Journal Entry #87 - First time for Everything...Workplace Hostile Environment Teleworking for United States Federal Government and Got Check Shorted Not By Classification, but based on Optional Notes

 JOURNAL ENTRY #87

Name: Manley M Collins

Social Security Number: 5 7 9 – * * – 6 5 4 1

Date of Birth: 06/21

Place of Birth: Washington, District of Columbia

Country of Birth: United States of America

Date: July 1, 2026

TOPIC: First time for Everything...Workplace Hostile Environment Teleworking for United States Federal Government and Got Check Shorted Not By Classification, but based on Optional Notes

I thought working for the government in an entry position, and as separated employee via the intermittent or temporary classification by the Census department, would have been easy. The policies in place are crazier than the all the so-called rules for life.  The Census thought I abide by those rules of life as an extreme extrovert.

First, the work environment was okay that the regional office or headquarters team members were call at 7 am or 7:30 am to handle tasks or have a conversation.  Mind you, Census Human Resources Department states Census is open from 7 am to 7 pm.  The position as field representative states only to call respondents or respondents can call me from 9 am to 9 pm.  I cannot bill all that time to be available for their schedules.

The call(s) and texts that broke the camel's back was when my field supervisor decides to call on my day off from all my employers.  I also sent in an optional work schedule weekly, but the field supervisor argued for a good hour and half over timesheet language in an optional notes field and all the performance emails after every cycle.  Guess what happened...payroll rejected those line items pertaining to the argumentative day and Friday's argument.  I went to DC DOES Office of Wage Hour to report the wage theft and short.  DC DOES OWH stated the United States Government is not in their jurisdiction.  I sent out mass emails removing my personal cellphone from the situation, and the Census paid for the CAPI laptop device to communicate.  I also sent complaints to Human Resources Department for the hostile work environment because my field supervisor was doing double talk stating the opposite of everything I was trained on, and thinking I was an USPS Postal mail carrier.  Human Resources Accommodations team paused my mental health request because the letter by my psychiatrist was insufficient, and HR Accommodations wanted a full dissertation on how my mental health and medications affect my work.

I considered myself a star performer because I am/was very efficient in getting folks to respond to a 45-minute to an hour survey.  I remove being intelligent, assertive-aggressive, and efficient from giving my all to the position.  The geographical areas I am covering is Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC.  I also removed my broadband data support for the Census CAPI laptop.  The telephone policy was dated 2019 and only covers plans that have billable minutes, such as 200 minutes for Census business over your plan of 100 minutes, can be submitted.  No support for unlimited plans with data, texts, and calls.

In my Human Resources requests and claims, I had to incorporate what I learned legally from the legal field.

This is my first position in my entire career where I am billing for real work and real time, and zero fluff, and return to Business versus Personal.  All the corrections back and forth is so much of a stress reliever for me, but frustration for Census Bureau because they cannot talk to me on my personal cellphone without getting a police report.  Learning from these strangers, the income people make versus rent/mortgage on what people pay made my reflection on my career, relationships, and housing look stumped, stupid, and how could people single-handledly bust way above all ceilings, or stay in the same spot for 25+ years and keep the same rent back in the early 2000s.

My credit score finally went up into the 600s when I reported all the type of paid bills including rent.  I support Zillow, CreditClimb, and Esusu.  Experian Boost is really good too, and I am unsure why Equifax and TransUnion do not do the same.

My civil case versus Jet Security went from Federal Court back to State Court.  This is the first time Federal Court did it without a hearing, but I received an Artificial Intelligence (AI) marketing email summarization of the decision, why, and more information I pretty much already knew about the United States and judge decision.

I did not have the budget to hold a milestone birthday party so my mind was telling me to visit Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  It was fun, but 50% of the time was at the hotel because of the torrential thunderstorms.  The Marriott hotel I selected in Midtown Montreal had two conjoined hotel brands - Courtyard and Residence Inn.  I was near Burger King and Walmart Supercenter.  The Canadian dollar was way less than the United States dollar.  After taking a walking tour of Old Montreal and Montreal downtown explained all the transitions Quebec and Montreal went through.  I did see Cresent Street. I rode the STM public transportation network.  I used the Teo cab application.  I forgot my Izzy Miyake cologne by rushing out of the room.  Delta did a wonderful job going to Montreal, and storms and turbulence made the Delta trip back to Atlanta and Washington, DC a little rough and no snacks.  Thanks to Delta for getting me to all my destinations safely and keeping me updated. My emotions and feelings does feel quite different than last year.  It is a feeling of how to care for others without damaging my own protected world.  Just like the YouTube video, "When you have endured too much."

Borrower's Defense by the United States Department of Education did not work because my application was denied for Keller Graduate School of Management because the loan was too old.  It is now dependent on my TPD application.  This made me really reflect back on all the financial decisions I made when the loan could have been paid off.

