Progressive Opportunist

Crime is an economic resilient profession. Although, I willing to bet that when the economy is in a recession, the industry becomes flooded. I'm also willing to bet there is enough opportunity to go around. Additionally, such as every professional, they are always looking for a new opportunity and a new technique. This is a progressive profession of opportunity that people with some degree of a sociopath would only understand. With that said, the only way to avoid being a victim/client of these people is to stay home on your couch. Mind you, you could do that, but your either currently by yourself or you will be soon.

Should this event happen to you within your travels, you may start thinking like a F*bomb. How did they know that my bag was so precious? Have they been watching me? Why do they always want my stuff? Are they jealous of me? Is my makeup really that much better than everyone else? Did they not have a camera to take a picture of me so they stole my passport? Where would they put such a stunning picture? Their mantle? Their bedside? So many questions go through your mind. Here's the answer...it happened because you were there. Just like the Marlboro Man said that came to my highschool to give a motivational speech, "Don't should on yourself." I'm not going to address how to be defensive in getting your stuff stolen. That's a waste of time and far to negative. F*bombs don't have time to stop smiling, plus it causes wrinkles and we are going to be around for a long time.

Here's what to do. Before you leave scan and email a copy of your passport and tickets (F*bombs: especially id 90 tickets) to your personal email. Wire yourself money through Western Union. Yeah, it costs money, but if you need money they are seriously everywhere and your stolen ATM will not help you. Carry mace. Those are things that will keep your vacation going and a way out of the country. It will take a few hours to replace everything, but that's it. Most important, recognize the thing that nobody can take from you....your attitude. Only you can ruin your vacation. Other people can only cause obstacles. Nothing brings down a F*bomb.

One more thing, if there is a F*bomb out there that gets stuck in a foreign country and you lose your i90 ticket, email me. There is a way to obtain a new ticket even if your company does not have a desk there. I was sworn to secrecy on how to do this, but I would never let a F*bomb go down...unless she wanted too :)

P.S. See why I don't pack pants?