You Pervert!

[LizMarie]

I'm still a little terrified since I have to take the SAME bus this time but LATER! ughh. I'm a little nervous but this time my eyes are going to be OPENED WIDE!!! and I plan to sit in the front so I'm closer to the driver this way if anything happens I can complain and he/she can try to kick him off or let me go if need be. I also made sure not to wear anything to revealing (not if I do anyway, wore my extra baggy clothes today, lol), no flashy jewelry, expensive gadgets like an iPod trying not attract any unwanted attention. Plus I'll set it up that I will be calling my mom atleast every 30mins since it takes like an hr and a half to two hours to get home and tell her where I'm at so she can be aware of how long it would take me to get home. I've been walking around with my keys in the palm of my hand incase anyone "attacks" me you get in key jabbed in your eye and of course I'll run screaming murder/rape or whatever comes to mind.

I also did some research and found that I can legally carry Pepper Spray in NYC. I must buy one from one of the authorized locations, sign the consent form and use it with caution. I told my mom and she agreed and is asking her ex boyfriend that is a retired cop if the NYPD is giving any self-defense courses for cheap. I found one online from a retired cop but he hasn't emailed me back about the price plus I want to see if any of my friends might want to join since you can never be prepared for an attack.

 

[Justyn20003]

This may sound like a ass hole thing but my friends and I bike all over during the summer. Well there are always "Hood rats" around the city and it's hard to aviod them. So the guys and I all got bear mace. That thing doesn't take down ppl that takes down groups. It's saved us from gettin our bikes jacked a few times

But all the same,, glad your ok =)

 

[fallen_angel]

I am the same way, I don't like making big scenes either, and I would have totally flipped out and may even have had an anxiety attack... that is super gross and totally wrong.. WTF!!! I am so sorry that you had to go through that, and thank goodness things didn't get worse than what they already were.

 

[LizMarie]

Thanks

Mr Creepy wasn't on the bus so I was calmer! Plus it was pretty empty and no one bothered me last night but then I was walking around with the mean mugg on, lol.

 

[fallen_angel]

One thing I always try to keep in mind is to do what you do, look pissed.. bad people are more likely to attack someone who looks weak.. so if you look pissed, strong, and like you don't take shit from anyone, that will help a lot too

 

[Ultrakd]

Glad your safe

 

[Ehatcher]

I would definitely look into pepper spray. No matter what type of martial arts classes you take, a man can still over power a woman, or at the very worst, pull a knife on you. Pepper spray acts almost instantly.

A blast of pepper spray isnt the best of things to endure... One of my not good friends (not good anymore) decided to fill a balloon up with pepper spray and made a contest out of popping as many balloons as we could with our mouth in 30 seconds between me and 3 other people. I ended up busting the ballon with the pepper spray. It went all in my face, eyes, nose, and I breathed a ton of it in. The initial "blow" took me to my knees, and I was stunned and disoriented for well over 20 miniutes and couldnt see or breath 100% till about 3 hours later when the swelling totally went down. Keep in mind Im 6'5 ans around 280lbs... and it dropped me almost instantly.

So if i were you I would look into pepper spray. They make many different types of canisters to carry it in. I bought some for my girlfriend that you wear on your hand like a pair of brass knuckles. You activate it by squeezing your fist to press the spray nozzle against you palm. It was designed for runners and is very comfortable to carry in your hand at all times when you feel vulnerable. It discharges up to 15 ft and can cover up to 6ft in diameter. Ill try to find a link and post for you.

 

[leoman777]

i would get pepper spray or i woudl try a stun gun. and if you aim right there is a bad place to get shocked lol

 

[Ehatcher]

I would definitely look into pepper spray. No matter what type of martial arts classes you take, a man can still over power a woman, or at the very worst, pull a knife on you. Pepper spray acts almost instantly.

A blast of pepper spray isnt the best of things to endure... One of my not good friends (not good anymore) decided to fill a balloon up with pepper spray and made a contest out of popping as many balloons as we could with our mouth in 30 seconds between me and 3 other people. I ended up busting the ballon with the pepper spray. It went all in my face, eyes, nose, and I breathed a ton of it in. The initial "blow" took me to my knees, and I was stunned and disoriented for well over 20 miniutes and couldnt see or breath 100% till about 3 hours later when the swelling totally went down. Keep in mind Im 6'5 ans around 280lbs... and it dropped me almost instantly.

