So Close But Yet So Far Away...

Radiator: $130.00
Water Pump: $26.99
Thermostat: $6.99
4 Spark Plugs: $11.96
Having a mechanic tell you he's coming to fix your car today, but ended up having other things to do: PRICELESS

Yep, so much for having my own car back today.

:(


~TM-1

SUH-WEET! (Brawler #4)

The reigning figure of beauty for the Mushroom Kingdom is my fourth best character in SSBB. Yes, eat your hearts out...Princess Peach Toadstool. Now the real reason I like Peach is because her style is very opposite of her style and personality. She's a royal figure but yet she'll whack you with a golf club in a heartbeat. Another great attribute Peach has is the ability to float through the air. How does she do it? I don't know, but it comes in very handy in a lot of situations. Also her Parasol (up + b) also gives her the ability to glide through the air like Mary Poppins. Using that special move can also hurt an enemy as it can be used as an uppercut. Her Final Smash is very effective on small levels, but not so much on large levels. It puts you to sleep and depending on how close you are to Peach, gives you either 40% damage or 20% damage. If you are airborne and near the edge of the level, you are at a loss because most likely while Peach is showing off her ballet moves, you are falling down to wherever the fighters explode at. Now I think this is wrong, but I'm a sucker for characters with counterattacks. If you press B at the correct moment, Toad becomes Peach's human bodyshield and attacks the foe who tried to hurt his beloved princess. Peach's only downfall for me is her strength, once she's in the high 80% damage she's very ripe. (shout outs to the Rawlins Bros. for that word) Other than that she's got average speed, nice strength and her charm can kill for days.

~TM-1

Watch The Power Of Aura (Brawler #5)

In the next of entries I will show much appreciation to my five favorite fighters from Super Smash Brothers Brawl. Let's begin with number five...Its name is Lucario, another Pokemon added to the roster. His style is very interesting because it uses martial arts and telepathic abilities. Also, a nifty feature that comes with this blue package is as its damage increases so does his power. So when you get me into the 100% range, I'm a serious threat. Another great thing about this Pokemon is its Double Team move (down +b) because if timed correctly it serves as a counterattack. When an opponents tries to connect a blow, Lucario uses his quickness to make a split image of himself stunning his opposition. While the opposition is in a daze, the real Lucario returns a swift blow and sends the attacker to another time zone. His only downfall, well for me at least would have to be his Final Smash. It's very useless against multiple foes simply because it can only be shot in a certain direction. So if you're on my left and I'm shooting towards the right, you're safe. However if hit by the Aura beam, you're the toast w/ scrambled eggs. More blogs about my Top 5 Brawlers, coming soon.

~TM-1

Panic!

There's just something about this song that makes me so happy on the inside and out. Every time I get pissed, I hum and try to sing this song. For those who visit my page on Myspace (myspace.com/btownsoulja21) have already heard this song on there. Now I feel that I had to post the corresponding video...



Also after actually reading the lyrics to this song I noticed that this song doesn't rhyme at all, well when translated into English at least...still a good song though. I love good music! (basically all genres except for country XD)

~TM-1

T-1298 Has Hit An All-Time Low...

Today I was fortunate to have a day off from the hellhole, but as usual I somehow found my way inside of the store today. I went up there to return some items and speak to some co-workers/buddies. However, the joy I was expecting was replaced with sorrow and anger. Today one of the hardest working team members was fired. This man gave his blood, sweat and tears to TARGET CORPORATION and today his job was swept from right under his feet. OF course as usual the slack bosses (all of them) still have their titles. Makes me sick, now it looks like I have to watch my back at work. Make sure I don't slip up and do something to lose my job. In the mean time I'm searching high and low for a new job.

Blackin'

Well good morning Vietnam...

It is approximately 6:35am and I'm fully awake. Of course this wasn't my choice since I went to bed about 2am earlier this morning. I'm up right now because in order for me to have a ride to school and work later on today I need to drop my dad off to work. The only good I'm seeing out of this that once I drop him off I'm gonna get my grub on at Mickey D's. MCGRIDDLES ON DECK...HEY HEY! However the reason I have entitled this blog 'Blackin' is because of a couple of things. Number one, simple fact that I'm up this early....and the real other reason is because I was looking at my all-black Converse All-Stars and those things are off the chain, literally. They are actually ashy looking right about now. January 30, new all black shoes will be on DECK! Any recommendations?

