In 10 years---how have we changed?

Been pondering this--as I said in an earlier post.

The news is progressively been discussing this "what has changed in 10 years" question.

So--I thought I'd add a few of my own--

In 10 years, what has changed?

1. I don't "put up" with as much any more...emotionally, mentally, etc. I think part of the "chutzpah" comes from the years of experience I've gained--as well as getting to be older than 30. But--I think "nation wide"--we could say that, overall, much of attitudes have changed. Flight 93 happened for a reason. And we honor the memories of those who were brave enough to say "No way!", by, in essence, doing the same.

2. I fly more. Yup--WAY more.

3. I've changed jobs, held 3 plus jobs at one time, gained 8 more years of schooling, moved 4 times--yup--faced fears I think....

4. I've gone back to where "it" happened--both in the NY and in the DC. Which was really, really good.

5. I've learned to confront anxiety--and beat it. At least beat it better than before.

6. I use the internet more (dur!)

7. I pray more--not that I didn't pray a lot then--just even more now.

8. I "defy" the odds more--especially the assumptions of others.

9. I still attempt to live without regrets--actually--this increased after that day.

10. I think (hope, pray) I recognize how important life is--living it to the fullest, and recognizing what is important--more now.


Mmmmm.....ya--I LOVE proving those whom are obsessed with fear wrong :)

P.S. I ALSO passed 4 stats classes--with nothing less than an A- and my mother is still breathing. Ya--that's a raspberry in some eyes :)

So--I'm sending out an "all call". I want to hear from others. How have you changed in the 10 years "since"? What do you do to "prove them wrong"? How do you live your life each day differently? So--I'd love for everyone to make a list on your blog of the 10 ways you live differently now--but not the "negative" changes--the positive ones--how do you "prove them wrong" everyday? So--write you list, and then link your blog into a comment on mine. I'd love to read everyone else's!!!