I realized that since I started writing this blog almost five months ago, I have not singled out the #1 resource that everyone should be aware of when it comes to survival skills, The Red Cross. I know I have mentioned the organization in previous posts, but I feel like this magnificent organization deserves a special shout out. Need disaster relief, want to take a first aid class or donate blood? Red Cross takes a hand on approach to solving the problems of the world. I highly recommend checking out some of the great work they do. You may even want to become a part of it! Continue reading
Surviving Public Transportation II
For those of us further south, we have the Caltrain system. Here are some safety tips that every rider should know when riding Caltrain or driving near the train tracks.
Surviving Public Transportation I
The Bay Area is home to a fantastic public transportation system. It is fast and generally dependable but can be a little dangerous if you are not cautious. Here is a link to some safety tips for riding BART.
Surviving an Attack
This post was inspired by a dear friend of mine that was attacked by a man while walking to work in broad daylight earlier this week. At 5’2″ she is a petite woman that may have appeared to be an easy target.But she is actually a black belt in karate and she not only fought him off, she was able to pin him down until people working in the office building above came down to assist her.
Surviving a LONG Fall
Okay, so I recently came across this book, How to SURVIVE Anything, Anywhere, by Chris McNabb. And in the book, McNabb explains how to survive jumping from the roof of a building. I am not convinced it is accurate. But check it out and see for yourself what you think… Continue reading
Surviving an Earthquake: Part II
Sorry to make you wait for Part II of Surviving an Earthquake. I normally wait more than three days between posts, but I starting feeling guilty that I might leave you hanging if there was an earthquake before I had a chance to finish that thought. Continue reading
Surviving An Earthquake Part I
1989 was the last major earthquake that northern California has seen in 22 years! Many people might not remember when it happened…but I do! I live in Santa Cruz which was only 9 miles from the epicenter. My town was destroyed as a result of that earthquake. Buildings were lying in the street and almost the entire downtown area was in ruins…
Surviving an Awkward Dinner Party
This post has nothing to do with the Bay Area, but rather it is inspired by my SECOND awkward dinner party within one week! I ended up having a blast at both so here are some of the tips that I have to offer… Continue reading
Surviving A Shark Attack Part II
In last weeks post, I provided some tips for avoiding a shark attack. This week I will give you some tips for what to do if you ever find yourself near the mouth of a shark.
Surviving A Shark Attack Part I
Okay, so this is probably not a problem you run into in your daily life. I’m an avid surfer and in my 18 years of experience, I have only seen TWO sharks! Neither of them bothered me. The First here are few tips of how to avoid getting into this predicamant in the first place Continue reading
Survival in the Bay Area 