tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58257632011-04-22T00:31:33.306-04:00the hideoutmattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.comBlogger2281100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-63069483263828388962008-05-13T22:46:00.001-04:002008-05-13T22:46:55.454-04:00Dog Catcher in the KnifeToday after work I saw a couple dogs roaming around without a leash. No big deal in Yellowknife.
Later, I went for a bike ride, and saw the same two dogs quite far away from where they were before, still no leash, and still with no owner in sight. So I decided to see if they were friendly. They were!
I got them to follow me right through downtown. Stopped to ask some strangers what I should domattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-41419592538710246452007-10-21T13:36:00.000-04:002008-12-12T23:01:41.807-05:00In other news, I recently purchased a piece of classic recording technology. The Tascam Portastudio 246 is a four-track tape recorder including a 6 channel mixer w/ sweepable EQ, VU meters, and pitch control. You have no idea how excited I am to record on this baby. Here she is:mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-86934500964806693222007-10-20T12:37:00.000-04:002008-12-12T23:01:41.945-05:00Here is a picture of two of my best friends. Simon came to visit Cam and I in Vancouver once upon a time, and this is on the hike up to Indian Arm Lookout at Deep Cove. I just got these developed now. Yikes...mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-47552579620912842592007-10-09T21:41:00.000-04:002008-12-12T23:01:42.085-05:00I just want to bring to your attention that I am, in fact, the fourth strongest person in Toronto (or at least at this particular arcade), as confirmed by THIS:mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-57828365581131786922007-10-03T19:25:00.000-04:002007-10-03T19:28:17.401-04:00Instead of writing a blog post, I'm inclined to try and write a song.mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-55475955186450658782007-09-28T20:16:00.001-04:002007-09-28T20:23:59.321-04:00I've resolved to go jogging. I haven't actually gone jogging yet, but I have resolved to. I'm also going to get an actual hair cut, from an actual person other than myself or a close relative. These are changing times. I also picked up a phone number off a poster advertising "Adult Pottery Lessons". It's in my neighborhood, and it might be an interesting way to meet people. Plus, I like pottery. mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-52802086969245931032007-09-27T20:28:00.000-04:002007-09-27T20:42:18.711-04:00So walking home from the Dundas West Subway Station provides me with two options. The legal way, or the illegal way. The former consists of waiting for a bus to take me a short distance, and then about a 5 minute walk home. The latter is a simple 10 minute walk, taking a short cut through the Go Train tracks (which are fenced off, but someone has conveniently cut holes on both sides). Today I mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-55497747339457221212007-09-26T09:12:00.000-04:002008-12-12T23:01:42.437-05:00After an exceedingly long stretch of health, my fortunes turned yesterday. I felt it coming on the subway, increasingly so on the bus, and by the time I got to work I knew it would be a rough day. And it was. I went through almost 3/4 of a big box of kleenex. I mean, "Puffs", if we are to be brand specific. For those of you who are unaware, I am a "delivery representative" for a certain company mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-87834529189360629232007-09-12T22:05:00.000-04:002007-09-12T22:06:53.879-04:00Mhmmm...ya, it didn't work. I'm computerless, but write me an email anyway. Or facebook, however much I hate it.mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-35107065926688110282007-05-22T17:53:00.001-04:002007-05-22T17:55:50.605-04:00Well, I acquired this new blog editor thing called ScribeFire, and I'm seeing if it works. If so, it should make for more frequent updates, as I don't have to log into Blogger to blog. Blogger annoys me.I haven't been doing much lately. The ambition to start, not to mention finish projects is absent at this point in my life. I'm just waiting. Even if there was ambition, I'm not sure it would do mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-64817460819689570952007-05-18T17:03:00.001-04:002008-12-12T23:01:42.685-05:001. In My Head (1:25)2. The Latest Plans (4:14)3. Vanessa (3:56)4. First in Command (3:04)5. Stuart and James (2:08)6. To the Future (2:16)7. After the Action (2:17)8. Fields of Green (2:57)9. To Distant Lands (2:41)10. Desert Sand (3:19)11. Phonograph (3:33)12. Fall In (1:24)13. Train Wreck (2:34)14. Heartstrings (4:55)15. Cannot Stop (2:47)16. Slowing Down (1:27)A few of these mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-81406105420140389812007-04-15T14:35:00.000-04:002007-04-15T14:42:10.951-04:00mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-55470377923034847392007-03-07T23:45:00.000-05:002008-12-12T23:01:43.288-05:00Dana, I also hate the way you have to sign into Blogger. Usually Firefox can remember passwords and logins to everything, but no, not Blogger. Bastards. Everyone else, check it:the bars are back!!mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-18119944393955161302007-03-02T16:11:00.000-05:002008-12-12T23:01:44.064-05:00It's one of those, "I have a million things to do yet I'm doing nothing" sort of days. I woke up at 12:30pm, laid in bed and talked on the phone for awhile, and then drank some chocolate milk. I checked all the websites that I could think of checking....and listened to some of my audio notes on my Sony IC Recorder ICD-B5. Not much good stuff on there.Oh ya, and I might