Death, unfortunately, is a part of life. However, it has always been in the human nature to extend life as much as possible. We're survivors by nature after all. But sometimes things happen that cut life short. Some preventable, some not so much. There are things here in Victoria that could definitely put a stop to this living thing we're all trying to do and I'm going to list the 5 off the top of my head.

5. CRIME

Yes, crime. Considering Victoria is the 8th most dangerous city in Texas (Yes it is true according to the FBI. I did a blog about it awhile back here on this site look it up) it's no surprise that this would make the list. Yes, I know crime happens everywhere....I get that. However, as I said, when you make the FBI's most dangerous cities list...yeah, that's something to worry about. That coupled with the influx of traveling panhandlers we seem to have attracted here recently....just be careful OK?

4. RENT

OK I know paying rent can't literally kill you but damn it...it can certainly kill your bank account. When the oil boom hit the area that certainly had a lot to do with driving prices sky high. When I moved here in 2012, a 1 bedroom 650 sq ft apartment was $1200. Yes, $1200!! And the apartment wasn't even that nice. And now that the oil boom has pretty much quieted down with the massive job losses you're still hard pressed to find anything under $1000. You're paying Austin rent prices but with none of the cool shit to do. It's been said many times in the media but I'm gonna say it again...The rent is too damn high.

3. BOREDOM

Holy shit there is nothing to do in this town!! Hats off to people who organize things (Victoria Comic Con, Film Festival, Bootfest, Cruise Night etc) but as far as everyday things to do...yeah there's not really much. I mean sure there's bowling and the movies but if you want a major concert or sporting event you're going to have to drive about 2 hours to get it. When it comes to other towns our size, we definitely fall short on things to keep us occupied. Before you get bent out of shape..take a look at your Facebook news feed over the next weekend and see how many of your friends (that live here of course) check in to places in San Antonio, or Austin or anywhere BUT Victoria. I'm willing to bet it's more than a few.

2. THE STREETS

Let's face it..the streets in this town are crap. I mean it's almost impossible to drive down Crestwood without needing a front end alignment afterward. And the streets around DeTar Navarro? Forget it. I remember going to chemo and having to plot the course with the least amount of road damage. Not an easy task let me tell you. I don't know where our road budget is going but it certainly doesn't seem to be going towards fixing anything but a major street. And the parking lots? Jesus...don't even get me started on the mall parking lot. If you have great suspension on your vehicle don't drive in the mall parking lot because it will wreck shop on it for sure. The mall owner(s) really need to do something about that so we don't have to swerve to miss a canyon so we can go to JC Penney. Speaking of driving...that brings me to my number 1

1. DRIVERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Holy shit what driving school did people around here go to? I think they're entitled to a refund. I've lived in a lot of places including huge cities but f**king hell..I've never seen worse drivers. I did an experiment one day and in the 10 minutes it takes from me to get from the station to my house I observed the following:

4 people ran red lights. Not just yellow lights...they were RED. People just don't care.
2 people doing at LEAST 45mph in a school zone. One of them literally honked at me for doing the required 25mph.
1 guy weaving in and out of traffic doing at least 55 down Sam Houston.

This is no joke people. Shit like this can kill you but it doesn't seem to phase a lot of you. Just oblivious. I can honestly say I've never seen worse drivers than right here in this town. Accidents daily...no joke DAILY. So many accidents that VPD stopped responding to non life threatening accidents. It's insane the amount of people who just don't give a crap. It's all about them and where they need to go. Makes me mad.

So that's 5 things in this town that can kill you. I probably could have kept going but you get the gist. I know some of you will get offended by this...it's the times we live in. People get offended...it happens. Just remember this is an opinion blog and if you don't agree with it that's fine. I'm not asking you to. But it is possible to keep scrolling if it bothers you. Sure, you can comment but it's probably not going to change my mind. But, as always, I do welcome feedback. Just keep it civil.

Be careful Victoria!

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