Perverts Love Me

Got an obscene phone call yesterday. It was so weird to me because I didn't think people still did that. He didn't say anything it was just one of those ' breathers '. His television was loud as hell in the background. We keep our answering machine on but I answered the phone because I was expecting a call. At first he said nothing but I saw his number on caller ID so if he calls again there is going to be trouble.

Basically no harm was done. He just kept breathing heavy every time I asked who it was. I would have hung up sooner but I thought the breathing was static at first. Once I realized it was a major league pervert, I hung up. He apparently had a good time with me from the sound of his breathing.

I was amazed because you'd think with the Internet, you wouldn't still have obscene phone callers. I mean there is so much they could be doing with their computers if they really want to harass but…I guess this is what rocks their boat. But with everyone having caller ID these days, you'd be pretty stupid to do such things. Obscene phone calls can land you in jail. It's not like it was twenty years ago when you could scare a woman half to death before she could take action. At least that's good to know.

I also have to be very cautious. Authors or anyone in the public eye have to be extra careful. You never know if someone who has your number may turn out to be a stalker or even worse. Strange men approach me all the time through email and it’s a wonder I don't go insane. I know this is part of my career but you won't believe the kind of mail I get. Some men really expect me to meet them. Yeah, like I would meet a total stranger. I hope I don't look that stupid.

Most if not all of my fan mail has been from guys. Usually ladies give me props straight out. That's very sweet and I love it. Some guys write me lovely letters that I really appreciate. Others write only wanting one thing. Why they think they can get it from me, I have no idea. I appreciate the sincere ones and I do know those from the ones who are just looking to hook up. Then of course some will say they want to hook up straight out. I don't know about you but hooking up with someone who writes you an email isn't too smart in my book. Or is this the in thing as far as dating is concerned? LOL.

I always get a little nervous when I receive mail from a man because I have to wonder if it's going to be from a decent guy, jerk or a pervert. I have been proposed to by email. Guys I haven't even seen have asked me out on dates. Men have even written suggestive letters, not knowing that this will turn a woman off faster than a lamp. I have also been harassed by email. Yep, someone was trying to send me a virus but I keep everything up to date and so my computer stays safe. I know the person was targeting me specifically because they even forged my publisher's email address in hopes that I open the attachment. Must I repeat that I am not stupid? I know a forged email from a real email from someone I know. I also have a feeling that this person was a guy and probably a certain guy (I remember) that had been writing me love letters through email. I refused to respond because I knew the guy was loonier than tunes so I guess this was his way of getting me back. See the bull we have to put with? Wonder if male authors go through the same thing? Actually most women (even those not in public careers) get harassed by idiots more each day.

It's tough being a woman. We aren't safe on the streets, in our homes or even on our computers. When will it end?

I just wanted to share. But I can't tell you how shocked I am to see that people still breathe on the phone like that. It actually made me laugh. I was like, " Dude don't you have anything more important to do? " Well, obviously not huh?

Ciao!

Why do I feel like I'm about to really get harassed? Some pervert is not going to like this blog passage, LOL.