I just want to Say Good Riddance 2011 You were fun, yet terrible. Alot of bad things happened yet many saw triumph.. great right? .. RIGHT! .. well Congratulations YOU LOSE! ..lol Because your time is up my fiend.. LOL we will remember you…
Wow man 10 years of The Sport for me, 10 years out of high school.. l.. I gotta eliminate some things in 2012 .. .. IM MAKING THINGS HAPPEN IN 2012 That’s all i have to say about THAT!
Note From The Book
I’ve seen and heard a lot of good and Bad things, How they come and go. how great 2011 has been to me, as well as the wake up call i’ve gotten financially. 2011 was a year that i thought and Thought and thought.. In 2012 I apply, I Do. I plan on making it a great year for me. I plan on Getting Debts Paid, I plan on Continuing my education. I plan on making things happen that will be good for me. in 2012 I will Prosper. I will not Be With Out. The Plans will Become Actions. Give me a month and We’ll see how It Starts out, See How it Flourishes. I’m about to set alot of things aside to make other things work. The Word for 2012 is NO. because I see that Doing things for me will be A1 A+ and YES!. I plan on making ME The MAN!. lol
YOU WILL SEE, YOU WILL KNOW!
And I honestly have nothing to blog about.. at least nothing directly on my mind. I’ve blogged about much of the criminal activity that goes on or that has happened. other times it’s been too much to blog about.
I’ve said that there’s an evil spirit lurking over the city. but that sounds crazy but its true. it much negative energy among these folks in N.O. With that and these 197 murders and countless criminal activity. it’s so much to bkog about every situation. no matter how it affects me. Its just sad to always have Crime as that Something to blog about.
Other than that, for the most part this past year I’ve written about myself and how I feel about situations involving myself and interactions with others. I’m getting beyond that in 2012 and will be expressing my thoughts about other public affairs. Things that I have an opinion on other than myself. I guess.. lol Gotta get back to making 1000 posts in a year LOL
There are many things that I haven't mentioned much about, but I’ll start posting them more often. here as I do in other places. Maybe lightening up on Tweets and Facebook statuses to throw my thoughts here completely.
I’ve grown as a blogger since I’ve had this thing. but I still suck at expressing my thoughts LOL I’m gonna make it better in 2012. Blogging about what I Know and Not what I Think.. lol Hopefully.
I have a busy day today I’ll end this here. Hopefully I’ll be up before 12 so I can Get ready to head out of here. Really…
Most of these dreams I had overnight coincided with each other i believe it was 4 or 5 dreams yet 3 of them were fused into 1.
I won’t mention any direct persons name but there were a few familiar faces within these dreams. Here’s basically what happened
Basically in one of these dreams I was walking through my old neighborhood, I saw somebody I knew, so I went in to help out. So I went in to this warehouse setting with the intention that they’d let e keep something, No, they did not, but they accepted my help. While in there. this place seemed to become somewhat of a Port.. like an Air or Bus Port
While in this port I met a woman who was visiting New Orleans, unrecognizable to me in reality, she was new, yet she looked like any other slim build back woman, likely in her mid to late 30’s, She wasn’t Halle Berry but she was an okay looking woman with short hair. Her roll seemed to have been that of a chaperone or Teacher or HS Students parent ..lol
We talked and talked, Laughed and talked some more.I don’t remember what the conversation was about. but I know it was fairly playful and flirty on both our parts. Originally I told her who I was, the was like “okay”… but when I showed her what i do, she knew my work (videos and photos) right away and it was all good..
Some of the Students came around and she introduced me as “The Book" to the kids .. “you know that guy who’s video’ you watch all the time.. that’s Him.. The Book” … The students were excited and things… as if i was famous. It was all cool… That is until they started departing …
They all hopped on the bus, I was left with no way to contact this girl, yet she said she was going to follow me on Twitter..lol then they all got on the buss and Left….
