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Yeah, This rocks my socks.
November 19th, 2009
November 17th, 2009
Yeah, dumbass left his computer at work. Thank you very much NaNoWriMo...updating from the iPod, bored and not wanting to go to sleep yet.
Mmmmm... Beer....
How are you? I'm good. Wish I had remembered my computer.
I got up to almost 20,000 words today during lunch. So, yay 20,000 and boo still way behind. Whatever. I'll catch up.
I've got gym class tomorrow. Fun fun.
Ok, bed time. Night!
-- Matty McCool
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November 15th, 2009
A 65.5 hour work week,that I kind of enjoyed, as well as two days of gym class, which I also kind of enjoyed, all adds up to equal one thing. Holy freaking crap, Batman: Matty McCool is about 10000 words behind where he should be at this time of month. I'm at 14000 words, I need to be at least at 25000 words, especially if I want to see the bound version of my book. So no more Mister Lazy Guy. Its time to pay the piper, buckle down, and type till my fingers bleed, or at least ache slightly in the joints...Yes ache...bleeding fingers wouldn't be productive towards my word count.
Would be fun to finger paint with though...
But I digress...
Ninjas.
No.
Word Count.
Must increase word count.
But I'm typing in Live Journal...why? Why aren't I typing story? Because I'm dumb, its late, and I thought I'd be in bed by now. Which I'm not, because I suck. In other news, beer is good.
But that's old news.
Other news is rarely new, and even more rarely news.
--Matty McOffHisRockerAndStillTypingLazy
Would be fun to finger paint with though...
But I digress...
Ninjas.
No.
Word Count.
Must increase word count.
But I'm typing in Live Journal...why? Why aren't I typing story? Because I'm dumb, its late, and I thought I'd be in bed by now. Which I'm not, because I suck. In other news, beer is good.
But that's old news.
Other news is rarely new, and even more rarely news.
--Matty McOffHisRockerAndStillTypingLazy
November 12th, 2009
Time for a good ole Christmas wish list for those folks at home who might be interested.
Some of these items might be kind of expensive. It's a wish list not a "Get me this or I'll kill you" list.
First off, Barnes and Noble gift cards. Lots of them. Oozing from the stockings.
Arduino Budget Kit. I'm an evil super genius, allow me my toys.
Arduino prototyping shield...for prototypes...and testing and the such.
Any other Arduino Shields or Accessories.
A new soldering gun, one with a nice sharp point, has to get hotter than 700. Would prefer 900.
I need a few more tv-b-gone microcontrollers for fiddling around and refining into a much better one. One more would be sufficient.
Breadboards. Kinda like this.
This is the expensive kickass thing I'd like. Comes to 100 bucks and allows me to watch Netflix on my tv.
Bookwise, if you don't feel like getting me a ton of gift cards, I'd be cool with anything from the Sci-Fi section, by Neil Gaiman, or Star Wars.
Seat covers would be cool too.
I like beer, brandy, and rum. Also schnapps is always a nice winter drink.
Blank DVD's.
I dunno. That's the big me wants. You can just go "I know Matt" and get me stuff you know that I'll like that I haven't listed. This is the ridiculous list, so no worries.
--Matty McSanta
Some of these items might be kind of expensive. It's a wish list not a "Get me this or I'll kill you" list.
First off, Barnes and Noble gift cards. Lots of them. Oozing from the stockings.
Arduino Budget Kit. I'm an evil super genius, allow me my toys.
Arduino prototyping shield...for prototypes...and testing and the such.
Any other Arduino Shields or Accessories.
A new soldering gun, one with a nice sharp point, has to get hotter than 700. Would prefer 900.
I need a few more tv-b-gone microcontrollers for fiddling around and refining into a much better one. One more would be sufficient.
Breadboards. Kinda like this.
This is the expensive kickass thing I'd like. Comes to 100 bucks and allows me to watch Netflix on my tv.
Bookwise, if you don't feel like getting me a ton of gift cards, I'd be cool with anything from the Sci-Fi section, by Neil Gaiman, or Star Wars.
Seat covers would be cool too.
I like beer, brandy, and rum. Also schnapps is always a nice winter drink.
Blank DVD's.
I dunno. That's the big me wants. You can just go "I know Matt" and get me stuff you know that I'll like that I haven't listed. This is the ridiculous list, so no worries.
--Matty McSanta
November 9th, 2009
It must be "THE" day to write. I wanted to go update my wordcount over at NaNoWriMo and the damned page has take 8 minutes to far just to get me to the log in page. Everyone must be on it right now.
So gym was insane. Got in late, missed warmups, the workout hurt like hell, I'm exhausted.