I feel pretty good about choosing to teach group fitness classes at local DMV gyms.  My e-bike had a massive rear tire blowout.  I did not budget on getting it fixed early, but plan to in August or September.  My Markel full coverage insurance on the e-bike lapse and canceled because I overinsured the bike.  I was not riding the e-bike daily so I know insurance is not needed especially when I have three different locks to secure it.

I ran in a PVTC all comers meet and won my 200m heat while still running 30.5 seconds at 182 lbs.  I long or broad jumped to 14 feet 4 inches.  I ran the 100m dash in 14.4 seconds.  It was held at Alexandria City High School in Alexandria, Virginia.  I also ran in the Easter 5K held at Bluemont Park.  I have attended and am attending PVTC team meetings.  I attended the LA28 Olympics Volunteer webinar.

Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc elected a new slate of officers.  Some positions were a surprise on who was serving in them, but it does keep the chapter interesting.  It was passed down some of the Mu Lambda blazer and other blazers.  It cost quite a bit to get alterations.  I took the American Red Cross online course for my Adult and Pediatric First Aid/AED/CPR plus the in-person class version at the Mu Lambda house.  My article was published in the Torch.

I got my Greater Orangeburg Polo Shirt from the Polo fundraiser the SCSUNAA Greater Orangeburg Chapter was having.  I attended SCSUNAA DC Chapter Hangout at Yard House in Gallery Place-Chinatown.  It was fun and I made some new friends, and met a former USDA colleague.  I did my usual and did not go with flow of where those new friends were going.  I attended SCSUNAA DC Chapter Cookout and it was so good to see line brothers and members I have not seen in a long time.  Also, it was in an undiscovered part of Anacostia Park.  The walk from the metro station was amazing.  I passed so many graduation parties, family reunion parties, etc.  I had to register and prepare for my first SCSUNAA National Convention.  It seems not many people was interested in Busch Gardens since I got a refund back, but I did register for the Gala dinner.

I went to my dental cleaning at Tend Dental.  It went smooth.  Delta Dental was changing their payment policies on dental plans so I sought a new dental plan.  I came out better with Cigna Dental PPO because it includes orthodontist, higher deductible, and lower premium payment.

The change in the Medicare payments did not impact too much on my monthly income.  I guess life definitely lets discipline come in later after life shows the crazy.  My financial discipline has always been strict, but now it stricter than when I first started working.

I attended a Meetup for Gen X (30s 40s 50s) and it was at the Lucky Bar in Dupont Circle.  It was more of a sign up for social gatherings at local establishments.  I met some interesting people and international folks.  I was greeted by a guy named Mer, which he led me straight to the bar.  I do not knock what bars and nightclubs have to do to stay alive. Yes, I am glad establishments serve Ginger Beer when requested.  My body or mental health immediately rejects or slows intake of any alcohol.

I did attend Group Fitness meeting at New York Sports Club.

I saw the Devil Wears Prada 2 movie in the theatres.  Thanks to T-Mobile Tuesdays, I saw Masters of the Universe. Both movies were really good in my opinion.

I had my second physical at Unity Healthcare.  The Together Take Me Home non-profit sends me HIV home screening self-tests.  The self-tests are oral swab and fingerstick.  CVS Pharmacy calls me on regarding taking a statin because I am on Metformin diabetic medication.  I have to remind CVS that the medication is being taken for alopecia (hair loss) or something else.  I saw the dermatologist for the second time and it was major progress between the first and second visit regarding hair growth.

I met with my new DC DOES workforce specialist since my last workforce specialist retired.  I met with my DC RSA DDS counselor to update work plan.  It seems all systems are now cutting resumes down to two pages.  As my workforce specialist suggested cutting my resume from ten (10) to two (2) pages.  It was a task, but I was able to do it.

I got a Las Vegas postcard from one of my aunts.  I mailed her a Montreal postcard back.

I joined University of Phoenix and Mu Lambda Chapter Group Me groups.

It is so funny reading and watching the comparison between Obama vs Trump events.  Congratulations to the candidates winning a position in the next DC Election in November.

Congratulations to all the World Cup teams invited to play.

Thanks to the birthday wishes and giveaways by Delta Airlines, Panera Bread, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, and Marriott.

On streaming television, my show Zatima is really good and all the track and field championships/outdoor series.

Via the news, now the United States residents want the physical CDs, albums, DVDs, and cassette tapes due to overpriced streaming platforms, which I or no one has ownership of their purchases.  I had a pretty good collection before I lost it. People are at the mercy of the Corporate American company.  This is going to be interesting. Companies are building out data centers, but technology's physical devices lifespan are 18 months to 5 years to become obsolete.  So, my question is, "Who is replacing all that equipment with the next version of technology?"  Data Centers upgrading energy infrastructure who, what, when, where, and how?

