This works for creators in general: artists, writers, composers... Thank you for helping people like us get motivated and keep creating things.
oh, how daring that little cursor is. blinking and blinking in an endless loop, taunting you with plot threads left unanswered. a perfect example of personification, laughing in the face of your hopelessness.
we’ve all dealt with this struggle, us writers. as someone who’s been consuming and creating literature since i could sit upright, i’ve faced the great wall of ennui multiple times on my creative journey, and through my experience i’ve learned how to break it down brick by brick.
in summation, the process of writing can be broken down into two main categories: inspiration and motivation. suffice to say, writer’s block is the lack of either or both of those two things. here, i’ll provide you with my own methods of dealing with this issue, and hopefully they’ll be useful to you!
so, you’ve sat down at your computer, opened a fresh document. it’s early afternoon and you’re finally in the mood to write. your typing fingers would be blazing, and you would be at far past 10,000 words by now, if you only knew what to write and how to write it…
read. “yeah, great job, captain obvious,” you say. “never heard that before.” but truly, reading is the best way to find that lost spark. it doesn’t necessarily have to be a piece of traditionally published fiction; in fact, the majority of the time i find fanfiction to be much more useful in this sort of scenario, for multiple reasons (such as work being by a fellow aspiring writer like yourself, driven only by passion and not monetary gain.) read for pleasure or enjoyment, yes, but try to read with an observational eye. what emotions did they evoke here? how was word choice used? what parts did you like? which parts did you dislike, and how could they have improved on that? by reading, you immerse yourself in someone else’s head instead of the one you’ve been stuck in, your own. look at your craft in a different light. see how others are doing.
listen to music. you most likely already enjoy singing along to songs or even playing an instrument of your own, so why not factor that into writing? music is truly amazing as it evokes emotions in a different way than putting pen on paper. soaring notes convey grandness. the minor key is eerie, haunting. it sets the mood and tone, telling a story without explicitly telling a story. i’m sure you’ve stared out a car window with a song playing, melodramatically imagining yourself in a video. capture that same energy and put it into your writing. (you can also study the artist’s lyricism, using the same methodology as listed above!)
watch a movie. no, not a tv show, you can’t put writing off for more than a couple hours, lest you neglect it entirely! movies combine all aspects of creative mediums, from visual artistry to beautiful scores to most importantly, good writing. let yourself get carried away in the story, and find inspiration from the experience. i recommend specifically ghibli movies; the way entire universes are constructed is something to be marveled at, and i’m sure you can get at least a little bit from all the fantastical elements.
exercise. i know, i know. i don’t like doing it either. but getting blood flowing can really help to clear your brain, and i get some of my best ideas from that after-workout haze when i’m just lying on the floor. it helps me think clearer and find that exact word phrase i was looking for!
this idea’s been sitting with you for a while. festering, growing, thriving in your headspace. but no matter how many times you’ve shifted around with your blanket and pillows trying to get into a comfortable position, no matter how many times you’ve aimlessly opened tabs just to close them, you just don’t have it in you to write, goddammit.
switch to a different environment. if you write at a desk, all professional and aesthetically set up, go to your couch. if you write bundled up in bed, shed your blankets and sit on the floor. the stairs, the kitchen table, the corner, a cafe, your car. anywhere than the place you usually write. this puts you out of your comfort zone and essentially tricks your brain into getting out of its slump and stupor.
talk to a fellow writer. let them bounce ideas off you. commiserate over various toils and troubles. they’re in the same boat as you are, so learn from them, and they’ll learn something from you as well. you don’t necessarily even have to talk about writing; tell a story from your childhood, something funny that happened this month, a video you’d like to recommend. conversation stimulates the brain, and it’s healthy for both parties.
get into a daily habit. set a goal for yourself every single day. it could be 1000 words, it could be a single sentence. just put words down, no matter how terrible. something that’s helped me is the most dangerous writing app, which all but forces you to write non-stop for 5 minutes. if you pause, it deletes it all, which should be motivation enough. over time, you won’t need this app or any app anymore, the only thing fueling you being your own desire to create something.
