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	Cool, Creative, Cinematic, Catracho Orbin Walcott	Damn, X, I didn't know you could ski, but that's wassup! Yeah, I know how you feel about the year - I have no regrets though. Like you said: you learn a lot about people, yourself, and the things around you; but I definitely want 2009 to start already! By the way, I'm currently listening to "Restless" at this moment lol   Posted by Cool, Creative, Cinematic, Catracho on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 5:51 PM [Reply to this]

	JT J T	Hope you and yours have a wonderful holiday sweetheart.. I know all too well what cha mean though.. My son had surgery last week and this week I had to bring him to the ER due to complications and it AMAZES me how many friends actually cared to check in on us.. Well all is good everyone's there.. F that! I want to be surrounded by REAL people.. Not just people who wanna get up or be a part of my life when the goin is good... Much love.. xoxoxoxo ~J   Posted by JT on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 5:53 PM [Reply to this]

	TangoMega	I'm with you on that "Hasta La Vista '08", but we really have to be happy for what has occurred this year, and I know I don't have to tell you. We all saw something happen this year that TOO many of us thought could never happen, and that makes this year, that date, something we should cherish. Life is all about balance... Those of us who experience tough times have an intimate understanding of how to appreciate the good. I'm not chastising you for your feeling, I couldn't because I feel/felt the same, but in an effort to keep perspective, let's focus on the Best of What '08 had to offer. Thanks for leaving us something before the new year, please be careful, we don't want to be seeing your name on the crawl at the bottom of the screen on E! [Rapper/actor Xzibit rushed to Cedar-Sanai after skiing accident, doctors report he's in 'stable' condition...] and always remember the true fans are the ones there when you're down...and focus is the buzzword for the Oh-Nina... -ere'bodee's favorite mega   Posted by TangoMega on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 6:07 PM [Reply to this]

	Ambitious Vishunz LLC Ambitious Vishunz LLc	YO YO! THIS YEAR WAS BULL SHIT! PROMOTERS PROMISED THE WORLD TO ME 10 TIMES IN LESS THAN A WHOLE YEAR, AND LOOK! I'M STILL IN NM PRODUCING WHEN I'M SUPPOSED TO BE ON TOUR SINCE OCTOBER. I GOT FAMILY DYING OF CANCER, AND ME AND MY LIL BRO ARE BOUT TO THROW DOWN, AND I DONT WANNA ROLL HIM, I LUV MY BROTHA. FOR REALS MAN FUCK 08! THE ONLY THING GOOD TO HAPPEN IS THAT I RELEASED 3 ALBUMS THIS YEAR (NO THEY AINT SELLIN!), AND MADE MAD BEATS! IF PRODUCERS AINT WORKIN ON YOUR SHIT HIRE ME SHIT! PEACE X TO DA Z. SHOWIN YA THAT 505 DIRT LAND Q CITY LUV.   Posted by Ambitious Vishunz LLC on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 6:09 PM [Reply to this]

	Lady Di	Alvin, I tell you... I know sometimes you are not taking that blog writing time to be funny but you can be when it's least expected. And you know what, I love that you are like this. You touch so many and seemingly have been touched (maybe a lil too much :P ) right back. Anyway... have LOADS of fun skiing NOT FALLING DOWN... again. Oppps, did I say that?!? :p Uhmmm... I know what you mean as my situationSSSSSSSSSSS this year have been very thought provoking and unraveling. I learned more about me in 2008 than I ever wanted to learn. Some good and some heart breaking. But as they say, what don't kill you will make you stronger. I pray to GOD for the strength to get thru the rest of this year knowing and having to live with the ish I found out in the most harshest of manners - straight in my face. It still leaves me like DAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYUM. But I am ever thankful to the Almighty for the knowledge the Creator must have wanted me to know. Never too late to learn they tell me... I dunno (smh) So, I'm feelin' ya on the ready for '08 to be over but I do hold steadfast to the line "never rush your life, you might miss something if you do". Also, "X-mas" leaves the Christ out of Christmas. I remember you're saying how you grew up religion wise but you are an educator/teacher/uncle/father/verbalist/etc., so marinate on it and handle it the best way possible. ;) I'm not deeply religious but I'm very aware of my spirituality.   Posted by Lady Di on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 6:12 PM [Reply to this]

	KOKO Koko Dancefloor Slayer	Lady Di stated that, "Also, "X-mas" leaves the Christ out of Christmas." just wanted to big u up on that one sis!!   Posted by KOKO on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 10:51 PM [Reply to this]