I did not play the Mega millions or Powerball lottery this quarter, but do have my lottery ballots ready for when I am ready to make the $300 sacrifice.

I did get a call about an affordable condo property, but with all these homeowner association news raising prices from affordable $150 per month to mortgage payments $2250 per month has me concerned what am I getting for amount.  I talked with a real estate homebuilder and sent my questions on the EYA Reservoir District, but I have yet to hear back.  EYA stayed firm no cash desls and yes, the price stays at $899,000 to $1.5 million dollars in 2026, when I know DC will do a tax assessment of $350,000.  The house I lost to foreclosure, I paid $575,000 for more space and same three levels/stories.  What am I getting in a EYA townhouse for all that price?

Happy Independence Day and Happy 250th Birthday United States of America.

Journal Entry #83 - Life Progresses Upward

JOURNAL ENTRY #83

Name: Manley M Collins

Social Security Number: 5 7 9 – * * – 6 5 4 1

Date of Birth: 06/21

Place of Birth: Washington, District of Columbia

Country of Birth: United States of America

Date: May 21, 2025

TOPIC:  Life Progresses Upward

After experiencing the bottom of the barrel with life for five (5) years in the Northeast, I came back to familiar territory with new and old people into my social networks.  When I return back to Washington, District of Columbia, the communities or locations where I felt comfortable were taken away.  I had to find a new location which the UPO sent me directly to Community for Creative Non-Violence with a co-ed security firm.  The craziest situation for this homeless shelter because it creates a violent environment to scare people and I do not have time to sue/civil suit every single officer performing illegal tasks or pushing the law to the limits.  The security officers were literally acting out all the actions I was fighting against in Massachusetts.  Thank goodness I was able to find my apartment soon enough because it was a clear crash course to go buckwild and hurt the unauthorized hitting and send it back directly to them.  I never saw the limits of special police officer pushed so far until this experience.

I had to find my medical care and begin the process of reestablishing my care with Washington, DC.  One very different change in life I did was to look for help within the African-American/Black community.  I rejoined Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. financially and reconnect via Mu Lambda Chapter.  It was good to meet the brothers.  It was good to see the variety flavors of black men and the openness of joking, taking care of business, and topics that were taboo when I first joined.  With Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, this organization surprised me to ask to apply and volunteer State Director.  I volunteered for the first time to score scholarship applications on the collegiate level.  I really enjoyed reading the parts of the scholarship application.  The contribution felt good for my first national convention conference.  I also applied for a chair position in the United States Association of Track and Field (USATF), which was a first to get involved in the internal workings of the organization.

I met with Washington, DC Office of Disability Services to establish vocational rehabilitation services.  Thank goodness for good recordkeeping was helpful for the process.

I joined the Vegan Meetup group.  I attended the group movie called Mission: Impossible with questions and answers with the CEO of Impossible Foods.  I love the Impossible Whopper at Burger King.  I tried some of the sample plant based products, such as the sliders, skewers, and sugar cookie.  I attended another event in Virginia which was a potluck.  It was good and all my sweet and plain baked potatoes are gone. 

My medical and health care transitioned back to Unity Healthcare and George Washington University Primary Care System.  It was interesting how GWU was connected to or gained access to the same medical and health system used by Boston Medical Center.  It is good thing to alleviate some of the stress of continuously retrieving my medical records from place to place.  I still keep it for my records.

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I am still in litigation with Pine Street Inn, Longwood Security, and Jet Security plus eleven (11) individuals.  It took a minute to organize the Sheriff service, but I understand why they are involved.

I went to Boston for the Collins vs Kyambade, General Motors, Progressive, Simon and Simon, Morgan and Morgan rule hearing.  It was good defend my point of view in person.  I met an airline flight buddy on the way back to Washington, DC.s  Most of the Defendants were granted their motion to dismiss.  This is a very crazy country for not being able to sue the manufacturer, insurance company, or any parties involved with vehicles hitting pedestrians. 

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I ran in Washington DC's 5K Running Event on New Year's Day in Anacostia Park.  I had a job interview with VivSoft.  I ran in my first DMV track meet at the Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex.  I finally got the title of a future book to write including the chapter outline.  I purposely missed the doctor appointments in Boston at Boston Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital.  I learned that my primary care physician from Massachusetts General Hospital was leaving the primary care group.  I established care with GW Primary Care (Blue Cross Blue Shield and Medicare) and Unity Healthcare (Medicaid).  Washington, DC PARIS group or Medicaid investigation had the balls to come after me talking about fraud in South Carolina, District of Columbia, and Massachusetts.

