Two questions for the magical one

[CSAchook]

What does this stand for, may I ask?

I would love to take a self-defense class.

Stuff Hits The Fan

 

[Sapphire Sebright]

Stuff Hits The Fan

Thank you.
(I did not mean to hit "Angry," with this one, sorry.)

 

[ShrekDawg]

Then do a simple drive around the block. Don't stop at any stores -- otherwise, you'll just end up going inside (potentially getting exposed to COVID in the process) and being tempted by food and stuff that you don't need. And goodness knows who could be watching as you go to and from your car. Some people don't care about cameras.
If you go to a store after dark, please bring someone with you.

Thank you for the concern. I used to do the drive around the block thing and still sometimes do but lately I’ve also been trying to get Christmas shopping done or more steps or whatever I used to sit in the darkest corners far far away from everyone though like a dumbass now I park much closer and all the ones I got to are well lit and crowded even after dark and it’s quite safe around here but I really probably should stop it. But I honestly get bored just sitting here from dark at like 5 or 3 for a while until bed so I go off and try to kill a little time so it’s less time bored in the summer I’m usually out and about more though and it stays light for so long it’s not a problem. But in the winter, I go crazy staying home for too long as for COVID, I am sure I was already exposed at the funeral with all the mingling and travel and the restaurant etc. and I am as careful as possible but I should probably start staying home again. I will after Christmas I think.

 

[ShrekDawg]

That is smart. Never take the same routes. People can learn your patterns. Definitely don’t make it a habit going to a certain place at the same times of the day.

Wait.... shoot... I have been going to Walmart at basically the same time for like a couple weeks, sometimes only 2-3 times, last week was almost every day. Crap.

 

[MarkJr]

Stuff.... situation.... you get it.

Going to sound weird, but getting hit square in the face in a controlled situation makes the real deal not surprising.

Biggest tool at your disposal is the ability to think. When you’re not the one surprised, it’s easy to out think your opponent.

Besides, it’s an AMAZING workout.

 

[Sapphire Sebright]

Wait.... shoot... I have been going to Walmart at basically the same time for like a couple weeks, sometimes only 2-3 times, last week was almost every day. Crap.

Get up early and do your shopping in the day. Don't go out to Walmart at night for a while.

 

[Sapphire Sebright]

Stuff.... situation.... you get it.

Going to sound weird, but getting hit square in the face in a controlled situation makes the real deal not surprising.

Biggest tool at your disposal is the ability to think. When you’re not the one surprised, it’s easy to out think your opponent.

Besides, it’s an AMAZING workout.

Kind of like how practicing a song and getting used to it makes performing it less terrifying.
Thank you very much for your input.

 

[ShrekDawg]

You ladies need to enroll into a self defense course or three.

Situational Awareness and confidence will deter a lot. If SHTF ability to protect yourself is priceless.

I’ve always wanted to take one but never have! We did have like a very brief little lesson one at scouts but that was it haha they said to kick the shins and scrape down their leg. Hurts worse than privates evidently. Also to carry your keys sticking through your fingers so you’re ready to jab somebody but this car has a push start might need to start carrying the house key or a knife haha I brought a whistle tonight. I also am constantly looking around and try as hard as possible not to use my phone in the parking lot or look down or wear a hood since I know that can all make people targets. I try to look like I’m very aware and confident even if I’m usually not and hunch over I also have started finding my keys before going out and get in quick and lock the door since I’ve seen too many horror stories where woman have their head in their car and get attacked from behind.

 

[ShrekDawg]

Get up early and do your shopping in the day. Don't go out to Walmart at night for a while.

I am not at all a morning person so that won’t work but maybe I could go early afternoon or something instead lol

 

[ShrekDawg]

Stuff.... situation.... you get it.

Going to sound weird, but getting hit square in the face in a controlled situation makes the real deal not surprising.

Biggest tool at your disposal is the ability to think. When you’re not the one surprised, it’s easy to out think your opponent.

Besides, it’s an AMAZING workout.

That sounds amazing idk about getting hit in the face though but could be fun!