remind yourself of why you write. do you have eager readers, patiently waiting for the next chapter of your work? has your dream always been to publish your own novel? do you just do it simply because you want to have fun? whatever the case, remind yourself of the reason you started this hobby in the first place. you’re not here for no reason. you were meant to put a story out into the world.
writing is not an easy hobby. above all, it requires discipline, the ability to make something and devote lots of time into making that something the best it can be. it’s tough. it’s troublesome. but just remember: you are the only one that can create the story you’re making. no one else. millions, if not billions of people in this world are literate and can write, but only a select few have the passion, drive, creativity, and talent to build whole universes, whole lives from scratch. and you are the only one that is bringing that particular tale into the world. and when you think no one wants to read it, there is someone out there who will deeply value it, someone out there for whom it’s life-changing. your craft is unique, and you are special for being able to do it.
i hope you enjoyed this read & that the advice in it served some kind of purpose for you! if this helped you at all, reblog so that others can get helped as well! have a wonderful day, and safe travels on your writing journey :)
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DO NOT DO THIS.
This makes me so angry.
If you work in a movie theater and you do this I have no respect for you.
My younger brother is Type 1 Diabetic.
When we go to a movie theater, we always get him diet soda. If he were to get regular when we asked for diet, we would not give him the insulin he would need for it. If that happens, his blood sugar level could go so high he could go into a coma, go blind, or even die.
If somebody gave him regular soda instead of diet without telling us, that person could be responsible for a nine-year-old being killed or blinded.
Just thinking about that makes me so angry. I get scared every time we take him to a movie in case the people working there saw this picture and decide to do the same thing.
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SIGNS: So to start of there are 12 signs, these are the basic personalities
Here are some negative and positive traits of the signs to help you understand them better
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Aries Positive: Independent, Generous, Optimistic, Enthusiastic, Courageous
Aries Negative: Moody, Short Tempered, Self-involved, Impulsive, Impatient
Taurus Positive: Dependable, Persistent, Loyal, Patient, Generous
Taurus Negative: Stubborn, Laziness, Possessive, Materialistic, Self-indulging
Gemini Positive: Energetic, Clever, Imaginative, Witty, Adaptable
Gemini Negative: Superficial, Impulsive, Restless, Devious, Indecisive
Cancer Positive: Loyalty, Dependable, Caring, Adaptable, Responsive
Cancer Negative: Moody, Clingy, Self-pitying, Oversensitive, Self-absorbed
Leo Positive: Confident, Ambitious, Generous, Loyal, Encouraging
Leo Negative: Pretentious, Domineering, Melodramatic, Stubborn, Vain
Virgo Positive: Observant, Helpful, Reliable, Precise
Virgo Negative: Skeptical, Fussy, Inflexible, Cold, Interfering
Libra Positive: Diplomatic, Graceful, Peaceful, Idealistic, Hospitable
Libra Negative: Superficial, Vain, Indecisive, Unreliable
Scorpio Positive: Loyal, Passionate, Resourceful, Observant, Dynamic
Scorpio Negative: Jealous, Obsessive, Suspicious, Manipulative, Unyielding
Sagittarius Positive: Adventurous
Idealistic,Good Humored, Honest, Educated
Sagittarius Negative: Tactless, Rambling, Exaggerating, Careless, Irresponsible
Capricorn Positive: responsible, patient, ambitious, resourceful. loyal
Capricorn Negative: dictatorial, inhibited, conceited, distrusting, unimaginative
Aquarius Positive: Witty, Clever, Humanitarian, Inventive, Original
Aquarius Negative: Stubborn, Unemotional, Sarcastic, Rebellious, Aloof
Pisces Positive: Compassionate, Adaptable, Accepting, Devoted, Imaginative