So I’m once again standing at this Port/Warehouse…and the dream fuses back into the hood.. where I’m taking to A girl Who I do recognize, I can’t say her name. but she’s “Strain my old apartment in the projects… Note: we’re on the 3th floor, yet we’re talking to Martin Lawrence who is directly outside the window) ..lol where did that come from? i don’t know..
But basically. It was me and This Girl I recognize.. I’ll call her “Girl #2” since I’ve already mentioned a girl in the beginning … Girl #2 and Myself were getting to know each other more and it started to get Intimate. another girl who i recognize walked in and just stared at me.. Girl #3..A Recognizable chick who obviously liked. But she didn’t say a word. she just called over Girl #2 and told me to stay back… she gave me a look as if our friendship was over… then Them 2 got weird in a gay freaky way so… I'm trying to stop what was going on.. and in the midst of it.. I woke up…
I really don’t need to know a meaning behind all that. but I think it’s because I was thinking to hard about Girl #3 all yesterday for real though.. and girl 2 is actually somebody who I see alot and is on my twitter timeline. I’m not attracted to her at all. she was just there LOL .. Girl 1 was a grown woman who looked like a cross between any other 30 to 40 year old woman with a dancers body.. lol
I also think part of this dream was just like somebody was telling me yesterday… I have to go Find someone, rather than wait till things happen. because just letting them happen doesn’t always work the way i want it to. People come & Go.. friendships don’t last.. and Close friends even separate from each other without ruining their friendships. yet they know it cant be taken to a point beyond friendship, simply because they’re involved with other people.
This dream just may represent the crazy things that have been running through my mind… things i need to let go.. things that i must live with.. in the end I’m good.. I just hope I don’t have another dream that ends with me trying to stop an evil communication i guess…
At this point it seems that I’ve disconnected from That Matrix.. *Sigh*
I went to Church!…
This time my dad came, it was a great service, The Fool was also there. lol he makes those “play threats” but he needs to realize that I'm getting serious about my work and can’t always be there when he needs me.
I talk to Pastor a few times today, My dad talked to him earlier… but the conversation between him and I was in reference to a video “called “Mayor Monster ” where a locally known entertainer speaks out about finding ways to fight crime and get the killers off the streets. All though he’s speaking to the streets. he’s REAL about the situations. and (Pastor) Ben liked that it because of his demeanor.
With that said, Ben also thought about inviting him to the church to give his POV. I think its a good yet crazy Idea, so does Ben. but it’s a matter of reaching the people.
Well, Because of the video. Ben and I were discussing the things that matters to the people, and the fact that politicians, Church and City Leaders are out of touch with the people because they do not dwell amongst them or Talk Directly with them to know and understand the needs of the people in the city. Especially the Black community.
I told ben that MLK spoke about how some people do things to be praised. and that we all like to be praised, but there’s a time where you can’t do things for your own recognition. “I” does not matter when you’re representing a cause for the People.
When MLK Spoke up for the people, his true recognition came After he died.. crazy but true,.. MLK was a true leader for blacks.. many try to follow and only want the praise rather than to truly help a Community…
Helping a small community in Alabama made MLK a House hold name why? because what he did had an impact on the Nation by way of that community… yet in the end it was a Community effort, MLK was the leading Representative of that community …It does not happen like that These days..
Now days Community activism is a Group effort. but its not about being heard or seen, it’s about doing. and what are we really doing to help the situation NOW rather than later .. You can have a 10 year initiative for Better schools, jobs & Recreation for communities. but the murder rate is high NOW.. what are you going to do about stopping what's going on NOW … address the problem Directly, don’t hold off and watch more people die while the plan unfolds.
What happens when the Marching & the Rallying is over? NOTHING.. why? because nobody on TOP cares..
That’s how I feel about it at least
I Just realized that one of my blog posts didn't go through from a few days ago. In light of that. I basically wrote in reference to being falsely accused and clearing my name. as well as talking with the jurors commissioner about not being selected, because that junk had me shaken for a day.
I think that failed entry was short.. this one will likely be a tad bit longer. 
I believe the judicial system here in N.O. is kind of crazy. I don’t want to be selected due to the fact that I’m pretty much a well known face and I know a lot of people. I do not want to feel threatened by anybody after walking out of the court room.
