June 13, 2015

This was my first scheduled Boston patrol.  So to make this as broad as possible, I looked into the center of the city.  I meditated along the way, so I wouldn't be so nervous.  As I was walking I noticed that even thou the tempo was up, as well as my focus.  I soon felt comfortable in the area.  I managed to get down streets I never suspected I'd go.  I was well coordinated with m bearings.  Nobody flinched when they saw me, which makes my work easier.  As I went back, I noticed a man, resembling that of Ron Pearlman of Hellboy fame, who was wearing new florescent sneakers that look like the colors of professional football team the Denver Broncos.  He was wandering aimlessly on the train.  I couldn't confront him, because that would be make things worse because all was based on  suspicion.  A citizen's arrest wasn't possible because even thou it was suspicious, there was no witness of a crime.  911 would be a waste of time as well, since all it would look like was needless worrying.  I focused my eyes, but not looking at him directly, because he changed his shirt mid-way, showing a campfire tattoo on his left bicep.   A couple soon talked to this guy.  Which comforted me a little bit, until the man in the group left for a stop, leaving the lady with this guy.  I hoped they would get off at different stops, as they continued to talk seemingly knowing each other but yet a little green.  They get off at the same stop as well as another witness, in which I pray that this whole thing is really nothing but circumstance.  Other than that, a great patrol for future times.

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.