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I taught a strength and bootcamp class, and completed my transfer from Boston Sports Club gym to Washington Sports Club gym, but now all the gyms are labeled New York Sports Clubs gym. I started looking for rooms in Facebook marketplace and Craigslist.  Facebook marketplace had the most interactive response for rooms.  I went to 1731 Kenyon St NW first.  I ran in the USATF Potomac Valley Association Masters Indoor Championship meet at PG Sports and Learning Complex.  It was a decent meet.  I did not achieve my best because for the past three months my biological or physical body hormone ghrelin decided to help put back on 30 pounds I loss.  It is hard running with all the fat or weight gain.  My Unity Healthcare doctor claimed obesity and now I am researching an alternative way to lose the weight without resulting to Wegovy, semiglutide, GLP-1, Zepbound, Ozempic.  The heavy duty physical activity is now limited to just two or four hours a day instead of twelve hours.  The next open house I visited was 1714 Montello Ave NE.  1714 Montello Ave NE discovered something on my background check regarding the New York tax lien that happened a decade ago.  I requested a copy of my report and kindly called the State of New York for a certificate of disposition regarding the paid tax lien.  I tried to tour an apartment at Carver Terrace, but the listing was not true or they did not have any apartments available.  I attended open house at Rockburne Estates along with Patriot Realty Management Company. 2627 Jasper St SE was the first application I put in for low income housing and it was the first to delve deeply into my personal life and finances.  It was in comparison since I have never rented in so long.  I only remembered for market rate apartments or rooms I only had to submit to a background check, credit check, and paystubs.  I had to let and argue with 2627 Jasper St SE Patriot Management Company what happened with Boston Housing Authority and New York City Housing Authority recent events involving people personal information including banking statements, etc.  DC Housing Authority close or suspended its waitlist.  Flats on the Hill was a former SplitSpot property so I did not pursue that one.  Capitol Park Plaza and Twins guided me into the apartment with ease on filing through the Low Income Tax Credit Program, but now the landlord has the building up for sale at $85 million dollars.

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I am still attending Microsoft Advertising Conference calls and applying to all my advertising accounts including Google.  I attended the DC Meetup of the Chinese Lunar Parade.  I had a job interview with OneLife Fitness, which also had a Crunch Fitness location.  Crunch Fitness in Boston was ready to interview me, but I already had moved to Washington, DC.  I attended Mu Lambda Super Bowl Watch Party and it was very fun and enjoyable.  I taught a cardio dance/Zumba class.  I was able to suspend my Zumba membership for three months and was elated how easy it was, but they still charged $10 for freezing the account.  I found my new psychiatrist.  I am attending SCSUNAA Quarterly Meetings. Unfortunately, I do not have a travel budget to attend the SCSUNAA National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina NOR Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity General Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. SCSUNAA did recognize me as a Life Member and plan to honor Life Members at a luncheon at the convention.  Capital Park Plaza and Twins started formulating a Tenant or resident meeting to address concerns of the tenants and discuss the transition to a new landlord. I taught a total body conditioning class at the gym.  I still workout all the major and minor parts of the body, but my routine is not as structured as when I was using Bodybuilding's BodySpace app.  I went to a Meetup Mardi Gras at the Wharf.  The meetup group started at the ZOOZ, watch the parade, and then end up at various stages of music concerts.  I completed another Shuffle Dating moment.  I went to the Board of Elections to update my voter registration and to my surprise, they printed the card right on the spot...wow...impressive.  I anticipated the wait for my Boston Municipal Court Criminal Court Hearing.  I asked the attorney the day before on what could have happened.  The decision to dismiss happened, then I waited a week before I sent in the paperwork to seal the file.  My attorney said he could do it for a fee.  I still have in the backpocket if my CORi or Public Record did not clear.  I request my certificate of disposition from the BMC Criminal Court.  I fixed the Checkr background service.  Unfortunately, for UberEATS, they told me surrounding my NYC arrest that Uber cannot be fixed.  DoorDash gave up.   However, Uber and DoorDash surprisingly had Facebook groups exchanging people information, such as driver's license and getting around the background checks, come out at a Congressional hearing and traditional media.

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I had my very first housewarming party in a totally empty apartment.  Thanks goodness an event planner friend came through to suggest a last minute event setup person.  It was just in time. An Alpha brother, a couple of high school classmates, a graduate college classmate, and a good friend appeared, ate food, enjoyed drinks, and had good talks with each other.  I was happy to see them as them with me.  It was suggested to get plants and coverings to cover my business due to the logistics of the bathroom.  I attended University of Phoenix webinars.  I updated my profile in DC Networks.  I updated my profile in Facebook Dating.  I updated my profile in eHarmony.  All other apps got updated with my most recent HIV, STDs, STIs, and DDF status. I attended my Vegan Meetups events and potluck.  I took pictures in front of Lady Liberty taking a break or lying on her side.  I renewed my small business registration status with DC Government.  I attended my first Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc Board of Directors meeting and it seems plenty of stuff going on at the top of the organization and the new general president.

