The Ten Most Memorable Events of My Twenties

7. September 11, 2001
Age: 27

I had to put this on the list. It’s the only world event that’s ever felt like an attack on me personally, that’s shaken me to the core. (Not just me, of course, but this top ten list is about my life.) I didn’t lose any family members that day, but I did lose a college friend, as well as a sense of safety and stability.

I’d rather not dwell on it, so that’s all I’m going to say, but it does belong on this list.