This is a day I woke up with no regrets about walking away from my job. Last night was the Times Square car bomb scare. I live alarmingly close to Times Square if not in it. A lot of people could have been killed. A lot of people could have been hurt. It is a jarring event like this that brings me back to believe in my decision in the moments I may doubt it. Life is short. It could be cut shorter. At any given moment without notice.
Vendors on the street noticed the car. The slogan "if you see something say something" has made its way into mainstream NY. We are so lucky. People did not ignore the smoking Pathfinder. They told the police. From there, the situation was diffused and the city was rendered safe.
I was in New Jersey celebrating my Mother's birthday and did not even know what happened despite driving back into the city within the hour of the occurrence since I drive up 10th Avenue. I just skirted the entire scene. I didn't know what happened until my Mother called and asked if I got home okay. She thought for sure I would be stuck in traffic for hours. Luckily, I got home safely. Luckily, no one in New York City was hurt.
I am not only glad I walked away from my job. I am glad I went home to be with my family on Saturday. I am grateful for the time I have with them.
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