I attended my first Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity History Lesson.  I attended my first Omega or funeral homegoing services conducted by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. DC DMV Meetup canceled the much anticipated Easter Egg hunt.  I attended Friendship Baptist Church for Easter Sunday service. Grubhub got it right and surprisingly their stuff and paraphernalia survived all my physical losses.  I only work for Grubhub once a week.  I send updates to DC ODS and DC DOES as I apply for positions to meet under making $1200 per week.  I filed my taxes and got a hefty refund I have not seen in decades.  Thanks to Federal Express for that one.  In reality and at this point of time, it is now just puzzles me that I have no reason to spend the money.  After all the wars of losses, companies begging for money, replacing the losses, and charitable causes needing money, my basic needs are met differently through government help and severe budgeting led me to never live beyond my means.  I now can say and mean, "No!" to grown adults and offers without any unfortunate harm happening to me or feeling guilty.  I taught yoga class all during the month of May.  I went to the Wharf SW DC Bike-To-Work day station and conversate with some people there.

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On the transportation front, DC DMV took away my motorcycle credential when I finally showed up with my Massachusetts license plus correct paperwork. I have to attend Prince Georges Community College for another motorcycle course.  To waste some time, I did try to seek out a similar vehicle deal like I had my Ford Expedition, but no one was budging on the price of high mileage cars.  It was very difficult to find a 5-7 year old vehicle under 100K miles for $5K without an accident.  I bought my first Trek electric bicycle for $3600 including taxes and fees plus security.  My Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is doing everything it can to protect the investment from registries to over the top physical security to render the electric bike useless.  As I mentioned from a previous blog and South Carolina Berkeley County police advice, I got a Ring video doorbell to help prevent the crazy shenanigans at my previous addresses.  Gun ownership or competitive sport is on my mind, but I am getting too much mental negative feedback on all the crazy possibilities of shoulda, coulda, woulda, and can happen.

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Eric Jerome Dickey's Business of Lovers

It was a fantastic read and so many levels of romance and sexual fantasies. Brick is so selfless as an older brother.  Andre being Andre and flying high in the entertainment business.  Dewayne overcoming his obstacles.  Mocha Latte handled Brick so well.  I want to experience the three level orgasm with myself and my partner(s). I want to know how Dewayne, Sr named two children Dewayne Junior.  It is interesting the business of sexual escorts.  I love the role reversal of Coretta, a woman, living the secret and double life.  I love the cross or intersections with other books and characters, such as Ken Swift and Jack Ellis, or Erica from the Blackbirds.

Eric Jerome Dickey's Finding Gideon

Finding Gideon was very revealing about father and son relationships and the love triangle of not knowing where you were from originally.  Domestic violence is no joke.  Being an assassin can be an attractive trait for anyone.  It is interesting to how some people have to go great lengths to discover themselves.

Zane's Addicted

It was plenty of reflection on how kids grew up.  Zane gave a good reflection on traditional marriages on marrying young, having kids so young, and how sexually marital problems start.   When you cannot change your friends' situation, I have learn let them find out for themselves.  Every single person and married people have their own problems.  Yes, I am a sexual addict nymphomaniac, but it is controlled.  No background checks on sexual partners is a costly decision.  Therapy is never to be ashamed of.

Zane's Nervous

Multiple personalities can be real.  It does relate to my blackouts.  However, my blackouts came out to reality and now reality seems to cannot handle reality.  Thank goodness I survived my blackouts.  Thanks to my security cameras showing me what I do during my sleep.  Yes, my blackouts were 5th grade, 2007-2009, and 2015-2016. I was sleepwalking during my childhood years.  At the end of the story, it does give hope for someone as unique as me to find my second wife.  To really bring an Atlanta memory was the mention of Justin's Restaurant.  I do agree too many people think they do not need counseling for any type of mental health.

Apple TV+ Loot

I tried to find a streaming show that I like, but it was hard.  I started with Severance, but that did not last 30 minutes.  I did find Loot with SNL alum Maya Rudolph and it was really good for two seasons.

I spent time with my dad, Tommy, and we watched Riches with an African UK cast.  It was good.

This was unexpected.  It was good to know my cousin and family, Cindy.   Last time I remember seeing her at the usual spot, Yvette and Dell's house, when I came down to South Carolina.  She was a beautiful human being.   She was kind and loving.  Thank God we lived in the same community Eadytown section of Pineville, South Carolina.  The Manley Marvell Collins family share their condolences and will grieve appropriately.  You are welcome to reach out for any emotional and moral support as we need each other to celebrate this angelic soul sent to her next phase of life.  Love you, Cindy, and the Collins and McCray clan.