be going back to working mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-70788848166242968722007-02-11T01:13:00.000-05:002008-12-12T23:01:44.338-05:00So I'm a few days late on this, but I wanted to start a tradition of watching the movie, Groundhog Day, on Groundhog Day.If anyone feels like pretending that it's February 2nd all over again, let me know. It would be appropriate, and I'll host the movie night.I just got back from a Dalmeny Fury hockey game, which they lost to Meadow Lake, 9-6. Sucks to lose, but I had a good time anyway.Oh, and Imattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-35455051915201722382007-02-10T12:00:00.000-05:002007-02-07T21:33:38.196-05:00Ok....still on a Daniel Johnston kick. Here's some media:my favorite lyrics from that song:the best things in life are truly freesinging birds and laughing beesyou got me wrong, says hethe sun don't shine in your tvmattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-90671395293523930262007-02-07T21:16:00.000-05:002008-12-12T23:01:44.665-05:00So last night on CBC Radio Three, they did a special on the music of Daniel Johnston. I'm ashamed to say that I only recently discovered this man a few months ago while watching his DVD called the Devil and Daniel Johnston. You just have to listen to his music. He's one of the most inspiring songwriters I've come across. There is something about the music that is so open, honest and just in yourmattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-57916527814351279222007-02-02T20:14:00.000-05:002008-12-12T23:01:44.889-05:00Simon, I look forward to you coming home too! Can't wait to hear all about Africa. And Cameron, I'm glad I can be of some encouragement to you.....although you should really try to stop that habit of hanging onto the outside of trucks (maybe it was my truck??). And Windy, how are you? It's been a long time!So I bought a webcam. I know......I'm a geek. But it was cheap, and now I can talk to mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-3987994686218166002007-01-10T20:37:00.000-05:002008-12-12T23:01:45.039-05:00Tonight, due to the deteriorating climatic situation out of doors, I have been restricted to my premises for the remainder of the evening. Thus, it was decided that an update shall be made to this, how do they say it, blog?In the wee hours of the night which happened last, mine ears heard the sounds of a book called, "A History of God", by Karen Armstrong. Although I only made it through the mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-2408196786034309982007-01-06T02:32:00.000-05:002007-01-06T02:34:00.707-05:00HAHA!!!! 29, suckers. Finally. Oh, and everyone should listen to this: Girl from Ipanema: The Antonio Carlos Jobim Songbook. Awesome music. Thanks Cam.mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-61881754294173015352007-01-05T19:12:00.000-05:002007-01-05T19:13:15.559-05:00New Personal Mini-Putt High Score = 30!!! Not quite Brendo, but close!I really have to get some food now.mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-76128098729091721592007-01-05T09:01:00.000-05:002007-01-05T09:07:04.326-05:00Well, today I deleted both my Myspace and Facebook accounts. Yipee!! One step closer to becoming a real person! There are only two pages you now need to know of. This is one. The other, is on NewMusicCanada:http://radio3.cbc.ca/bands/MATT-HUTCHINGS/I haven't figured out how to update that page yet......but I'm working on it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.Something/someone needs to mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1166921374615246432006-12-23T19:47:00.000-05:002007-01-04T19:55:31.066-05:00This game is amazing. My best score so far is 32. Mini Puttmattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1165090331773411822006-12-02T15:02:00.000-05:002006-12-02T15:12:11.790-05:00So....I've recorded a very short new song called, "In My Head?". Those interested can listen to it here: http://www.myspace.com/matthutchings.mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1164568079473641972006-11-26T13:57:00.000-05:002006-11-30T00:08:11.516-05:00I remembered why I loved archery: shooting stuff at stuff. It's right up there next to throwing stuff at stuff. When I was tree planting and we had to hurry up and sit around for hours in the bush, that's what we'd do. Pick a fair sized rock a good distance away, and throw other rocks at it. That and shovel-tossing. But that's a different story. So I completely forgot who I picked in our extendedmattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1164378569538476752006-11-24T09:21:00.000-05:002006-11-26T01:02:36.343-05:00I think I should re-name this blog to: Ponderings of a Truck Driver. Because I have lots of time to ponder. Anybody remember this song:?Arch-arch-archery, it's the skill for me!May we, may we, may we, may we, shoot and then retrieve?I was trying to remember if there are other verses and I can't. And then I decided it would be a good idea to figure out how long it would take a piece of beef jerky mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1164330055492727582006-11-23T19:54:00.000-05:002006-11-23T20:00:55.510-05:00So last night, I arrive in Regina, ready to unload my truck, when lo and behold, they key to the padlock that is securing the back door is missing! I searched and searched but to no avail. After calling my counterpart in Winnipeg to see if he remembered the key being on the ring when he left, I ended up calling for the services of Vic, the 24 hour locksmith. First he tried picking the lock. Then mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1163880833807347842006-11-18T14:54:00.000-05:002006-11-18T15:13:53.886-05:00The tiger, the owl, the angel, and Astro Boy are all singing that this blog