Pisces Negative: Oversensitive, Indecisive, Self-pitying, Lazy, Escapist
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PLANETS: There are 10 planets, each one has a meaning and is ruled by one or two signs
For example Jupiter, if you were born with Jupiter under Taurus you are a Taurus Jupiter
If you wanna know what this means you look at Taurus’ basic traits and apply that to the meaning of the planet
There are personal planets and Public planets
The personal planets change faster than the public planets and therefore are the base of your personality and will shine more
Here are the planets plus what they mean in your life and how they describe your personality
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The sun: The sun is ruled by Leo and is a personal planet, it changes every month and reflects your basic personality
The moon: The moon is ruled by Cancer and is a personal planet, it changes every 2-3 days and reflects your emotions, moods and relationship with mother
Mercury: Mercury is ruled by Virgo and Gemini and is a personal planet, it changes every 3-4 weeks and reflects your communication and mind
Venus: Venus is ruled by Taurus and Libra and is a personal planet, it changes every 4-5 weeks and reflects your love & attraction
Mars: Mars is ruled by Aries and (co ruled) by Scorpio and is a personal planet, it changes every 6-7 weeks and reflects your anger, drive and energy
Jupiter: Jupiter is ruled by Sagittarius and is a public planet, it changes every 12-13 months and reflects your luck, growth and wisdom
Saturn: Saturn is ruled by Capricorn and is a public planet, it changes every 2-3 years and reflects your discipline, fears & challenges
Uranus: Uranus is ruled by Aquarius and is a public planet, it changes every 7 years and reflects your change, originality and generation
Neptune: Neptune is ruled by Pisces and is a public planet, it changes every 10-12 years and reflects your healing process and dreams
Pluto: Pluto is ruled by Scorpio and is a public planet, it changes every 12-15 years and reflects your power and transformation
-HOUSES: there are 12 houses, each house is the home of one sign and describes a different aspect in your life, they can change every 15 minutes and are used in two different ways
The first one is that you have the 12 houses and a sign in each one of them, it describes how you will handle these aspects in your life
The second one is that you have a house in each planet, for example if you’re a Taurus Jupiter and you’re born while Jupiter was in the 6th house you are a Jupiter Taurus in the 6th house, the 6th house is the home of Virgo, so that means you’re a Jupiter Taurus Virgo, its like a second sign but less prominent
And now here are the houses and what aspect in life they rule, you can use this in the first way of houses and how they are used
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1st house/Ascendant&Rising: the home of Aries, this house reflects the personality, the face you show the world and your physical appearance
2nd house: the home of Taurus, this house reflects earned money and material goods
3rd house: the home of Gemini, this house reflects surroundings, siblings and studies
4th house/Imum Coeli: the home of cancer, reflects the family, home, origins and the father
5th house: the home of Leo, reflects love, pleasure, children and creativity
6th house: the home of Virgo, it reflects everyday life, daily work and health
7th house/Descendant: the home of libra, it reflects marriage, associations and contracts
The 8th house: the home of Scorpio, reflects passions, transformation, death, and sexuality
9th house: the house of Sagittarius, it reflects traveling, higher concepts and spirituality
10th house/Midheaven: the home of Capricorn, it reflects social success, careers and the mother
11th house: the home of Aquarius, it reflects friends, support and protections in life
12th house: the home of Pisces, it reflects enemies, difficulties and secrets
