Mugged
This must be karma coming back to haunt me for that can of tomato paste I slyly decided not to scan at the self-checkout counter at Meijer today. Except, you would think that the karma police believe in equilibrium and would have had mercy on me tonight.
Because tonight, I got mugged.
Yes, these things really happen. It happened to me.
I was walking home from the bars tonight and decided to take a shortcut route home through an alley. A car promptly followed me into the alley and then a man got out and waved me over. Thinking that he needed directions, I walked over to see if I could help him.
I even shook his hand and smiled.
That fucker, he started to talk really quickly and asked if I could give him directions to some church in another town. I told him that I had no idea where it was, that I couldn't help him. I suggested that he try a gas station. And then he started shaking his head and biting his lip. He looked down, then he looked up at the sky, then back down. And I just stared at him, slightly confused and uncomfortable.
And then he pulled a knife out on me.
"Take out your wallet and give me all the money you have," he hissed.
It wasn't a big knife, but it was a knife alright, and I was all alone in the alley. And it was dark. My heart pounding in my ears, my eyes transfixed by his knife, I opened up my wallet and quickly gave the man 40 dollars.
I was so scared, and so stupid.
The mugger ran back into his car, put it in reverse, and sped off. I was too in shock to even have the presence of mind to look at his license plate number. It all happened so quickly.
That was over two hours ago, at 2 AM. It's 4:30 in the morning now.
The cops couldn't help, obviously. All they are doing is having me fill out an incident report. I don't know if I even want to do it.
And now I'm here, so pissed off that sweat's all over my face. I feel low and violated. I feel like shit.
I keep slamming my fist on my desk in anger, thinking of all the what-ifs. I should have challenged that fucker. I'm sure he was more scared than I was.
Hey karma police, how about this: I'll go back to Meijer and return that $1.29 can of tomato paste that I stole and then I'll go to sleep, and when I wake up in the morning this night will have never happened. Deal?
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OMG PETE! Are you serious?? I'm glad your ok. I can't believe this happened! Champaign can be really scary at night, surprisingly. I know.. Take care, pete!
Thats horrible Pete, I hope you feel better man.
dude man dont worry about it, $40 aint worth nights in the hospital cuz if u did do something, he cut your throat with is small dull knife. i mean yes, its not a plesant experience, but it could have been worse, ya know? you handled it just fine.
Yow. Scary.
You paid $40 to not get stabbed. Sounds like a good deal to me.
Man that is really fucked up..I feel bad for you.
That's really scary. It's a good thing you didn't try to fight him off or anything, things could have been a lot worse. At least your ok, and that's what matters. It's still a terrifying experience though. Glad your ok!
glad you're alright man...quit beating yourself up over it.
It's so easy to say "Oh, I should have just hit him and run" or whatever, but at the time it's the last thing you feel like doing. And what you did was the safest and most sensible thing to do. I mean, sure you might have been able to hit him and ruun, but he might have stabbed you if you tried.
Don't feel too bad about it Pete.
yeah, dont beat yourself up over this. Remember when i visited and i was telling you about how shady some of the back alleys can be? Weird...and if you were coming home from the bars buzzed, thats good you still had the presence of mind not to fight him. Not worth 40 bucks at all. Hope things get better for you.
Don't worry, Pete. These things happen all the time in life. There have been numerous times for me where I was challanged and didn't follow through the way I wish I had, but time passes, and we learn that it doesn't matter. Like everyone above said, it's better that you're safe now, and you'll have a better idea of how to respond in the future (like not taking back alleys).
Gosh, for someone that had a traumatic expereince you seemed to be in high spirits last night! I had no idea at all you were mugged on friday, but thank goodness you are safe. Also thanks for coming out to the party, my friends all thought you were a charmer! Bye Pete!
Damn man aren't you asian? You could have used your pre-programmed kung fu moves on him. Just kidding...violence is never the answer and I am glad you weren't hurt. You may be pissed about $40 being gone but losing $40 is not as bad as a gash on your face.
Pete I'm so glad you are ok. Dave told me right when it happened but I knew you were upset so I didn't want to bother you about it. Trust me, you definitely got the better end of the deal...it could have been a lot worse! Keep your head up playa...just remember no matter what your still a stud!!!!
I think the consensus is right: $40 just isn't worth the risk of getting stabbed or slashed. I'm glad your OK Pete!
where ya been pete you aren't blogging as much anymore? are you ok?
chill people, it's only been 3 days. be safe; love you big bro.
Hey Nic I'm still here and doin' fine. Sorry I haven't been blogging as much. I've hit a busy stretch.