So if i were you I would look into pepper spray. They make many different types of canisters to carry it in. I bought some for my girlfriend that you wear on your hand like a pair of brass knuckles. You activate it by squeezing your fist to press the spray nozzle against you palm. It was designed for runners and is very comfortable to carry in your hand at all times when you feel vulnerable. It discharges up to 15 ft and can cover up to 6ft in diameter. Ill try to find a link and post for you.

And i forgot to add, he didnt tell anyone that he had put the pepper spray in the balloon that I popped:main_angry:

 

[LizMarie]

Mr. Creepy was stalking me once again..

I was on the bus and it was crowded and I was almost home when someone came and stood right next to me. I tell you I didn't even need to look because I knew it was him, it was just a feeling . In the few stops that it took to get to my stop he inched closer and closer every minute, bumping his hip into mine then tapping my foot with his. Until I told him to back up because he was on top of me, I turned around with my umbrella in hand ready to kick his ass if tried anything but instead he leaned in as if he was going to freaking kiss me to ask say "What?." His breath smelled so bad!!! But he backed off. I of course panicked and had a hard time breathing, i started getting dizzy and began fumbling trying to find my phone to see what I should do. I called my mom and she said she would pick me up from the bus stop but to go to the bus driver and tell him about Mr. Creepy and try to call the cops. By the time I reached the bus driver I was already at my stop and I saw a cop on the corner. When the bus stopped I ran over to the cop and told him about the man and we started looking for him. When I spotted him all I saw were his coat tails as he jogged into the traffic. I stood STUCK to the cop until my mom arrived and she walked me home.

I was extremely upset and wanted to burst in tears but my mom was trying to cheer my up by laughing. Now I'm getting REALLY scared and this weekend I'm going to gun shop to pick up some pepper spray, I don't care about the price. My mom is trying the mace that her ex boyfriend gave her but no luck.

I'm terrified right now. He obviously doesn't understand that I'm not interested or enjoys to see me uncomfortable. This man is WEIRD. I rather have some big macho man follow me for miles trying to get my number then having this creep bumping into me and just staring at then trying to follow me home. He gives off some REALLY bad vibes that make the hair on arms stand up, obviously he has some really bad intentions. This is the second time he was around me and I felt like crying, throwing up, screaming, etc. I STILL feel sick and I'm soooo paranoid to go back to school. I've noticed that when I leave early on Tues. He's on the bus but the possibility that he might be on the bus and the thing is I'm not sure were he gets on either because of the big crowd of people I can't pin point it either. Whats worse is that he obviously lives in the Bronx and might even live in my area because we have a pretty big islamic community, they opened up a big church (I dont know what they call their holy place) and today I noticed that he was wearing one of those islamic outfits (not sure what they are called) linen type pants with a shirt that is down to mid thigh and when I first saw he I thought he was somewhere from the middle east but couldn't pin point it and has an accent.

I HAVE TO GO to school tomorrow which isn't a problem its coming BACK home. I don't know what I'm going to do Anyone know how much a cab is from Queens to the Bronx.

Great I've started crying writing this because this CREEP has totally messed with my sense of security and today I had a good look of his face and I know I'm going to have nightmares with him in it.

 

[Baoh]

I may have skimmed over it and missed it, but have you gone to the police and filed a report yet? A plain clothes officer could perhaps be used to get this taken care of. You have a situation that falls under what could be two forms of battery for the physical contact and assault for the attempts alone.

 

[Saphira]

I may have skimmed over it and missed it, but have you gone to the police and filed a report yet? A plain clothes officer could perhaps be used to get this taken care of. You have a situation that falls under what could be two forms of battery for the physical contact and assault for the attempts alone.

This is a great idea. Do contact the bus people too. It is harassment.

TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS. They are there for a reason.

Gaven DeBecker has a few good books out on this subject fyi...

Glad you are ok. That is freaky.

 

[ariana]

you had more patience than me liz. if a guy gets too close to me, even at school, and theyre bothering me inappropiately i have been known to give him an elbow to his uh *ahem* specials
i dont give them a 3rd chance they get 2. period.

 

[Saphira]

Anything ever come of this??

how are you doing?

 

[LizMarie]

I'm finne, thanks for asking.. Nothing ever came of it and I haven't seen him since I had finals and school is out BUT I start summer classes next week so there's a possibility that I might see him. This time I'm prepared I have a can of pepper spray, I've been jogging at the gym to speed up my running in case I have to run BUT if I do see him again and if he comes close again, I'm jumping off the bus and running to the police. Hopefully he's gotten over it.