My name is Franklin, nicknamed Skeeter. Had the nickname ever since I can remember.
Background: Graduated from High School in 1999. Worked for an ISP(Internet Service Provider) as a Support Technician. After quitting from the ISP(Due to conflict with how the place was ran) I signed up to join the U.S. Navy in early 2000. Shipped out late fall of 2000 only to return beginning/mid December due to Physical issues(and Mental issues that I'll explain later). Worked at several various jobs then went to college in fall 2002. Took Computer Networking and Electronic courses. After college, was yet again left with searching for a job. I live in a rural town within an industrial based county of mainly mill jobs, which my body cannot physically handle(I know because I've tried working for several mills only to end up getting hurt, or sick from putting too much strain on my body).
Interests: Building Custom Computers, Programming, Video Games, Field of Video Game Creation(Story lines, Character design, gameplay features, directing and so on), Electronic Repair, Learning of Foreign Languages(Japanese, the language and culture fascinates me), Technology in general.
Skills: I'm no expert but I know a bit about how to weld, carpentry work, engineering, design, writing, philosophy, poetry, teaching, debugging, electrician work and many other respected fields of knowledge. These skills make me a "jack of all trades" so to speak. However, my main focus has been on computer's (hardware, software and networking). I have a high aptitude for working on and/or learning about anything electronic.
Explanation: Under the Background section I mention an issue that I need to clarify and aside from that I have some other explanations to add in. http://www.afsp.org is a starting point. Now before anyone jumps ahead and panics or anything, my parents already know for one and for another this is something I've been personally dealing with since my younger years. I'm still here and that also gives a motto that I live by; "I'm still standing". Take note that on the AFSP site, "Suicide is not a weakness, it is a mental disorder". When I was in the Navy I had joked about hanging because I was so frustrated with how they were treating me, I had severe lower back pain and the only thing they did for me was give me some ibuprofen which did absolutely nothing. A fellow recruit knew what was going on so he reported me and I was sent for an evaluation which I failed and was sent home. After finding the AFSP site I did some more surfing for information and found a online screening test that labeled me as being a high risk. On the warning signs section under the AFSP site I have most of the signs. However, as I've already mentioned "I'm still standing". I'll continue dealing with the thoughts on my own terms, reason is I don't want family or friends digging/prodding around in my life for the simple fact is someone will slip up and say the wrong thing. As it stands right now, there are only a few people in this life that matter to me, my parents obviously and a limited few others. The rest in my life have annoyed me in some way or another by saying the wrong thing to me or about me so as far as I'm concerned they don't belong in my life. Take note this is being said about those already in my life, if there are people that wish to befriend me then that's fine by me as long as this side of me isn't discussed in conversations.
The second part here deals with issues that revolve around me being a risk and financial situations. With me being so sporatic and stressed it should be a given to know that I deal with health issues, on top of that add in that I'm the main transportation for my parents now. My parents have a Van and a Bronco, both vehicles are unreliable and obviously eat the gas which is exceptionally bad in these times of high gas prices. I have a Kia Sephia that was given to me to use, it has quirks of using brake fluid and water but atleast it is easy on gas and gets the job done. Now some might suggest leave the car and have me take the Bronco for work since I'm younger and can handle the problem if it breaks down on me. Problem is the Kia is a 5 speed on the floor and my Mother can't drive manual, and my Father still hasn't fully recovered from having 2 strokes(it hurts him to sit for too long, his muscles in his shoulders were torn and still haven't recovered) plus on a personal note I'd prefer to keep him from driving because for starters its hard for him to turn the wheel with the muscles still being so weak and his reflexes lack. There is more to it then just those few issues for both my parents, no reason to go into all the details though. The logical conclusion for me becomes I need some kind of home based work or a job that can work around my ever changing schedule. I happen to be quite gifted with technology in a general sense so that is a plus that should work in my favor. I've thought about a tech based business, such as a tech consultant to do electronic repair, build custom computers, upgrade computers and so on. It would be a great fit for my skills, the issue is getting the word out and finding people that would be interested. In the mean-time till something can be established and worked out this leads me to the 'Other' section.
Other: If you don't mind my asking for help then check out my request's page and see if you can help me complete my wish list. Also, and more important then the request wish list is the obvious of money donations that would help keep this family up and running and perhaps beable to get enough to allow me to get some professional help on my own terms.
Click here to enter my writings section, which gives a bit more depth on how I think and what I am capable of.