	Lady Di	Thank you!!   Posted by Lady Di on Tuesday, December 09, 2008 - 4:17 AM [Reply to this]

	MrReDiCKuLou$ aka DuRT FLoWBRaiN	YoU SLaYeD iT oN BiSHoP LaMoNT'Z CoNFeSSioNaL aLBuM WiT' RaS KaSS, G. MaLoNe, aNd MyKeSTRo!!! GoOD SHiT, X!!! oNe oF Da BeST CoLLaBS PeRioD THiS YeAR!!! EsPeCiaLLy SiNCe iT WaZ DaT RaW uPDaTeD WeST SHiT!!! DaT'z WaSSuP!!! GooD SHiT, BiG HoMiE!!! KeeP uP Da.... Ya KNoW!?   Posted by MrReDiCKuLou$ aka DuRT FLoWBRaiN on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 6:25 PM [Reply to this]

	♪Plat-inum ♣ King♪™	Mr X I say: Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. And you truly got something to say with a thoughtful manner. One. Denzel.   Posted by ♪Plat-inum ♣ King♪™ on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 6:28 PM [Reply to this]

	Let It Rock	Always good to hear from you X   Posted by Let It Rock on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 6:40 PM [Reply to this]

	♥Mz. Mora♥ L. Bradford	You are right about real people around you. I found that out myself also recently!!! Time to say by to 08 and say hello to 09 and all the great things that is ahead for all of us!! Have fun skiing!!!   Posted by ♥Mz. Mora♥ on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 6:42 PM [Reply to this]

	Dirty Limelight ™	That's what's up my dude. Stay grinding! On another note, We are interesting in booking you for an upcoming event. Hit me back! J Baldrick "DIRTY" CEO/Owner; Dirty Limelight CEO/Owner; Hustle Hard Records 719.213.9248 dirtylimelight@yahoo.com   Posted by Dirty Limelight ™ on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 6:43 PM [Reply to this]

	negra rica	hey man that's when u knw who ur REAL friends r, it always happens that when u r down u seem to b alone but when u r up the whole world is ur friend...that's some fkd up shit but that's how it is u just gotta b smart & select ur REAL friends... bro i really like ur stuff, but i must say I HATE DJ Khalil...omg cant stand his shit! "WE DE BEST!!!"......that's all he can say. have fun sking & during the holidays! & stay safe...=)   Posted by negra rica on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 6:51 PM [Reply to this]

	wishing well ghost Valerie Leiter	We are gonna SHINE in 2009, cuz 2008 wasn't so GREAT! I hear you when you say how people just back the eff up when you need them the most. The ones that don't are amazing for sure. Enjoy your skiing trip you cute snow bunny. You've got to look so adorable with all your gear. I'm getting a visual...haha. Enjoy, cuz in 2009, you're gonna SHINE!   Posted by wishing well ghost on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 7:56 PM [Reply to this]

	Corine	Good to hear some real words! Times change, people change and when you hit rock bottom is when you find out who the true ones really are! It's a sad way to find out but the Lord works in mysterious ways....2008 is almost gone and with the new changes with the economy , etc...hopefully those that have struggled will eventually get back on their feet! This was a sweet but sour year and Xmas time just doesn't feel the same...feels a lil' bleek this year. Hope you take care of yourself and keep that strong head on your shoulders...or should I say keep wise and humble and true to YOU! ;) Like my mom once told me...."Baby you only got 3 to 5 true true true friends in you lifetime...be appreciative for them!: take care....from: a stranger   Posted by Corine on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 8:46 PM [Reply to this]

	design goddess	nice...i know the feeling... year's end = re-evaluation time and not everyone makes the cut... keep doing you...   Posted by design goddess on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 9:15 PM [Reply to this]

	Masseuse On The Loose5219 K. Behrens	08's been alright, but man, the DRAMA! More drama that I ever could care for happened in THIS year alone. I'm already digging 08's grave, SUPER happy that it's soon over. I think I'll throw a party to see 09 in. **Happy 28th to me in 2 days! WEE!** Have fun skiing, no jokes here.. :) Happy holidays to ya.   Posted by Masseuse On The Loose5219 on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 9:18 PM [Reply to this]

	Masseuse On The Loose5219 K. Behrens	As for friends, I'm very blessed to have 3 great friends from high school, they stand by me when times are tough and I'm with them through the thick and thin. :) So I know who my true friends are when I win the lottery. P.S.: I HAVE to stay focused! I graduate from massage school in April! **So excited!**   Posted by Masseuse On The Loose5219 on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 9:21 PM [Reply to this]

