever could have imagined.

Living only 15 minutes away, and being able to see that beautiful NYC Skyline

from my bedroom window is a privilege and something we often take for granted.

Let’s be honest, when something seems so natural,

normal and everyday to us, we forget to just sit back, breath and

actually appreciate the beautiful things around us and be thankful

 for what we are able to be a part of.

On September 11, 2001 that beautiful view I peaked at

every time I walked out my front door would never ever be the same.

It has been 12 years and A LOT has happened within those

 12 years and yet some things just seem like they are taking forever to progress.

Many people around the country and the world,

that don’t have the opportunity to walk through

New York City everyday or even once a month aren’t

reminded of the progress this great city is still making.

We have come a long way no doubt about it,

we have climbed up a mighty tall mountain and

have reached goals and came back stronger than ever,

but there is still much that needs to be done.

I have the pleasure of working right across the street from ground zero.

My train stops right underneath the construction zone that continues on,

underneath the new fountains that have been

placed in memory of those lost and underneath the gorgeous new buildings

that are being built to continue this ongoing

renovation of Lower Manhattan.

This leads me to the amazement that I can say

I am living through another historical moment in time.

When we were younger we heard of historical events

and read about past presidents, wars and monumental times

and these lessons and events are carrying on to our children and children to come.

It also amazes me that 9/11 is actually

in history books and taught to children that were not yet a blessing

on this earth and now look at this change in history as we once looked at our history books.  

I have lived through that infinite day in United States history and as much as this place has worked its butt off to recover and rebuild there are still things that need to be done.

On October 24, 2013 I had the pleasure of being one of the first people

to experience a milestone accomplishment here in

Lower Manhattan at the World Trade Center

as the underground walkway tunnel that connects

the train to the building I work in was completed and opened to the public.

I will never forget the feeling of pride I had

for the hard working men and women

that I see and hear every day as I walked past had built something

so extraordinary

and truly a piece of history to come.

I’ll never forget how bright, clean and fresh it felt.

The way the architecture was developed like something

I had never seen before,

and surely never expected.

This underground walkway will eventually connect office buildings

that lie on the Hudson River to the World Trade Center

as well as 13 Subway trains and trains to New Jersey.

Like I said,

when things become a routine, normal, everyday occurrences

we often take advantage and never really stop to think about

 all the little things going on around us.

I am guilty of that and this moment has reminded me to stop,

look around and appreciate what’s around.

Appreciate the opportunities and the experiences

we are given every single day.  

I am a part of history.

I can tell my children and their children that I was here on the first day,

I was honored to be the first one

 to walk those halls and I will always appreciate

the magnificent things of life.