We’re On A Break…Maybe
There’s a perfectly good explanation for this picture. I swear. So come on, follow me to find out why.
When I came to California it was because after more than a year of agonizing and debating, I realized that this was the place that I needed to be in order to reach my full potential. As I mentioned in a previous post, in a relatively short amount of time I came very close to seizing a huge opportunity that would’ve helped put me on the right path. Unfortunately, it didn’t happen and I had to bear a great responsibility for that setback.
I promised myself that I would do better this year but to tell you the truth, I haven’t lived up to that promise as best I can.
Make no mistake I have been writing. A lot. Daily. For multiple places. But, it’s not exactly the sort of writing that will get me what I want. It helps me eat, which with a new car (which I am so grateful to have — the bus makes you racist, angry, and anything else overly dramatic you can think of), a new apartment (in the area Chris Brown lost his mind…fancy, fancy) and the same bitches down my back (hello, Sallie) isn’t always the easiest feat.
I’m actively writing every day for work. It’s not everything I want it to be, but I’m a lot more fortunate than I sometimes realize. I can call myself a writer and actually mean it.
It could be worse:
I could be doing this in a thong for money. Actually, shaking ass for cash would be a much more lucrative option, only I’m not in good enough shape for it. Blame it on the bread, booze, and biscuits…in addition to my bitch ass for not keeping up with a strenuous gym schedule.
By the way, before any of you shady queens (and the women who model themselves after them) try to read me like I come on a note card, I realize that this jig is off.
In my defense, I was in Vegas, drunk out of my mind (it was my birthday weekend, I’m allowed) and making fun of people — namely myself. I have video proof of me doing a lot more in a much more fluid way, but that might come back to haunt me so I’d rather not post it.
Yes, I’m such a tease.
In any event, you have no idea how much I love this blog and the feedback I get from it. That said, for the remainder of the month it won’t be much of a priority. I hate typing that sentence because I feel like finally people are finding out about the site and me. That’s not to say I won’t be updating at all.
When I have time, I will. But, should it take a couple of days just know that I’m actively working to meet some deadlines. And I must write hot fire. Please read that last sentence in your best Dylan voice.
Who knows, maybe this post will end up meaningless and I’ll be able to write regularly. But if not, don’t say I didn’t warn you. Still, invite people to check me out. I’ve been doing this for five years. I have plenty of old posts and some are just as relevant today as they are the day I wrote them. Others, not so much. Ignore those.
Ya’ll I say this modestly: My talent goes so much beyond this blog and I have to make sure the right people know that.
So maybe I’ll work in some video blogs. Maybe I’ll have guest bloggers. Maybe I’ll just type one word sentences to let folks know that I’m alive. Whatever’s clever. Feel free to still send me ideas.
In the meantime, I’m about to go work on one script so I can hurry up and begin and finish another.
Wish me luck.
P.S. Sometimes I see smart alec comments like, “You been gone all this time and you only come back with this?” Thank you for the enthusiasm, but if you’re not dropping money in the cookie jar called Paypal, you’re not helping me pay any bills or slide any bills into a stripper of choice. Be easy.
MizzBlaze
May 7, 2010 at 5:40 am
From one aspiring screenwriter to another…good luck!
chi chi ( The real Mrs Iker Casillas)
May 7, 2010 at 9:30 am
Good luck dude! all the way from Mother Africa!!
I love your blog and look forward to seeing your next update!!
chi chi ( The real Mrs Iker Casillas)
May 7, 2010 at 9:33 am
ooooh by the way- just want you to know as an African I am constantly amused by your observations on your fellow Black Americans. We may all have black skin, but we are so different, i love it! vive le difference! if i ever venture across the Atlantic, i will endeavor to visit the south cause I am eager to see some one do the ricky bobby and the halle berry dance!
JoshZilla
May 7, 2010 at 10:04 am
That .gif of you jiggin is killing me softly. LOL. Do what you gotta do boo, we understand. I’ll miss your posts but I have faith that you’ll hit it big soon. Just make sure to check in from time to time to let us know that you are still jiggin. =)
chelle
May 7, 2010 at 11:57 am
“You been gone all this time and you only come back with this?”I understood that to mean your fans missed you and were in need of more than one piece. I’m happy to have found this site. Go gettum!
Wade
May 7, 2010 at 1:36 pm
Awwwwwwwww, you will DEFINITELY be missed Mike, but stick to your grind and make that money!!!
Babygirlja
May 7, 2010 at 1:38 pm
Good Luck Mikey, I know you’ll make it and we can say ‘we knew you when…’.
That gif is going on my laptop LOL
Jan
May 7, 2010 at 2:43 pm
Good luck on your screen writing and other endeavors. You will be very missed. Your posts gives me sooo much life when I’m in class.
brran1
May 7, 2010 at 8:23 pm
I understand completely. My blogging fell off ages ago due to more important commitments. Although I’m on Twitter way more than I should be, some things have to be sacrificed in order to reach your goals.
Best of luck on those scripts man, and I’ll still check in on the site from time to time.
Dr Kiti
May 7, 2010 at 9:20 pm
Good luck, I’ll be patient and checking back faithfully!
db
May 8, 2010 at 8:49 pm
this post and ur work inspires me. proud to know u
cheerkristy
May 8, 2010 at 11:17 pm
Good luck with everything Michael! Just be proud that you can truly call yourself a writer! That’s big, believe that. We’ll be here when you come back and check in
make it happen and as a fellow resident of lala land, if you can ALMOST what you dream, then you are almost there. Its going to happen.
Lioness
May 9, 2010 at 10:47 am
Good Luck Micheal! Even though my selfish side is pissed I may not get my cynical fix for a while!
[sad face}
ANONYMOUS
May 12, 2010 at 10:29 am
Eww. You’re wearing flip flops in public?
GlAmazon
May 12, 2010 at 1:07 pm
I wish you all the best! I love your writing. You should maybe post some of that stuff, may in another place online where some people can access it to read it. It might to pointless and meaningless to us but some people (like me) might wanna read it. From a “writer” to writer (notice to quotations LOL).
yours truly
May 15, 2010 at 4:29 pm
This year made you one major fan of your work. to my mind, once you can still pop in once in a while like KidFury, I’m all for it. I want you to win. All the best in your pursuits. Michael.
Mrs.
May 16, 2010 at 12:01 am
I already miss u. Please hurry back, love to laugh and u always seem to perk my day up. But get that $$!!
Chefa
May 17, 2010 at 8:46 am
by the way, that chicken doesn’t look cooked all the way through…you might want to apply more heat to your poultry until the pink+purple goes away. Just sayin’.
Antonio
May 25, 2010 at 4:21 am
Rock on maaang!