Donovan's Brain

Last night, while house-sitting in San Francisco, I was robbed. As I slept, someone entered the house, stole my laptop, backpack, wallet, cell phone, and iPod. All while I slept. My life revolves around that laptop and backpack and the loss is monumental to me.

Of course I filed a police report but I’ve already said goodbye to years and years worth of memories; photos, videos, documents… some (very few) of which were backed up but most are now in the hands of a thief.

Fortunately, the crack-head or whomever he is that entered my abode and took my possesions, didn’t kill or mame me. But the loss of my LIFE, which was entirely wrapped up in that laptop, is almost too much for me to bear. All day I’ve been making phone calls, leaning on good friends for support, and changing what passcodes I can in an attempt to thwart the upcoming identity theft, or whatever else the thief decides to do with my personal information.

Wow.. I’ve read other blog posts like this before but it’s never hit home as it is for me now. I hope anyone reading this will take heed… keep an eye on your stuff, keep your backups current, password protect your computer.