(almost) theft number 2

Today I ran to school to do some homework, which was lucky because I had another service learning meeting. Why I have them at all, I have no idea; I never have any problems or anything to talk about. My meetings are always fast, especially since I'm the only person who volunteers at this school. Today's meeting was about 4 minutes long. It was a good one, though, because Monica told me that, although the packet says our final paper has to be 10-12 pages, it also says the word count should be 2000-2500 words. It turns out that's only 6ish pages, I think, so I'm much happier.

I got dropped off at the Ecovia (super super crowded bus) like normal and took it to school. There was this weird lady who kept standing really close to me even though there was more space where she had been a stop or two before. Then I got off, which is always the best part of the Ecovia ride. When I got to school, I took my laptop out of its case. The case had a big rip in it. I was annoyed because it's from REI and the seam should not have torn. Then I realized that it wasn't torn on the seam; it was definitley cut by a knife. I looked at my backpack, which also had large cut in the bottom. Nothing was taken, but I was upset. I should have realized that the weird lady was standing so close for a reason. My backpack here is also my favorite backpack. And, I HATE standing out so much. I am white (white=$$ for so many people here), tall and female and all of that together means I attract so much more attention than I want. I plan on walking to school from now on. I've had enough theft on public transportation here. And I always try to be safe; I wear my backpack in front of me and have my (long) arms around it, but apparently that's not enough.
Edan, who also had her phone stolen, also had her bag sliced today. She didn't have anyone weird standing so close, and they didn't steal anything either, but her bag was also nice and we are both mad. Oh Ecuador.

22 days until I come home!