needs an update. If they were a shittier quartet, I might be able to ignore them, but their voices are so sweet.My daily routine has shifted again. It keeps getting better with each change though, and I hope that life continues that trend. I am now a semi-official truck driver, though I don't have my 1A. So now I drive a mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1160240651047096582006-10-07T12:55:00.000-04:002006-10-07T13:04:11.063-04:00I've had trouble sleeping the last two nights. To fix this problem, I put aluminum foil on my bedroom windows, in an attempt to keep out the light. It didn't work. I mean, the light stays more out than it did before, but I still can't sleep. I guess I should lay off the Dr. Pepper a few hours before bedtime. It's raining today, which is perfect, because I didn't really feel like going outside mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1159929013033364182006-10-03T22:24:00.000-04:002006-10-03T22:30:13.046-04:00So, I'm back on the day shift, which is wonderful, and........I BOUGHT A CAR!!!!! Yes sir, a shiny blue 94 Ford Escort. It's my sister's old car and it's not to shabby. This means that I can go places! I can buy more groceries than I can carry home! I can take road trips! I can go camping! The possibilities here are practically endless. I did actually just buy more groceries than I could carry. Imattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1159457736607261362006-09-28T11:30:00.000-04:002006-09-28T11:35:36.626-04:00So I'm having a hell of a week. Literally. I'm doing the night shift at work, which involves leaving Saskatoon on a 5 ton truck at anywhere from 7pm-11pm, driving to Yorkton, switching trucks with a guy from Winnipeg, driving to Regina, unloading, driving to Saskatoon, and unloading. It ends up taking about 12-13 hours with no break. And I suck at staying up all night. Thank goodness for those mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1159139739361927102006-09-24T19:12:00.000-04:002006-09-24T19:15:39.376-04:00Today I became a millionaire! Well, sort of. All I have to do is keep contributing to my RRSP at the rate I started on today, and I'll have ~ $1,693,000 by the time I'm 65. Thank you Mr. Berg. So I'm off to be a truck driver this week. I'll let you know how it goes.mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1159084580476844022006-09-24T03:39:00.000-04:002006-09-24T03:56:20.490-04:00It is 1:30 in the morning and I'm eating a giant piece of German Chocolate Cake. The Safeway Lady said that the topping was made from coconut and walnut. Can you believe it? Two different types of nuts. Well let me tell you, that sold me. Rather, that sold the cake, to me. I bought the half one, and I should have bought the whole one. I also bought some dill pickles, ham, and cream cheese, for mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1158807927540954272006-09-20T22:44:00.000-04:002006-09-20T23:05:27.556-04:00I wrote this on a scrap of paper awhile ago, and thought it was worth thinking about: "Because of our limited knowledge of God, we could be eternally discovering new aspects of Him, and though He may never change, to us it could appear as just that."This came from reading about religous history and the way that all religions have changed, even if slightly over the course of many years. Religions mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1158423618241934252006-09-16T12:17:00.000-04:002006-09-16T12:20:18.256-04:00Sorry it's been so long. This one is going to be short, and I'll come back later to say more. I'm off to Yorkton right now, for work...can't beat overtime. Anyway, I wanted to put it out there that I've just finished recording 2 new songs, and they're posted on: www.myspace.com/matthutchings. "Desert Sand", and "Vanessa". Bye for now!mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1155011846859308422006-08-08T00:36:00.000-04:002006-08-08T00:37:26.870-04:00I am off to Regina tomorrow morning at 5:30AM. I'll be gone for 2 weeks, but back on the weekends. Next Saturday we should all go see Mr. Something Something at Lydia's. Anyone down?mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1154160091271211112006-07-29T03:56:00.000-04:002006-07-29T04:01:31.280-04:00New changes. I gave my notice at the Sheraton today. I'm starting a new job on August 8th with a company called Ryder Transportation and Logistics. I get to go to Regina for a week of paid training! Then I will be driving around Saskatoon, delivering stuff to people. The reasons for this change are: a) the money is much better, b) it's a daytime job, and c) benefits after 30 days (dentist, here Imattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1153898885552045792006-07-26T03:24:00.000-04:002006-07-26T03:28:05.560-04:00Today there were two little people (midgets) making out in the restaurant at work. So cute. And then a drunken native man started talking to me in the bar, saying how great we all are here at the Sheraton. People who aren't normal make me smile. I had a good night at work, although it went by berry, berry slowly. I think I'm going to leave early. That is all.mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1153782101635070962006-07-24T18:53:00.000-04:002006-07-24T19:01:41.646-04:00It's been a great weekend. I got to spend some time with my family, my sister let me borrow her car while she was away, was able to catch up with two good friends, played some frisbee, had some brunch, did some painting, and had a meeting with the bank. Am I ever productive these days. Not to mention 3 posts in the last week. The bank told me that I could get financing for my education no problemmattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1153674456702498412006-07-23T12:52:00.000-04:002006-07-23T13:07:36.760-04:00My