For ten years, I lived much of my life paralyzed by fear. When I finally told fear where to stick it, I felt free and my life began to change. I promised myself I would never be that person again. I refuse. Sometimes, though, fear creeps back and tries to take over again. Yesterday was one of those days.
It's funny how I'm always saying "take a risk", "jump in with both feet" and "do it - don't be afraid." I ought to listen to myself and take my own advice when fear, especially irrational fear, comes back. I won't stop traveling or taking public transportation. I won't stop living my life.
And so today I say to the terrorists what I am telling my fear. Fuck you. Fuck. You. And in case you didn't hear me, I'll say it again. Fuck you.