Am I truly that strange???

[Ginger's Mom]

Not strange at all. As a matter of fact, my car has a "safety feature" in that all I have to do is pull up on the door handle (even before I unlock the car) and the interior light goes on. So you see, even the car manufacturing companies have realized the need for this feature (at least that is how it was explained to me). But, generally speaking I do not go to the store alone at night.

[Freedom]

An unfortunate fact for our times; you HAVE to do this. You always have to be aware of your surroundings and who is where doing what around you.

No, I wouldn't be going out at 10 PM either.

My Honda is a 1998; when I click the key ring to unlock the doors, the light comes on. Nice feature.

Now get that bulb replaced!

[sirrahved]

That's not strange at all! I mean, with people people like Wom running around with swords

No, I do the same thing. Also, if we come back from a trip I have to make sure the shower curtain is open before I go to the bathroom.

[Alysser]

I actually have a curfew of 9 if I want to stay out that long, which I never do. If I am at a movie, or out with an adult that will be the only exception. I am not allowed to close my doors at night(because if there is a fire) but my parents door is always open. I also sleep with a baseball bat under my bed.

[joycenalex]

karen's right get a keychain flashlight...and an M-16 does move the odds nicely in your favor and.....QUIT SMOKING!!!!!

[Lady's Human]

, especially if I go to Wal-Mart!

I was going to ask where in this area you were going to go shopping that late, because the only places I know of open that late are Wal-Mart and the Price Chopper in JC, and NO ONE who doesn't need to goes there at 10 PM.

[critter crazy]

karen's right get a keychain flashlight...and an M-16 does move the odds nicely in your favor and.....QUIT SMOKING!!!!!

Phhhtttt...no body likes a Quitter!!!

[critter crazy]

I was going to ask where in this area you were going to go shopping that late, because the only places I know of open that late are Wal-Mart and the Price Chopper in JC, and NO ONE who doesn't need to goes there at 10 PM.

He he he he he he he he!! No Jc for me at 10 pm!! just the Convienience store and Wal-Mart

[cali]

I am paranoid about doors, and I will NOT open a door without looking through a window AND the peep hole, and if I cant see anything then, I line up all the dogs in a stay by the door, with the exeption of one dog, and I will hide behind the door as I open it, sending out the one dog to check things out. lol, but only Certain dogs, Usually Misty, as I know I can trust her, but sometimes Happy, athough she usually wont get upset with with anyone unless they try to assult me or someone she knows.

[mike001]

Nope, you aren't weird, I do it even in the daytime. Tell hubby you're being cautious cause you know how lost he would be without you, he he.
Loved all those responses....especially the one who said to quit smoking, that was so funny.

[DJFyrewolf36]

After 10 pm...strange? I must be one big wierdo lol. Working nights, it isnt unusual for me to hit Wal-Mart at 3 am on my days off. Sure there may be some whackos out there, but nothing stranger than what I see on the road DURING my shifts

I keep a flashlight handy on my keys, and even though we have a gated apartment complex I check my car before I get in it. There have been a couple of times my neighbors have found strange people IN thier cars at night.

According to the police here, you're just as likely to be attacked by some jerk during the day as at night. If someone wants it bad enough, it doesn't matter if people can see or not. I guess its part of living in a place where almost everything is open 24 hours.

[Marigold2]

I go out all the time at night to movies, dinner, going to see friends. I have friends that work in grocery stores, malls, and they leave at midnight, one or two o'clock if they stock. That's life in the grown up world. You have to be able to function at any time of night or day. Have to work, go to school at night, shop. Life doesn't stop when the sun goes down.
A lot of nurses work 3 pm till 11 pm and do there grocery shopping late.

[Lady's Human]

That's life in the grown up world.

Would it be at all possible for you to be any more condescending?

[K9soul]

I've actually always really enjoyed the night time. It's quieter, more peaceful, less crowded. I think for me, driving in rush hour traffic causes me more anxiety than heading to the store at 9 or 10 at night . I've done that before simply because I find it more relaxing, no crowds and struggling to get around, no long lines and almost getting hit by people zooming through the parking lot. I imagine it partly depends on where you are at though. A big city probably wouldn't be as calm in the evening, and I've never lived in a particularly crime-ridden area.

I have to admit though I avoid watching horror flicks, psycho thrillers and even reading or listening to a lot of grim and horrific news stories. I think it'd fill my subconscious mind with those thoughts and make it scarier to be on my own.

[critter crazy]

I've actually always really enjoyed the night time. It's quieter, more peaceful, less crowded. I think for me, driving in rush hour traffic causes me more anxiety than heading to the store at 9 or 10 at night . I've done that before simply because I find it more relaxing, no crowds and struggling to get around, no long lines and almost getting hit by people zooming through the parking lot. I imagine it partly depends on where you are at though. A big city probably wouldn't be as calm in the evening, and I've never lived in a particularly crime-ridden area.

I have to admit though I avoid watching horror flicks, psycho thrillers and even reading or listening to a lot of grim and horrific news stories. I think it'd fill my subconscious mind with those thoughts and make it scarier to be on my own.

We definitely dont live in a crime ridden area, sure there are some spots tat I wouldnt go, but we live in the country. But I still get freaked out!

I think Maybe that is the basis of my issues!! I LOVE scary movies!!! The goreier(SP?) the better!!!!