Worst Idea in the History of Ever

Last summer I started watching Criminal Minds. A couple of nights ago, I remembered how much I loved it and decided to catch up on some episodes while working late. 

Some things that I may have forgotten:

1. The show scares the crap out of me. I probably only watch 10 of the 40 minutes.

2. Last summer, in order to avoid the Criminal Minds invoked terror I only watched in the middle of the day or if guys were present. Also I slept on a mattress on the floor with my roommate the entire summer. If one of us were to get kidnapped the bad guy better have planned ahead and had room in the trunk for two. Side note-we lived in one of the top ten safest towns in the United States.

3. Sometimes I research murderers and serial killers. Chill—I’m not weird. I just think their motivations are interesting. This is part of the draw of Criminal Minds. Then I walk around and wonder who secretly chops off limbs. Not a pretty picture.

So there I sat at work. It is 1 AM. I am alone. In Afghanistan. At least 1/3 of my training discussed how to avoid “becoming a victim”. Now is when I decide to catch up on Criminal Minds.

Worst idea in the history of ever.

I haven’t felt in danger since I arrived on base. Now a slight noise has me hiding under the table. I poke my head out. It’s just someone wanting to use a computer.

The walk home is even worse. I jump at everything. Avoid bunkers by at least 20 feet. Someone walks up behind me. He has a gun and I freak out. Calm down, crazy. Everyone has guns. It’s called a war zone.

I didn’t learn. I’m currently watching the latest episode. All I can hope is that if something terrible were to happen Derek Morgan would be so kind to show up and save the day.