08 February 2008

Intro to "Welcome Life"

Many of my current readers know quite well who Victor Bethea II is. Those that know him well also know who I am. But why am I telling his story is a task I fell I will allow you to figure out.

I will start with no specific date but around about a time of year where a lot was happing for my dear friend Mr. Bethea. I must warn you Victor's life is not a complete happy one. It tends to go from one end of the emotional spectrum to the other quite frequently.

Victor has finally found something loves with all his heart. He always liked school with the exception of high school. But college was fun. Going at night he met a wide array of people. He started college at 19 and went nights as he had a full time job he loved. But now at 20 tings was getting a little harder. On top of having his own apartment he now financed an automobile. He named her Jessica, a reason unknown to even him. A 2006 Kia Rio. And with his 21st birthday right around the corner this year was proving to be a big year.

Victor was dreaming of having a big party with cake candles alcohol and friends. But his funds did not allow. He surveyed several of his friend and found tat many of them did something a little more traditional. They went to a bar with a few trusted friends and drank until they didn't know their ass from there elbow.

Victor’s mother encouraged him to abandon his strong hold for a party and even put the idea of just going out with friends in his head. And so he planned.

It was one month before victors lease was up. he loved the apartment and hated his land lord due to her request that rent be paid via money order rent was many times late as the prime place for victor to get one closed before he even got off of work. And until 3 months before he was to move out victor had no car and relied on SEPTA to get around. The poor kid was living from paycheck to pay check just getting by. He was happy though he had his own place and he was allowed to start finding himself. A man trapped by his mother and religion and the thought of what people would think if he started letting the real him show.

But what was the real Victor, Sometimes he did not even know.

07 February 2008

Mugged

I know that it may appear strange that I would start the year off with my first blog being about Victor getting mugged but in fact it is the one I am.

On February sixth Victor was mugged. The story is a strange one as victor walked away with everything except a cell phone that was about to kick the bucket.

He was walking home after work late the hour was a half past eight. While talking on his phone in hopes to avoid a confrontation he was struck from behind. He reports as to turning around to acknowledge that is realized he was being followed.

Being only a block away from his residence he felt that it was safe and their was no need to be alarmed. The moment the thought ran through his head it was immediately knocked out when he was struck from behind. With adrenalin pumping, he screamed “Oh my god.” The attackers which were a group of about 5 black males forced him to the ground. At that moment there is no doubt about divine intervention, as Victor could clearly see the men were swinging but each blow missed or landed ever so softly. He called out for help about twice. On of the attackers shouted get of the phone and attempted to grab it. Victor tossed it aside and two went for it. after shouting one more time all fled leaving victor in shock as to what just happened.

Confused and startled victor continued home. Once home he realized his roommate was home but sound asleep. He logged onto aim and told his best friend what had happened. After the exchange of a few words he requested she call his mother to help him deal with the situation.

In the end Victor gave a report to the cops and his mother gave him a stun gun.

In an effort not to let the events of the night ruin his day he took his normal dose of St Johns wart along with his normal vitamins in order to stay happy and blissful through his day.

(Tomorrow check back as we begin the tale of “New to Life” Staring Victor)

I am Titus Sheldon