Where Were You When? Tag

There have been a number of historic events that have been burned into our memories forever. Some good, some bad, but significant enough that we can remember where we were, what we’re doing, and great detail about what was going on in our lives when it happened. In this entry tell us what you remember about the day/time you first heard of these events. If you weren’t born yet simply put that as your answer. Also if you have any new “Where were you when?” moments add them.

Where were you when?

1. Where were you when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated?

Not born yet.

2. Where were you when Michael Phelps won his 8th gold medal in the 2008 Olympics?

I was at my parents’ house. Mikey and I were watching the opening ceremonies on their DVR during the commercials. Holy cow, it was exciting!


3. Where were you when the verdict for the O.J. Simpson murder trial was announced? The white Bronco chase?

I don't remember where I was when the verdict was read, but I remember I was in my parents' family room during the chase. I don't remember for sure, but it seems like my mom & I may have been baby-sitting my darling niece Morgan who was a toddler at the time. I remember the kitchen bar stools lying on the floor like barricades so she didn't fall down the stairs.

4. Where were you when you first saw the music video for Michael Jackson’s “Thriller?”

I'm not sure, but I always have the song on my phone for my ringer during October!

5. Where were you when Neil Armstrong walked on the moon?

I had a front row seat watching it from heaven!

6. Where were you when you first heard about the September 11th attacks on America?

I was walking in a couple minutes late to my 8:0oa.m. "Special Ed" class that I had at BYU. They had the live feed of the news going on the projector. At first I thought it was just an education video they were showing, but found out quickly that it wasn't. Every TV on campus was tuned in for the rest of the day, so I hopped from one building to another saying as glued as I could to the news. I don't remember going to any classes the rest of the day.

7. Where were you when John Stockton hit “the shot” to send the Utah Jazz to the finals? (Mostly for Jazz fans)

I don't remember for sure, although I've definitely seen the video several times since marrying Mikey! ;) But I remember watching one of the finals games against the Bulls during an EFY dance at Ricks College. On one side of the gym they had the game projected on the wall. Needless to say, the guys didn't pay much attention to us that night!

8. Where were you when you first saw a “Star Wars” movie?

Probably in my parents' basement while sitting on the old black couches.

9. Where were you when the Berlin Wall fell?

I don’t remember, but I might remember my Grandma and Grandpa Jensen coming back from a trip and returning with a piece of the wall. I was pretty young then.

10. Where you were when you first heard a Beatles song?

I don't know, but I remember when I first started listening to the Beatles. In middle school, my friend Alisha's family took Alisha, our friend Kathryn, and me to St. George for Alisha's birthday. Kathryn brought her Beatles CD's and we listened to them the whole time.

11. Where were you when Hurricane Katrina hit?

I was at my parents' house again preparing for a family dinner.

12. Where were you when Magic Johnson announced his early retirement due to HIV?

I think I must have been riding in a car that was driving past my middle school on a dark, rainy night because that's what always comes to mind when that comes up.

13. Where were you when you watched your first reality TV show, and what was it?

Hmm, I don't really know. But I think the first reality TV show I really watched was American Idol . . . and it's changed my life . . . just kidding.
If you’ve been tagged:
Copy this blog as a new post on your blog.
Answer the questions as interestingly as you possibly can.
Tag 6 to 8 of your friends at the end.
I'm tagging: Camille, Lynette, Emily, Grandma, Destiny, Sally and anyone else reading this.