As I also mentioned to a few friends that I’ve talked, it calmed my nerves. to I told them to write “Free Book” on my Facebook page personally, just because. I should be able to handle this when i get there though. I really want to see the picture they have. i’ll bring multiple forms of ID. one i took in 2003 the other I took recently. i have to check for it though.
I woke up Discombobulated because of a call I received from the Jurors Commission. The call stated that the DA Office pulled My Information and that I was supposed to be CONVICTED on a Felony Charge for a burglary in 2003.
The Commissioner asked for Basic info including my Social Security number. but he said he had a picture as well. after giving my self description, he asked if I was sure it wasn’t me. I was like “YES I’M SURE!!” he told me to come in on my date of Jury Duty to check with him.
After this I had a talk with my dad because i was shaking in my skin, heart pounding like asking myself all 5 Why’s, Originally I had missed the call so they called my dads phone. he put the phone on speaker, so Just imagine how he felt hearing that I’m being accused of burglary.. I WAS SPOOKED OUT! yet of course i knew it wasn’t me.
He called my cell back within 10 minutes letting me know that the DA office gave him the wrong information after pulling my name. and that He’ll of course still check with me at Jury Duty. I had to tell him that back in 2003 was sitting in my house recovering from a surgery.
Boy, I sure hope THAT isn’t a common thing, because if it is, it’s a malpractice and somebody should be fired.
Truthfully. when he said Burglary, I was like BURGLARY?! … at that moment in my head i was saying a prayer to God because I knew for sure that was not me.
I thank God for he life I live….
Note From The Book
I worked this All-Star event recording the bands. it was pretty nice, folks were ribbing me, I almost slipped. it was fun. My camera did the trick. I had to switch some settings for the affect I wanted but I think I did a good job. I even let the cam go to snap pics at some point. it’s hard working the stands like that though.. lol Multi Tasking is too much LOL!
I’m glad I went. I’m getting better at what I do.
BUT IM CRAMPED I might as well call kandace are qui and see what they’re doing… MY LEGS ARE HURTING ..lol the muscles in my left calf and the muscle that connects my right foot & leg up front lol kinda crazy because it felt immovable for a minute.. lol.. I’m good!
So basically at this party I attended, the woman who wanted this discount tried to reason with on her financial issues and some stuff i told her a few months back. Basically, a few months ago…BEFORE I Had a Price on the table.
She came to me asking if i would do her daughters party. I told her yeah, for $50. This was Long before I started printing and I realized how much it would cost ME. Now I’m at $175 and EVERYBODY is saying how cheap they think it is due to the what they’re getting out of me. I think so too.
I went up to $100. I printed 300+ pics for 100 dollars..That did not fair out so well, because I spent the whole $100 and then some on materials. i went up to $175 because at this point I’m Printing 200+ Pics. My Ink is $30 a piece.. My Paper cost $10 per 100 sheets That $175 Takes care of what I need. I’m personally only getting $25 out of the deal after spending all on materials and I should be charging MORE due to the amount of ink actually being USED. i should be charging about $250. But I DON’T because I feel that i don’t want to break anyone's bank. you understand?… (yeah i had to say that lol)
But Back to this situation
I gave her what she wanted. But its not really even a discount. I’m just not charging her the price of some Materials. I’m putting her Stuff on a CD, and she’s really paying for my time. Normally my deposit is $100, and $75 on pick up. but since this is a $100 event. I’m going with Half and Half. I guess that’s how I'm going to do it.
Other people seem to Respect my Rates because it’s a flat rate. This woman wanted me to do her party for $50 Dollars.. Thats like asking me to come to a party, take 50 Pictures and Leave. I’m just trying to give folks their money’s worth.
Saturday when I did this girls graduation party, I charged $125, I actually wanted to give them $25 Back simply because of the deal that i just made. but I took like 300 + Pics and They’re getting them all. This next event. she’s gonna get 1 disk full of pictures. no telling how many that will be.