	Jamie Jamie Dilbeck	Yeah this year was a sour year for me too. My dad died this past March and my relatives did not want to tell me that he had passed. My cousin called me. What luck... I to am in the music business and things seem like they are at a stand still, but slowly there is change on the rise. I do hope that this next year that everyone prospers and maintains focus everyday. I have had my fair share of promises as well and they all fell through. So I just have to keep moving on. X, that ski trip will do you alot of good, and hopefully when you come back to work things will be tons better for you. Have a great holiday season and hit me up sometime.....Peace..Jamie M. Dilbeck..Hard Hitterz Inc Midwest..www.myspace.com/hardhitterzincmidwest   Posted by Jamie on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 9:31 PM [Reply to this]

	www.frederickdare.com	I have very few friends for that very reason. People are out for themselves and that is what makes them very dangerous. You live and learn and that is what life is about. Enjoy the slopes!!!!!   Posted by www.frederickdare.com on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 10:34 PM [Reply to this]

	Gogetter Hush	That's whats up that cool that you know how to ski. Yo I am waiting for your new album to come out.   Posted by Gogetter Hush on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 10:50 PM [Reply to this]

	Heavy Heavy D	so tru x so tru   Posted by Heavy on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 10:51 PM [Reply to this]

	DIRTYGURL	Right with ya on that! 2008 needs to Evaporate!....Stay cool X..DGurl   Posted by DIRTYGURL on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 11:27 PM [Reply to this]

	FUNKMAKIDADA	Do ur thang my duty....<p>Funkmattic nuke ni99a   Posted by FUNKMAKIDADA on Tuesday, December 09, 2008 - 12:06 AM [Reply to this]

	Fewkus Da Gawd	I ain't too sure about the whole skiing thing, man. But to each's own. 08 has definitely been ruff, but we learn from it and take that wisdom into the next year in hopes that it does us some good.<BR><BR>Focused.<p>§The King of Kings§ (via Sidekick)   Posted by Fewkus Da Gawd on Tuesday, December 09, 2008 - 12:18 AM [Reply to this]

	Call me Roli704 now adays	haha i never been skiing before seems fun and i hope u have a wonderful christmas X   Posted by Call me Roli704 now adays on Tuesday, December 09, 2008 - 2:36 AM [Reply to this]

	DOWNTOWN FREDDY BROWN COol V	DAMN I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR YOU FLOW ON A TERRANCE MARTIN TRACK.   Posted by DOWNTOWN FREDDY BROWN on Tuesday, December 09, 2008 - 3:04 AM [Reply to this]

	IronBear TJ Materazzi	I feel you, I'm ready for a new year myself. Skiings a great sport, been doin it since I was 3. Ever need any advice on ski gear. Let me know, been working in the industy for over ten year. Enjoy your holidays, be safe and stay blessed and make a few turns for me, where ever you go skiing   Posted by IronBear on Tuesday, December 09, 2008 - 4:18 AM [Reply to this]

	MELISSA ♥TRUE BOO♥ Sincerely Yours	I WOULD BE A REAL FRIEND TO YOU X....IF I HAD THE CHANCE..BELIEVE THAT!....OKAY SO I MAY TRY TO MOLEST YOU FROM TIME TO TIME...LOL...BUT I'D STAY TRUE REGARDLESS   Posted by MELISSA ♥TRUE BOO♥ on Tuesday, December 09, 2008 - 9:27 AM [Reply to this]

	Linda	Bless you... :)and Merry x-mas to you   Posted by Linda on Tuesday, December 09, 2008 - 10:14 AM [Reply to this]

	pudge	Yup this year can fuck off lost my mum and dad in a car crash then my sister od'd and died. Heres hopin for 09 cant be as bad as this bull shit year.   Posted by pudge on Tuesday, December 09, 2008 - 1:13 PM [Reply to this]

	CHRI5RON WMW WMw BAnd	X,..YOU ARE A DOWN TO EARTH DUDE HOOK'N UP RIDES FOR THE LESS FORTUNATE...I DONT HAVE A WHIP...HELP ME PIMP THAT(LOL)...I WISH I HAD THE TIME TO CATCH UP WITH YOU...I HAVE PLOTS IN MAKING IT IN THE GAME...MY NET IS WORKING OFF THE WEB AS I TEX...FOR 09 MY GRIND WILL BE AN I SORE...I WRITE MY ASS OFF.   Posted by CHRI5RON WMW on Tuesday, December 09, 2008 - 3:35 PM [Reply to this]

	Bigg Dom Dominique Moore	yeah i know this been a long year i been locked twice on some small stuff but time is time i hope the new year brings better times for the whole world "09" its gonna be time to step my game up   Posted by Bigg Dom on Tuesday, December 09, 2008 - 5:59 PM [Reply to this]

