My Hood

I'm jus kickin' back as usual on a Sunday

2009-06-15T06:16:25Z

As long as Little Caesars doesn't schedule me fo' a Sunday, I'm able ta kick back on these days every instance I don't work. I'm jus chillin' right now. That's pretty much the usual. My parents plan on comin' back earlier in the day fo' a change. My brotha plans on callin' Game Crazy on Monday ta find out if he's gettin' a second interview. I hope he does. Me? If I have any time before I leave fo' work, I'll be fillin' another app out. That's all fo' today, y'all. I'll have mo' material fo' this journal tomorra. Skillz has escaped his journal and is once again referrin' ta himself in third person.

Five years!!!!!

2009-04-27T16:51:26Z

madd_skillz here. Today, it would have been 5 years since I brought this journal inta existence. I, of course mean when I first started makin' posts. That's right. It's already been a half a decade. I can't believe how old my journal's gettin'. When I first started makin' entries, I was a teenager who was a college freshman. Now, I'm a college graduate who's lookin' fo' a career. A lot has changed since I first declared this journal open. One thing that didn't change is the amount of posts I'm droppin' on here. My anniversary comes 12 days after LiveJournal's 10th birthday. That means LiveJournal was the same age as my journal is now when I started. I been usin' this journal fo' half the time this site's been around. It all began at the LLIC at Delta College. All it took was me hittin' that "update" button and there was no turnin' back. It's been another ill year of checkin' in and showin' y'all what goes on in my head. There's been a lot that has went down this last year. Graduatin' from college, gettin' my Bachelor's Degree, gettin' a job a Little Caesars, mulanlang's wife gettin' pregnant. That's right. A lot of stuff has happened. A couple things that are different about now is that I have a Wii and a PlayStation 3. I wasn't even expectin' a Wii but I ended up gettin' one fo' my birthday. What's the same is that I still don't have a career and I'm still searchin' fo' one. Hopefully by the time I leave my entry fo' my sixth anniversary, I'll already have one. Lookin' at the record, this'll be my 1,710th post. My props go ta my brotha, writersdream07 fo' viewin' my journal daily. This past year has just been crazy, bro. I also give my props ta mulanlang fo' readin' my journal every now and then. Don't forget ta finish Metal Gear Solid 4. A'ight? U get my props too, dancer_gurl69 and math_o_holic. I don't know how often u read my journal anymore but it doesn't matter how often u read it. Major props go out ta the one who started it all: bradfitz. I wish ur site a happy belated 10th birthday. Now, here's my 411 on The Amazing Race and The Apprentice. I'll do The Amazing Race first. Cheerleaders, Jaime and Cara got first but found out that the race was still on. Now fo' The Apprentice. The task was ta make a four-page print ad fo' Right Guard Fast Break deodorant. The ad would run in Sports Illustrated. The team wit illest ad would win. KOTU wasted Athena. At the boardroom, Melissa Rivers is fired cuz she's raised the least amount of revenue and her contributions on the task sucked. After Melissa got fired, Joan Rivers lost it and quit the game cuz her daughter got fired. Joan's now the oldest person ta ever quit on The Apprentice. It's not known if she'll return next week or not. If she doesn't, then the final four are Jesse James, that hick, Clint Black, Annie Duke, and Brande Roderick. Today, I'll be workin' a 4 ta 7 shift at Little Caesars. It should really be 3 ta 7 shift since I'm comin' in an hour early. These five years have seen plenty of memories. Here's ta makin' some mo'. This has been a sweet year. I'm sure next year'll be even mo' dope. Here's ta another kickin' year. madd_skillz is signin' off. Peace out.

Easter is today

2009-04-12T20:11:06Z

That's right. Today's Easter. It's another holiday that people spend wit they family. What's the meanin' of Easter? I'll leave that fo' u ta decide fo' urself. I've already made up my mind. I'm glad I have today off. It would suck ta have ta work today. Tonight, The Amazing Race is back. The Apprentice will also be on like usual. I'll have the report on eps of both shows tomorra. Unlike the past couple years, me and my family won't be eatin' out fo' Easter. Instead, mama's cookin' an Easter dinner. That's it fo' now. A fresh post'll be visible tomorra. Skillz is through wit today's LJ session.

