Finally, Some Gunshots..

Finally, I got to hear some gunshots on the street where my apartment is...and for sure, it was a reminder that I live in downtown Los Angeles. At least a dozen people have died in gang related violence in this year within 2 mile radius of my place but somehow I had started to believe that I was immune to it...till it happened today.

Everyone was safe but I did see folks running for cover. I was planning to go out to get some food but then I decided to stay home and cook something. I think I have done a great job till now of understanding that in downtown, you don't go out after it gets dark. But when you hear gunshots in the afternoon, then you begin to think....you begin to question the frameworks which you have built for yourself..and that is what I am doing right now and I am not sure if I have a solution. Believe me, it is fun to know that you stay within 30 miles of Pamela Anderson but it is no fun to hear gunshots in broad day light. It helps keep things real but I guess sometimes its better to leave the reality behind.