~TM-1

P.S.- The McGriddle is a Bacon, Egg and Cheese.

The Best Of The Hamiltonization Process

Back in 2008, Charles Hamilton released eight mixtapes in a three month radius. If you are one of those people who have found Charles to be okay or not too good, then I recommend downloading this mixtape here. It has all of the best songs from the eight mixtapes. As a fan myself, I'll have to admit it took me a while to get into him. But once I really started listening his lyrical content of certain subjects, I fell in love. (yes hetero!)

http://www.zshare.net/download/5434783814a16333/

Sign Making 101

You probably thinking "What in the world is this?" Well let me explain to you, my children. This is a sign posted in numerous parts of the stockroom of TARGET. Still lost? Okay let's go back a little bit to yesterday afternoon. My good friend Gerald "G-Monkey" Rawlins had to come to the stockroom to get some empty cardboard boxes. However he was reminded by the manager that he could not go into the baler (a machine that crushes cardboard) since he was still a minor. So me being the good friend that I am and also the fact that I was bored outta my mind, I went back there with him to help retrieve the cardboard. As I reached in and began grabbing some cardboard, I could help but notice a sign that read: 'Minors under 18 years of age may NOT operate or otherwise interact with this machine.' When I saw that I couldn't help but laugh, I mean seriously WTF? That sign was poorly written. Maybe TARGET thinks most of their team members are inbreds and had to make a sign that specific. If I could re-edit that sign it would read...

'Minors may NOT operate this machine'

Plain and simple. I mean what do they mean by operate or otherwise interact with this machine? Don't take a dump inside of it? Don't have sexually relations inside of it? Don't look at the baler, wait don't even think about the baler??? I seriously would like to know how can one interact with the machine other than by operating it? The world may never know...but have no fear, Mr. Rawlins! You'll be able to operate that machine to your heart's content on July 21 aka my three year anniversary with the devil!

~TM-1

Beautiful Black Women Appreciation Blog Part II

Here we go again...



Aaliyah (Rest In Peace)

Toccara Jones


Mya




Ashanti


Christina Milian


Ki Toy Johnson

And I think this will probably be the last installment for a while. I have much better things to do than idolize beautiful black women, am I right? Oh by the way if you don't think these women are beautiful, then you need to get your eyes fixed. Nah, I'm joking...everyone has a different opinion. These are just some of my favorite ladies...of African descent.

~TM-1

This Might Be Late But...

Yesterday was most definitely one of the greatest days in American history. Yes, you already know...THE INAUGURATION OF BARACK H. OBAMA. Once he took that oath at 12:05pm, our forefathers words were finally proven that:

"ALL MEN ARE CREATED EQUAL."

~TM-1

If You Havin' Car Problems, I Feel Bad For Ya, Son...

I've got 99 problems and my Chevy Cavalier is definitely one. Once again for the fourth time since I've had this automobile, it's giving me a problem. This time it's inknown by my father and myself. We have no clue why it will not start up. At first I was thinking it was the battery, especially since the battery light comes on when I turn the car on. But according to my dad he says it's not the battery. So once again looks like I'll be bumming rides/borrowing my parent's cars until we can resolve this problem known as the 2000 Chevy FAIL-valier. Oh and the reason I chose a picture of this flaming car is because the way the car sounds when I start it. Sends shivers down my spine. The end result could be this very picture...

~TM-1

Damn, Who Would Have Thought...

The Arizona Cardinals have once again overcome all odds and now earned themselves a trip to Super Bowl XLIII. I definitely have to give them my respects. They beat the FALCONS, destroyed the PANTHERS and defeated the EAGLES. Who would have seriously thought that? However I also have to respect my team of course for their great comeback in the second half. Scoring 19 unanswered points, finally stepping up to the plate. But that didn't stop the CARDS from regaining the lead and holding off the EAGLES to win the NFC Championship. The Cardinals have proven themselves to be the better flock of birds this time around. Good year PHILLY, we'll be back next year.

^_^

~TM-1

Beautiful Black Women Appreciation Blog Part I

Here are some pics of my favorite ladies (I still LOVE you Broudicca Fields!)