I watched my usuals, such as Abbott Elementary, Amazing Race, Grey's Anatomy, and Bold and the Beautiful.  A new daytime soap with some memorable and known cast members, Beyond the Gates, caught my attention and starts very strong.

Journal Entry #80 - Little Miss McKenzie Abrielle Collins, My Haitian-African-American Eldest Daughter

JOURNAL ENTRY #80

Name: Manley M Collins

Social Security Number: 5 7 9 – * * – 6 5 4 1

Date of Birth: 06/21

Place of Birth: Washington, District of Columbia

Country of Birth: United States of America

Date: July 3, 2024

TOPIC: Little Miss McKenzie Abrielle Collins, My Haitian-African-American Eldest Daughter

Conceived in Washington, DC, but born at Washington Adventist Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland was a young child named McKenzie Abrielle Collins.  The name was to add M.C. the daddy's initials in the first name.  The A was to follow mother's pattern of her middle name.  The last name was the family's name during the marriage between Yolonda Ann Young-Collins known as "Mom" and "Mommy", and Manley Marrell "Marvell" Collins known as "Dad" and "Daddy".  Daddy's Christian values was ensuring he has no child out of wedlock even though in the rest of world it did not matter.  Daddy was exciting to cut the umbilical cord and hold you in his arms for the first time.  Yes, you had a crib and everything in the studio apartment at 220 Allison St NW, Washington, DC.  The true coincidence is that you were born on the same day as your paternal grandfather, Manley Nolen.  Your mother tried to keep the birth certificate and social security card away from me, but with my advanced intelligence and project management skills, I got my copy of the birth certificate and social security card later.

I was excited to have you as my first child. I was ready to be a parent. Those sleepless nights, feeding you, and changing your diaper was well-deserved.  The parents together enjoyed shopping for food, clothing, and things you needed.  It was interesting how your half-brother, Nathan, was happy to see you too and slept through all the commotion. 

I was angry and disappointed when your mother and I split up and divorced.  In reality, failed marriages do happen and it happened with all three (3) of my biological and non-biological families.  She ripped away the experience; in which, with my advanced intelligence knew I was going to get back.  My biological maternal side of the family and interesting family friends kept talking about how life was going to be this way or that way; and in reality, none of it came true, such as sending you to private school or treating you with the best of everything.  Your mother and I disagreed on family brands of detergent and other products that were family traditional line of products.

As I started life in Manchester, Connecticut with a pre-owned Mercedes-Benz C230 Sedan, Cooch and Taylor got me the divorce certificate and State of Delaware granted the divorce in December 2012.  It was a good Christmas present because fighting your mother to come back was no good. I initially started sending child support payments on my own, which would have been way more than what your mother is getting now.  However, your mother decided to file child support in the State of Delaware, I guess for a steadier income even though it was far from it. State of Delaware sent child support papers to State of Connecticut.  State of Delaware and State of Connecticut made the court order and they retroactive the payments back to your birth, but the States did take inconsideration the payments already made to your mother.

The phone calls were horrible when trying to talk or see you because she and Nathan kept coming on the phone playing and distracting the call.  The phone calls ended.  Cooch and Taylor, my attorneys, got me the standard visitation schedule with alternative holidays.  Infotech (Cyient) - Pratt and Whitney lied about 12-months of work and I became unemployed after 7 months, and I took out a 12 months apartment lease.  Our, your mother and I, pick up, drop off, and exchange location was Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 30th Street Amtrak  Street Station.  I picked that location because Philadelphia was accessible by all modes of transportation and I liked the city.

However, I was happy to repurchase a crib and bassinet for you.  I was happy to purchase Gerber baby products to feed you the proper nutrition.  Yes, I purchased all the variety types of Gerber baby products so you can have a taste of everything.  It was learning you all over again.  Pampers and diapers were good to buy as well as picking out the baby clothes, and memorabilia.  Grace and Tommy did provide an outfit in which you grew into later.  I had the baby carrier and did what the instructions said to traveling with child in car.  I bought a Graco 3-in-1 car seat as well after mother complained to my attorneys and the courts when you grew out of the carrier.  Even though, I saw other families with children riding without car seats.  I understood safety standards are required.

It was so exciting to see you take your crawls up the steps of my Loft at the Mills apartment.  It was good to dress you up for the family holiday photo, which was a tradition from your paternal grandmother, Barbara A. Collins. I liked the toys I purchase for you, and you could have made as much noise as you want.  Putting you down in your crib to sleep was exciting, reading to you, and kissing you on your forehead was precious.  You are blessed because you did not get sick or ill with me.  You still were on all my health and medical insurance plans whether through the job or government.  I dropped Nathan, your half-brother and my former stepson, and Yolonda, your mother and my ex-wife, since they were no longer my responsibility.  I registered you and I through all Connecticut systems.

