:: The Every So Often When I Decide to Post Blog ::

:: Thursday, September 18, 2003 ::

I Kinda Feel Awkward

Like I'm breaking up.... but uh.... I uh... got another blog site.

I know this is sudden But I was having all sorts of problems with uploading files and getting a comment bar, I uh... just felt like it was time to move on. So I am.

I hope you'll understand.

Here's the new site.

http://www.ferristech.net/users/matt/journal/

So go... I'm about to post a new one.

Matt
:: Matt 11:43 PM [+] ::
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Work and Joe

I am again, an Applebuddy

It was inevitable. When it came to a job I oculd walk in and get. We all knew, Applebee's. I went in for my first interview today at 1:30. Walked at 2:00. Went back for an interview with the GM. I sat and talked tohim for an hour about all things Apple. We covered it all. I walked out with a scheduled double for the next day.

Ah, it's nice to be ensconsed in the world of Apple.

Joe Schmo

8:15 Dr. Pat's little SKIT. Horrible. But Brilliant.

8:24 Beat Boxing? Why was Matt beat boxing?

8:27 Alshleigh and her body painting?

8:28 Kip's Horrible magic was hilarious.

8:29 The Hutch singing this beautiful little diddy was hilarious. Earl's hand over his heart. I'm dying......

8:35 But why does he cry? And I thought for Ashjleigh would win the immunity robe.

8:46 It's gonna be 5 to 3 isn't it?

8:50 Oh my god... next week is gonna be beautiful. But I guess it's not Molly getting voted off. i guess Earl. But why would that make Matt cry. And why would they hsow a commercial for next week. The Producers are forgetting that part of brilliance of the show is that it plays out like a real reality show. I thought for sure it was gonna Molly voted off.

8:54 Earl out of no where. Why would they do that?

8:55 Everyone's balling who voted for him? Didn't keep that very clear.

9:00 That's where they leave us? I mean it's nice for us to see that all the producers and the actors are wanting to stop the show. But Obviously they don't. I would've wanted them to spend more time on everyone's hesitation. See more of the talks between everyone. I mean I understand they don't think it's reality show but it is. There's watching the one guy. And here's an actual bit of reality and you gloss over it. Dummies.

Which leads me to: I've been wondering if this whole thing isn't a big joke aginst us. Like Matt is an actor too (which is why we haven't heard from him in real life) and this a big joke on the viewing audience.

We'll have to wait and see.

Matt
:: Matt 9:04 PM [+] ::
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Oh the GAME!

I thought yesterdays game, Chiefs and Steelers, was going to be the game of the week. I suspected after Maddox's first super game and the freaking Chiefs defense it was going to be a great game. And it was for about the first half. And then the Chiefs in all their glory blew them out of the water.

The Bears game (my team) was gonna be blow and it was. But not so bad.

I had to watch Hawks vs. Redskins instead being here in Texas. But I had 3 fantasy guys going so it was worth watching.

But geez, this Monday night game was awesome. Giants down by 16 at one point comes back and ties the game 29-29. And how did they do that? 2 different Dallas penalties on a two tries on a two point conversion. Of course, they made th third attempt. And then in the final minute and a half Giants have the ball first down.... and go for the 30 yd. field goal. It's GOOD!

DALLAS now goes for th 52 yd field Goal on the final play of regulations! AND IT'S GOOD!!!!!!

Tiki Barber yelling at his fellow players! "Let's go Mother Fuckers Let's go!!!"

To FUN. Beer in hand I settle in for some solid OT. (I should mention I'm in Texas now, I guess I drink Corona) DALLAS gets the ball. What will happen? Will it stay true to the stats? Will DALLAS actually win since they have the ball first?

What? A fumble? They recover but they have to PUNT? Giants have the ball. They Punt!!!! Dallas recovers, what happens?

Cundiff again. For 7 field goals in one game!!!!!!!!

Awesome game.

Now I chat with some of my former lady friends of mine from back home. It's a Good night. Orientation tommorow.

Now for a solid... moment of ZEN
:: Matt 11:42 PM [+] ::
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The BEST show on TV

I've been away from TV for a while. I love 24, of course, but it took me watching the first season on DVD and my sister taping half of season 2 before I watched it. THAT probably is tyhe best show. But right now my love is...

The Joe Schmo Show.

It's evil and brilliant at the same time. And now matter how they spin it, it IS a reality show. It's just a reality show with actors and one guy who's not. And from time to time I feel bad for this guy. Especially the next episode when whatever makes him cry, makes him cry and if he doesn't get the $100,000 he truly got hosed.

But if you can look past all that this is the most brilliant experiment ever done on TV. And my biggest reason for watching the show is to see if there's a moment when it looks fake. And there've been moments where I'm thinking if I WAS THERE could I see it. And frankly, no. Why would you ever think it was fake? You think it's a reality show. People screwing up their stories could be people trying to screw with you in game.

It would take a huge blunder to notice. It's what makes it brilliant.

I'm sure come Tuesday night I'll be rewriting telling how bad I feel for poor Matt.

And now, you moment of Zen

:: Matt 12:31 AM [+] ::
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A Shot

Somone called my web site, specifically this blog, "your egotistical website."

That should have just been a moment of Zen. I just look it and kinda blink.

I don't how many of you keep journals. I've kept some through out my life. I don't really know how to keep a journal and not make it about myself.

I don't necesarrily choose topics that make me look overly cool. Especially if you look here here or here. I think these are good examples of me not being particularly egotistical.

It's a journal. It's a web page. It's about me. It's supposed to be in a sense, egotistical. Unless you have a webpage about noodeling or beer drinking or having a book fetish. What else do you do with your own web page.