Melyssa Ford


Esther Baxter


Bria Myles


Miya Granatella (smoking is usually a turn-off but she looks so lovely with the cigar in hand)

Jaime Cloud


~TM-1

TM-1 Vents

As I'm sitting here in my room I can feel the electricity surging through my troubled veins. My pupils are turning blue and my hair has become blonde. Damn, that makes me sound like Dennis Rodman, huh? But in all seriousness, today I have truly lost faith in Target Store #1298. According to my management, their projected hours are based on the sales. Alright, that's cool but how can you only schudule five people to work on a Saturday morning? How can you only staff your establishment with six people to close a Friday night? Alright, so it's 2009 and the United States is going through a recession. I understand this. It's the first month of the year so business isn't really that booming. Very understandable. But if you go over your sales every freakin' day this why the hell can't you properly staff your store? Oh...because if you save those hours, if you use less money then you'll get a bonus. Greed is what makes the world go around, huh? These fatheads rather get some extra cash money than have pride in their store. I mean I can't lie, I work for money. We all do...but if you have only a small amount of team members then the store is going to fall apart. You know how many times I have guest come to me and ask me "Are you the only person working in the store?" That's embrassing, that seriously makes me ashamed to work at Target. It's okay Target Executives, just remember what goes around comes around...

~TM-1

Tubesteak!

This is the realest nigga I've ever heard in my life. This dude knows everything about our society and is definitely a scholar of the streets. Don't believe me? Watch these videos of him becoming like a white pigeon in New York and droppin' crap on fakes.

Aaron McGruder (creator 0f The Boondocks)


T-Pain (Part I)


David Banner (Part I)


Barack Obama (Part I)


Now that you have been acquintant with this genius, you can definitely hear more of his knowledge on Youtube.

~TM-1

P.S.-If you think this guy is serious, you do not know a damn thing about SATIRE.

Don't You Just Wanna Sing Along...

The song you are currently listening to is a very simple song. It only has two lyrics...very easy to remember. I love this song because it has literally helped me get through some rough stuff. Props to the Mighty Mos Def for making this track. Look I'll even put the lyrics up for the lame brains...

"There Is A Way"

This is a song, got two lyrics
Very simple and plain we can all sing together
Nobody has to feel left out
Join in, this is the song people need to be singing right now
When they tell you you can't, you shouldn't, you won't
Tell 'em this:

There is a way
No matter what they say [4x]

Don't give up, don't give in [8x]

[Repeated until end]

See told ya it only consists of two lyrics, still a strong song that's better than your favorite rapper's rapper's song. Nah I'm joking, but I'm really feelin' this song.

NEW PHONE ON DECK!

Look at that beauty right here, this is my new phone the Samsung Rant. After having to deal with my dad's old Motorola i850 Nextel phone, it feels good to have a 3G phone. Regaining an awesome phone like this again made me realize how much I love texting. With that other hunk of junk I had no texting abilities. The phone was capable but for some odd reason NEXTEL couldn't get their stuff together and troubleshoot the phone. But now I'm back with SPRINT for good! Also, fun fact...I got insurance with my phone this time, so we can drop this one down the sewer, crush it while doing the nasty or virtually anything and have it covered! Sprint has got my back like a buttcrack now!

~TM-1

Bathroom Rap

2 Vids From 2 Great Artists!

J. Nolan - Soul Brother Pt. 2



Turbo T. Double- LightHeart



Unsigned artists are going to pave the golden brick road back to hip hop! Keep doin' ya things my dudes!

~TM-1

It's Been A While

Wow, I'm actually creating a blog post...AMAZING, ain't it? Well lots has happened since my last post on CHRISTMAS day. School starts back tomorrow which isn't exactly cool, but then it is cuz it's time for my road to adulthood to continue moving. The Philadelphia Eagles once again spanked the NY Giants and now have earned a trip to the NFC Championship Game. As I type this blog, I'm applying the finishing touches on one of my stories. I know some folks reading are probably thinking..."Oh man, Mike's life isn't too exciting!" and I totally agree! LIFE IN BLUFFTON SUCKS! Oh well, the purpose of this post is just to let you know I'm still active...oh and also I'm getting a new phone tomorrow, so I'm gonna need some digits, HOLLA!

~TM-1