I am a goldminer!

     Thanksgiving is on Thursday and Christmas is close behind. Many of us, me included, are single and "alone".  We are alone in the sense of not having a man this holiday season, so we have no choice but to spend it with our families.  "Oh how we love our families!"-sarcastic tone.  On a good note, at least we can eat to our hearts content and not have to worry about him seeing us eating like a horse! :o)

     When the festivites are all said and done, we go home, put on some sweat pants because our stomach is still a little wide from eating all of that food.  We don't want to go to the club nor do we want to go to a bar.  The bar is where the lonely people are.  So, we boot up our trusty computer and start searching online dating sites.  "Ooo, he's cute...he's fat...he looks like a peophile!"

     Did you find the man of your dreams?  Did you find him online or was it really a dream?  You spent all night chatting with him and find the two of you have so much in common.  You are in la-la land with a picture and some words!  Go out there, meet the guy....

    The two of you opted for a public place, and of course, it is the local coffee shop.  The conversation is great, just like over the computer, but you are getting a weird vibe from him. He is nice looking, just like his picture, but he keeps looking around. Literally, moving his body to check out the surroundings.  Is he a cop?  Is he a bounty hunter or did he just escape from jail?

     The later of the three is really what you are not hoping for!  The penal system is letting inmates on the computers while incarcerated.  You can protect yourself by asking probing questions about this person.  Ask about his family, his work, and even his education.  On personal note, I met a man online and he told me that he lived in VA and he was a goldminer.  I went to google to see if there was still gold in dem der hills!  Yea, the gold he was digging for was gold chains!  He was immediately blocked!

     Do your research ladies, be smart and don't fall for the okeedok because you are by yourself.  Here is advice for you and for me...Occupy your time with other activities, take up a hobby, or even volunteer your time.  There are people out there that are more lonely than we are. 

Tuff Girl signing off..
    

DON'T OPEN THE DOOR!

     Being in the security business you tend to be nosey. Sometimes for the good and sometimes for the not so good.  This is one of those not so good eavsdropping sessions. 

     I overheard that a woman was gang raped, in her home, while her children were asleep in their rooms.  It was all because she opened the door!  Now I don't know what lead to the event on why she opened the door but none the less she did.  She was struck in the face, knocking her unconscious, the men then busted their way into her home and had their way with her. Luckily, she was on the phone with a friend and the friend was able to call the police. 

     So, I want to repeat, do not open the door.  My advice, don't even go to the door, yell to that person to make the announcement of who they are.  If it is a neighbor that you have never spoken to before, now does not have to be a good time to start. Don't get me wrong, being friendly is well and good but what if it is a neighbor that is checking out your home to see what his friends can steal. Don't open the door to a traveling sales person. There are scam artists taking to the street and posing as sales people in order to gain entry to your home and return at a later date to rob you.  If it is a true sales person, an appointment would have been made over the phone in order to come to your home.

     If it is an emergency situation whereas public safety officials have to gain entry, they will have identification.  If it is suspicious, you have every right to call 911 and verify if they are supposed to be at your home. 

     In an effort to stay safe in your home, make sure all doors and windows are secured.  As an extra safeguard, purchase self protection devices, such as a firearm, a stun gun, or even pepper spray.  Other items such as baseball bats, hair spray, and a kitchen knife can serve the same purpose. 

     So in saying all of this...DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR!

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How to use a self defense spray.

We are in a sense of emergency with unemployment being high and peoples spirits being low. A lot of people are feeling that they will never get out this rut of unemployment and all along, bills are piling up, food is getting low, and an eviction notice will soon be on the door. With that being said, crime is on the increase and you need to protect you and your personal property. In this note you will find out how to protect yourself with the purchase of a self defense spray.

You purchase a self defense spray and you are afraid that you may spray yourself or the spray may accidently discharge in a purse or a pocket. Please know that there are sprays that have safety devices to prevent this from happening.

If the event arises that you have to use your spray, first remain as calm as possible so that you DON'T spray yourself, second, with your arm fully extended spray towards the attacker. Self defense sprays prevent the attacker from getting close to you as some have a range of up to 18 feet!. Do not worry if you do not get your attacker in the eyes as the gases, whether it be pepper spray or mace, the fumes will rise up and make your attacker tear up or shut their eyes completely and make it difficult to breath. This will give you the opportunity to run away. If you are aware of the weather and happen to know that it is a windy day, turn your head when you are spraying towards your attacker.

Also know, that some of the self defense sprays that I carry also have a UV dye that will quickly help the police find your attacker.

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