[aishah]

i live in an apartment complex near a university and a bunch of frat houses, which is not the safest environment. although it does seem much safer than the university i used to live near (i don't read as many reports of break-ins and robberies at least...maybe i'm just not getting the reports, though). i grew up in a "bad neighborhood," but ironically i felt safer there (because i was from there and everyone knew me) than i do living in nicer areas. i grew up around guns but never learned to shoot.

both of my partners know how to use a weapon. one of my partners owns multiple guns. we're still in the process of them moving to kansas though. i do feel much safer when i'm living with them than by myself, and the place i live now is the first place i've ever lived completely by myself (no roommates or partners).

i've considered learning to shoot but i don't think i want to own a gun. i can handle a knife or a razorblade pretty well (which makes me feel safer when i'm walking alone at night than in my own home, really), but physically i'm not very strong. i'm really liking toughy's paint thinner idea, though.