So gym was insane. Got in late, missed warmups, the workout hurt like hell, I'm exhausted.
Most importantly though, I beat 10,000 words today.
Special thanks to Haley Roe for helping me flesh out some character ideas.
--Matty McAuthor
November 8th, 2009
I fell a little behind this week, but don't believe catching up will be a problem. I'm at 7773 words so far. If you're at all interested in reading what I've written, and don't read my Creative Fiction blog, then I shall paste the story in this entry of my personal blog. I'll cut it (for LJ users) so you don't have this insanely long story taking up your friends page. You facebook users shouldn't have a problem unless you're actually taking the time to look at all of my notes. If so, thanks.
November 5th, 2009
Yeah, sore as RikiTikiTavi after finding a rather clever cobra. Generally tired and looking forward to that wonderful between works nap. Other than that, doing alright. Other than being in pain, tired, and wishing I could sleep, I'm okie dokie. lmao. In other news, I'm running Alicia to the airport today, that'll be my lunch today. Swing by starbucks on the way back and pound a machiatta. mmmmmCoffee.
Shy of that, nothing new since last night. I watched Doctor Who and the Deadly Assassin. I think its the first Tom Baker episode I've seen without a companion, but that's ok, it was an alright episode. It even had his rarely used Steampunk version of the TARDIS which I thought was pretty cool. Not to mention, I got to see the Master all zombie like, which is always darn neato.
Speaking of the fourth doctor. I just wanted to say, CHECK THIS SHIT OUT, my friend Raychel's going (already started) to make me the Tom Baker scarf of ridiculousness. If you don't know what that is, check it out here. Its between 12 to 14 feet long and around a foot wide.
Its totally kickass.
Thanks Raychel.
I'm in the bookstore tonight. Means an easy night, which I'm kinda ok with, I don't think my legs could handle keeping me upright if the Cafe floor got slippery. We'll find that one out tomorrow.
--Matty McTotallyRockinScarf
November 4th, 2009
Glargablarg.
Updatedness it is then. Nanowrimo goes okie dokie although I haven't written yesterday or today (busy with a Who-athon yesterday and had class today. Going to work on catching up tomorrow and this weekend. In other news, I am ready to cut off my legs, anyone want to help? I've been faithfully making every class ( just two in right now), and can barely walk. For those of you not in the know, its a body sculpting class, an intense workout for my full body on every monday and wednesday. Holy fuckin crap I am ready to scream. I'm sleeping wonderfully though. My walking... Standing, sitting, laying, pooping (turns out that you have to sit if you want to shit...) all hurt. A lot. A super fuckin unbelievable amount a lot.
In good news though, I hurt less on day two, so I figure ig'll get better the sexier I get. We'll see.
Finally, and most importantly, Happy Birthday Mom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love you.
--Matty McMommasBoy
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October 31st, 2009
November brings all sorts of fun things with it. My mom's birthday, Thanksgiving, freakin' cold weather, and NaNoWriMo! That being said, I'm stoked about NaNoWriMo (and that other stuff), and here's my NaNoWriMo synopsis:
Ever been on the side of the road with a flat and get unexpected aid from a random stranger? Ever wake up after a drinking binge and role over, only to ask yourself "Who is this random stranger?" Ever wish you could remember the name of that random stranger who helped you carry groceries to your car? Wonder no longer, for this is the story of Randy Stranger, who's always around when you least expect it, always adding a little bit of flavor to each of your personal stories. Whenever the unexpected happens, there's Randy, whether he wants to be or not.
November 1st( tomorrow) I'll start posting my parts and my daily word count as I go to here.
October 27th, 2009
October 20th, 2009
Michael Shanks from Stargate SG-1 will play Hawkman in Smallville. This rocks!
http://io9.com/5385507/more-asgardian-he
October 16th, 2009
These kind of things just rock my world:
http://www.fanfiction.net/r/5361906/
http://www.fanfiction.net/r/5361906/
October 15th, 2009
http://io9.com/5382104/douglas-adams-to-r
I'm wondering what you all think...(especially Janeea).
It would seem to me that since the BBC is doing it, it has more potential than the more recent HitchHiker's movie. That's just my thoughts though, as I know that Douglas Adams had done a lot of work with the BBC and BBC radio, I'm kind of hoping that at this point they know how to channel him.
On another personal note, I still need to finish reading the book. I got distracted by other bookly passions of mine, maybe this is a sign to drift back into that direction.
This just in, by the way, from field reporter, Bob "the Snob" Reynolds: The new Hitchhiker's book is called Time Travelers Don't Die, and will be written by Eoin Colfer.
October 5th, 2009
1. If you're on my friends list, I want to know 35 things about you. I don't care if we never talk, or if we already know everything about each other. Short and sweet is fine.