While struggling on unemployment was a talent to pay rent and get everything else, my lease ended in Manchester, Connecticut and I headed to New York City, New York.  I registered you and I through all New York systems.  This was a talent living out of the Mercedes-Benz car with your stuff and my stuff, and had a storage unit at Public Storage.  So, I did unemployment for a while, then tried to various locations of New York, suburbs, and cities.  However, for every visitation visit, we, you and I, stayed in the following chain of hotels - Marriott, Hilton, Choice Hotels, Best Western, Wyndham, Red Roof Inn, and Extended Stay America.  To get the photos attached, Mercedes-Benz C230 Sedan was driven until the wheels fell off plus all other city public transportation plus airlines plus Megabus plus Amtrak.  Most the memories would not have been possible without my employment with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (an India based company) operating out of New York.  TCS worked me 24/7, but the reward to spend time with you and do the things we did was well worth every penny.  Yes, I wanted to ensure you started a good childhood with amusement parks, beaches, and seeing all the characters from television.  We went to Rye Playland and Beach in Rye, New York; Six Flags New England in Agawam, Massachusetts; Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida; Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Georgia; SkyZone Trampoline Park in Plainfield, New Jersey; Equinox Gyms (Kids' Corner) in Connecticut and Florida; Miami Beach in Miami, Florida; Franklin Mills Mall in Pennsylvania; Hershey Park in Hershey, Pennsylvania; Bronx Zoo in New York, New York; WMATA in Washington, DC; SEPTA in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; MTA in New York, New York; Millennium Park in Chicago, Illinois; Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois; Macy's Santaland in New York, New York; Macy's Thanksgiving Parade in New York, New York; Toys R Us in New York, New York; Disney's Frozen on Ice in Long Island, NY; Chelsea Piers in Stamford, Connecticut.  As I also attempted to take you on a tour through South Carolina, my maternal half-brothers or your uncles were unavailable.  Your cousin and my uncle, William Collins, Sr., did see you in Marietta, Georgia.  I did not truly know any family members telephone or email phone numbers traveling through Tennessee and Arkansas.  The Texas family reunion was made possible because your paternal grandfather, Manley, and the families there were hosting in Houston, Texas.  It was my first time and your first time physically meeting that side of the family.  Everyone wondered where I and you came from, but I am sure my dad told them it was a DNA test for who my biological father was.  It was exciting to see you doing some independent things, such as turning the lights on and off, trying to help with groceries, and trying use MTA MetroCard or WMATA SmartTrip in the turnstiles.  You behaved very well until it was time to good bed.  You knew your daddy, Marvell, did not play.  I never had to spank you, but you remember those looks, stern voice, and the superman standing still pose.  You were excited when you got those singing Elsa and Anna dolls, xylophone, toy mobile phone, and LEAP learning laptop.  Elsa and Anna never stopped sing, but it was a joy hearing them.  It was good hearing you and you kept your attention watching YouTube's Bob The Train, Sophia the First, Doc McStuffins, Teen Titans, etc.

Yes, I remember your words, Little Miss, that you wanted some brothers and sisters. I am working hard on that, but geographically I want to provide them to you from another country.  The United States and your mother drained too much out of me for you.  I also remember you saying, "It is all the same."  Literally, around the world it is all the same just a different language.

After New York, I did try to return to Norwalk, Connecticut to try and go through a second battle of full and sole custody of you, but Cooch and Taylor, my attorneys, and I lost despite everything I put in place to receive you.  After your mom's (Yolonda) restraining order was granted in December 2015 while I was in Chicago, Illinois, I have never seen you since July 2015 after the Walt Disney World trip.  I have not spoken or seen your mother since December 2015 over the court teleconference.  Over the December 2015 teleconference, I did mention you can contact me whenever you are ready and no one else.  As mentioned in Journal Entry Blog Post #79, January 13, 2022 was the first and last email I received from your mother.

I also registered you through South Carolina information systems, Illinois information systems, Massachusetts information systems, and Washington, DC information systems.  Your mother registered you in Maryland information systems and Delaware information systems.

