After my mac was stolen, there was a degree of denial that it even happened. First you just sit there using a borrowed machine going through phantom motions. Suddenly you need to change your facebook profile pic but you can’t. All your photos are gone. And then you remember- your laptop was stolen. ::sigh::

The next stage is everyone telling you that “everything happens for a reason” as if your puppy died. This is way deeper than a puppy for me, lol. But your sentiments are appreciated and needed.

After that, if you’re like me, you overeat. I ate oxtails 3 times in one week for two weeks in a row. I was pushing the feelings away in my subconscious. I felt stupid. As if I should have psychically known it was gonna happen and that I could have prevented it. I still feel stupid, but I put down the Jamaican food atleast.

One of the best things that came out of this situation was information. People told me about all kinds of programs I SHOULD have had but didn’t. So I’m hoping this post helps someone else get their laptop back incase of theft.

1. REGISTER your macbook! Back in the day, registering your computer meant that they would spam your email address. Turns out, Apple actually can do more to help if you register your machine.

2. Password protect it! At least make it hard for them to get in and use the computer. Setup a password that only you know.

3. Report your apple product stolen: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2526 (you need to have it registered to do this, so go back to step one and do it- cause I didn’t and look at me all sad eating way too many oxtails.)

4. File a police report just to make it official and unless you have any of the following software installed in your computer, don’t expect much. I heard from the cops just 1 time since this whole debacle. #EPICFAIL

SOFTWARE:

1. Lojackforlaptops.com it’s exactly what it sounds like. Shoutut to Cody, a kind stranger that happened upon my link on fb and left this information for me.

2. Steven L, my colleague from voice123.com sent me this video about WIMP which is freeware that allows you to track your IP address. It even goes thru the installation. If I had this before, I would have found the guy and well…. I can’t tell you what. Cause I still might find the guy.

3. Steven S. the creator of youtube sensation, Hater Bot told me about the Hidden App, which tracks, take photos of the offender and more all for 20 bucks. I’m def going to invest in this one when i get my next MacBook.

These are just a few tools you can use to get your laptop back faster. I didn’t know about any of them before mine got stolen, but now I know for next time. While I still have your attention, I would like to thank all of the people that donated to the fund started by my friends to help get me a new laptop and get me back to work send voice overs out, editing video, etc. I am eternally grateful for your kindness and I will never forget it. I stopped overeating cause you all have shown me so much love.

I <3 you,
TK

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As I write this post it has been almost 24 hours since my bookbag which included my Mac Book Pro was stolen at The Bowery Poetry Club by some low life degenerate that infiltrated our safe and loving space.

It was a beautiful night and a great show, our  mic  open was crazy fun, for the first time I let everyone go twice and our concert feature Chaz Van Queen totally ripppped the stage for his entire set. Holiday wishes, hugs, and cupcakes we all part of the festivities. After the show, everyone left and we all began packing our things. My stuff was all gathered to go and sat next to the DJ when I went to the back for about 15 minutes. Little did I know, someone stayed inside and was lurking, moving tables , and basically becoming part of the closing up scenery.

They saw an opportunity when the DJ went to the rest room, snatched my bag and left.

Why did I bring my laptop to the show?

I’ll tell you just in case you have never been to A Monthly Bondfire. It’s part of the show, it’s our tool. We play the mic open music from it and live tweet and all of the tweets are beamed on the big screen, all of this is happening simultaneously while I host and bring some merriment to the show.  Basically , that laptop is a huge part of my life.

I just returned from a two week tour of California interviewing and meeting fascinating people. All of that footage is gone- save for the tidbits I already posted and what’s on my cell phone.  I can only imagine some crackhead is watching all my videos, looking through all my photos , and listening to all the voice over work I recorded. Maybe they’ll learn what hard work looks like.

I spent the earlyyyy morning filing a police report and calling all the places one calls when they are a victim of theft. My thing is- I was not robbed on the street, my home was not broken into, but this person came into my workplace to watch people, to lurk like a punk and victimize people. Honestly, I would not wish this on anyone, especially someone that came to enjoy a great show in a loving environment. For that reason, I humbly will take the brunt of the occurrence. I love everybody that came out that much and even more.

I woke up yesterday only a few hours after it all went down and reached for my macbook which used to be bedside and ready for an early morning tweet or facebook update. I couldn’t do that. So, I got up and looked for this janky old slow netbook that my fingers are too big for and logged on.

First thing I saw was the fundraiser that my friend and co- host I Are Conscious posted on my behalf. I then saw the tweets and facebook posts about what happened and the link to donate.  I am overcome with gratitude for your help. I wish I was in a position that I did not need it. But I cannot refuse it. I thank you for your kind words and for making me feel better today.

Thank you to Tah Phrum Duh Bush and Demostina for driving us to the police station right after it happened. I thank everyone who called and left information that could be helpful in an investigation. I thank Amanda and our feature Chaz Van Queen for posting a reward for the return of my laptop unharmed (I am also providing a reward for it’s safe return as well). Thank you to Jay Fingers for writing a blog post about it as well as FreeHipHopNow.com.

There’s nothing to do now but wait. If you would like to check out the fund that my friends have put up on my behalf, click the link. If you were at the show and noticed any funny business, contact me. I’m easy to find.

Have a happy, safe, and wonderful holiday!

 

 

 

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My first stop in Oakland, California was to hangout with The Amazing Zoo Crew on AllDayPlay.fm! We were talking about everything and anything. Hosts, DnZ and The Homey Nolte had me rolllllllllllin!

I couldn’t wait to jump in.

Together we wondered what people that have kids do when they need to goto the club…. Here’s what we came up with:

Listen to the entire episode of Amazing Zoo Crew #92: HERE

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