Ah rats. This has not been my year.
An hour ago I was robbed at gunpoint. I'm so amusingly used to life in Colombia that I'm not rattled by having a gun to my head, but I *am* kicking myself for thinking I was okay because there were two people a meter ahead, and two people a meter behind. The last time I got robbed at gunpoint, 3 years ago, I had also relaxed into having folks nearby.
*Never* let your guard down.
Phone blocked! Now just waiting for 8am to reclaim my number & reset key apps.
@MLClark Wow! Glad you are ok. Any chance you can leave there? Just sounds dangerous.
@MLClark Poverty does this all over. Just keep your eyes open. And if you come here, head to my NJ. Safer than a red state, lol.
@Nick_Searles My life in Colombia has different issues than my life in Canada had. In Canada I was a pretty depressed cookie all the time. Colombia has many wonderful facets, including perspectives on life that come from a more acute awareness of poverty and its impact.
That poverty is what led to my robbery tonight - poverty, and my own inattentiveness. The last time I was robbed was three years ago. I'm usually much less of an easy target.
Thank you, though! I appreciate the concern.