Have I ever mentioned that I have a history of being "obsessed" with UFOs (Unidentified Flying Objects)? Sadly, I am.
Ever since my Grade 3 teacher, Mr. Solinski, taught a unit on UFOs and Extra-Terristrials, I have been hooked. As a child, it was worse. I was very paranoid and terrified out of my wits. I was always scanning the skies for unfamiliar lights, shadows, or "objects". That fear can be credited to my best buddies, 2 Indian guys that were my best friends during my elementary school days. One was named, Sandeep, and the other dude...his name began with a "M", I think -- it was a looong time ago people. Anyhow, right after we completed the unit on UFOs, which included reading many articles on sightings and so forth - these stupid boys sat on either side of me and started rambling and didn't stop until they had me convinced that I too could be abducted by aliens.
They convinced me that if you think about the Aliens, that they can "sense" that, and then they'll come flying my way and abduct me right out of my home, at school, walking down the street, anywhere I may happen to be. Do you have any idea how good of a prank these boys pulled? My mind went crazy! I was scared and I couldn't stop thinking about the aliens! And on top of that they had convinced me that by thinking about the aliens, I would get abducted!
But after a few months, I realized that even though I had constant thoughts about Aliens, none had appeared thus far. I hadn't been abducted. That's when I realized these stupid boys were full of SH*T. lol. But from that day onwards, my obsession began. I spent the better part of my childhood reading books and articles about aliens. I wanted to learn all that I could. I became an ardent fan of The X-files. I even put myself through the torture of watching Fire in the Sky, which was filmed based on a true story -- how's that for settling my fear?
Eventually, the interest simmered down and I got on with life. Thank God! But once in a while, I still catch up on sightings and always love a good Alien movie. Not the ridiculous commerical films, but something that actually shows an intelligent account of life on other planets, or basically extra-terristrials.
The most vocal of recent sightings has of course been the one in the US last year in Stephenville, Texas where more than 30 residents saw the same thing. It hovered for quite some time and then it split into two and then there was a ball of fire and they disappeared.
The "Pheonix Lights" incident is one of the most interesting sightings of 1997 and the same thing happened again in 2008. The object travelled through Arizona, Nevada and parts of Mexico. Many things have been said to explain the appearance of such an object, such as pranks, flares, etc., but eventually every excuse has been disproved, leaving everyone without any credible answers as to what exactly this object was.
I'm quite suspicious of UFO Sightings, as we know that the US Army must be experimenting with new equipment. And we all know that they're not going to explain each and every flying machine that they've got. But some of these incidents have even left the US Army and Gov't dumbfounded. Normally, they can disprove such sightings.
Although Hollywood always focuses on American sightings -- Europe and the East experience many weird sightings themselves. Just have a look at the two pictures below:
This took place last month in Czech Republic. It took place on Feb. 14 at around 7:45pm. Witness' explained that not one but five flying objects were spotted around the city square. The objects made no noise. Hmmm...
The odd thing is that like the Pheonix Lights incident, where V-shaped UFOs were sighted, many more of that shape are being reported, but this time there's a shift. Experts claim that there is a significant increase in the amount of low-flying UFOs. Meaning, it's not distant objects anymore. They are closer to the ground, hence the increase in witnesses. Boston, MA just reported sightings on March 3rd, and again on March 4th, the same V-shaped UFOs were reported in Hollidaysburg, PA.
Closer to home: Paul Hellyer, former Defence Minister, claims that UFOs are very much a reality - "proof is irrefutable". In 2008 Canada received 1004 reports of sightings. And a report from the Carnegie Institute in Washington states that there may be 10 billion trillion planets in space that are capable of creating life.
another hmmm...moment. Are we alone?
Ancient lore claims that some of our great monuments, like Pyramids are creations left behind by extra-terristrial beings. It is interesting to think just how the people made Pyramids, some that are identical around the world, with intricate drawings and structures, with such primitive technology. There's an author that has spent 30 years dedicated to this belief. I'll introduce you to him in a later post.
For now - sleep tight. And remember, don't think too hard about those aliens! My silly school-boy friends, may have been on to something ;)
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