Become Wrath, Become Vengeance!

I've discussed my bike on several occasions (such as here and here). I depend on it as a mode of transportation since I am a car'less urbanite here in DC. In one of my previous blogs I wondered how I would react if my bike was stolen--since it almost happened 3 weeks ago. Sunday afternoon I went to my gym and locked my bike up outside of the WSC on Connecticut Ave. This is an exceptionally well populated area because of the Hilton next door. And the bike racks are blocked from the street by a line of cars, so I usually felt pretty secure there. You can see where I'm going with this. I decided to work my ass off at the gym, staying twice as long as usual. I emerged from the dungeon-like atmosphere at WSC to find three bike racks completely empty--including the one me bike was attached to. No signs, no cut locks, just empty racks. Some S.O.B. had a banner day.

I told GCC the other week when we were discussing this issue that I would probably cry if my bike was stolen. Surprisingly, I didn't. I think our conversation, which could be summed up as "having your bike stolen is inevitable, its bound to happen sooner or later", prepared me for this moment. It took 5 seconds to register what happened, then I started walking home--as it started to rain. Luckily I caught some cops at the Starbucks and filed a report--very fortuitous, since it meant not having to wait hours to do it after calling the PD. I doubt I would've filed a report otherwise. So the only remaining question is whether I file an insurance claim against it.

I'm now left wondering how I will react if/when I see my bike being ridden by some illegal Mexican in Adams Morgan. It was very distinctive--a model not sold in DC, smaller frame than average, along with some modifications. I picture a couple scenarios, and having the official police report increases my options

1. See the person riding it, knock them off it, and make off with my bike


2. Try to follow the person while calling the PD


3. See it locked up at a somewhere and A. disable it by removing/slashing the tires, then call the PD or B. Placing my own lock on the bike

Notice that none of these choices include being passive, peaceful, or non-revengeful. That's not an Aries trait, thus its not who I am. One of my friends left a comment on my Friendster profile, which is true...

--Despite my utter shock at learning I get on his nerves sometimes, I think [he] is an amazingly strong person with a personality that keeps you doubled over, begging for more. ...[He] exudes a simplicity of being that only comes from someone who is comfortable in their own skin. Be careful, though. Cross him, and you're likely to wind up maimed, lying in a ditch twitching uncontrollably somewhere on a two-lane road in South Georgia.

Take note, you god-damned useless life forms that roam the streets of Adams Morgan, I will exact my revenge, and it will be on my own time, when you least expect it!! Hopefully your family might recognize some party of your remains when they're shipped back to Mexico!