Thursday, January 26, 2012

Thoughts For Thursday

How to feel safe you ask? Never feel to secure; Know that evil lurks behind any door you can open- J. Davis


There is much you have to consider when being a woman these days. From how to put your foot in the corporate door to what schools to enroll in when trying to further yourself. Even who you choose to interact with socially; everything has to be preceded with caution. The simplest outing can turn tragic, with predators lurking in every unimaginable place. Some can be closer to you than you think. However, one should never give the impression they are vulnerable enough to become someone's prey. Instead prepare yourself mentally and physically to deal with such a situation. 1stclassLadies has put together some much needed guidelines in order to keep yourself safe.

·        Whether your coming from work, dinner, evening out with friend, etc. ALWAYS communicate. Let someone know where you are going. This way if something ensues, your steps can be back tracked.
·        If possible, travel in groups. The more people the superior the crowd making you less of a target. Groups are usually left alone by predators as to leaving to many witnesses behind.
·        Set up some sort of car service. Sometimes it’s too late for public transportation or dealing with train/bus delays and service cuts after a certain time. Ask a friend or family member for a ride home (in advance if you can.) or make sure to have funds if you need to get in a cab.
·        If public transportation is your only alternative TRAVEL SMART. Keep all expensive objects out of eye site. Don’t sit in carts alone if riding the train and if taking the bus, sit as close to the bus driver as possible not in the back. Use headphones other then iphone ones. They tend to draw attention as to what gadget is connected to them. Beats are a popular brand headphone and are pretty hard to hide. If you can’t cover them with a hoodie BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS. Know what is happening around you as well as studying the people in your environment.
·        For those who drive and park in a parking lot, it may seem as if you have it the easiest but that however is not always the case. Parking lots can be dangerous not to mention isolated. That makes it effortless for assaults. If chatting with someone on your phone while exiting the lot makes you feel content- DO IT!! Carry keys in you hand just in case you need to make a run for your car or to your next destination. BE ALERT!! Never get to comfortable in a parking lot. People are not your only predators- cars can be too.
·        If you exercise and like to run lets get healthy safely. Try to work out in groups and before dark. Places where there are other people is a MUST. You’re less likely to get attacked where there are other people around.
·        Shopping equals bags and bags equal easy prey. If you don’t have a car and don’t plan on getting a ride shop light! If you do have a car, when the bags become one to many place them in TRUNK of car and continue your spree. It’s harder with a lot of bags to fight for yourself.
·        Girls like to have a good time and bar/clubs are the places to do it. This is another BE SMART moment. NEVER let someone buy you a drink and bring it to you. You don’t know what they could’ve put in it. You might think your smart ordering water but if he brings it to you and the bottle is open you still could be screwed- just because it’s clear doesn’t mean it wasn’t tampered with. Be there to get the drink yourself. Never leave it unattended and never leave someone other then someone you really trust to watch it. Leaving with a guy/girl you just met is out the question!! However, we are all grown and will do what we please. So if this is the route you choose to take BE SMART. Inform someone. If need be give his/her license plate number to someone you know and trust- your safety is never to extreme!!
Now that you have the tools put them to good use! Nothing should matter more to then your safety. Remember that everyday you wake and take a step out the door.

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