Random Scrap:
The flags were still half mast and there were going to stay so for a few more weeks. For most of the people in the desert the trategy was unfolding on the screens of tv or in classrooms. There was a talk about a need for revenge. What a lot of people feared was the effect of the 9/11 attacks on the tourism. People put off their traveling plans which could heavily affect the desert so dependent on the visitors. Besides that life had been going on as usual. I was now fully focused on my classes. I would go to the International Office to send email updates from computer there. It was a place staffed with a few advisors and Carolynne, or really a second Mom who was always smiling and asked about how we felt. At the first week of classes I was approached by a Japanese guy. "So, Disneyland. You go?" he asked. It was clear that English was still something to work on but he was nice and as he went on explaining, he wanted to meet some 'non-Japanese' friends to practice his English. The trip to Disneyland never took place we decided to become friends.