I gotta set limits.
This weekend, in the metro area, a whole bunch of people were shot or killed in some form. among the victims were children. 9 year old was shot Multiple times but survived (Thank God) and a 2 year old who died. these were in 2 separate shootings on the same day in Broad daylight.
My facebook timeline was blowing up with comments in regard to these incidents. The 2 year old’s birthday was was next Week, and its heartbreaking to hear of a death in that kind. even for the 9 year old being shot while PLAYING OUTSIDE. Why is it that our streets are so unsafe that our kids cant even play in their own front lawns anymore? It’s too much.
Bad enough 2 People originally from my old neighborhood were killed just last week. one on a Sunday, The other guy was killed after coming from the other’s funeral and was Shot in broad daylight He ran around the block and collapsed trying to flee according to someone who heard the shots and saw him collapse.
There were Working Crews out there that day and people hanging out. These Killers need God in their lives. That’s all i can really say to it. All the “Stop The Violence” Rallies and the world can’t stop a kid or Grown Man from picking up a gun to hurt someone.
They need to rise above that demon and get Right with God!
Another thing I wanted to say something about . The guy who was killed in the car wreck. I didn’t know him, but that was disturbing to see on the news and to hear about. according to the news, He was preparing to attend a relatives funeral, but because of his untimely death, there was a memorial for Him as well. unfortunately his body wasn’t released from the coroners office, so there couldn’t be a funeral. Tragic Situation though.
I’m not sure if he was from my old area. but His memorial took place today at the church in the neighborhood. I feel that the driver of the vehicle that slammed in to him should turn him or herself in.
…..Same for the folks involved in the shooting of the kids, It’s just too much. Marching for peace cant stop it. they need a God in their Lives.
So Basically, I’ve been getting some hype off my photography which is good. the thing that sucks is that I’m Cheap as dirt and folks want a discount. The only time I will actually give a discount is when I’m not printing. Why? because my general price is a printing price.
Just because you only want 50 pictures does not change my price. I’m sorry, my price is a flat rate. but I got something for’em.. really!
After Failed attempts to Stop being Signed up from 2 Online University’s I asked that my account be removed from the Employment Guide website. Unfortunately they didn’t just DO it. they needed more Info.
Alright, Yesterday I signed up at about 7am because I saw a position I liked. After's signing up with that position. I received 2 calls regarding university information. After trying to Get out of it. They still signed me up. I’ve received unwanted email & calls because of this. I’ve even missed 2 calls this morning.
I did not apply for the position to be spammed. Maybe I registered for a phony job seeking site. It happens. but I REFEUSE for this kind of spam to be coming to my Gmail. I’ve prevented it since I created the account back in 2006. It truly sucks to have this kind of thing happen. especially when you’re seeking employment…
They talk so fast that when you say No, they’re like “is that a yes, No, Yes OKAY!” SMH.. i received 4 calls so far. 2 I did not answer. it’s Crazy man!
As I sit here planning my future. I realize that the main person who’s putting me down is the cat who needs me the most. at this point I’ll begin to turn him down on everything he has asks of me. Why? because he’s not paying me. He wants everything from me free. I’m sorry but dude. NO…
He has an excuse on why he’s not coming to church. He’s Tired.. Well hey. I’m Tired too but I get up to go to church. Yet you can call me and cuss me out for not doing stuff you want? Get real bruh. I got a life. don’t think that just because I’m in here at a PC all day that I’m not doing anything productive. I’m making strides to make my life better.
… I mentioned that my brother passed his exam to become a Law Enforcer in Houston. When I told that to The Fool, he said something like this “and what’chu dion’ with yo life.. you aint gon never be nothing cause u a f’n bum” … SMH.. I don’t say much beyond that point. simply because He’s the one begging me… and I don’t do things for free.. Dude just cant Congratulate what the next man is doing without degrading somebody else.
But I see how he is and I’m seriously goanna exclude him from the tings i’m doing in 2012. Never Expect me to do what you want when you’re not paying me to do it.
