Jerseygirl, I think that you'll be OK. I walked around in the woods by myself for years and I never had a problem. Either walk a trail, like at Batsto, where you know you'll run into others, or, as Teegate and bobpbx said, go where you won't see anyone.
If you're going to out for a while, put together a small pack with extra water, a snack, first aid kit, extra clothing layer, etc. And yes, always tell someone where you're going.
If you're going to out for a while, put together a small pack with extra water, a snack, first aid kit, extra clothing layer, etc. And yes, always tell someone where you're going.