After so many years of riding my bike without my helmet, I finally got myself a new one.
When I was a kid, I did have a helmet, but I out-grew that helmet and was too lazy to get a new one.
I mean, without a helmet, your head could feel the cool breeze as you ride around.
But without a helmet, your head is more vulnerable to impact.
And as I mentioned in an earlier blog post, one of my former students passed away from a skateboarding accident. He wasn't wearing a helmet.
(Learn more at http://pablowegesend.blogspot.com/2013/04/one-of-my-former-students-passed-away.html )
Plus, I remember going over one of those Scholastic News magazines with a bunch of elementary kids. One of those articles mentioned about bike/skate safety, and off course, it mentioned a helmet.
Well, it's time for me to be the good role model. After all, the kids will see me riding my bike, whether I expect it or not!
It's time to learn from a tragedy of someone I know.
While I don't expect to try any stunts anytime soon, danger can strike at any moment.
Time to be prepared!