I got things to do
I just read the Article about a Murder uptown in Hollygrove. “Shooting Leaves One Man Dead” It’s The Kind of thing that I hate to read about all the time but it Hurts when it hits home. This is not the kind of thing I expected to hear today.
Kalumba, I watched this man grow up. He was in the band while in school, Marching for Phillips with my brother. Even with Me because Mr. Ford (the band director) allowed little kids from The Elementary to take part in the band with us. He was one of them He Well Known in the St. Barnard.
Reading about him being Murdered just blows my mind. Kalumba had a sister who was killed in City Park back when he was a baby, so I KNOW this is a hurting thing for their family.
Rest In Peace Kalumba. You’ll be Missed!
I Don’t Know If I Mentioned This here. but, The Other day I purchased the new Legend of Zelda game for the Wii. it came with The musical score and everything. what was required is that I get a Wii Motion Plus, which is an extension to the Wii-Mote. I was able to obtain It, along with the Wii Zapper, which comes with Links Crossbow Training. I was glad it was only about $20 for both Items.
My Brother Wanted Skyrim, so I helped him out on that end. The game is great looking. I don’t play Xbox much though. so I’m sticking to my Zelda Stuff. The Irony is that Skyrim seems to have that Gauntlet/Zelda like feel to it. I need to check it out.
There needs to be an Open-World game for the Wii. I’ll look in to some.
As you know by now, I didn’t go to Pensacola. Nor Did I go to Baton Rouge for those parades. I know folks will ask why. but I had business to take care of. I was able to get the Photo’s I had printed to the Buyer. He liked them. He even stood outside looking at the pics for a hot minute after picking them up. kinda funny… I’m glad he liked it.
I’m going to Start Lowering my Print Count though. Maybe giving 130 Pics and a disk with the images on them. it’s better than printing 200 .. That’s Breaking ME! basically. I’m going to buy a chopping board soon.
But First.. I must do business where Business needs to be done. and that’s IN HOUSE! .. gotta take care of My needs!.
I’ll blog about that some other time
After Leaving the courthouse today, I walked to a nearby Grocery Store prior to catching my ride home. Although I was looking for a Danish, I went in and saw This Drink Called “Savia” I chose to by It (The Peach Flavor, along with a “Simply” Apple drink. It was my first time buying Both. and The great thing about it is.. Both are GREAT!
I JUST had a glass of simply Apple, While earlier I drank the Savia. The Savia Drink was better than I expected. Being a peach flavored drink alone, I expected it to have a weird taste..but This drink was good. It’s a 2 dollar drink and it’s worth every bit. It’s Thick, pulpy and refreshing. I’ll have to grab one or 2 before I hit the road to Pensacola tomorrow.
After Looking at an infomercial on YouTube a few minutes ago (The one above) , it makes me want to buy more simply due to the health benefits. Also, Just by looking at on the shelf was convincing enough to buy. why? Because I actually wondered why I always see folks in our resident Latino community drinking those and similar drinks.
But Now that I’ve tried it. I’m all In. Especially knowing that it’ll be good for me if I replace drinking Carbonated beverages for This! .. LETS MAKE IT HAPPEN!
It’s Crazy that when I seem to be getting myself inline. something comes in to stop me or keep me worried. but I’m good. I just turned 27, I’m trying to find a decent enough Job to keep a functioning bank Account. That way I'll just go to the collections folks and pay them what they need.
I hate holding off on it, but I can’t help it. aside from that, I’ve done nothing to fix it… It’s time to fix that.. I’ve got everything I want it’s time to do what I need to do to Get on my feet and on my own.. to stop waiting on others
I got my Mic for the Cam today. I’m good.. Things seem to alright with my friends. I’m about do more paid photo events. I’m printing now, hopefully I can have these for them today. 200 Pics for 175? .. just imagine if I was charging 250 for that same 200…. it’s coming soon. Watch me!.
The Name Book Media Creations will be no more soon! I’m Nearly done with the new name..lol! YEAH!
I was on facebook recently checking my Birthday shout outs and here’s what my brother wrote.. very amusing!