keyboard and guitar are collecting dust. I think part of the problem is my love for Cameron's microphone, the Rode NTK. My brain thinks that without this top notch method of recording, anything I might possibly come up with is a pointless endeavor. This seems very silly, but I'm pretty sure it's the case. So if anyone has an NTK that they want to sell to me for $50, or give to me for free, letmattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1153600937599288652006-07-22T16:32:00.000-04:002006-07-22T16:42:17.620-04:00I bought some plants today. I was in Extra foods doing some shopping, and they had 4inch plants there for $2.49. What a deal! Or at least I thought it was a good deal. So I got five. Now my house looks like a jungle. And I've been painting a bunch lately. It's a new love. I have no idea really of what I'm doing. There a brush, some paint, water, canvas, and some music playing sometimes. And then mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1150652121730036462006-06-18T13:35:00.000-04:002006-06-18T13:36:57.963-04:00I am distracted by occupational endeavors as of late. Not only do I feel like work takes up all my time, but the little time I do have is spent looking for new work. I'm starting to question my motivation for this seemingly endless search. A day job would allow me more time to see the people I love, to participate in more music related activities, including my own writing and recording process, mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1148153801671481212006-05-20T15:24:00.001-04:002006-05-20T15:36:41.673-04:00Time is flying by. I can't believe I've been in Saskatoon for almost two months already. I'm still working evenings at the Sheraton, although I just got promoted to (casual) Evening Manager. So that means I'll be the manager for Monday nights, and whenever else the full-time guy wants a day off, or holidays. It should be a "good learning experience" (for you Cam). Other than that, not much else mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1146489719068846342006-05-01T09:15:00.000-04:002006-05-01T09:33:24.193-04:00Here's something neat: Belief-O-MaticApparently I'm neo-pagan. Whatever the crap that means. I thought it would be interesting to see what religion the computer thinks I am. Give it a try and post your results. Here's mine:1. Neo-Pagan (100%)2. New Age (98%)3. Liberal Quakers (93%)4. Unitarian Universalism (92%)5. Mahayana Buddhism (81%)6. New Thought (77%)7. Bah�'� Faith (75%)8. Reform mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1144992379408388552006-04-14T01:12:00.000-04:002006-04-14T01:26:19.416-04:00I'm still alive. Yep, I'm here. I'm in Saskatoon, in my very own basement suite. Now that that's in the open...I'm having a hard time dealing with situations that arise unexpectedly. It seems that more often than not, things happen without me planning them. After writing that, it seems like common sense. You can't possibly plan the majority of things that happen to you. Duh. I guess the problem mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1142793045370615642006-03-19T14:21:00.000-04:002006-03-19T14:30:45.383-04:00Alas, I think this will be my last blog from BC. I went out for dinner last night with an old friend, then went and watched the Neil Young's Heart of Gold by myself. Great flick. I love that guy. I guess I don't have much to say. I have a strong feeling in my heart, but I can't put it into words. I don't know what it is. It seems like a mixture of good and bad. Of excitement and disappointment. mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1142449394498258992006-03-15T15:01:00.000-04:002006-03-15T15:03:14.510-04:00So I'm looking for a job in Saskatoon, starting in April, if anyone knows of anything! Thanks!mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1142116206424423572006-03-11T18:07:00.000-04:002006-03-11T18:30:06.473-04:00Packing always forces me to throw away countless random items. I have a huge pile in the middle of my room of things for the dump. I wonder why I've held onto it all for so long. I cleaned out my fishtank, packed up my books, went thru some old pictures...It's quite a disaster in here right now. Kinda reflects what's going on in my brain. I'm transplanting myself again. I have no idea what I'm mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1141758462158563502006-03-07T14:52:00.000-04:002006-03-07T15:07:42.210-04:00I'm listening to the new Destroyer album right now. Good stuff. Go check it out. So, Bella went to Toronto this weekend for Canadian Music Week. I must say it was an amazingly good time. I got into town on Friday at about 9pm. Met up with Char, Tiff, and Cam at the hotel, and proceeded directly out the door to party it up with our free passes! So that was fun, drank too much, went to bed late, mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1141115046986986502006-02-28T04:04:00.000-04:002006-02-28T04:24:06.996-04:00What am I going to do for entertainment without Vancouver Transit? 