Why "The Cheetos Diaries" you ask? After living in North Lawndale since 2005, I decided it was time to tell the story of the Wild West. I suppose I should have started this blog years ago, but hindsight is 20/20 and my procrastination didn't help. Better late then never they say. In my 7 years here, I've seen things that have made me laugh, made me angry, made me sad, brought a smile to my face, and made me question my faith in my fellow man.
I got the idea for the name of my blog after seeing empty Cheetos bags littering the streets and yards everywhere. At first I found it unusual that there were so many Cheetos bags scattered throughout the neighborhood. I then came to the conclusion that these Cheetos bags were a staple food for many kids in the neighborhood. This conclusion struck a chord in me. I realized that in many ways, these Cheetos bags were symbolic of life in Lawndale.
