It's the end of the world as we know it

REM certainly had a good thing going for them.

Have you ever wondered what you would do if the world went dark? If an apocalypse broke out? If North America turned into Panem? Have you wondered if you would make it?

I have, and I have compiled a list of very basic principles I think would be essential to survive:

1) Do not trust a stranger you’ve just met on the road. No matter how charming/attractive/struggling/decrepit this person is. I have made this my number one because I am often that person that gets scammed into slightly questionable situations.
One time I gave an old lady a ride home from the grocery store- not smart. Another time when I was driving, I pulled over and struck up a conversation with a gentleman on the side of the road- not smart. I often consider picking up hitchhikers- not smart. I would be that person, actually, I am that person.

2) Not trusting strangers is key, but make sure to trust and stick with people you do trust. This new world will be of little value if you are alone. I know I would try and find my family (in the near future I will be discussing a game plan with them), but I would keep my friends with me.
2.5) Completely opposite of a scary movie, no one would go and check on scary noises for any reason. Period. Alone or with a group- that’s just dumb.

3) No fires at night. You’re just asking for people to find you. Case in point, Frodo and his gang practically sending a signal flare to the evil spirit Ringwraith dudes on the watch tower. Yeah, I don’t want to get stabbed in the chest. Ever.

4) Get out of the city as fast as we could. All a city would be good for is mass chaos. I don’t like chaos. Possibly raid an ice cream store on the way out, though (assuming one is left standing). Everyone will be going for the cakey items I figure, and ice cream just plain don't last. Plus, the thought of any Ben and Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie or Coffee Coffee Buzz Buzz Buzz going to waste literally gives me pain in my stomach. Chocolate+Caffeine= Perfect Post Apocalyptic Runaway Recipe.

5) Acquire a knife. Not a dinky boy scout wannabe one, but more like a Crocodile Dundee, disproportionately bigger than my whole body machete thing. I may actually invest in one of those sometime soon as well.

6) Hope for the best.

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