From a friend of mine in Holland. Seems like things are reverberating over there in a bad way. I think we all need to relax and start meditating on not starting WWIII.
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How are you doing? Just came back from Linda’s apartment. Last night she gave a housewarming party and therefore I slept over there. Some good friends came over; it had been a while since the whole gang had been together so we all had a lot of catching up to do. Ofcourse America was still a major issue of discussion as well as the personal dramas in everyone’s life, but on the whole we had a great time. On Monday we’re getting together again. A friend is graduating and she’s throwing a party. I’m not in a party mood as such but it’s good to get your mind off things, you know?

Have you seen Bush’s speech? I have to say that I’m getting really scared. The royal Dutch Airlines will not fly as from next week, the international train to Paris (Thalys) is cancelled, and people are losing their jobs by the dozens. It his having such a big impact. Even at my work there is talk of cutting jobs, it’s just bizarre. And his whole jihad thing is just so scary. Most of the Middle East countries still support America, but how long will that last? If Afghanistan is attacked and a general jihad is announced all hell will break loose! To be a good Muslim you have to regard these 5 rules and one of them states that you have to follow the jihad, what if this turns into a Muslim vs. Non-Muslim war…very scary. People have also been arrested here in Holland in cities just 10 minutes from here. Tension here is definitely mounting. It just sucks that for all my worrying I can’t change a damn thing! I can worry my ass off but at the end of the day it won’t make a difference.

I’m just holding on to the so-called "simple things" in life, the family, my friends, you know?