Here's some webpages that are far more egotistical than mine. This guy has stuff he's written on it. Our friend, James Lileks, has a site with writing on it, look it his bleat it's about his opinions and his life. And this chick goes WAYY overboard.

I make light because she apprently isn't fond of me anymore. And I'm sure she's lashing. If you lash at least be right and not just emotional.

Zen Song

"Bitter"

I could slip, I could fall
In that mean and awful hall
With the other jealous bitches
And the bitter grumbling men

I could sneer, I could glare say that
life is so unfair And the one who
made it, made it `Cuz her breasts
were really big

Well I don't wanna get bitter
I don't wanna turn cruel
I don't wanna get old before I have to

I could bitch, I could moan
Say I want to be left alone
But that's not really true,
Because I like my time with you

Till you rant and you rave
Wishing fat folks to their grave
But I feel sorry for them
You say they get what they deserve

Well I don't wanna get bitter
I don't wanna turn cruel
I don't wanna get old before I have to

I don't wanna get jaded
Petrified and weighted
I don't wanna get bitter like you
Like you, with the darts in your eyes
Like you, with disdain for mankind
I was charmed, now I wonder

Well I don't wanna get bitter
I don't wanna turn cruel
I don't wanna get old before I have to
So I'll smile with the rest
I'll wish everyone the best
And know the one who made it,
Made it cuz she was actually pretty good
Well I don't wanna get bitter
I don't wanna turn cruel
I don't wanna get old before I have to



:: Matt 6:37 PM [+] ::
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The Trip

You ever psych yourself up for something you know is gonna suck? Like your SAT or Jumping out a plane, or, finally getting a cavity filled?

That's what this trip was for me. I was so not looking forward to it in anyway. At least 12 hours, in a truck, by myself, pulling my freaking car nearly 650 miles. Good thinking.

And, actually, it ended up not being too bad. Amazingly.

Here's how you get through it.

Firstly, bring music. Bring a cd player to play such music. Bring your own, make some, have friends make some and jam away. Just try not to get too many depressing songs in a row because one of two things will happen.
A) You'll get really sad and time will start to drag.
B) You'll start thinking of every poor mistake you ever made in your life which could lead to C.
C) Being suicidal while driving a UHaul with a 3000 pound trailer is not a good thing.

Secondly, just let yourself talk to yourself. It's okay. You'll have some really funny stories to tell, and you'll always think their funny. I quoted so many movies to myself to make myself laugh it was pretty ridiculous. Some Examples:
A) Oooooh wider lanes. So comfy.
B) After a friend of mine hung up the phone. "Me too very busy got lots going on here."
c) Convoy!

Thirdly, stop. WHen you need a stretch, a drink, to pee, just stop. The only big problem with stopping is that you will lose time. I made six stops. Even if they were only 10 Min. long most that's and hour. (Mine most likely we're closer to 15.) But stops were ultimately refreshing and necessary.

Fourthly. Yell. Just scream your head off. Partially it's just funny. It's also a good stress reliever when you hit construction for the fith time and the width of the road is about the size of your truck and trailer and one side is a cement wall and the other is the Valley of Certain Death. I had so many stress causing images of the trailer hitting the wall sending me into Certain Death.

Lastly, get sleep.

Well, I have to unpack this ass load of crap I got, soooooo, well, the fun's not over.

Every blog after this will be far funnier and won't be done on 6 hours of sleep.

You want a funny blog read this.Matt

And why not a moment of Zen.
:: Matt 11:24 AM [+] ::
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Austin

I'm here.

It's all real.

It took way too much time.

Never wanna do it again.

Write more tommorow.

Matt
:: Matt 4:25 AM [+] ::
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For real this time

I'm off. I have to load this silly computer, fill the tank connect the trailer and, boys and girls, I'm outta here. If you have my number and want to call around seven or so that'd be about the time I start going stir crazy... probably a good time to call.

Thanks again to all my firends for the understanding the reason for this move despite how much I'll miss all of you.

Now that I've ogtten sappy, it's time to stop.

No moment of Zen just a moment of silence.

Thanks I feel better.

Matt
:: Matt 11:09 AM [+] ::
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Honesty

I got a little messed up last night at the party. It happens you're going away people buy you shots they want to see a drink in your hand and you want to have a real good time and I did and it was.

But as I stated below when you have to drive 12 hours.... well you might as well fend off your hangover and stay another night and rest up for your 12 hour journey the next day. So I did and I am.

So one more night in Springfield where I shall hide in my house and not drink. At all. Except for some water.

Matt

Moment of Zen
:: Matt 4:52 PM [+] ::
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New Rule

Add this to list of things to know before moving. It may seem like a natural way to leave town. Pack up have a party, sleep, leave. It's your last night, don't want to waste time sitting in Springfield if your not with your friends.

Cut to hung over on 6 hours of sleep and having to make a 12 hour trip in a u-haul tugging your car behind you.

List this under big mistake.

It was a good party though, go to see almost all my friends gets hugs from all the hot girls and basically tell everyone, drunkenly, how cool they are.

I have a few pics, but they seem to be with all the hot girls I was hugging on. But I have pics of all my friends already onthe site who needs to take up bandwith. It would appear that I w on't have internet access for about a week but in that intervening time I'll be updating and overhauling my entire site. Though I would think that I'll prolly blog here from time to time from Jeff's house. So keep watching. And promise to let you all know when I get there tonight or if I stop tommorow.

Oh and if anyone has pics from last night's party send them my way.

And now a moment of ZEN. Bascally me drunk, and Kristen and Cara having to deal with it. :) I mean a thumbs up? Who does that?

:: Matt 10:09 AM [+] ::
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