June 7, 2015

I did a shortened fill-up patrol to cover the other half I missed last night.  I was much more focused than last time.  As I passed a karaoke-lip-sync battle at the sports bar.  Something I might want to try in the future.  I noticed a conversation, as it turned out it was a bunch of kids hanging out.  As I walked down a path, a couple of girls was going for a run in fun, & stated that they were going to be pooped when climbing the stairs.  As I let them passed, they asked what I was doing with sunglasses on?  I said I was at work, & moved on.  I managed to cross much soon.  As I went for the second half I noticed a hooded man walking & swearing.  The minute he spotted me, he apologized.  Another sign of respect.  I was going to the park, I heard sirens.  SAo I re-routed back.  As I went back, listening to "That's Life" by Frank Sinatra, I noticed some screams.  I walked towards the danger, but as I saw nothing I heard, I went back.  Another sign of progress, by being alert to the situation.

June 6, 2015

Not much happened on tonight's patrol.  As I walked down a street, I noticed three young men in black shirts walking down a sidewalk (I know.  I should talk.)  As it turned out they were just heading home. As I was walking I noticed some kids, knowing its graduation weekend, one of them jumping foolishly like he was high.  I was lucky I didn't say anything either way, because knowing that situation it could get especially worse.  The rest was relatively quiet.  Daydreaming while patrolling can mean two things, it's getting way too easy & I'm getting reckless.  Something I have to focus on.  Had to end the patrol early.

June 5, 2015

I tried a couple of new techniques with my uniform.  For my feet, I put socks inside my boots & under my feet for some cheap comfort (still needs work).  As well, I had one glove that was my padded glove and another that was the glove I come use with handheld devices on either hand.  At least they are the same color.  I meet a lady that I met since the first time I patrolled since Supermom's passing.  She was glad to see me, & asked why I had the cane.  I told her it was for protection & anything else would look foolish.  She saw my article in Wicked Local & was impressed.  What's better, even much more than pronouncing my name right, she's no longer homeless!!!  She has a place to live with her family & a job.  That was welcome news with a fist bump.  As I walked, I noticed a man walking with his T-shirt covering his mouth as I passed a couple.  I stopped & looked at the man with a glance.  He crossed the street away from the couple.  I was able top use diversions to show that I wasn't a threat to slow me down.  A funny moment came when walked by a house & the sprinklers went off automatically.  I didn't get wet, but that was a laugh.  I managed to do a second look when I saw a car with the engine running near a closed business with no lights around.  By the time I came back it was gone.  Probably a coincidence.  As well, as I passed a bar, a big man who looked at me just walked out of my way.  It felt l like it was a sign of respect.  If I use it as confidence but don't let it go to my head, it'll boost my self-esteem in the long run.  I did the longer route again.  It felt more at home this time.  As I passed an area I heard a long bang.  I turned to investigate but saw nothing suspicious, so I moved on.  One way I check was the two probable eyewitnesses at a nearby restaurant not flinching.  I managed to make a new route back which'll help in the long run.
It was a huge boost to my work tonight.  Still need to work out a few kinks, so I don't stand out as just a hood ornament.  But otherwise, I am finally earning my name.  Next, my title.

May 30, 2015

It was my first patrol in the hot weather and I was psyched.  I noticed some lights up by the street.  I knew a route to go around and investigate.  When I asked witnesses, they responded with that it was a medical issue.  The reason for the concern was there was an event I found out earlier in the day.  Next, I walked by & I managed to get more comfortable with my surroundings & my own skin.  I managed to get more of my toes in the park area.  I made a mistake of run with my cane in the down position, but it was due to not scare someone next to me.  Irony.  As well, i noticed some bicycles up by a liquor store parked as if they were cars.  i crossed to investigate.  i turned out it was some kids with an iPod, nothing to investigate further.  As I crossed, a rottweiler came up & jumped at the fence near the same sidewalk I was at.  i jumped but remained calm.  Fortunately, the owners came and control the dog; me, I was just embarrassed.  Especially when the three kids from earlier came up again on their bicycles.  i managed to talk to the fellow citizens.  I am getting better.,  i noticed a traffic stop, but it turned out to be for a down headlight.  Nothing so far.  I also noticed a gathering upon by a business.  Nothing to hold much to, especially when I don't want to jump to conclusions if I was wrong.  I maybe getting comfortable, but I am not crazy.  But I am getting better at this fast.  Only a matter of time.

