Just a list

November 6, 2007

I had all these beautiful, sad, poignant and beautifully written blog posts planned in my head about The Thing That Happened (about 5 or so), but all that seems to be going into the great out there is this – some lists.

 Things I am Thankful for about My Flat Being Robbed

1) That I was not killed or raped

2) That I did not yell – this would have resulted in the former – which is probably as result of that fact that;

3) After I knew that the intention was not (1), I was not scared.

4) That I didn’t have to sleep there the next night.

5) That they didn’t take my pretty clothes, tv, music, computer etc.

6) Having to get a new driver’s means that I don’t have to get one next year. 

7) That my ID book wasn’t in the handbag that was stolen.

8 ) That there was still milk to put on my cereal…

 Really Awful Things About My House Being Robbed

1) Strangers came into my house and threatened to shoot me

2) No more internet

3) I loved that bag! (It was like a pet to me)

4) I loved that wallet! (It was all coral-coloured and pretty!)

5) I really really loved that watch.

 6) The drizzly rain that morning.

So few things, actually