STEAM EXPLOSION

I consider myself a seasoned New Yorker.

I was in this city during all of the emotional events of years past; hardly realizing until years later, that I was a survivor.

I work in mid-town, 45 steps from Grand Central Station. There are isolated events that happen on a regular basis. bomb scares, suspicious packages, track fires etc. The fire alarms go off in my office building and we are instructed to stay put or evacuate. My heart always sinks when I hear the alarm because it stirs the survivor in me.

This evening, I was in a meeting when the alarm went off. I could see debris in the air and hear sirens. We were told to "shelter in place". which we did; like we always do.

The explosion on 41st Street this evening was scary because it was familiar. I walked home amongst the people and was talking on my cell phone the entire time (see yesterdays entry).

I live not in fear, but fear is inside of me. I am seasoned