I'm not in suburbia anymore

[stormkeeper_lovesall]

This morning there was a fatal shooting just like 2 blocks from me. I often walk where it occurred on my way to the el station. The report says it's an unidentified man in his 20's. Scary.

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[denisia.livejournal.com]

wow. Be careful. At the same time, don't let it scare you too much, if you can.

[stormkpr.livejournal.com]

I feel almost like I *should* be more freaked out than I actually am.

[denisia.livejournal.com]

You are becoming a city person. The more it rolls off you the better...if you really think about what is out there nobody would ever want to leave the house. The way I see it is that one always can have empathy and be sorry about what happened, and work to stop it...but also being aware that whatever happened to that person probably has nothing to do with you.

The story here is that I remember sokmeone being shot the next block over...a Mafia hit. My Mum pointed out that the Mafia likely was not going to hurt anyon else.

[stormkpr.livejournal.com]

You're totally right! Thinking about bad stuff that happens would turn us all into shut-ins.

[denisia.livejournal.com]

Exactly. :) I echo what Shar says below about trusting your Spidey sense, too...if something seems suspicious or not right to you, it's good to pay attention. In NYC there was a case where a man was attacking women in an elevator. It was mentioned that a lot of people will get into an elevator even with someone who makes them nervous because they think it's rude to hang back and wait for the next one. The same with people holding the door for someone coming into the building behind them, or answering when someone asks where you're going, etc. It's not rude at all to follow your gut and wait for the next elevator, close the door behind you, not disclosing personal information or your destination, etc.

[stormkpr.livejournal.com]

I took a self-defense class years ago and it's really helped remind me to trust my instincts and not worry about being nice. It was such a good class; it definitely made me more confident.

[denisia.livejournal.com]

I remember your mentioning that. It sounds like a great idea for all women to learn self defense and get out of that "nice" mode with strangers.

[shar-bernadotte.livejournal.com]

Oh....that's freaky. Hope you both are going to be safe.

[stormkpr.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I am surprisingly not freaking out about it.

[shar-bernadotte.livejournal.com]

I rarely ever even worry about things like that. I park on the edge of the parking lot at school and I get out of one of my classes after dark...it usually doesn't bother me until I get into my car, if then... It is weird. Is Doris taking it calmly as well? Just remember to check over your shoulder every now and then, is my advice. I got into that habit when I took a martial arts class and I do it regularily when I am walking alone. Doesn't hurt to be aware of what is going on around you. And just remember, if something seems off, don't take that for granted, it may not just be the heeby-jeebies. Your subconscious mind picks up on a lot of things that you are not consciously aware of. Just be careful. *hugs you both*

[stormkpr.livejournal.com]

That is all great advice! I did take a self-defense class years ago and that has really helped me too.

[shar-bernadotte.livejournal.com]

I'm really glad that you both are alright. Four people that are either acquaintances or extended family members have died this past week-yes, week. I made a post about it last night. Wow...stay safe...

[maddiec24.livejournal.com]

Oh, wow, that *is* scary! Be careful.

[stormkpr.livejournal.com]

*Hugs*