Another day away from my desk. Oh well! Today I will finish a painting for my sister, finish the book I'm reading (In Cold Blood, Capote - I like and no, I have not seen the movie yet) and drink lemon-honey tea with a splash of whiskey, all between hearty naps aided with Nyquil. Here is a picture of me and Nigel. Look, you can see his weiner.
On a different note, my friend's friend got mugged the other day. This was a reminder on how we should be more careful while in the sketchier parts of town. I always carry mace with me. But how much good would that really do? I maced myself on a fine cho-is-a-genius-drunk moment a few months back. Let me tell you, my face burned like hell and not in the "ooo, this would be a great seasoning on my tacos" burn. Ladies and gents, hop on the bandwagon and arm yourself. Let's exercise our 2nd amendment (that's the one, right?) But if you find yourself maceless, here are a couple moves:
1. If you're going to punch or slap towards the face or head, aim for the temples, ouch!
2. If you're aiming for the eyes, press on the part of the eye closest to the temple - them yo-yo's will come poppin' out.
3. If you're in a jam and can only stomp on feet, aim for the top part of the foot to crush those bones (tarsals or metatarsal i think), not the toes (weak-ass phalanges). (how many times have you stubbed your toes and after a moment of "shit, fuck" been just fine?)
4. This one is a bit obvious but handy in a moment of panic- If your attacker has grabbed your wrists, twist your arm so that your wrist pushes towards the edge of the attacker's fingers where you can get loose. The strength holding you is in the palm of the hand, not the wittle fingies.
My friend's former coworker lives in Hunter's Point. I remember hearing about how she commutes, and how she's fucked if she can't get a ride home at night and has to take the bus. Her tactic is, "lock in a sock." Something to consider.
If I'm ever in such a situation I'd like to think I can handle it. But knowing me I'd probably freeze up or barf.