I now have a vlog, y'all

2009-04-01T16:58:00Z

Check it out. My first video is below.

APRIL FOOLS, y'all! U jus got rickroll'd! Do u think that I'd really start havin' a vlog and postin' videos of myself? If u bought that, then u've jus been duped. I'm much mo' content wit postin' entries than makin' videos. It's April Fools Day, y'all. Today, u've got ta watch ur back if u don't want ta become a victim of someone's April Fools joke. There are no doubt April Fools jokes all across the web. So look out and don't believe everythin' u see and hear today, y'all. Today, I work a 4 ta 7 shift. I am fo' real about that. I'll be comin' in an hour early though. I'll make sure I allow some time today and when I get back from work ta take in the April Fools festivities. This only day that u'll find people go out of they way ta try ta fool people. I'm jus grillin' right now. April fools. I'm sure y'all know that I'm usually chillin'. That's all the info I have on today. Like everyday, I'll leave another post tomorra. Not a video. Skillz has departed from his journal.

I've got some of the greatest news u'll ever hear

2009-03-13T18:29:32Z

That's right, y'all. Don't get too excited. U're gettin' spoiled right here cuz u probably won't hear any news mo' excitin' then this. What I'm about ta say is as excitin' as it gets. Before I get ta that news. Let's dive inta the recap. Taj finds the hidden Immunity Idol and gives it ta Stephen. Fo' the Reward Challenge, the reward was a trip ta the Charmin Café where there is coffee, pastries, and modern facilities wit plenty of Charmin. Also, like usual, the winnin' tribe would also send a member of the losin' tribe ta Exile Island. The person bein' exiled would also take someone from the winnin' tribe wit them. Jalapao struck back and pummeled Timbira. Jalapao sent Brendan ta Exile Island. Brendan chose Stephen ta go wit him ta Exile Island. Not much goes on at Exile Island since the Idols at both camps were found. At the Immunity Challenge, Timbira crushed Jalapao. Now comes the good part. This is the news u've been waitin' fo'. At Tribal Council, the fag, Spencer got his pansy ass kicked out of the tribe and the game. That fag finally got eliminated. Timbira definitely did the right thing. However, Timbira should've gotten rid of that fag FOUR EPISODES AGO right on the premiere. The important thing is that fag's gone. Now Survivor: Tocantins will be another successful season. I don't care who wins now. It's anyone's game now. Now we don't have ta go from the oldest Survivor winner ta the youngest. That fag is now the youngest Survivor ta be voted off. That father/son fag team on Amazing Race jus now has ta be eliminated and then we'll have a successful season of shows. I saw the commercial fo' the next Survivor and it looks like it won't be comin' on next week probably because of NCAA basketball. In two weeks, on Wednesday, there'll be a recap ep. That means there won't be another ep wit continuity fo' three weeks. That's jus when Survivor was gettin' good. Oh well. At least I can look forward ta continue watchin' the rest of the season fag-free. It's also Friday the Thirteenth fo' the second month in a row. Two months in a row havin' a Friday the Thirteenth hasn't happened fo' 11 years. I work today at Little Caesars but I'm not takin' this shift off. I work from 4 ta 8 today. That's all that's comin' on here today. There'll be mo' of my journal tomorra. Skillz is evacuatin' this joint fo' now.

I'll kick off the year wit this post

2009-01-01T15:29:19Z

Skillz is back fo' another year of journal. Welcome ta 2009. Enjoy ur stay. Ta all of y'all out there, have a Happy New Year. Lookin' back at last year, it looks like I kept all of my new year's resolutions except one. That was ta start my career. I also still have that part time job I started in the summer. I'll have ta work a 12 ta 4 today. My only resolution fo' this year is ta start my career. I'll see if I can make that happen this year. When 2010 starts, I'll be lookin' back at this entry and see if I kept this resolution. There are a lot of things ta look forward ta but this year in some senses, will be a dark year cuz socialist leader Obama will be takin' over. In this year and the next three, I'll have ta weather this storm. On the bright side, the PlayStation 3 is supposed ta be stronger this year. Some time today, Dylan will stop over fo' the new year. Yesterday, I ended up workin' longer at Little Caesars cuz there was no point in headin' back ta my hood and then back ta work when I was already in town. Last night, I got a gift from Sara and Jamie. It was a foldin' knife. There's one question I have: what will 2009 bring? May we have another ill year. That's all the text I'm addin' today. See what's crackin' on this blog tomorra. Skillz has left the scene.