In the beginning was the Book and the Book was with him and the Book was him... Chapter 1 He discovered technology by Breaking all the VCR's with peanut butter spoons...Chapter 2 He found a hidden talent, Drawing...Chapter 3 He became a game head and beat every Zelda, Mario and WWF Wrestling...Chapter 4 He found a interest in music and began to play the Organ... Chapter 5 He picked up a brass instrument called a Baritone...Chapter 6 The Book was Big so they put him on Tuba and after getting on tuba he introduced his brother Jaime to the music world..."Jaime later became a beast on trumpet"... Chapter 7 He was very talented on tuba so he went to JFK HS to play in the Best Band in The Land and thus Bookman was Born...Chapter 8 Bookman gained popularity because of his multiple talents... Chapter 9 His technology skills advanced and he began to make websites, and burn band CD's. Chapter 10 Bookman thought that CD's were not good enough so he picked up a Camera and then Bookman became The Book...Chapter 11 The Book started to film everybody and everything and his Popularity tripled.. Chapter 12 The Book went to TXSU on Tuba and then Crossed NPHIO. Chapter 13 The Book now goes about filming Bands and catching people on film doing crazy things....yall better watch out!!...To Be Continued. Happy Birthday Brother!!
THIS DUDE IS CRAZY! lol but i love it ..LOL Thanks Jaime! and Congrats on becoming a Law Enforcer
It’s My Birthday.and in about 4 Hours I’ll be heading to church. I should get some rest but I’m "up” now. Today I did a party and it was great. I’m happy because I saw many who I haven’t seen in years. great.
Maan! today I got to shoot some BODIES! well at least a hand full of them. the irony of it is that the best looking one facially was a married woman… and she kept wanting pics. It hard to get her by herself in a single pic though.. .. and on top of that, I realized that her husband found his way into blocking my view or stepping in the shot when I was trying to catch her by herself
. What’s funny is… one of my cousins kept calling me "Manuel photo” and “Emanuel” photo ..and u have to pronounce it MAN U EL ..lol just because my Bro N Law said it… Funny because foiks who know my middle name come up with EVERYTHING to put in the middle my name ..
I talked to my Cousin John and he revealed something to me that I had to laugh at.. all I can say is WHOA! and I’d NEVER! lol … it’ is what it is though .. I didn’t think it was that serious… wow man.. lol
I hope my day goes well today. I have to get ink before my Monday because I want to have this guys stuff ready by Thursday.
Thank God for 27 years of life …
Being that I post at so many other places online. it’s hard for me to keep up with blogging my thoughts. but I won’t let that stop. This page is my primary thought releaser.. lol
I’ve been getting in to some things, Hopefully it will be good for me. I really need to find work fast, simply because I need a bank account so I can start paying some Bills. It’s life… I think its pretty messed up that the guy who called about that yesterday tried to question what I'm doing with my life. But It’s what they have to do.
I really need to work man, I’ve been doing Nothing since 2007 and I’m 27 as of Tomorrow.. SMH .. I need to do something with my life NOW because I’m tired of being compared to Low-lives.
… SMH, The Landlord is here again.. I should let the dogs out ..lol!
umm.. YEAH! I joined this site called Stage 32, it’s for Pro’s and Amateurs of the Film Industry. which Reminds me that I’ve never gotten a response from those folks doing the documentary.. Dah well..
Tonight I get my Photography On. I hope all these pics come out good.. That’s all i have to say to it.
My Brother will be graduating from the academy, I will not be there to see it. yet my mom wants to take the camera so She can snap pics.. smh.. I would go there with her but I have a Jury Summons to attend. I hope I’m not selected.
Pretty Clean Site Interface as a whole. I’m currently updating my information. it’s pretty nice… Here are some Screenshots of The my new Channel Design. Funny how I’m getting this after I confirmed my channel via phone. Could that have been part of the reason I’m getting this update? am I late or am I early? lol… Dah Well.. Here Goes the Screenshots…
Pretty Nice
I love it..