2 night rides on the bus = 2 hilarious episodes. Night One: Cameron and I get on the 153 bus heading to our house from Braid Skytrain Station. It's wierd that it's there because it is really behind schedule. So whatever, we get on the bus. Everything seems normal except that the bus driver is having a conversation with some woman mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1140658389314072232006-02-22T21:29:00.000-04:002006-02-22T21:33:09.326-04:00I seem to be writing a lot of bad poems lately. Oh well. Better something than nothing, right? Anyway, I emailed some people, but I might as well post it here too that I'm looking for a place to rent in April in Saskatoon. If anyone knows of anything, let me know. And here's another one: (so far untitled)I'm determined to find some meaningEven if I can't render it completelyI'm trying to send mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1140423009217878092006-02-20T04:02:00.000-04:002006-02-20T04:10:09.243-04:00(WARNING: large Block of Cheese ahead)Old stickers decorate my guitarIn case you're worried, baby you can have my heartI'm going a new direction nowTo start all over, but I don't know howYou even gave me a second chanceI never knew just what would happenIt's rolling over in my headThis motion picture I'm sick of itI'm lonely, but I'm not too sadCause I'm holding on, to what we hadGonna fall mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1140285612734093932006-02-18T13:58:00.000-04:002006-02-18T14:00:12.746-04:00By the FiresideRiding first classAnd then a train wreckPulls apart the pieces to your puzzle and you wonder why it's like thatYou run head first to the scene of the crimeTo inspect all the damage that you couldn't hideBut first and forward at the front of your mindIf you couldn't push away, then you might have diedAt home nowBy the firesideHappy to be so far away from the spotlightThere's a mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1140159387821183272006-02-17T02:35:00.000-04:002006-02-17T02:56:27.850-04:00I have a cold. My nose has stopped running due to an overdose of Advil Cold and Sinus (Plus). Work was bearable, made possible by a lack of busyness, and good company. I usually detest company in the presence of a cold, but today, I actually hoped for it. And it came. *thanks*.Hmmmm. I need a break. I think what I need is to be in the company of people who love me no matter what. Namely, my mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1139868049122013442006-02-13T17:58:00.000-04:002006-02-13T18:00:49.143-04:00Here is a long list of words and phrases that relate to my personality according to this TEST:happy, level emotions, not easily discouraged, optimistic, fearless, self confident, non-hostile, trusting, rarely sad, social, content, positive, knows where life is going, socially skilled, not quiet around strangers, acts comfortably with others, takes on responsibilities, likes public speaking, not mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1139471760276592422006-02-09T03:34:00.000-04:002006-02-09T03:56:00.296-04:00I just finished a very decent ham steak. I just finished walking home from the bus. And I realized that only while walking do I really think about life. I had a couple thoughts tonight. And I'll share:I've come to realize that there is much more grey than there is black and white. I'm not as sure about things as I was when I was younger. But I came to a conclusion, that there are some things thatmattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1139171348108429102006-02-05T16:28:00.000-04:002006-02-05T16:29:08.120-04:00It's Sunday. I'm at work. There are so many things I'd rather be doing right now.mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1139081769470391762006-02-04T15:18:00.000-04:002006-02-04T16:32:59.330-04:00You know there is something wrong when this:Prompts this:"Syrian demonstrators protest outside the Danish embassy in Damascus February 4, 2006. Several thousand Syrian demonstrators set the Danish embassy on fire on Saturday to protest the printing by a Danish newspaper of cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad."Does this make sense to anyone? It's a cartoon. They're supposed to poke fun at things. mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1138828383033877942006-02-01T17:08:00.000-04:002006-02-01T17:13:54.213-04:00I'm going to try this. I hosted a couple songs on a free server. They're only available for 14 days if no one downloads them. SO there you go. Enjoy.This one is brand new, as of today:First in CommandAnd a bit older: Bookshelvesmattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1138743534937808492006-01-31T17:35:00.000-04:002006-01-31T17:38:54.950-04:00I know some people already know this, but as an official statement, I'm moving home in April. That is all.mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1138508101457612742006-01-29T00:12:00.000-04:002006-01-29T00:15:01.466-04:00One month has passed since the word go,I'm looking forwards 'cause I know. It's worth all the troubleI'll be home soon.This tired mind it will become,First in command and we'll have won.Since it's inceptionI thought I knew.This story was enchanting at the start...Now it's just eating at my heart.I'll be alright and I'll move on...Living in circles on and on.mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1138493076803474032006-01-28T20:03:00.000-04:002006-01-28T20:08:05.116-04:00Something about the combination of Garden State, Tegan and Sara, and Granny Smith apples is making me feel alive. I actually cried at the end of the movie. I never do that. I never cry, and in the last month I've cried twice. What's going on? The sun is peeking thru the clouds, and I'm thinking about sitting on the roof for awhile. Maybe I'll light up the ol' pipe. We need some re-acquaintance. Imattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1137823167869712582006-01-21T01:55:00.000-04:002006-01-21T01:59:27.880-04:00"well on the walk home from work i was walking rather quickly, and realized it, and slowed the pace down. i thought about making a film about a man who did everything really slowly. not so much because he was slow, but because he took the time to enjoy every little thing the fullest extent possible.and i was thinking about the garbage on the street. and that i should start carrying around 2 mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1137744336505099212006-01-20T03:50:00.000-04:002006-01-20T04:07:47.993-04:00Credit to Brendan for that picture. Hilarious. Here are