New Year's Eve is today, y'all!!!!!

2008-12-31T16:02:00Z

Skillz is now bustin' on ta this scene. Today's the final day of 2008. It's now the last day of this year. 2008 has been an tight year but like all years that came before it must end. There's about thirteen and a half hours left 'til 2009. There's a lot of events that defined 2008 this year. Gettin' my job at Little Caesars, finishin' college, gettin' my bachelor's degree, gettin' Metal Gear Solid 4, gettin' a Wii fo' my birthday, the 2008 Olympics, gettin' a PlayStation 3, mulanlang's Halloween party, and celebratin' Christmas at my aunt and uncle's. A whole lot has took place this year. Jus as there were highs fo' this year there were some lows. One them bein' Obama buyin' the presidency. The rest of this year was still fly. The Wings should be over in a couple hours or so. Because of a sudden change in Dylan's work schedule, he wasn't able ta stop over last night. He may be over fo' the new year though. Today, I have an interview at Kmart at 2:00 and I work a shift at Little Caesars from 4 ta 7. R.I.P. 2008! U will be missed. May we see mo' posts in the next year. Skillz is bustin' out. I'll be back next year in 2009.

2008 will end tomorra

2008-12-30T21:17:28Z

That's right. Tomorra's the last day of 2008. It'll be New Year's Eve tomorra. This year doesn't have much longer 'til it's over. It won't be long 'til we see the end of this year. As far as work goes, I have today off. Some time tonight, Dylan will stop by ta exchange his gift. Tomorra, I have an interview at Kmart at 2:00. This will be a shot at gettin' a second job that I'd work along wit my job at Little Caesars. Tomorra, I'll have a shift at Little Caesars from 4 ta 7. The Wings are supposed ta arrive anytime tomorra from noon ta 3:00. I'm jus chillin' right now. That's all the blog space I'll be usin' fo' now. I'll have this year finished off tomorra. Peace out.

It's Christmas Eve and I'll be takin' off fo' my aunt and uncle's soon

2008-12-24T15:16:38Z

That's right. Today's the day I'll be goin' down ta my aunt and uncles. My aunt and uncle from Arizona and they kids should be arrivin' some time today. I saw them about 5 months ago. Now I'll get ta see them again. I'll have a chance ta chill wit all my cuzes. My great aunt's also supposed ta be there as well as my grandma and grandpa. I worked my last shift before Christmas yesterday at Little Caesars. This Christmas will different since I'll be spendin' it at my aunt and uncle's. I haven't done this in 10 years. That's before this site came out. Mama recently got the rest of her gifts wrapped. Before me and my family heads down ta my aunt and uncle's, we'll make a stop at the nursin' house ta spend some time wit grandma. As far as the weather goes, I can safely say that I'll be havin' a white Christmas. That area's supposed ta be hit wit powder tonight. Even though I'm travelin' this year and I'll be in a different environment, I'm still mantainin' the same festive mood that I'm in every year. I'm really stoked about tomorra. Tonight, I'll be at my aunt and uncle's havin' snacks. I'll return tomorra jus in time fo' Christmas Day, y'all. Skillz is out fo' the holidays.