I got other photos and your mom sent me photos too.  Those will be shared when you reach out to me.  To protect you, the government does let me know that your mother is using your information to gain whatever benefits she can get and I am doing the same thing after she does it.  Corporate America provides me all functions and services I can apply to keep your information safe.  Your credit information has been locked down by me and connected to me via Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian.  Your health information is being provided by CVS, Walgreens, and Rite-Aid and connected to me.  Education wise I am aware I can request the records from your school, but decided against because I already know you will easily figure out everything.  Despite all that is going on in the world, I think the public understands Daddy Manley Marrell "Marvell" Collins will file lawsuits first, then physically hurt in reality if they continue to do him or his offspring.  I am always in the ready position with all my physical training.  No one living including Jesus has  seen heaven or hell, but humans were told a story to believe it.  Yes, I am a true Christian to heart, mind, and soul and believe there is a God, but science and humans made some REAL modifications on what to believe.  At my current age, no one reads, listens, comprehend, or correct themselves despite how much information is put out, then try to make me believe I am the cause of the situation, and wonder where and why all the fighting is happening.

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Top Song Played from Elsa Doll

1. Let It Go from Frozen - Idina Menzel

Journal Entry #20 - Happy Easter Sunday, March Madness, and Great Time Campaigning

JOURNAL ENTRY #20
Name: Manley M Collins
Social Security Number:  5 7 9 - * * - 6 5 4 1
Date of Birth:  06/21
Place of Birth:  Washington, District of Columbia
Country of Birth:  United States of America
Date: April 16, 2017

TOPIC: Happy Easter Sunday, March Madness and Great Time Campaigning

Happy Easter everyone. The City of Washington in the District of Columbia is such a beautiful city with all the revitalization.  When I am walking and biking through the city while campaigning, I discover communities inside communities.  I would have never seen these areas while driving or metroing.  Some neighborhoods piqued the interest of who is leaving solicitation on their cars and homes.  The weather has been kind for me to finish campaign first wave on time.  Campaign second wave starts in the spring.
Campaign third wave starts in the summer, this one would involve personal appearances and going out to see what the issues/topics of interest are going.  Benjamin Banneker start at engineered this city went pretty well and easily walkable.  SouthEast (near metro stations) was actually nice and undergoing revitalization.  Northeast still the same and undergoing revitalization...mostly use of greenery and dormant land.  NorthWest is preparing for the big change of the former water treatment plant near the hospital zone to covert into a mixed use community.  I got so use to seeing that lake and the greenery...it was sense of peace outside of the National Mall Reflecting Pool(s).  SouthWest is getting more updates, but the projects are still the same and I was able to walk through and campaign without getting shot...LOLing.  I spoke to more people in the SouthWest and SouthEast neighborhoods while campaigning at late evening to night time. 

This summer I will see the updates in new National Museum of African American History and Culture by Smithsonian Institute....I already saw the first one/old one in the early 2000s.  I attended or started the volunteer program with the Metropolitian Police Department as a Reserve Officer or Auxiliary Officer...that should be fun...it took two times to pass the Physical Assessment Test (PAT) in the heavy rain...my body fat 8.1% (hint: eSOPH is a lead in example of United States Department of Defense or the Federal Government's Top Secret program).  I also attended a session a previous volunteer firm, ByteBack, to teach again to first time users how to use a computer, build a computer, or use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 

I participated in the Washington Area Bicyclists Association's Anacostia Bike Trail which started at RFK Stadium and finished at Anacostia River Festival.  The trail goes through the Kenilworth and Mayfair neighborhoods all the way to College Park, MD and Takoma Park, MD.  WABA and our group stayed on the DC side and was sponsored by the District of Columbia Department of Transportation.  Thanks DDOT.  The trail was very beautifully done.  Anacostia River Festival was fun and the giveaways for bicyclists was unbelievable.  The entertainment was good and got to see inside a DC SWAT vehicle.  I started getting up early to start attending Sunday School again.  Back on the campaign trail.

I was happy to see the Furman Singers (Furman University) come sing at my church.  It was good to see and communicate with some more South Carolinians.  Congratulations University of South Carolina Gamecocks for getting to the Sweet 16, Elite 8, and Final Four boys and girls of the NCAA Tournament!  Congratulations to University of South Carolina girls for winning their first title and University of North Carolina for winning their upteenth title.  I am trying to catch as many of the games as possible, but the overturning of most of the number ones early was wild so many Cinderellas.  The epic match up would be North Carolina versus South Carolina.  I do agree with LeBron James 'resting is a part of the sport.' NBA doing back-to-back games is like the NFL doing the same thing and no one would be good for any championship.   Poor Colin Kapernick, he cannot catch a break, if he had the stats, then a team would pick him up, but the stats are not there and neither a championship.  Congratulations Washington Wizards, I see you big time on the tail of the Cavaliers for the Eastern Conference Champions or Leader.  We, the Wizards, are number one in the Southeast division....keep getting those W's.

Those who took from me and sent me bill....this upcoming Winter Season 2017-2018 will be big.  I appreciate all the major companies granting me credit (more debt), sort of unexpected, but whatever works.