Mugged

On March 3rd, I was mugged. I was just half a block from my apartment, and just out of the subway. Barely past 9 pm on a stormy night.

I started documenting this on a Tumblr, which I’ve created for easy updating.

i heard their voices. although i couldn’t get a good look at them because i was facing down on the wet sidewalk without my glasses, i could tell they were young. two teenage girls. when i held on to my bag, they mumbled, “let go… let go…” not vicious. almost a little scared. i let go and sprinted after them for 2 blocks… not only did i want my bag back, i wanted to scold them. come on kids, it’s not worth it. you’re better than this. but common sense kicked in: they might be young but they’re still taller and bigger than i. TWO versus ONE. i stopped mid-run and dialed 911.

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