ME OR THE PURSE?

     Jackie Thompson* was enjoying her day off and all of a sudden realized that she had to pick up something from the store.  Unfortunately, Jackie did not have a car and it was night time and this was something that could not wait until the morning. She decided to call her cousin to keep her company on her walk.  Jackie was enjoying a wonderful conversation with her cousin.  She was enjoying it so much that the conversation continued through her purchase and on her journey home.  As she was walking home, she noticed a dark individual pass by her.  She saw this person at the store the same time that she was there.  She didn't think too much about it because for all she knew he could have lived in the same direction as she did.  She paused in her conversation with her cousin to get her pepper spray out of her purse.  She bought this pepper spray from Tuff Girl Security and wanted to be safe than sorry.  The guy walked by her again in the direction of the store.  In a low voice, Jackie told her cousin to hold on, a possible crazy man was in the area.  As soon as Jackie told her cousin that, the guy ran past her and tried to snatch her purse.  Jackie tried to hold on to her purse and the struggle began.  Jackie and this guy were pulling the purse back and forth.  She tried to keep her purse; this guy tried to get it.  During this time, Jackie is holding both her phone and her pepper spray in one hand.  It dawned on Jackie that yes, she had her pepper spray in her hand.  She had to drop the phone.  Still holding on to the purse, Jackie extends her arms to give her ample space to spray this individual right where it would be most effective, in his eyes!  The guy releases his grip of her purse and tries to run away but his vision was quite blurry.  He also couldn't breathe as the pepper spray Jackie carried was 10% caspian pepper that closed up his nasal passages.  Jackie ran back to where she dropped her phone and was thankful that it did not break.  She could hear her cousin calling her name over the phone.  Jackie tells her cousin that someone tried to snatch her bag and she had to call the police.  Good thing for Jackie, the police were not too far away. The wait was so short that the police were able to catch the guy who tried to steal her purse.  It was especially helpful that the pepper spray contained a dye that with a blue light could be detected.  They guy could not lie and said that he was sick and having problems breathing.  The evidence was all over him thanks to the dye in the pepper spray! 
     After Jackie finally arrived home, she realized that fighting over her purse was a dangerous and dumb thing to do.  She was very thankful and grateful that was all that this guy wanted. She was most of all grateful for the pepper spray for without it, it could have been more serious. 

Lace and High Heels

"I got my hair done, my nails done and I got my little, very little black dress. I should bring enough attention to myself with this dress but all eyes will be on my lace stockings!" 

Yes, she got legs and she knows how to use them...remember that song?  Some of us over 35 do, lol! Well, bare legs are not the style but "jeggings", tights, and patterned stockings are now the norm, along with even more less revealing clothing.  This type of clothing may look good but to some it can send the wrong message. 

When you wear this type of clothing, some men want to take advantage of some women. Some men think that your chest, your butt and your legs have now sprouted lips and they are saying, "I'm easy" or "If you pay for my drink, I got something for you too ~wink wink~"!  That is not always the case and women need to realize that you can still have fun and be safe as well.

If in any event that a guy does get the wrong impression and no is mistaken for yes, please know that it was not your fault.  If you do feel bad about the situation, that is understandable.  The guy could have mentally or physically abused you and has now put you in a place where you don't know what to do.  My opinion, seek help as soon as possible whether it be counseling or going to your local hospital to seek medical attention.  If you are in shock as far as should you cry or call the police, at least call the National Rape/Sexual Assault line @ 800-656-4673.