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GROUPS,ORDER & RELATIONSHIPS: In astrology there are different groups and connections between the signs
This shows why the signs are put in this particular order, it shows a pattern
In the lists below I’ll also explain how this effects the signs and their personality
-Elements: the signs
Aries: Fire
Taurus: Earth
Gemini: Air
Cancer: Water
Leo: Fire
Virgo: Earth
Libra: Air
Scorpio: Water
Sagittarius: Fire
Capricorn: Earth
Aquarius: Air
Pisces: Water
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Elements: the meaning/keywords
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Fire Positive: Energetic, Inspiring, Leaders, Passionate, Creative
Fire Negative: Selfish, Flighty, Impulsive, Short tempered
Earth Positive: Productive, Practical, Loyal, Determined, Strong Opinions
Earth Negative: Materialistic, Demanding, Cold, Fearfull, Greedy
Air Positive: Inventors, Social, Nice, Balanced, Smart
Air Negative: Superficial, Intuitive, Detached, Scattered
Water Positive: Compassionate, Artistic, Helpful, Sympathetic
Water Negative: Dramatic, Over-Emotional, Controling, Manipulative
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Masculine & Feminine: The signs
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Aries: Masculine
Taurus: Feminine
Gemini: Masculine
Cancer: Feminine
Leo: Masculine
Virgo: Feminine
Libra: Masculine
Scorpio: Feminine
Sagittarius: Masculine
Capricorn: Feminine
Aquarius: Masculine
Pisces: Feminine
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Masculine & Feminine: The meaning
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Masculine: heading forward, pushing the barrier, unaware of emotions, focused on the future, unaware of the things you say and do and the affect it has on people
Feminine: Feeling deeply, Cautious when it comes to actions and always thinking before doing, caring & especially for the ones you love
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Cardinal, Fixed or Mutable: the signs
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Aries: Cardinal
Taurus: Fixed
Gemini: Mutable
Cancer: Cardinal
Leo: Fixed
Virgo: Mutable
Libra: Cardinal
Scorpio: Fixed
Sagittarius: Mutable
Capricorn: Cardinal
Aquarius: Fixed
Pisces: Mutable
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Cardinal, Fixed or Mutable: the meaning
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Cardinal: The Cardinal signs are those that open a season (Aries Spring, Cancer Summer, Libra Fall, Capricorn Winter) these signs are known for their strong will, they are forceful and can get aggressive when someone stands in their way, they often start and cause things, they add thrill to the world
Fixed: the fixed signs are the signs that play when the season is in full working (Taurus spring,
Leo summer, Scorpio fall, Aquarius winter) they are passionate and see it as their duty to keep everything in order, they are known for their ego and how they can be very proud
They add order to the world
Mutable: The mutable signs are those that close a season (Gemini Spring, Virgo Summer, Sagittarius Fall, Pisces Winter) these are associated with leadership ambition, and being versatile
They often change their expression to meet the demands of other
They add change to the world
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Sisters: the signs, opposites and twins
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Aries: Libra
Taurus: Scorpio
Gemini: Sagittarius
Cancer: Capricorn
Leo: Aquarius
Virgo: Pisces
Libra: Aries
Scorpio: Taurus
Sagittarius: Gemini
Capricorn: Cancer
Aquarius: Leo
Pisces: Virgo
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Sisters: the meaning
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Aries & Libra: “The jock and the chearleader” , With Aries we create, with libra we refine
With Aries we make war, with libra we make peace
Both Aries and libra are likeable and strong- willed, they have a knack for seducing people
Fighting for justice
Taurus & Scorpio: “Calmness and Chaos” ,
With Taurus we life, with Scorpio we die
With Taurus we create harmony , with Scorpio we create drama.
