Opium dream – 24
Posted on 03 February 2010
In my dream…
I was a FBI special agent responded to the call of duty to save our beautiful city – Seattle and its space needle from the terrorist attack. The attack plan was armed and it can happen in any moment. I was picked up at the airport by 3 local agents and briefed about the situation. From there we started to make terrorist connections. We worked very very hard…some of us didn’t even feel a need for a even short nap. We worked through the night. Within 24 hours, we saved the America – the Jack Bauer’s style.
I woke up…
Found myself driving through a rainy traffic in San Jose. I then realized I am not a hero. No one asked me to be one. Does becoming a hero require sacrifices? Does becoming a hero require changes in life style? Does becoming a hero require putting your life on hold? Does becoming a hero require dealing with uncertainties? And above all who am I saving?
And just like that I wanted to start living again. I wanted to fill that empty space I have been missing for quite awhile now. I want a normal life.
-D-
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I liked your content in your post and I felt that i is the great source of knowledge.I am very impress with your post.
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I really like when people are expressing their opinion and thought. So I like the way you are writing
I didn’t understand the concluding part of your article, could you please explain it more?
“Within 24 hours, we saved the America – the Jack Bauer’s style” — You meant the Jack Bauer’s cyclist style, or the Jack Bauer’s CTU style? or both? A normal life… perhaps the cyclist is a better match with your current hobby…
It’s good to be day-dreamer, only for sometimes, and I did enjoy reading your thoughts (a bit funny but not that contrast when I did make a comparison of both characters in your writing)
BTW, I was there at that Pike Place… back in 1996