home alone

Though I am almost a quarter of a century old, I have learned tonight that 1) the dark does not get less dark or scary as you get older 2) you can't double check the locks too many times and 3) the following safety precautions will always be appropriate:

Take that, Joe Pesci.

[side note: I am home alone for the next week and I kind of love it--though it is a little lonely and yes, I am still afraid of the dark. What do you guys do to savor your home alone time?]