Both possessive, magnetic, hard shell soft inside, sensitive
Gemini & Sagittarius: “The student and the teacher”
With Gemini we learn, with Sagittarius we know
With Gemini we jump from opinion to opinion, with Sagittarius we hold on to our beliefs
Both very charming, social, smart, witty
Know how to entertain and keep people their attention
Cancer & Capricorn: “The child and the mother”
With cancer we need to be taken care of, with Capricorn we need to do things alone
With cancer we feel bad for ourselves, with Capricorn we are hard on ourselves
Both Capricorn and Cancer know how to make dreams reality and think in solutions
They have high expectations from their lovers and friends and want loyalty and commitment
Leo & Aquarius: “The model and the designer”
With Aquarius we create, with Leo we show off
With Aquarius we are different, with Leo we follow trends
Both signs are proud and have a selfish side,they love all forms of art and like to show of their creativity
Virgo and Pisces: “Earth and Space”
With Pisces we dream, with Virgo we snap back to reality
With Pisces we make a mess, with Virgo we clean
Both signs are highly sensitive and have a love for concepts and detail
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COMPATIBILITY: of course some signs get along better than others, that doesn’t say that some signs don’t have a chance together, each combination is possible and unique, some just need a bit more dedication
Also YOU CANT BASE COMPATIBILITY OFF OF ONLY YOUR SUN SIGN, there are more signs and of course no one will match perfect with each sign, so that’s how you can see where you need to work on in the relationship,
An Example would be if you have a aries sun and the other person a Leo sun (planet of your ego and personality) it would match when it comes down to basic personality traits, because these two signs are very compatible
but if you have a Gemini mercury (the planet of the mind and communication) and the same other person has a Pisces mercury there may be some problems with communication and beliefs because Pisces and Gemini are less compatible
But now I’ll explain how I know and calculate which signs are compatible, for this it is important to know the order and groups the signs are in (you can look back at the group part in this article)
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100% compatible: the best combination for each sign is one of the same element or the next masculine/feminine sign
For example, lets take Sagittarius (Fire and Masculine) best matches for this sign would be Aries and Leo (also fire) or Aquarius (the next sign after Sagittarius that is also masculine)
Another example is Pisces (Water and Feminine) the best matches would be Scorpio and Cancer (also water) or Taurus (the next sign after Pisces that is also feminine)
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90% compatible: the second best combination for each sign is their sister sign or the feminine/masculine sign before them
So again for example Sagittarius (Masculine) their second best match would be Gemini (their sister sign ) or libra (the first masculine sign before them)
Again another example Pisces (Feminine) their second best match would be Virgo (their sister sign)or Capricorn (the first feminine sign before them)
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50% compatible: the half/half matches are matches that could work but need some attention and effort.
These are the signs that are ruled by the same planet or are from the same category out of the fixed, mutable and cardinal signs
For example for Taurus libra would be a challenge but still has change of working because they are both ruled by Venus
Second example is Pisces and Sagittarius they are both cardinal signs so it could be possible
Another and last example is Virgo and Gemini, I’d give these a 60% because they are both ruled by the same planet AND they are both mutable signs
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30% compatible: the signs that are around the other sign,
So for example for Sagittarius Capricorn or Scorpio would be a hard match because Sagittarius stands between Scorpio and Capricorn on the list
And lastly I’d give 30% to the signs that have nothing in common,
So no same element, no fixed/mutable/cardinal/feminine/masculine similarity, and no same planet
For example Capricorn (Earth/Feminine/Cardinal/Saturn) and Gemini (Air/Masculine/Mutable/Mercury)
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An Article from Neena Susan Thomas
“Through a rapist’s eyes. A group of rapists and date rapists in prison were interview…ed on what they look for in a potential victim and here are some interesting facts:
1] The first thing men look for in a potential victim is hairstyle. They are most likely to go after a woman with a ponytail, bun! , braid, or other hairstyle that can easily be grabbed. They are also likely to go after a woman with long hair. Women with short hair are not common targets.
2] The second thing men look for is clothing. They will look for women who’s clothing is easy to remove quickly. Many of them carry scissors around to cut clothing.
3] They also look for women using their cell phone, searching through their purse or doing other activities while walking because they are off guard and can be easily overpowered.
4] The number one place women are abducted from / attacked at is grocery store parking lots.
5] Number two is office parking lots/garages.
6] Number three is public restrooms.
7] The thing about these men is that they are looking to grab a woman and quickly move her to a second location where they don’t have to worry about getting caught.
8] If you put up any kind of a fight at all, they get discouraged because it only takes a minute or two for them to realize that going after you isn’t worth it because it will be time-consuming.
9] These men said they would not pick on women who have umbrellas,or other similar objects that can be used from a distance, in their hands.
10] Keys are not a deterrent because you have to get really close to the attacker to use them as a weapon. So, the idea is to convince these guys you’re not worth it.
