The Modern Gangster

Earlier this week I stepped outside to check the mail. I've been anxiously awaiting my very first unemployment check. I've been out of work now for three weeks, and this is the first time that I've actually had to use the system. I want to make sure that it works.

So, anyway I'm on my way to the mailbox and on my way I pass by, "the gangster corner." Now these guys/gals aren't gangsters per say but they maintain the look and the lifestyle of the gangster. By this I mean, heavy set latinos with the baggy clothes, wife beaters, and the asshole attitude. I've never spoken a word to any of these guys, but that's how they come off given their behavior. They look tough.....and that's about it.

There's one particular home where one of these roaches lives and wouldn't you know it, he has a token pitbull for a dog. Typical pitbull with the docked tail and ears. Looks like the dog could've been on one of those shirts you could get at the swap meet with the pitbull and the padlock gold chain around its neck. I feel bad for the dog because there is no yard for it. The owner keeps it penned up in the garage with the garage door cocked open enough to get air in.

So on my way to the mailbox, I notice said tubby gangster in a wifebeater and baggy shorts talking to a AAA service guy, that's.....CHANGING HIS TIRE. Can you believe that? Mr. Macho Nacho candyass can't even change his own tire. What a puss. I wanted to laugh in disgust. The guy drives a Lexus.....whoopty doo. How much weed or blow did he sell to buy that? Better yet how much money did he pay off his fellow roaches to allow him to dress up like a gangster. I don't think he knows that Halloween comes once a year, and it's free.

I wonder what kind of work the guy does? I should've taken a picture.

The last couple weeks

For those that didn't know. I was laid off January 6th, 2010. I have since joined the ranks of the unemployed. It was probably the best thing to happen, considering the financial situations at my old office.

In summation...labor board had been contacted for wage violations and tax fraud. We'll see what happens from that.

Anyhow, in my spare time I have been learning/relearning some new programs to keep myself up to speed with the technology. Most offices don't utilize software to its potential, thus leaving employees to fall behind when they re-enter the job market.

Every year since high school, I've given a name to the new year. This year, is the year of reinvention. Now that I'm unemployed, I am enthusiastic and motivated to get things underway.

The last couple weeks I've been immersed in programs like Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and Revit. I'm looking to take my design background and branch out into 3d visualization, and graphic design.

I have had a domain name for a couple years now, but have not done anything with it. As soon as it gets off the ground, it will showcase my previous and current works, and it will serve as my portfolio, so please stay tuned.