London Calling

So, I woke up yesterday morning to the Today show talking about breaking news in London. It took a few minutes for the words "bombs" and "London" to register in my brain, but when they did, I had to roll over, put on my specs and pay attention. I must admit that I soon fell back asleep to the reports, but I turned on CNN as soon as I woke back up. I was shocked... but not angered. I dunno, I hope that isn't crazy of me to admit, but it's true. I can't waste too much energy being angry at those kinds of things, because that very reaction is what perpetuates this stupid cycle. But go ahead, call me a crazy liberal, I don't care. Just as the US pulled through after 9/11, I'm sure the UK, especially having more experience with events like these, will become stronger from it.
Now...I also thought to myself, "Great, mom is going to see this and say, 'See, I told you everything happens for a reason! You weren't meant to go to London...'"
And that's exactly what she said.
I told her that she can believe what she wants, but I can't say that these recent events make me feel any better about not being able to go. Of course, I would rather NOT be anywhere near a terrorist attack given the choice, but... well, let me explain.
Terrorist attacks or threats will not stop me from doing one of the few things that I've found to make me happy, and that is to travel. I've only been able to go abroad once in my life, but the experience was enough for me to learn that I am a happier person when I'm going somewhere. I even get a little happier when I think of possible travel plans, like "maybe I could fly out to visit my brother for Christmas," or "maybe I can meet him in Vegas at the end of the summer." So, while I understand that it's a relief to my mother to hear that I'm not going anywhere for a while, it's literally a source of depression for me (and if I really wanna piss her off, all I have to do is say, "Mom, I'm not afraid of dying in a plane crash. If I do, at least I'll be going somewhere when I died.")
Well, anyway, that's my random rant on what happened yesterday... I guess all I could have said was: Despite recent events, I'd still hop on a plane tomorrow for London.