Helicopters over head ....

[phyncke]

It gets old - we are on our 4th night of protests here. I am sympathetic - I really am (and I think we need some reforms on Police procedures) but living right in the middle of the protest zone is getting old. Helicopters over head, roaming bands of anarchists, looters and pillagers. It is very chaotic and very stressful. It is at the point where the average person does not want to be on the street after dark because of their personal safety. We keep getting alerts at the Uni about what is going on and early release time so that we can get home safely before the protests start in the evening.

Last night they blocked the 80 freeway - a major artery through here - they stopped an Amtrak train and they closed the Berkeley BART station down. I guess that would mean they are being effective since they are getting national coverage. But living here - well it gets old. It is weird seeing your town covered on the news all the time - in real time - live and up close.

I think with a major storm coming in tomorrow night - that will shut it down. Protesting is a fair weather activity.

Anyways - that is all I have - got some Christmas shopping done - all online - woot. And I have sussed out some gifts to buy from some local shops - so I am in good shape here with my holiday cheer.

Tomorrow is my holiday party at work and then I am going to see Yo Yo Ma at the local theatre - he is giving a talk on art and culture. Should be interesting. I have been into this speaker series the the Uni lately - broadening my mind.

Anyhoo. That's it for me. Hope all is well with you!



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Comments

[jaiden-s.livejournal.com]

I thought about you today and hoped you were safe. *hug*

[phyncke.livejournal.com]

Thanks, chica. They went right by my street tonight which was startling but I am fine. It is just a little stressful getting around is all.

[nienna-weeper.livejournal.com]

Protesters shut down I-5 at the Oly exit this past Friday night. I went through town to avoid it. I can't imagine the level that you're experiencing though. Stay safe, boo! ♥

[phyncke.livejournal.com]

It has been pretty steady for a while now. I am just lucky that I don't have to drive to get to and from work. I walk and don't have to take the freeway or the BART. So that is something. I do agree with what they are talking about but I don't agree with the vandalism.

Thanks, boo!

[fimbrethiel]

Be careful!

[phyncke.livejournal.com]

No worries. I know all the side streets and sneaky ways around town! :) Thanks, darling!

[aglarien1.livejournal.com]

So much of this has turned into groups of bad people looting and pillaging and creating anarchy. Not real protesting.

[perkyandproud.livejournal.com]

Yikes!! *sends hugs and happy thoughts* Enjoy that lecture! Hope the wind causes things to die down a bit!