My Christmas List: The 2008 Edition

2008-12-02T18:54:46Z

1. Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian DVD (Three Disc Collector's Edition + Digital Copy)
2. Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3)
3. Little Big Planet
4. Mario Party 8
5. Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Strategy Guide - Collector's Edition (Hardcover)
6. Nyko Charge Base 2 (PS3)
7. Nyko Charge Station (Wii)
8. Another Wiimote
9. Wii Points
10. movie money
11. Guinness Book of World Records 2009
12. 2009 World Almanac
13. A 2009 calendar
14. some clothes

It's now Thanksgiving y'all

2008-11-27T20:58:19Z

Yeah. That's right, y'all. It's once again that day where families across America have a dinner and fill up on food. That's what I did. Mama gets props once again fo' makin' up the Thanksgiving feast. I can't forget about my brotha who helped wit the stuffin'. Sorry I didn't help wit anythin'. This year, the feast was buffet style. I'm thankful that I was able ta have such an ill feast. I'm also thankful fo' havin' a part time job at Little Caesars. I'm even mo' thankful fo' havin' two college degrees. I finished fillin' my face on that feast less than an hour and I still feel stuffed. All of y'all out there have a Happy Thanksgiving. I filled up on turkey today. Tonight, I'll be fillin' up on some Snake. There's one other thing I can be thankful fo'. I'm thankful fo' CBS airin' a new Survivor tonight. U'll get the inside on tonight's ep wit all the fixin's tomorra. That's all I'm fillin' in this space. I'll be preppin' another entry tomorra. Skillz is out.

Little Caesars got me scheduled fo' today

2008-09-30T14:29:48Z

That's right. I've got a 4 ta 7 that I'll be workin' today at Little Caesars. Eventually, I'll want ta have a job that pays mo' than part-time wages. I'm jus chillin' right now. That's all the content I've got fo' now. I'll have another post up fo' display tomorra. Skillz is movin' out. I'll be comin' back in the month of October.

The Amazing Race is back in the mix tonight

2008-09-29T20:06:36Z

The Amazing Race returns tonight fo' another season. I don't see any fags fo' this season. That means the million is fair game fo' any of the 11 teams. I could care less who gets it. In about a half an hour, me and the family'll be takin' off fo' the Harley dealer in Shiawassee ta buy a motor and then we'll be meetin' my grandma, aunt, uncle and cuzes at the Cider Mill. I'll enjoy gettin' ta see my cuzes a 'lil earlier than I expected. I'll give u my take on the premiere of this season of The Amazing Race tomorra. I'm jus chillin' right now. That's all the blog I've got fo' now. I'll have mo' material fo' this journal tomorra. Skillz is blazin' out.

My birthday's today, y'all

2008-08-12T21:07:52Z

That's right, y'all. Today marks 24 years since I came out of my mama's womb. As fo' plans fo' this year, it'll jus be a family celebration. I'm not forgettin' about u brotha. Happy birthday, writersdream07! U were birthed first. We both turn 24 today. Let's enjoy this day together, brotha. This day is ours. This year, I'll be havin' Japanese fo' dinner. Genji ta be exact. Sushi will only be part of my dinner. I haven't had Genji fo' my birthday in four years. I don't know what Dylan had planned fo' today but if he don't come over today, he can always make it up another day. The same would go fo' Andy if he can't make it over. Me and my brotha aren't expectin' much fo' gifts but from what I heard, the gift me and my brotha are gettin' this year is supposed ta be a sweet one.
Happy 24th, me! Go me, it's my birthday!
There's one thing fo' certain: I'll be enjoyin' my new gift. I have an inkling on what it might be but I'll be able ta confirm or deny my claim after I see the size of the box that's wrapped. That's the birthday 411 fo' this year. I'll be back ta ur run-of-the-mill entries tomorra. Happy 24th, me! Well it's my birthday, so I'm splittin' this scene fo' now.

Today's Dylan and Shannon's first anniversary

2008-08-11T18:51:38Z

That's right. It's Dylan and Shannon's anniversary. Happy anniversary, Dylan and Shannon! It's been one year since u've been married. U've must've had plenty of time to adjust now. Whatever u plan ta do fo' ur anniversary whether u do it today or another day it'll be special whatever u plan ta do. Enjoy ur anniversaries and here's ta the two of u spendin' many mo' years together. Tomorra's my birthday. It'll also be my brotha's birthday as well. We'll both be turnin' 24. I mowed the front lawn earlier today. That's all that came on today's post. I'll have a birthday post ready ta appear on my journal tomorra. Skillz is bouncin' from this joint.

