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Third day of summer and I have successfully gotten up at 8 every morning to run :)

Oh, I, I’m not even trying. Oh, I, but I can’t stop smiling…. :) :) :)


— Do You Think of Me- Carrie Underwood (via fearlesslyliving)
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runwayrebel:

chanel-mademoiselle:

‎”THROUGH A RAPIST’S EYES” (PLEASE TAKE TIME TO READ THIS. It may save a life.)  
It seems that alot of attackers use some tactic to get away with violence. Not many people know how to take care of themselves when faced with such asituation. Everyone should read this especially each n every girl in this world. THOUGHT THIS WAS GOOD INFO TO PASS ALONG…
FYI - Through a rapist’s eyes! A group of rapists and date rapists in prison were interviewed 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 andarmpit 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 ourinstructor 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 usingmuch 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 feellittle silly at the time, but you’d feel much worse if the guy really was trouble.—————————————————————————————-FINALLY, PLEASE REMEMBER THESE AS WELL:I know you are smart enough to know these pointers but there will be some, where you will go “hmm I must remember that” After reading forward it to someone you care about, never hurts to be careful in this crazy world we live in.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/orpurse 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 behiding 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! u 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.
LET EVERY GIRL KNOW.Your one reblog can help to spread this information.

Normally I don’t reblog this, but this is important.
WOW I never do this either, but I learned a lot.

runwayrebel:

chanel-mademoiselle:

‎”THROUGH A RAPIST’S EYES” (PLEASE TAKE TIME TO READ THIS. It may save a life.)

It seems that alot of attackers use some tactic to get away with violence. Not many people know how to take care of themselves when faced with such a
situation. Everyone should read this especially each n every girl in this world. THOUGHT THIS WAS GOOD INFO TO PASS ALONG…

FYI - Through a rapist’s eyes! A group of rapists and date rapists in prison were interviewed 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:

I know you are smart enough to know these pointers but there will be some, where you will go “hmm I must remember that” After reading forward it to someone you care about, never hurts to be careful in this crazy world we live in.

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! u 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.

LET EVERY GIRL KNOW.
Your one reblog can help to spread this information.

Normally I don’t reblog this, but this is important.

WOW I never do this either, but I learned a lot.

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Learning to let go should be learned before learning to get. Life should be touched, not strangled. You’ve got to relax, let it happen at times, and at others move forward with it.


— Ray Bradbury (via kari-shma)

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Half the time the world is ending, truth is I am done pretending. Too much time, to wrong defending, you and I are done pretending. I never thought that I had any more to give, pushing me so far: here I am without you. Drink to all that we have lost, mistakes we have made, everything will change….


— Love Remains the Same (via fearlesslyliving)
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Posted on Jan 16, 2012 at 1AM permalink

Had an amazing night again :) got home around 10:50! Not too bad! Haha dinner and movie nights= the best! Met his best friend tonight and watched Superbad! Exhausted!

Posted on Jan 15, 2012 at 6PM
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Just found this video from summer :) Makes me smile at our stupidity

Day 2 (Part 1):The Beginning of A Race

Posted on Sep 4, 2010 at 5PM permalink

We were late. Sprinting in front of all the other 90 teams that were there, we got in a big circle. Grabbing each other’s hands, our sisters hands, we prayed an Our Father. We ran back to our box, #23. Lining up with Lucy (my running buddy- again code nam,) we got ready. “Get ready…” BANG! The shot of the gun pierced the air, and we were all off. A group of over 100 girls racing towards the same goal, at the same time.

That race is so much like life. Although there were such hard parts, there was also good. The downhill was so enjoyable because it was such a difference between going uphill. The uphill made it so tempting to stop and walk, to give up. But you have to push. You have to tell your body to keep going, to not stop. Your body begs and pleads, and your mind begins to turn on you, making up excuses to stop. NO! Your mind and body are pushing against what you need and want and are working towards.

That is when you have to tell your body to keep going, and your mind to shut up. One of my favorite running quotes is: “Just because your muscles start to protest, doesn’t mean you have to listen.” Or something like that. Just because life gets hard, and everything is pushing you to stop and give up, that is when you ignore it. You ignore everything being pushed your way. You ignore all the bad in life, and either think and focus on the good, or tell everyone and everything, including your mind and body to shut up, and just start to run on auto.

Running in a race is so much like life. You work and train so hard for a goal, and it is so hard some times. Sprints, long runs, and hard days just overall. But just like when life gets hard, you can’t stop, you push forward, you go, and before you know it, you are over the hill.

The problem sometimes though, is that we forget to turn around at the top of the hill, to take in what we have overcome. All the sudden, we are focused on the next hill in our way, or whats to come. What about learning from or feeling proud of what we just finished? Looking back on the race today, I turned around once. Not ever did I think of what I had just accomplished, I only though of what was to come.

So next time we are in a race, turn around at the top of the hill, and smile and be proud of yourself, even for just a moment. What’s to come can wait, you don’t want to waste a moment in life, and if you don’t stop to turn around and think about it, you get nothing from it.

XO,

Day 2 (Part 1)

Day 1: A mess

Posted on Sep 4, 2010 at 12AM permalink

I thought about what I have wanted this post to be about for a week or two, since I created this tumblr. After all, I want it to be special- it’s the first post!!! But with anything in life, you have to start somewhere. And tonight, I am starting with a mess.

An amazing week was planned: Two late starts. First football game. First StuCo meeting. First assembly.

And although there were some bumpy moments, it overall was a good week! All day, I could barely contain myself with the excitement that needed to just bubble out of me. All week I had looked forward to what was going to be an amazing football game! And in theory, it was. A friend of mine got a homecoming date (yay!!! I am so happy for her- she totally deserves it!), another friend talked to a guy she has had her eye on (so glad for her!). But for me? After arriving and not even wanting to go up into the stands because it was SOOO crowded, and talking to my friend who went to my middle school (awkward, and made me feel… just… uncomfortable,) the weariness of trying to stay happy this week hit me.

All I wanted to do was just go sit somewhere, imagine my beautiful life that I am GOING to have, and relax. Two more hours of the game to go. After being basically blown off by two of my friends, who were extremely tight and exclusive tonight, and feeling like everything I had planned for the game, had failed, I was ready to go. I wanted to find somewhere to just breathe, maybe, a bathroom? No bathrooms, just porta-potties. Not somewhere I would really enjoy getting ahold of myself and my feelings with some deep breaths (that would have smelled awful!). I tried to pull myself together as I watched the guy who I would have liked if he was taller, hit on about 5 freshman girls, (your a sophmore! come on!!!) and my best guy friend, be super good friends with other girls.

I know I shouldn’t be upset about my best guy friend, but I can’t help it. I am just not having a great night.

I am trying to be positive, and affirm to myself of all the amazing things for this weekend and this month and this next week, but all I want to do is keeping typing out all that I need to vent to someone, but don’t know who to vent to. I want to roll up in a ball and cry and sleep, and not worry about anything, but I have my first cross country meet tomorrow morning, and I need to do amazing in it. Pressure? Not my style tonight.

So, my life, as of tonight, is quite a mess, and I am having a lot of trouble seeing the beauty of it, but I KNOW it is coming! I KNOW it is!!!!

XO,

Day 1

P.S.- There are going to be nicknames for these friends of mine…

Cheat Sheet:

friend who got homecoming date- lauren

friend who talked to guy she liked- madison

friends who blew me off- marissa and alex

guy who i would like if taller- zach

best guy friend- CK