Comments on: Self Defense: Basics

By: Jordie

Jordie — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 13:09:17 +0000

It could have been friends with Edgar! XD

Vera: I’m afraid this was a real grasshopper, while Edgar is a figment of your imagination…

By: Deanna

Deanna — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 06:14:36 +0000

Whenever we spot spiders or other insects, my roommates and I gather around for a group effort kind of thing to kill it…usually me (with lysol wipes)…with them watching. then we wrap it with copious amounts of toilet paper, run it under the sink for a little bit…then flush it. There is, of course, a lot of screaming in the process…

Vera: toilet paper might get jammed though. Hence why I throw it out the window

By: Carly

Carly — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:15:15 +0000

Upon discovery – it was just after midnight! I daren’t bother the neighbours… plus my old house was detatched with a car park on one side, and the other a big driveway and some flats… so I didn’t really know anyone!!

I was sooo frightened of it!

Vera: oh… understandable in that case.

By: Baohan

Baohan — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:52:35 +0000

I’m not scared by the insects. At least that’s what I think.

And when it comes to kill them, I have this amazing spray can that would perish them every time!

Vera: well… it stinks

By: Carly

Carly — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:46:12 +0000

If no parents/boyfriends/siblings around, I'll generally avoid the room until I cannot see it anymore. That includes sleeping elsewhere. Once there was this cockroach in my room as my blog explains, my boyfriend bought it to my house accidently, and anyway, to cut a long story short - I slept in my housemates room until it went! Vera: ew... couldn't you ask for help? From the neighbors, perhaps? :huh:

By: Brenda

Brenda — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 05:24:07 +0000

Hahahahaha. I’m scared of insects too, and I scream bloody murder when I see one.

Just two months ago, I had to coax a lizard out from a hidden portion of my room and it wasn’t a pleasant experience. I was so worried that they little fellow will suddenly pop up right in my face, or something.

In the end, I just screamed for help and my mum appeared at my door, with a frustrated expression and the quizzical question “Whaaaaat now?”

I’ll go with number #1. Scream bloody murder. Beats touching the insect – even with several layers of toilet roll.

Vera: true I never employ this method, while dad is home. Who will you scream for, when you’re on your own?
A lizard? Wow, I’d have probably had a stroke. -.-

By: Becca

Becca — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:21:28 +0000

That’s an interesting way of handling bugs. I have a friend that does it the same way. lol. But the fact that you are scared of bugs has nothing to do with you maturity level! Gesh.

Vera: the fact that I always rely on dad to get rid of them, while claiming I’m oh-so-independent… just might have something to do with it XD

By: Rachael

Rachael — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:06:11 +0000

I’m with Veve. My best weapon is my mother. :clap:

Vera: well yes… but I was trying to prove that I can be independent. Otherwise I’d have swiftly ordered dad to duty.

By: Kimmie

Kimmie — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 23:08:14 +0000

I’ve always wanted to try pepper spray (like the stuff you spray into the eyes of a rapist) on a bug and see what happens…

Vera: you’d need a very good aim, me thinks. I’d probably miss. :teeth:

By: Cindy

Cindy — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:26:41 +0000

Last week I went over to a buddy’s home and stayed overnight because I was too tired to drive home.She owns a bunk bed and I was sleeping at the top.At midnight,when I was still awake I saw a cockroach crawling across the ceiling right above me.When it crawled to where my head was,it fell off right onto my pillow!Needless to say I was terrified I ended up falling off the bed and spraining my ankle.Then the neighbor came over holding a baseball bat assuming someone was trying to kill my friend due to the shrieks.

Vera: I’m officially scarred for life X(