Afraid of the dark...at 28 years old.

24

Comments

  • Brain of J.Lo
    Brain of J.Lo Posts: 3,259
    GraySaturday wrote:
    Ooh! Keep me posted if you do! I'd love to meet you!

    Back to the dark. If josh is not home when I go to bed for some reason, I go up to bed and leave all the lights and the TV on.. And I make all my cats come with me. I pity the fool that tries to rob me and my attack cats :)

    I will! :) I'd love to meet you, too!

    Yeah I would leave the lights on, too in that situation. Sometimes I leave one in the kitchen on anyway, and just pretend I forgot to turn it off. ;)
  • Brain of J.Lo
    Brain of J.Lo Posts: 3,259
    Allie wrote:
    I don't like the dark and I'm 30...something ;) !
    I turn the lights out but I have the light from my cable box and cable modem that shine in the background.
    And I know what you mean, if I am in a suburb or somewhere else quiet (like upstate), I have a hard time sleeping, it's 'too quiet' I like hearing the trains and planes flying over my head (I live near the airport!)


    Oh the planes that fly overhead are SO loud sometimes that I get scared that they're too low and that they're going to crash. We're pretty close to the airport, too.
  • LONGRD
    LONGRD Posts: 6,036
    Brain of J.Lo wrote:
    lol, that's the fucked up thing. I don't really truly believe in ghosts and stuff. But, if they do exist...I just KNOW one's gonna pop up in my house sometime! :eek: :D

    I'm more scared of home invasions and stuff. That is my biggest fear as of late, since we moved to suburbia...because our street seems so dark and yada yada yada...I'm just really good at finding stuff to worry about.
    I don't blame you, you're in Jersey after all. ;)
    PJ- 04/29/2003.06/24,25,27,28,30/2008.10/27,28,30,31/2009
    EV- 08/09,10/2008.06/08,09/2009
  • Allie
    Allie Posts: 2,908
    Brain of J.Lo wrote:
    lol, that's the fucked up thing. I don't really truly believe in ghosts and stuff. But, if they do exist...I just KNOW one's gonna pop up in my house sometime! :eek: :D

    I'm more scared of home invasions and stuff. That is my biggest fear as of late, since we moved to suburbia...because our street seems so dark and yada yada yada...I'm just really good at finding stuff to worry about.
    Do you have an alarm system, J? My Mom got ADT and she sleeps much better with the alarm on.
    I grew up on Long Island but I feel like it was much safer when we were growing up. We used to leave the car doors open and we had one tiny little lock.
    "...like a word misplaced, nothing said, what a waste.."
    "Sometimes life should be consumed in measured doses"
    6-01-06
    6/25/08
    Free Speedy
    and Metsy!
  • Brain of J.Lo
    Brain of J.Lo Posts: 3,259
    LongRd. wrote:
    I don't blame you, you're in Jersey after all. ;)

    Normally, I would step in and defend my area here, but a few weeks ago a woman in the neighborhood was killed in her home in the middle of the day, so I'll just shut up and go check to make certain that my windows are locked. :(
  • Allie
    Allie Posts: 2,908
    Brain of J.Lo wrote:
    Oh the planes that fly overhead are SO loud sometimes that I get scared that they're too low and that they're going to crash. We're pretty close to the airport, too.
    I never have that thought! Eek that would be horrible. God Forbid. I can see the planes about ready to land when I walk down my street.
    "...like a word misplaced, nothing said, what a waste.."
    "Sometimes life should be consumed in measured doses"
    6-01-06
    6/25/08
    Free Speedy
    and Metsy!
  • Allie
    Allie Posts: 2,908
    Brain of J.Lo wrote:
    Normally, I would step in and defend my area here, but a few weeks ago a woman in the neighborhood was killed in her home in the middle of the day, so I'll just shut up and go check to make certain that my windows are locked. :(
    :eek:
    oh no wonder you are unnerved. I suppose it doesn't help you to tell you my apt was robbed. That was almost 10 yrs ago and Thank God, I was not home.
    "...like a word misplaced, nothing said, what a waste.."
    "Sometimes life should be consumed in measured doses"
    6-01-06
    6/25/08
    Free Speedy
    and Metsy!
  • Brain of J.Lo
    Brain of J.Lo Posts: 3,259
    Allie wrote:
    Do you have an alarm system, J? My Mom got ADT and she sleeps much better with the alarm on.
    I grew up on Long Island but I feel like it was much safer when we were growing up. We used to leave the car doors open and we had one tiny little lock.

    No, but I'd like to get one eventually. We have a lot of locks, actually, because the elderly woman who owned this house before us was extremely paranoid (to the point that the windows were nailed shut, there were two fences, etc...). I would like to get an alarm system, though.
  • Abookamongstthemany
    Abookamongstthemany Posts: 8,209
    Brain of J.Lo wrote:
    Does it get worse after you see a scary movie? lol :D I'm such a baby.

    The trailer for The Strangers has me all worked up since I watched yesterday. :D But I still want to watch the movie. I never learn. :D;)


    Still spooked by complete darkness here and especially after a scary movie. :D
    If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.

    Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
    -Oscar Wilde
  • Brain of J.Lo
    Brain of J.Lo Posts: 3,259
    Allie wrote:
    :eek:
    oh no wonder you are unnerved. I suppose it doesn't help you to tell you my apt was robbed. That was almost 10 yrs ago and Thank God, I was not home.

