remembrance/ 9.11

i don't know what kept me from participating in that discussion about dates during that french rev course at hopkins-
maybe it wouldn't have changed the milieu of the argument, but today, september 11th, strikes me as a date that will be engraved in our memories for a very long time. the latter generations will keep this date floating around for history tests, but the ones who were alive will always remember.
i find it so unfortunate when people say that dates aren't important, because they are relevant. it may have not affected you directly, but indirectly, your entire country was shaken, and efforts that were protocols for protection are now in effect today.
maybe your surroundings, and the news, generally aren't your fixes, but no matter how much,
you don't care- it will change you, and your generation, and the world.


in other news,
today is korean thanksgiving (chusuk)
and also, i feel like distance is my only option now,
because those who i thought were close to me,
are growing further apart. i can't be the one
to have the shorter stick, until i learn
what it means to really be compassionate.