Friday, May 24, 2013

Finally got a helmet again


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!