12/05/22 (#3)

I think with this post I’ll have caught up on my missing days – I’m actually not sure where I determined I needed to write three posts in one day but I don’t feel like going back to double check my math, so three posts it is.

once I moved out, my dad bought me a gun. let this be a warning to any creeps out there who read that I live alone – I have a gun, and I will use it if necessary.

anyway, yesterday was my gun safety class. I learned the proper stance, how to hold my gun, proper safety measures, and then finally we got to go practice shooting. the information part of the class was like 2.5 hours, and then we got to practice for the last 1.5 hours. the only gun I’ve ever shot prior to yesterday was a laser gun, so I was pretty nervous. it scared the shit out of me – tears actually came to my eyes LOL I’m so embarrassed by that. the instructor was like, “it’s okay, it’s very overwhelming, my wife is the same way,” while I was fighting back TEARS. but I’ll go back to the range and continue practicing, because I do like the peace of mind of knowing I can protect myself if need be.

things I am grateful for: empathetic instructors; a dad who cares about my personal safety; and learning new skills.