Safety Precautions for Women Living Alone

Post written by Tanya Maclean

If you are a women who is living alone, there are many safety precautions that you should take. As a single women, I was afraid and concerned about being a single women, and living by myself. The first thing that I did was call a home security company, and had an adt security alarm installed for a reasonable price. I also got dead bolt locks for all of my doors, and had windows with locks installed. This way no one could just walk into my home easily, or unheard. Have you heard of man's best friend? Well they are a woman's best friend too! Getting a dog is a great way to make your home safer. Not only do they offer companionship, they also can be very effective when protecting you. A dogs sense will detect intruders or suspicious activity, and they will notify you to the best of their ability. Another thing that I did was talk to my neighbors, and let them know not to hesitate contacting me in case of abnormal activities. Doing these things can make your home safer for you, and they are all easy to do. Your safety should be your number one priority.

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1. What curse word do you use the most? "Pucha!"
2. Do you own an iPod? Nope. But I own an iPad. ;)
3. What person do you talk to on the phone the most? My sibs back home.
4. Do you still remember the first person you kissed? Yup!
5. Do you remember where you were on 11/9/01? I was in school at that time.
6. What was the last movie you watched? Iron Man 2
7. Has anyone ever called you lazy? Yup. Many times. LOL!
8. Do you ever take medication to help you fall asleep? No.
9. Has anyone told you a secret this week? Nope.
10. What is the first thing you notice about the opposite sex? Teeth.
11. What are you looking forward to? Shopping for new patio furniture covers!
12. Do you own any band t-shirts? Yup, but I don't wear them anymore.
13. What will you be doing in one hour? Prepare dinner.
14. Is anyone in love with you? Yup. My boys! :)
15. Last time you cried? A couple of weeks ago. I missed my mom.
16. Are you on a desktop computer or a laptop? Desktop.
17. Are you currently wanting any piercings or tattoos? A tattoo on my back.
18. Would you ever date anyone covered in tattoos? I'm already taken so no more dates for me. ;)
19. What were you doing before this? Freebie hunting.
20. When is the last time you slept on the floor? Long time ago.
21. How many hours of sleep do you need to function? 6 hours.
22. Do you eat breakfast daily? Nope. I usually wake up late so I only eat brunch.

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Letters From the Sky

1. Do you believe that we will ever be contacted by beings from another planet? No. They should have done that a long time ago. Don't ya think?
2. Have you or a family member ever traced your family tree? Yup. It was very interesting.
3. Did you ever consider an acting career? I was a member of the theater/dance club in my younger years but I haven't really thought of making it as my career.
4. What is the funniest situation you’ve witnessed in a religious setting? A preacher dropping off his dentures while giving a sermon. LOL!
5. What's the first movie you remember ever seeing in a theater? Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang in 1985.
6. What's the most difficult confession you've ever had to make?
7. What is a city that you have visited and hated? It's a city somewhere in the Philippines. I don't really hate it but I just don't feel secure going to that place.
8. Has anyone in your life been "the one who got away"? No.
9. Why do you think the 10 foot duck walked into the bar on Thursday Thunks?

Diversifying Investments

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Jumping Someone Else's Train

1. When was your last train ride? Late last year.
2. How many foreign countries have you visited? Tell us about one. Hong Kong and Macau. I love going to Macau. It's way cheaper than Hong Kong and they have the best noodles I ever tasted.
3. What do you always take with you on vacation? Sunblock and sunglasses.
4. Tell us about something you've lost recently. My vintage necklace. It has been gone for weeks. :(
5. Do you prefer action packed vacations or relaxing ones? Action packed vacations! I want to enjoy the outdoors and go fishing, white water rafting, trekking, bungee jumping, mountain climbing, etc.
6. How long will you wait in a check out line before abandoning your purchases? 30 minutes.
7. How old do you wish you were? I'll stick to my age right now.
8. Do you consider yourself kind? Yes.
9. Tell us about your tattoos. Or if you had to get a tattoo, where and what would it be? If I had to get one I want it on my shoulder blade. I'll pick a flower or a butterfly with my boys' initials.

Skincare Regimen

I have a question and I hope my daily lurkers on this blog will answer it seriously. Here goes: When should you start using anti-aging products such as wrinkle creams? I'm asking this question because in a few months time, I will turn another year older. And I think it's high time for me to use some special skincare products aside from a daily moisturizer so I can maintain the youthful glow of my skin. Is it time or it is way too late for me to start a skincare regimen? ;)

Sales

My friends and I went to Brickyard Plaza last Tuesday and I saw some scrapbook supplies on sale. So I bought a few stickers and embellishments and will give it away this month to some of my avid lurkers on this blog. So if you are into paper scrapbooks, you better watch out for my giveaway contest! By the way, the dumbbells and pull up bars were also on sale which I think will make a very nice Father's Day present but sad to say, hubby's not a gym buff so I just got him a different gift instead.

Sunday Goodies

SPRING DRESS :: FRIENDS FOREVER :: BLOSSOMS OF ICE PART 6

Goodbye to You

1. Have you had to say goodbye to a good friend or lover because they were moving? Yup, I did. It was sad but there's nothing I can do.

2. Have you ever wanted to use personal information about someone to sort of "blackmail" them? If yes, tell us about it. Yes, but I'd rather keep it to myself. ;)

3. What two things influenced the choice of your present job or to stay at home? My staying home is a mutual decision because no one will take care of our lil boy except me. Nannies are way too expensive! We can't afford them.

4. Do you like warm weather? How warm does it get where you live? What is the best way to spend a hot, summer day? We have an extreme weather here in Utah. It gets really cold during winter time and very hot during summer.

5. What do you find "hot" in a man/woman? What is the first thing you notice about someone who is hot? Do you ever think of yourself as hot? In my vocabulary, "hotness" requires 3 Bs - Brain, Beauty and Body. And to answer the second question, well, I "used to" consider myself hot but that was some years ago. I think I need to read more pronexin reviews to gain that hotness back. ;)

6. Are you quick to anger? How do you react when you are angry or frustrated? What do you do to cool down? No. I don't easily get angry but if you push me too far then better watch out because I explode like a volcano. You wouldn't want to see me when I'm in that state. As for cooling down, well, I just go somewhere relaxing like at the park or at the beach.

7. In your family, who is the least like the rest of you? I guess that's me because I don't share my siblings' queer habits. LOL!

8. What are a few great books that you've taken along to the beach or on vacation in years past? If you aren't a big reader, what do you do to while away the lazy hours? When I go to the beach, I don't bring books. I spend the day by going for a swim or searching for beautiful seashells along the shoreline.

9. Do you like going outside during a thunderstorm and watching the lightening? Nope. I'm one scaredy-cat. ;)

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And... here we go!

1. Achieving something feels great.
2. The solution is right in front of your eyes.
3. Don't fall asleep.
4. How about a warm cup of coffee.
5. When you're stressed out, walking in the park is something I highly recommend!
6. Imagine a world without hate.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to finishing all my pending chores, tomorrow my plans include cleaning the whole house because we have company coming and Sunday, I want to go to church and party with friends later!

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