	MISS JARINA JArIna BROADWAY	keep ur head up the only friend u need is god thats real talk   Posted by MISS JARINA on Tuesday, December 09, 2008 - 11:25 PM [Reply to this]

	Mz K-LuvLy K Luv	its always good to come to the realization of who is real and who is fake in your life,it isnt always fun but its always good!! hang in there!~!~ have a good time skiin and have a peaceful blessed xmas, peace out!!   Posted by Mz K-LuvLy on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 - 7:55 AM [Reply to this]

	Sabrina	Have a great holiday! I found out not so long a go how much real people there are and no not many. But who needs fake people right.   Posted by Sabrina on Thursday, December 11, 2008 - 3:55 PM [Reply to this]

	Uncle Juni™ Misael Velarde Jr.	LET ME DROP YOU A NOTE...I RESPECT YOUR HUSTLE AND I KNOW THAT TIMES ARE DIFFICULT RIGHT NOW BUT YOU NEED TO COME AT THESE MAINSTREAM COWARDS THAT MUCH HARDER AND LET THEM KNOW THAT YOU HAVENT LEFT JUST YET...I UNDERSTAND THAT YOU MAKE YOUR MOVIES AND BE AN ENTREPUENER HANDLE YOUR BUSINESS BUT I REMEMBER AT ONE POINT THAT YOUR NAME WAS ON BET AND I STILL WAIT FOR THAT DAY TO RETURN...IM A WESTCOAST RIDER BORN AND RAISED AND I STILL KEEP THE FAITH "X" HANDLE YOUR BUSINESS AND LETS BRING THIS WESTCOAST SHIT FULL CIRCLE!!!!!! WEST UP! -CALI GROWN WITH A LONG BEACH HEART...   Posted by Uncle Juni™ on Friday, December 12, 2008 - 4:35 AM [Reply to this]

	kyle kyle dallies	dude thats cool u skii i never been skiing. yea u must have been releaved when all those people vanished. have a great x-mas   Posted by kyle on Friday, December 12, 2008 - 4:52 AM [Reply to this]

	DAMIZZA aka "The West-Coast President."	Yo! Good to see you at the studio the other night bro! God Bless and stay in touch! Damizza   Posted by DAMIZZA aka "The West-Coast President." on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 4:03 AM [Reply to this]

	Ronnie BLAZE	I feel you, my circle is'nt even a handful deep anymore...swing through and check my music if you get a chance - respect Cali Love!   Posted by Ronnie BLAZE on Thursday, December 18, 2008 - 9:17 PM [Reply to this]

	Mike we miss Ya CuZ!!!	As one of my fav rappers, I appreciate the fact that you real. Who said thugs cant do shyt out the hood? Gotta get the album when I get home from work, you know gotta stay grounded and pound the hustle to win this game. Frisco love coming at cha! Happy Holidays.   Posted by Mike we miss Ya CuZ!!! on Thursday, December 25, 2008 - 7:07 PM [Reply to this]

	BLACK CROW	Hey, Bein focused is what we about....please check out BlackCrow Green. We really need your help next year and we are probably in the only Industry that's not having a problem. Let us know if you can do one of the grand opening events in June-July 2009, all West Coast. This is no joke, being the 1st African American Bio Fuel Business ain't easy, especially when director is hip hop movement. But this is for our people.....and for Fam! We don't have any problems rolling with economic trouble, as we are completely self substaining. That dosn't mean it all easy street....so yeah, ditto....Take me quick to 2009! As hard of a year as it was...I learned alot too about who really there....happy to have my peeps and what's left of my fans from music days.... fo real...luv Sista Black Crow   Posted by BLACK CROW on Friday, December 26, 2008 - 11:19 PM [Reply to this]

	☮ Groovy Squirrel ☮ Deborah Evers	skiing is fun! great way to start the new year! much better than joining the polar bear club!   Posted by ☮ Groovy Squirrel ☮ on Monday, December 29, 2008 - 3:38 AM [Reply to this]

	Sir Jonas( and not the faggit ass brothers) john barela	Out of all the artist out here, im glad to see your game stays the same....teach the youth, spread the truth and everything falls into place. You have a talent and now the clout, whatever you say people will listen. Thats a gift. I hope to be heard like you some day. ....Great meeting you at that mexi restourant, DAMN that was a good burrito!!!!   Posted by Sir Jonas( and not the faggit ass brothers) on Monday, February 09, 2009 - 8:44 PM [Reply to this]