When I finish my shift, I'll be comin' back ta the hood ta bail fo' my parents' second home

2008-07-30T18:44:17Z

That's right. Right after I finish my shift at Little Caesars, I'll be bailin' fo' my parents' second home. The Wings'll be up north. I'll get ta once again chill wit Doug. I'm also takin' up the PS2. I'm jus chillin' right now. U won't hear from me again 'til next month on August 3rd. That's all the words I'm leavin' fo' now. U'll find another post on here when I get back on August 3rd. Skillz out. I'll be back on this scene in August.

My parents are comin' back from they second home but they'll only be back fo' three days

2008-07-27T22:51:23Z

That's right. Today, my parents'll be comin' back from they second home. My parents jus called and they'll be back after grabbin' some dinner. My parents'll only be back from the hood fo' three days. I'll be goin' ta parents' second home on Wednesday wit my parents and brotha. The Wings'll be up there as well. They've been up there this weekend. Tomorra, I have ta work a shift at Little Caesars. I'll also have ta work a shift on Wednesday before bailin' fo' my parents second home. I'm jus chillin' right now. That's all I'm postin' today. I'll be checkin' in here tomorra, y'all. Skillz is blazin' out.

I mowed the front lawn and cashed my check

2008-07-21T21:10:29Z

That's right. Today, I mowed the front lawn since it needed it. A 'lil later, I went down ta the bank and cashed my check from Little Caesars. I kept half out. It's the largest check ta date I've gotten. I know my next check'll be larger but I won't be able ta pick up that check 'til a week after next week when I work that week. I was approved fo' takin' off the last weekend in July. I'll be takin' that weekend off so I'll be ta go up north since the Wings'll be up there. I'm jus chillin' right now. That's all that's comin' on here today. I'll report on here tomorra fo' an update. Skillz has gone inta the horizon.

I have the rest of the weekend off as far as work goes

2008-07-05T21:18:40Z

That's right. I have the rest of the weekend off fo' my work. I will have ta work on Friday and next Saturday. It's money so I don't mind. I got my second paycheck on the fourth yesterday. The fireworks last night were iller than the ones that I've been seein' up north. I always have ta miss the fireworks at the Tridge cuz I'm usually always up north fo' the fourth. As fo' today, I'm jus chillin'. That's all I'm droppin' today. Open up tomorra's entry and see what's inside. Skillz is closin' up shop fo' today.

Today's the day I'm goin' ta Arizona

2008-06-28T12:47:00Z

That's right. It's been 7 years since I've been ta Arizona. The last time I was out there was fo' Spring Break. This was before 9/11. I haven't taken a flight since then. I know things won't be the same when I prepare fo' my flight. Airports require passengers carry they toiletries in Ziplock bags so they can see what they're carryin'. Security is also makin' people take off they shoes ta see if they're smugglin' anythin' dangerous inside. I think that's jus ludicrous that security's makin' people do that. Travelin' airlines was better before 9/11 since security wasn't so paranoid and passengers could be trusted. I'll be goin' out ta Arizona wit the main purpose bein' gettin' a second opinion on my medical condition. I'll be bailin' my hood at either noon or one. My flight departs at 5:45. While I'm out in Arizona, I'll have a chance ta visit my grandparents, aunt, and uncles. My one uncle went bikin' wit my parents last year, so I've gotten ta visit wit him. I haven't seen my aunt or my cuzes in 3 years. My two cuzes out there have gotten even older. I haven't seen my other uncle in 15 years when he went ta my Aunt Kari and Uncle John's weddin'. It'll pretty much be an inferno out in Arizona. The only temps I get here are all sub 100. That gives an idea on how hot Arizona is. U won't be hearin' from me 'til I get back on Wednesday. Go ahead and look at the recent entries all u want. That page won't change 'til Wednesday. That's all u'll be hearin' from me fo' a while. On Wednesday, I'll be back wit a briefin' of my trip. 'Til then, I'll see y'all in July. Skillz has took off fo' the Grand Canyon State.

