Traveling Fears

I have had a terrible fear of flying since the events 2001. I became even more nervous when the bombs were discovered in London. I had read that the U.S. was not going to raise the security level and that it would remain at Yellow. When we arrived in Philadelphia I was a little anxious when I saw it had been raised to Orange. Then as I was walking past a bar in the airport I saw CNN had breaking news of a blazing fire but we passed too quickly so see what it was. During our layover I heard that a flight had been cancelled to Europe and I became even more nervous. Within minutes it was announced that Our boarding would be delayed for almost an hour. It was not until several days after we arrived that I heard of the events in Glasgow wich were unfolding during those very moments. Maybe that seems like an unusual way to start my blog but for me it is only a remimder of what my goals are here and in my career.
I want to be a documentary filmaker or journalist in order to gain a better understanding of world events and shed some light on different issues. Instead of polarizing people with left wing or right wing views I would like to present thought provoking views. I recently watched the video of the beheading of Daniel Pearl in response to the release of his movie "Mighty Heart" He died as a result of what I believe is our foreign policy. I saw an interview with his wife who eloquently stated that it was their goal as journalists to create a dialogue towrds understanding and peace. I would like to do the same. Also in the preceding week I was so relieved that the BBC reporter had been released from Gaza. There are many people who risk their lives to bring about change. I think the least Americans can do is stop being complacent, get our heads out of the sand, and make a difference with our awareness of policy and the power of our vote. Hmmm on a lighter note.....
Cuando llego en Madrid no me impressiono. Madrid es un ciudad grande. Por yo, es lo mismo de un ciudad en los estados unidos. Piense que avanzar a fuerra la ciudad la vista se cambiara. Pero por una hora la vista fui lo mismo. Entone dormi y cuando me desperdi la vista fui muy marvillosa!!! Mas tarde en la noche, camine a la Plaza Mayor. A las 10 en la noche la luzes de la Plaza se encender.