my (brief) thoughts on the election:Conservatives: I won't vote for them because I don't believe in joining up the the US Missile Defence Program. I also don't think we should change our gay-marriage laws, or legislate against abortion (even though I think it's a horrible option, but it's up to the individual, not the government). I also mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1137574524756038342006-01-18T04:53:00.000-04:002006-01-18T04:55:24.756-04:00Ok, who is the dumbass who missed 10,000? C'mon people, I mean, a chance to have me do anything you wish? Isn't that worth anything to anyone? Jeepers Creepers.mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1137528679609407492006-01-17T16:04:00.000-04:002006-01-17T16:11:19.623-04:00Right now I'm eating a giant salad consisting of: red pepper, celery, cucumber, carrot, mushrooms, spinach, corned beef, cheese, and apples. No dressing. I don't like dressing on salads. Anyway the point of this post is to say that:If you're the 10,000th visitor, I'll do anything you ask* so leave a comment!! (the counter is on the left at the bottom of the column)*maybemattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1137217538793513502006-01-14T01:20:00.001-04:002006-01-14T01:45:38.796-04:00You know, I tried to write a bunch of stuff just now, to figure it out. And I'm come to a conclusion. I don't know what the hell is going on, and I'd better get used to it, cause it seems life is just like that. It doesn't make any sense at the emotional level. And I learnt my lesson once that turning off the emotion tap is a bad idea. It makes you into a nasty person. So I refuse to do that. Butmattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1136664918635413672006-01-07T15:51:00.000-04:002006-01-07T16:15:18.686-04:00I think this will last longer than 5 days. Amelia and I called it quits, again. Reasons I won't get into on the interweb, but they're good reasons. I understand and she understands, but that doesn't make it easy on the heart. We've had a lot of fun together, and I wouldn't trade that history for anything. But now I must move on. I might be moving back to the prairies sooner than previously mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1135756458244833142005-12-28T03:39:00.000-04:002005-12-28T03:54:18.253-04:00Ah, the prairies, how I love thee! I am back home, feeling energized and inspired. I went out for two walks around town tonight, one with my very good friend Lark, and the other by my lonesome. I love walking around Dalmeny. Earlier today I had lunch with Simon and Brendan, two of my bestest buddies. That was also awesome. I love my family too. It's so nice to sit down to dinner with everyone andmattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1135539708011366672005-12-25T15:26:00.000-04:002005-12-25T15:41:51.566-04:00Merry Christmas Everyone! Sorry I've been absent for a bit. Today is my last day in a two week stretch of 70+hrs of work. In fact, I'm at work right now, and there is nothing to do, so I thought I'd say HI to y'all. I'm heading home for a couple days. I leave today on the Greyhound, and 25 hours later will arrive in Saskatoon. Yikes. That's going to be one heck of a busride. So after work, I willmattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1134344616994449692005-12-11T19:39:00.000-04:002005-12-11T19:43:37.010-04:00These freaking quizzes are annoying. It guessed my age. How can it guess my age? I went to the Candy Bar last night by myself to see Love and Mathematics. The whole show was quite good actually. Portico (awesome), New Year's Resolution (very good), and L & M (amazing). I had a really good time. Met some people (a person) that I knew (had met) and hung out. Then, on 2 hours of sleep, I went to mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1133976582279490462005-12-07T13:28:00.000-04:002005-12-07T13:38:41.873-04:00For a three question personality test, this is pretty darn acurate:Your Personality IsRational (NT)You are both logical and creative. You are full of ideas.You are so rational that you analyze everything. This drives people a little crazy!Intelligence is important to you. You always like to be around smart people.In fact, you're often a little short with people who don't impress you mentally.You mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1133747949928588842005-12-04T21:57:00.000-04:002005-12-04T21:59:09.940-04:00I'm a caged animal,Pacing.Headlines forming,Plans are making.I'll blast out into the wild.I'll jump and run like a child.Because there's no such thing as reverse,In my world.mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1133151059567899392005-11-28T00:05:00.000-04:002005-11-28T00:10:59.580-04:00This was a relaxing day. I got up around 10. Sat in front of the computer for awhile. Decided to get something to eat and ended up cooking this steak dinner (actually, lunch) for myself. It was delicious. I had leftovers so I had the same thing for supper. I did a bit of studying for this Class 4 Exam I have to take tomorrow. That tired me out pretty quick so I had a 3 hour afternoon nap. Then I mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1133036553067715642005-11-26T16:02:00.000-04:002005-11-26T16:22:33.080-04:00So, it's been awhile. Alot has happened in the last couple weeks, and it's too daunting a task to write about it all. Firstly, we went on tour. It was a blast. The driving thru blizzards, ice, and fog on three hours of sleep part sucked, but the shows were fun. It was soo good to be able to see so many people that I love. I only wish the visits could have been longer. Saskatoon was by far my mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1131767690128815452005-11-11T23:53:00.000-04:002005-11-11T23:54:50.140-04:00I'm all packed