I decided ta continue my search fo' a career last night after not searchin' fo' days

2008-06-24T20:32:22Z

That's right. Last night, I decided ta continue lookin' fo' a career. I applied fo' positions at the Chemical Bank in two towns: one of them bein' the one I'm in. It looks like Dylan jus forgot ta call yesterday. He's got a final ta study fo' since he's takin' summer classes. I know how time consumin' studyin' fo' an exam can be since I've had several exams in the course of my college career. It looks like he's open book after his exam tomorra. I jus have ta find out when he finishes his exam so I'll know when ta come over ta his place. My brotha's currently hittin' the pavement ta find a job that will save his bank account. I hope he finds somethin' soon. What I know about summer interviews is that the times that certain places call can be unpredictable. I'll apply fo' at least one career today ta keep the momentum goin' on my career search. I'm jus chillin' right now. That's it fo' now. I'll generate another post tomorra. Skillz has blown this joint.

I'll be workin' two shifts before I go ta Arizona

2008-06-22T19:54:11Z

That's right. Next week, I'll be workin' two shifts at Little Caesars before I leave fo' Arizona. I'll be workin' Thursday and Friday from 4 ta 7. My parents are returnin' from they second home today. On Friday, Dylan told Kyle that he may stop by my place at 5. I'll wait and see if that's still part of his plans today. It's no guarantee but it would be one of the last chances fo' him ta come over before I bail fo' Arizona next week. I'm jus chillin' right now. That's all the text I'm addin' today. Another post'll be on the scene tomorra. Skillz is through wit today's LJ session.

One week 'til I bail fo' Arizona

2008-06-21T18:47:49Z

That's right. There's jus one week 'til I bail fo' Arizona. The trip I'll be goin' on won't be a vacation. There'll still be opportunities ta visit my grandparents, aunt, and uncle laced in there. I don't know how ta feel about this. I can't feel excited cuz it's not supposed ta be treated like a vacation. One thing I can feel is ready ta have this appointment. I mowed the back lawn a couple hours ago. I'll be workin' today at Little Caesars from 4 ta 7. My brotha got word from Dylan that he may be stoppin' by the hood at 5 on Sunday. In about an hour, I'll once again be bailin' fo' my job at Little Caesars. Each shift I work there will give me mo' cash ta earn. I received my first paycheck from Little Caesars yesterday. That's all I'm leavin'. Jus wait 'til tomorra fo' my latest post. Skillz is loggin' out.

The snake I got from the mall will be goin' ta the highest bidder

2008-06-14T22:38:27Z

That's right. After makin' a stop at the mall on our way ta do some food shoppin', me and my brotha found out that the mall still didn't have any extra copies of the limited edition of Metal Gear Solid 4. My brotha and I decided ta have me order another shipment of snake that we would keep fo' ourselves. The snake we got at the mall includin' the strategy guide will be goin' up on eBay. My brotha plans on startin' the bid tonight. The snake I'll be gettin' will be even mo' special than the snake I picked up at the mall. The limited edition Metal Gear Solid 4 I ordered from Gamestop's website comes wit a free art book. My parents left around 2 or so yesterday. I finished mowin' the front lawn an hour ago. I'm jus chillin' right now. That's the latest fo' today. Another post will be submitted tomorra. Skillz has gone inta the horizon.

It's once again my mama's birthday

2008-06-10T09:52:48Z

Today, my mama's another year older. It's her 49th birthday. She's only one mo' year 'til her 50th. She's still got one year ta enjoy the last year of her 40's. Have a happy birthday, mama! Enjoy this day cuz it's all u today. The old man couldn't be around fo' her birthday cuz he had ta take off fo' a business trip. She opened the card that was from me, my brotha, and my sista. Tonight, me and my brotha'll take her out fo' dinner. Me and my brotha jus got our credit cards today. My brotha's gettin' the ball rollin' on his eBay thing. He'll be startin' his first bid today. Me and brotha ended up not hearin' anything back from Dylan. I guess there's always next weekend or whenever Dylan has nothing planned. It looked like a busy weekend anyway wit Shannon's sis's open house. That's all that's on this entry. Another post'll make it's way on there tomorra. Skillz has made his exit.