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Posted by ElectricWhite on 22-03-2016 at 11:20:

Daniella, are you okay?

Daniella, I don't know exactly where you're at, but I couldn't help thinking about you when I turned on the TV and saw the news about the terrorist attacks in Brussels. It's sickening to think how what was once considered one of the safest places in Europe now seems to have a bullseye on it....I just pray you're okay and that you'll be able to let us know soon.

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Posted by Daniella T on 22-03-2016 at 17:22:

Thank you EW!

I just got home. I was at the office, and we were advised to stay indoors until late in the afternoon.

I can't even begin describing what the situation is like...
I had heard about the airport bombing in the morning, and I took the bus to go to work instead of the metro. The explosion was at a station I pass every day -- at the same as I pass it... I was on the bus just outside the station when the explosion happened, and saw people running out with blood everywhere -- things you usually see on the news but don't expect them to happen in your neighbourhood!

Now the situation is little bit more "normal" but there's no public transport, so people can work from home tomorrow.

Thank you for your thoughts! Having friends at a time like this is really important -- all of you, keep safe, wherever you are!

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Posted by KT1972 on 22-03-2016 at 17:49:

So glad to hear you're ok Daniella, it is worrying when you hear things like this on the news and you know someone 'may' be in that city.

It sounds like you were closer than you would have liked to be though, a lucky escape eh?

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Posted by Daniella T on 22-03-2016 at 18:09:

KT -- very close indeed! Our office is one stop away from the metro station where the explosions were, on the same street. We are very close to what is called "the European quarter", which closed down completely after the metro bombing.

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Posted by ChrisW on 22-03-2016 at 19:09:

Yikes, so glad you're okay!

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Posted by Redbird on 22-03-2016 at 22:07:

Glad to hear you're home and safe Daniella! Be careful! Grouphug

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Posted by Becky Rock on 22-03-2016 at 22:23:

That must have been horrible, DT. I know people who were in one of the buildings next to the World Trade Center when it was hit. I hope nothing else happens in Brussels.

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Posted by Kritter on 22-03-2016 at 23:10:

Glad to hear you are ok DT. I thought about you as soon as i heard the news.

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Posted by ElectricWhite on 22-03-2016 at 23:54:

DT, I don't think you'll ever know how thankful I am that you're okay!

Becky -- I had a classmate who was evacuated from the South Tower a few minutes before it collapsed. As soon as he was on the sidewalk, the police there yelled for everyone to run, and he did; he actually ran the soles out of his shoes.

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Posted by Becky Rock on 23-03-2016 at 00:39:

I would hope no one else has to go through such horrible things, but I'm a realist. It's going to happen again and again as long as we allow ISIS to exist. The only question is where. We're going to the INDY 500 again and will have our eyes peeled. 350,000 people in an area one mile long and 1/2 mile or so wide is a big bullseye.

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Posted by msannomalley on 23-03-2016 at 00:45:

Glad to hear that you're okay, Daniella. Smile

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Posted by Daniella T on 23-03-2016 at 08:09:

Thank you everyone! Let's hope for the best!
Becky, be super-extra careful at the Indy race!

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Posted by Transmute Jun on 24-03-2016 at 12:40:

Daniella, I am glad that you escaped physical harm and that you are safe. I know that the emotional scars of what you experienced will be with you for some time, but so will our thoughts and support.

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Posted by Daniella T on 24-03-2016 at 14:51:

Thank you TJ!

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Posted by RIgirl on 25-03-2016 at 19:42:

It's so sad that the world has become such a scary place! So glad to hear that you are okay, Daniella!

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Posted by jublke on 23-05-2016 at 02:03:

Daniella: I know I'm late posting on this but I'm so glad that you are okay.

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