and ready to go. Here I come, Dalmeny! Woot.mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1131688384055517432005-11-11T01:35:00.000-04:002005-11-11T01:53:04.076-04:00So, I've had an interesting past couple days. As some of you may know, it was my birthday on Tuesday, and I'm now 24 years old. My day started off fine, except for the working in the rain bit, it was ok. Then on my lunchbreak, I decided to go to the bank and deposit a couple cheques. This is normally and easy task, drop the cheques in, and leave. But this time, after each time I tried, the mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1131217459418151422005-11-05T14:43:00.000-04:002005-11-05T15:04:19.443-04:00Ahh the week is over. I had to stand outside in the rain for way too many hours this week. I hate being wet. Especially wet feet. Once my feet get wet, I'm as good as done until they dry up. I really should have bought some rainboots. This is why I need an office job. Or any ol' inside job. I've been thinking lately about what to do about work. You see, I had to quit Barnes Wheaton because Bella mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1130701577101119112005-10-30T15:44:00.000-04:002005-10-30T15:46:17.113-04:00mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1130633527767940452005-10-29T20:35:00.000-04:002005-10-29T20:52:07.780-04:00Do you ever feel like you're crazy? I felt like that today. Sort of seperated from everything and everyone that's around me. I went downtown because I needed to get out of the house. I'm reading "IT", by Stephen King. Good book. I read all the way there, had a pita wrap, an apple cider, and a cigarette (I know I'm a bad person because of that) while sitting at Blenz. And I read all the way back mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1129679887578661912005-10-18T19:51:00.000-04:002005-10-18T19:58:07.586-04:00So I'm reading this biography of Neil Young called, Neil and Me, written by Scott Young, Neil's dad. It's so inspiring. It makes me want to buy a house on a lake and live on the land and make music. Which I fully intend on doing at some point in my life. I'm currently recording like mad, and it's going really well. I'm actually happy with some of the stuff I'm doing, which is rare. Go to mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1128802539547651912005-10-08T16:10:00.000-04:002005-10-08T16:15:39.556-04:00So far today I have looked at the clock at 11:11am, and 1:11pm. I take this as a sign that I'm on the right track. Today I'm rerecording a song entitled "Fields of Green". I have it posted on Myspace, but I'm not very happy with that version, so I added some stuff. And took out some stuff. Now it's time to warm up my vocal chords, so I'm drinking a cup of green tea, and taking a small break. Oh mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1127611175283688202005-09-24T21:06:00.000-04:002005-09-24T21:19:35.303-04:00Ok, a few changes have occured over the past week or so. Firstly, I am back together with Amelia (yea!). That is most excellent, and I am happy. Secondly, I am dissatisfied with my new job at Barnes Wheaton GM. I mean, the people are nice, the location is good, the hours are sweet, but the job is so damn boring. Seriously, I don't know how I get myself into these useless occupations. I am going mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1126769520079340472005-09-15T03:23:00.000-04:002005-09-15T03:32:01.400-04:00Alas, the most wonderful thing in my life has come to an end, at least for now. Amelia and I decided last night that because of circumstance more than anything, we needed to break up. It hurts. Bad. My heart doesn't get why two people who are still so in love would need to be apart. My brain knows why, but my heart can't comprehend. I want her back but I know it can't happen. Maybe sometime in mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1125808108743804762005-09-04T00:26:00.000-04:002005-09-04T00:28:28.750-04:00how jedi are you?mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1125758879643181542005-09-03T10:33:00.000-04:002005-09-03T10:48:00.026-04:00So it's been quite awhile since I wrote last. My life lately has been a whirlwind of change. I feel like a revolving door as far as work goes. I've found another job, yet again. Yep, I gave my 1 week notice to Grouse Mountian as of today, and I'll be starting at Barnes Wheaton GM on Tuesday next week. Why would I go back to working at a car dealership after working on a mountian, you might ask. mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1123982661115570332005-08-13T21:07:00.000-04:002005-08-13T21:37:01.556-04:00I just got back from a lovely afternoon spent with my Grandparents who are house-sitting in Langley. My Grandma made us rollkuchen, watermelon and zummaborscht for lunch, and later we had tea with plum pie and puffed wheat squares. Mmmmm. So much eating. It was very nice to see them again. The first week of work was pretty good. There are a lot of things to learn: all the different food items, mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1123277754838125652005-08-05T17:31:00.000-04:002005-08-05T17:36:36.403-04:00Ok now I'm 100% sure I have a job! Thank God! Yep, I got my mountian pass, a ski jacket, a fleece and a few shirts today, and I start on Monday. I'm stoked. It's a super cool place, with amazing views all around. I took some pictures today as I rode on the ski lift. I'll post some as soon as I get them developed. Wow. No more worrying about bills. As long as I have the energy to keep up the mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1123189026813186602005-08-04T16:51:00.000-04:002005-08-04T16:57:06.823-04:00Ok ok. I'm pretty sure I have a job. The manager just needs to call my references and then call me