POINTS THAT WE SHOULD REMEMBER:
1] If someone is following behind you on a street or in a garage or with you in an elevator or stairwell, look them in the face and ask them a question, like what time is it, or make general small talk: can’t believe it is so cold out here, we’re in for a bad winter. Now that you’ve seen their faces and could identify them in a line- up, you lose appeal as a target.
2] If someone is coming toward you, hold out your hands in front of you and yell Stop or Stay back! Most of the rapists this man talked to said they’d leave a woman alone if she yelled or showed that she would not be afraid to fight back. Again, they are looking for an EASY target.
3] If you carry pepper spray (this instructor was a huge advocate of it and carries it with him wherever he goes,) yelling I HAVE PEPPER SPRAY and holding it out will be a deterrent.
4] If someone grabs you, you can’t beat them with strength but you can do it by outsmarting them. If you are grabbed around the waist from behind, pinch the attacker either under the arm between the elbow and armpit or in the upper inner thigh – HARD. One woman in a class this guy taught told him she used the underarm pinch on a guy who was trying to date rape her and was so upset she broke through the skin and tore out muscle strands the guy needed stitches. Try pinching yourself in those places as hard as you can stand it; it really hurts.
5] After the initial hit, always go for the groin. I know from a particularly unfortunate experience that if you slap a guy’s parts it is extremely painful. You might think that you’ll anger the guy and make him want to hurt you more, but the thing these rapists told our instructor is that they want a woman who will not cause him a lot of trouble. Start causing trouble, and he’s out of there.
6] When the guy puts his hands up to you, grab his first two fingers and bend them back as far as possible with as much pressure pushing down on them as possible. The instructor did it to me without using much pressure, and I ended up on my knees and both knuckles cracked audibly.
7] Of course the things we always hear still apply. Always be aware of your surroundings, take someone with you if you can and if you see any odd behavior, don’t dismiss it, go with your instincts. You may feel little silly at the time, but you’d feel much worse if the guy really was trouble.
FINALLY, PLEASE REMEMBER THESE AS WELL ….
1. Tip from Tae Kwon Do: The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are close enough to use it, do it.
2. Learned this from a tourist guide to New Orleans : if a robber asks for your wallet and/or purse, DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM. Toss it away from you…. chances are that he is more interested in your wallet and/or purse than you and he will go for the wallet/purse. RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION!
3. If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car: Kick out the back tail lights and stick your arm out the hole and start waving like crazy. The driver won’t see you but everybody else will. This has saved lives.
4. Women have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping,eating, working, etc., and just sit (doing their checkbook, or making a list, etc. DON’T DO THIS! The predator will be watching you, and this is the perfect opportunity for him to get in on the passenger side,put a gun to your head, and tell you where to go. AS SOON AS YOU CLOSE the DOORS , LEAVE.
5. A few notes about getting into your car in a parking lot, or parking garage:
a. Be aware: look around your car as someone may be hiding at the passenger side , peek into your car, inside the passenger side floor, and in the back seat. ( DO THIS TOO BEFORE RIDING A TAXI CAB) .
b. If you are parked next to a big van, enter your car from the passenger door. Most serial killers attack their victims by pulling them into their vans while the women are attempting to get into their cars.
c. Look at the car parked on the driver’s side of your vehicle, and the passenger side. If a male is sitting alone in the seat nearest your car, you may want to walk back into the mall, or work, and get a guard/policeman to walk you back out. IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY. (And better paranoid than dead.)
6. ALWAYS take the elevator instead of the stairs. (Stairwells are horrible places to be alone and the perfect crime spot).
7. If the predator has a gun and you are not under his control, ALWAYS RUN! The predator will only hit you (a running target) 4 in 100 times; And even then, it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ. RUN!
8. As women, we are always trying to be sympathetic: STOP IT! It may get you raped, or killed. Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was a good-looking, well educated man, who ALWAYS played on the sympathies of unsuspecting women. He walked with a cane, or a limp, and often asked “for help” into his vehicle or with his vehicle, which is when he abducted his next victim.
Send this to any woman you know that may need to be reminded that the world we live in has a lot of crazies in it and it’s better safe than sorry.
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