I took it for granted living in a safe neighborhood for so many years.
We never had to worry about burglaries or crime being in such an isolated place.
Nowadays I live on the edge of the city in an area that is easily accessible by multiple directions. I don’t mind living closer to younger people as we have multiple colleges in this city, but sometimes the worst people will randomly walk into your backyard at night asking for drug connections. My friend and I can’t simply enjoy a beer on my back porch if it happens to be after 7pm and the sun is gone. My parents are scared about my living situation but it’s the best that I can do right now. One thing that has improved my mindset and has made me feel safer is calling to get a security system installed in my house. Protecting this place with a home security system means that I don’t have to feel vulnerable to burglars and criminals while I’m sleeping at night. I can leave for work every morning without that lingering thought in the back of my mind that my possessions aren’t safe and at risk being stolen. Now that these building automation systems are digitally integrated and “smart,” that means you can monitor your HVAC system, lighting system, and security system from your phone wherever you can get a signal. I like being able to check on my pets inside the house while I’m away as well. Having these building automation systems makes my life a lot easier than it would be otherwise.