I had once watched an episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show where Oprah Winfrey interviewed women who recalled the moment they realized they should always listen to their gut, their natural instinct that warned them of for coming trouble. It is an instinct that everyone naturally has that, in a way, foreshadows a terrible event and can potentially keep you out of trouble. The problem was, most of the women tended to ignore this instinct for one reason or another, either because it seemed illogical or paranoid in today 's world to think that way, or they just didn 't understand it. I remember the time I had this realization. I didn't listen to that inner voice that told me something was wrong and unfortunately, learned my lesson the hard way.
             It was about eight p.m. on a week night, and I had missed track practice that afternoon. I was a leader on the varsity girls team, and although it may not have made a difference, I couldn't live with the guilt of not getting in a run that day. So, I went to the school track to run. The track seemed empty and lonely compared to the usual atmosphere of kids swarming the field getting their practices in. I didn 't like that feeling, but my guilt consumed me, and I thought, "If I run fast enough, this work out will be quick and easy, and I can get back home soon". I remember being concerned with the time. It made me feel uncomfortable.
             Eight p.m. was the time of day that was somewhat dark. The sun was behind the horizon, but enough light was still left that the sky was bluish, and no artificial lights were needed. I admit I felt like I was cutting it close, looking at the setting sun, and realizing I had less than an hour before it was too dark to run, or be considered safe to run. It was getting darker by the minute. The only reason I decided to go ahead was because of a middle-aged woman in the distance, taking a walk casually on the track. That,...