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October 30, 2005
A Birthday To Remember
Dehli, India
Yesterday, on October 29th, I turned 23 years old. Yesterday was also the day that terrorists attacked Dehli. Three bombs rocked the capital of India - 2 were placed in crowded markets and the third was found on a bus. At 5:30 PM I left my hotel and began walking down the road to get a drink. I am staying in Pharganj, a congested area right next to New Dehli Train Station (one of the busiest in the country). I didn't get very far from my hotel when I witnessed a large bomb blast, no more than 100m infront of me, which stopped me in my tracks. I knew what it was but I didn't really want to believe it. I was hoping that it was just a fireworks accident (there is a large festival in a few days), but I knew it was no accident. I stood back in wonder as hundreds of people raced past me, trying to get as far away from the blast site as possible. Next, the people in the blood-stained clothing and gaping wounds came limping past me...
I'm okay, you're okay, that's all that matters. There's alot more to tell in all this but I gotta save something for the book!
An outfit linked to the Pakistani-based militant organization, Lashker-e-Taiban (LeT), has claimed responsibility for the attacks which left over 60 dead and 210 injured.
I just wanted to go and get a beer, and about two hours after the blast I finally got one. When something like this happens you cannot run and hide, for that is exactly what terrorists hope to accomplish - to instill fear in you.
Posted by tyler at October 30, 2005 07:31 AM
Comments
1.
Happy belated birthday man... sounds like a pretty crazy one. Glad you're okay and keep the updates rolling in. Remember if you want the big book deal you have to set the hook first!
Posted by: ben at October 31, 2005 01:40 PM
2.
holy shit
-kayla
Posted by: kayla at November 1, 2005 10:48 PM
3.
well i guess you beat me on exciting birthday events this year, i'll get you next year though..... glad to hear you are okay. praying you stay safe and keep on rolling along!!! love you babe!
Posted by: ashley at November 4, 2005 03:17 AM
4.
Hey sweets, happy belated birthday!! I happy to hear that your okay, you defineatly have to be very carefull out there! Try to keep your skinny ass out of trouble!!
Posted by: Terrey at November 10, 2005 12:19 AM