back to finalize it. Tomorrow I would go in and pick up my uniform and start on Monday. Check out my ride to work:Yep, Grouse Mountian Resort. The job is shipping/recieving, but hey, it's at a very cool place. I'm excited to start if all goes well. Check out the view:Thanks again to everyone who's mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1123053361572968202005-08-03T03:12:00.000-04:002005-08-03T03:16:01.580-04:00That's it. I've decided. I was going to move home but now I'm not. At least not until the last possible moment. But I do need a job, at least part time. Thanks to everyone who's been praying.mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1122853664781564142005-07-31T19:44:00.000-04:002005-07-31T19:47:44.790-04:00Well it's just not working out. I'm trying so hard to get a decent job, to pay off my debts, to stay in BC period. Something is going on that is outside of my control. I think I'm doing everything right, and yet I keep getting shut down. Grrrr. Major changes hey Simon? I may have to impliment some of those as well. I'll keep you posted.mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1122355439569995552005-07-26T01:21:00.000-04:002005-07-26T01:23:59.576-04:00I have an interview on Tuesday at 2pm with a company called ScanDesigns. Also, on Wednesday at 2pm at Staples. Please keep me in your prayers! I need a job soon; will keep you all posted on the outcome of this hunt. Until then, it's all I think about.mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1121627314769614772005-07-17T14:30:00.000-04:002005-07-17T15:09:33.956-04:00I woke up today at 11:11am. Yesterday I had an interesting day. I went to drop Amelia off at her house (via the Skytrain) in the afternoon and then wasn't sure what I wanted to do with my day. So I got back on the train, and headed to Metrotown. Metrotown is this massive mall in Burnaby, where all the cool people go, all the Asians, and all the guys hoping to get noticed by the large quantity of mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1121448260078018002005-07-15T13:15:00.000-04:002005-07-15T13:24:20.086-04:00"We are the Canadian Forces, and our job is to be able to kill people," the newspapers quoted him as saying. "Him" being, General Rick Hillier, Canada's top military officer. I didn't think Canada would stoop to that level. If you didn't read the story, go here and read it. The Canadian army wants to start actively hunting down members of al-Qaeda. I thought we were on a "peacekeeping" mission mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1121293928053841522005-07-13T18:27:00.000-04:002005-07-13T18:32:08.060-04:00I am done. I just finished my last day with the Morrey Auto Group. It's been a good ride, but I'm glad to move on. I have to commend them for upholding their side of the bargain, and paying me out until the end of July, even though there's no more work to be done. So that means tomorrow, job hunting. I hope to find something soon, so that I'll be able to save a bit of that extra money. In other mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1120888011291209632005-07-09T01:44:00.000-04:002005-07-09T01:46:51.300-04:00"Now, we object to the systems of religion, which prevail among us, that they are adverse, in a greater or less degree, to these purifying, comforting, and honorable views of God; that they take from us our Father in heaven, and substitute for him a being, whom we cannot love if we would, and whom we ought not to love if we could. We object, particularly on this ground, to that system, which mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1120749922590735602005-07-07T11:22:00.000-04:002005-07-07T11:25:22.596-04:00I feel like I'm making too many online requests. Here's another one. Ok, so if you don't know this already, I started working for Greyhound Canada a few weeks ago. It's about 20 hours/week. Now, I'm looking for another part-time job, approx. 25-30 hours/week. Morrey Saturn is almost finished with me. If anyone knows of anything in the Vancouver/Burnaby/Coquitlam area that would be GREAT! Thanks,mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1120447433422548662005-07-03T23:05:00.000-04:002005-07-03T23:23:53.430-04:00I'd like to buy/find a piano. If anyone has an old antiquesque piano they are looking to get rid of for cheap, let me know. I am interested. It all comes down to this: All the songs I have ever recorded have fake (sampled) drums. And I can't stand that. So, the only way I'll be happy with my music is if I learn to play drums and then record drums and work from there. It will mean scrapping prettymattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1119634224378863792005-06-24T13:26:00.000-04:002005-06-24T13:30:24.376-04:00HomecomingYes that's right people. I'll be home for 4.5 days, starting on Saturday the 25th. It's going to be a busy time, with Greg (my younger brother) graduating from DHS on Tuesday. I wish I could stay for longer, but alas, I'm poor and can't afford so much time off work. I am really looking forward to being in the prairies again. And I'm excited to hang out with my family. Hopefully I'll have time tomattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825763.post-1118985533775427792005-06-17T00:40:00.000-04:002005-06-17T01:18:53.780-04:00It occurred to me just now what wonderful friends I have. Of course I've thought of this before, but not for awhile. I feel so out of place sometimes in BC. I know we all have our own lives now, and nothing will ever bring back the good ol' days, but I just want you all to know that I really do love you. When I think of home, I think of you. And my family of course, who are also quite wonderful. mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446181579369068140noreply@blogger.com5