    Yeah, I mean...I was like this before, but, I'll admit this made it much worse.

    I'm glad you weren't home when you were robbed!
  • LONGRD
    LONGRD Posts: 6,036
    Brain of J.Lo wrote:
    Normally, I would step in and defend my area here, but a few weeks ago a woman in the neighborhood was killed in her home in the middle of the day, so I'll just shut up and go check to make certain that my windows are locked. :(
    :( Oh sorry to hear that happened. I'd be very cautious and scared as well. Is the person(s) captive? if not, I'd be worried as well. Hopefully, there'll be justice for the poor woman.
    PJ- 04/29/2003.06/24,25,27,28,30/2008.10/27,28,30,31/2009
    EV- 08/09,10/2008.06/08,09/2009
  • Allie
    Allie Posts: 2,908
    Brain of J.Lo wrote:
    Yeah, I mean...I was like this before, but, I'll admit this made it much worse.

    I'm glad you weren't home when you were robbed!
    Me too! Thanks!
    Plus you have the little one at home, I would imagine that makes you even more concerned??
    "...like a word misplaced, nothing said, what a waste.."
    "Sometimes life should be consumed in measured doses"
    6-01-06
    6/25/08
    Free Speedy
    and Metsy!
  • Brain of J.Lo
    Brain of J.Lo Posts: 3,259
    LongRd. wrote:
    :( Oh sorry to hear that happened. I'd be very cautious and scared as well. Is the person(s) captive? if not, I'd be worried as well. Hopefully, there'll be justice for the poor woman.

    As far as I know, they still don't know who did it. It was a bit of a sketchy situation, however, and apparently she had been hosting card games (where money changed hands) in her house and it was known throughout her circle that she kept a large amount of cash in her house. They believe that money was the motive.

    It's a bit of a relief, but it really makes me sad to think that it was probably someone who knew her and that she had invited into her home.
  • Brain of J.Lo
    Brain of J.Lo Posts: 3,259
    Allie wrote:
    Me too! Thanks!
    Plus you have the little one at home, I would imagine that makes you even more concerned??

    Yeah, it does. Everything that used to worry me does so much more after becoming a mom and having to be concerned about her well-being too!
  • Allie
    Allie Posts: 2,908
    Brain of J.Lo wrote:
    As far as I know, they still don't know who did it. It was a bit of a sketchy situation, however, and apparently she had been hosting card games (where money changed hands) in her house and it was known throughout her circle that she kept a large amount of cash in her house. They believe that money was the motive.

    It's a bit of a relief, but it really makes me sad to think that it was probably someone who knew her and that she had invited into her home.
    ugh
    that's horrible and so creepy!
    "...like a word misplaced, nothing said, what a waste.."
    "Sometimes life should be consumed in measured doses"
    6-01-06
    6/25/08
    Free Speedy
    and Metsy!
  • Brain of J.Lo
    Brain of J.Lo Posts: 3,259
    Allie wrote:
    ugh
    that's horrible and so creepy!

    I know. It freaked me the hell out, too, that I had been out walking in the neighborhood with the baby (in the stroller) and walked right by that house within like minutes of when they believe it happened. And it's just sad. :(
  • LONGRD
    LONGRD Posts: 6,036
    Brain of J.Lo wrote:
    As far as I know, they still don't know who did it. It was a bit of a sketchy situation, however, and apparently she had been hosting card games (where money changed hands) in her house and it was known throughout her circle that she kept a large amount of cash in her house. They believe that money was the motive.

    It's a bit of a relief, but it really makes me sad to think that it was probably someone who knew her and that she had invited into her home.
    Yeah that seem to be the case most of the time that it's someone the victim knew. Still very sad and scare regardless.

    In this case, it's still unsolved so I don't blame you for being timid. Just hope they solve the mystery for your neighbor's relief.
    PJ- 04/29/2003.06/24,25,27,28,30/2008.10/27,28,30,31/2009
    EV- 08/09,10/2008.06/08,09/2009
  • covered in bliss
    covered in bliss chi-caw-go Posts: 1,332
    Not necessarily afraid of the dark but afraid of being by myself.

    Hubby and I share a cottage in NE WI with our in-laws and I get VERY afraid when I'm by myself with the kids and dog. The fact that we were robbed last August doesn't help.

    Oh yeah, I'm 40! :eek: I can deal with deer and bears but a toothless monger creeps me out. It's all in my head but I can't help it!

    Kinda like your fear! :)
  • Brain of J.Lo
    Brain of J.Lo Posts: 3,259
    LongRd. wrote:
    Yeah that seem to be the case most of the time that it's someone the victim knew. Still very sad and scare regardless.

    In this case, it's still unsolved so I don't blame you for being timid. Just hope they solve the mystery for your neighbor's relief.

    I hope they solve it, too.
  • Allie
    Allie Posts: 2,908
    Brain of J.Lo wrote:
    I know. It freaked me the hell out, too, that I had been out walking in the neighborhood with the baby (in the stroller) and walked right by that house within like minutes of when they believe it happened. And it's just sad. :(
    Oh God. :eek:
    Wow.
    "...like a word misplaced, nothing said, what a waste.."
    "Sometimes life should be consumed in measured doses"
    6-01-06
    6/25/08
    Free Speedy
    and Metsy!

Categories