So I'm about to power down for the night...

[jon_chaisson]

...and emmalyon is already in bed, when I hear

BOOOM!

BOOOM!

and then silence.

Then me saying "WTF?" as I walk into the bedroom.

Then people across the street yelling "It's on the roof! It's on the roof!"

I look out the window and see flames. Both Emm and I think that it's across the street, but then I realize, it's actually the reflection of our building.

My first thought, other than the both of us getting out of the apartment as quickly and safely as we can?

Shit. I really should have my writing with me.

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Well, as far as I know, it was a transformer blowing. Pretty frikkin' loud, I tell you. People are back inside, but the fire trucks are still out there and I've a feeling that they're going to be out there a little while longer.

So yeah, that was our evening.

I think we're going to call in late to work tomorrow.

Comments

[juniperblue.livejournal.com]

Wow. Not the kind of excitement one would want! Glad you and Emma are okay and that you didn't suffer any property damage!

[joncwriter.livejournal.com]

Thanks! We're both okay, and there's no damage anywhere for us. But just to be on the safe side, I think I'm going to invest in some cd-rw's for my writing and keep them in my bookbag...