May 29, 2015

As I started I noticed a lady who was taking out the trash.  I decided to help her.  First, I held the trash can steady.  But as I noticed she was having a harder time still picking it up.  So I decided to to pick it up  help put it in the bigger trash barrel.  J*** was so enthused by what I did she shook my hand and asked my name.  I told it to her.  She had a hard time pronouncing it thou.  I wonder if it would go against anyone to go for name change because of hard pronunciation by others.  Works for Cher.   Naaaah!!!'  I noticed four men dressed very preppy possibly doing trouble.  All I did was give a quick stare at them.  After all, I'm Basilisk.  It was getting easy doing my patrols as I walked down & people were starting to get comfortable with me being there.  I noticed a lady cold with her date where a hoodie worrying if she looked like a hoodlum.  I told her not to worry.  Her date said I looked like a hoodlum.  So much for gratitude!  I walked down another area as I was looking at dates sitting on the bench.  I felt like I was in awkward place, looking like I was very out of place in the situation.  But two words soon came to mind reaffirming my presence there: DATE RAPE!  I managed to check the park a little deeper.  MAking more progress.  I walked down as I looked at a few hanging around.  Might be looking for trouble.  But I don't want to end up making myself look like a fool with a false citizen's arrest, or them calling me a stalker.  So I walked.  I will be wary for them on the next patrol.  I managed to walk the new route.  As I crossed a pass, I heard i a loud voice, "GET OUT OF THE FUCKIN' WAY YOU PIECE OF SHIT!!!"  I immediately stopped, not knowing if it was meant for me or a victim.  As it turned out it was three young men acting very immature.  As I crossed the new area I noticed some of the obscenities were getting louder.  Definite possibility for a patrol area.  As I crossed the park, I had a sense of wonder and confidence as I passed it without fear.  As I crossed the threshold, I stopped and walked thru, imagining if I was surround by soldiers as I marched.  It was a very successful patrol.  No crime fighting, but my help as public servant made it sure that my presence was felt.  And for that I am proud!

May 24, 2015

I managed to muster up something to do the patrol tonight.  I was trying to go another route, but declined to use it for focus reasons.  As the Memorial Day crowds came alive with music, I managed to walk by unseen (not literally).  There was a night tour in which I might've thought I was part of the exhibit (I was spooky enough.)  I was just not thrilled they did it in the center of town.  I once again tipped my toes to a nearby park, knowing the summer is coming and activity is bound to happen.  I noticed a car parked funny with their lights on, but it turned out the driver was just going to run in the house for a short while.  Ironically, one side was quieter than another, which should go topsy-turvy.  I noticed three young men walking in a group as they passed a parked car along the way, but it turned out the car was for sale at the station.  I was going to go the alternate route, but right now I'm not focused.  That has got to shape up soon, or I will lose sight while I am deflected by the clouds.

May 16, 2015

My first encounter came when I saw a dog inside an SUV in the night.  Looking at the dog it looked like it was alright.  I looked at the license plate number.  I called 911, knowing that knocking a window would make the situation worse.  Fortunately, as I called, the owners came as I heard a car alarm  start (don't worry.  I didn't touch the car.  It was a key trigger.)  I hung up & told them my concern.  They said they were out for a few moments.  As I felt fortunate for their sakes that I didn't fully reach the call, I felt that they were lucky it was a cool day in May & not a hot day in July.  Later, I noticed a car parked on the sidewalk.  I thought that the car was in need of repairs.  But it turns out the person had to move the car quickly.  As seen, myself in situations that were handled well.  I think longer patrols would provide better results.  In time, I know I can get to top notch.