Well it happened

I know I'm a very optimistic person. I know I'm very trusting of people. I thought my stuff was safe when it was with me and if I was in public view. But today I got my laptop stolen right out of my hands in the middle of the day and in a very public place. I had just opened it to look at some directions I had on it. I closed it and was putting it in my bag. Someone ran up to me, grabbed it and shoved me, I tried grabbing it back and I got shoved to the ground. He ran out the door and I chased him. I abandoned my bag which also wasn't very smart, but I really wanted my laptop back. I ran after him as best I could yelling stop and help and everyone just watched as if it were a game we were playing. I knew they probably didn't understand what I was saying but certainly they knew what was going on. I chased him to the street where a white car was approaching. The door opened and he got in. I was right behind him and I tried to grab it again. Again I got pushed and I fell backwards into a puddle. This time when I tried to get up and run the car was speeding away and my legs gave out. I got back to my bag and it was untouched.

Well, I'm hoping it goes better from here!

I'm in my hostel now on their internet. EVERYONE has laptops here it seems. It is sooo frustrating to know I just had mine and I've replayed the scene of getting it stolen so many times, wishing it wouldn't have happened. If I was Jason Bourne I totally could've dropped that guy. But alas, I am Joshua Houston and I was very helpless.