I know. I've been MIA lately. Here's why....
I was robbed. Not my house, but my van was broken into, and my purse and my friends purse was stolen in beautiful Dallas, TX (she said dripping with sarcasm.)
I know better than to leave valuables in the car. But, it was for 2 minutes people! 2 minutes for the theives to ram a slim jim into my door, and rip me off!
I lost my purse, money, ID, credit cards, eyeglasses (for driving), extra car keys, house keys, my new cell phone with bluetooth headset, a new expensive pair of scissors (for dog grooming), a Coach wallet, 3 prescriptions, and probably something else I haven't thought of yet.
So far, I have spent nearly $800 replacing the phone, bluetooth, and the 2 pairs of driving glasses. I'm just sick about it. This was money I had saved for something else, and now it is gone for no good reason. Phooey!
The eternal optomist in me wants to find the silver lining in all of this. It could have been worse, we could have been hurt or something. The person that stole from me is probably in a much worse place than me. And at least we are blessed enough to be able to replace these things. But...it doesn't make me feel any better.
I feel like I've lost so much more than the contents of my purse. I am a grown woman, but I trust too many people, and definitely too many situations. I believe in people. I give everyone the benefit of the doubt. I don't want to become the cynic. I want to believe that there is good in everyone because there has to be.
But now I'm not so sure. I find myself watching my back, questioning everything and trying to think like a criminal so that I don't become a victim of one again.
I know, it was just a purse, but it changed me.
Jacquie