2. Comment here with your answers and repost the questionnaire on your own journal.
01) Are you currently in a serious relationship?
02) What was your dream growing up?
03) What talent do you wish you had?
04) If I bought you a drink what would it be?
05) Favorite vegetable?
06) What was the last book you read?
07) What zodiac sign are you?
08) Any Tattoos and/or Piercings? Explain where.
09) Worst Habit?
10) If you saw me walking down the street would you offer me a ride?
11) What is your favorite sport?
12) Do you have a Pessimistic or Optimistic attitude?
13) What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator with me?
14) Worst thing to ever happen to you?
15) Tell me one weird fact about you.
16) Do you have any pets?
17) What if I showed up at your house unexpectedly?
18) What was your first impression of me?
19) Do you think clowns are cute or scary?
20) If you could change one thing about how you look, what would it be?
21) Would you be my crime partner or my conscience?
22) What color eyes do you have?
23) Ever been arrested?
24) Bottle or can soda?
25) If you won $10,000 today, what would you do with it?
26) What's your favorite place to hang out at?
27) Do you believe in ghosts?
28) Favorite thing to do in your spare time?
29) Do you swear a lot?
30) Biggest pet peeve?
31) In one word, how would you describe yourself?
32) Do you believe/appreciate romance?
33) Favourite and least favourite food?
34) Do you believe in God?
35) Will you repost this so I can fill it out and do the same for you?
2. Comment here with your answers and repost the questionnaire on your own journal.
01) Are you currently in a serious relationship?
02) What was your dream growing up?
03) What talent do you wish you had?
04) If I bought you a drink what would it be?
05) Favorite vegetable?
06) What was the last book you read?
07) What zodiac sign are you?
08) Any Tattoos and/or Piercings? Explain where.
09) Worst Habit?
10) If you saw me walking down the street would you offer me a ride?
11) What is your favorite sport?
12) Do you have a Pessimistic or Optimistic attitude?
13) What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator with me?
14) Worst thing to ever happen to you?
15) Tell me one weird fact about you.
16) Do you have any pets?
17) What if I showed up at your house unexpectedly?
18) What was your first impression of me?
19) Do you think clowns are cute or scary?
20) If you could change one thing about how you look, what would it be?
21) Would you be my crime partner or my conscience?
22) What color eyes do you have?
23) Ever been arrested?
24) Bottle or can soda?
25) If you won $10,000 today, what would you do with it?
26) What's your favorite place to hang out at?
27) Do you believe in ghosts?
28) Favorite thing to do in your spare time?
29) Do you swear a lot?
30) Biggest pet peeve?
31) In one word, how would you describe yourself?
32) Do you believe/appreciate romance?
33) Favourite and least favourite food?
34) Do you believe in God?
35) Will you repost this so I can fill it out and do the same for you?
September 30th, 2009
All well and good in theory, but in practice it sucks. It's illegal in the U.S. because we are trying to make a very comprehensive record of history. In doing so we need provenience, and everything found by folks with metal detectors and "bottle diggers" is never recorded with the proper accuracy to make proper assumptions. Y'all might hate our restrictions in the U.S. but it helps to make a clean and precise archaeological record. If we're not working towards a detailed record, then we sure as hell are forgetting our primary objective: To educate the public and future generations about the past. Errors aren't education, its lazy.
September 29th, 2009
Well, duh.
That's it. That's what I have to say, that's the important matter.
I listen to the news, or read blogs, or just plain listen to people talk while standing in line at Panera's, and what happens? They all have something to say about how *Conservative person or idea* has been stating that *Religious thing* is *good or bad*.
Oh wait, this is America...I forgot. We like to tell our representatives what we want (ie: Large Boogers!) and then when we get it, the pile of us who got what we wanted but they were slightly different (ie: Large Blue Boogers!) decide to find every reason we can to yell about how we were mistreated (ie: Large Blue Boogers are unconstitutional! ie: Large Blue Boogers are Anti-Christian) and in doing so, we bring religion, race, gender, and all sorts of other things to the table, and our robot representatives just pick up the weapons we give them and start slugging it out.
And we all forget to just be thankful that we all got Large Boogers...
See? Now I can't stop laughing.
So its totally our fault.
That's it. That's what I have to say, that's the important matter.
I listen to the news, or read blogs, or just plain listen to people talk while standing in line at Panera's, and what happens? They all have something to say about how *Conservative person or idea* has been stating that *Religious thing* is *good or bad*.
Wtf?
Liberal or Conservative doesn't matter, flat out, seperation of church and state. That's the rules. As written and argued over forever. Hell, even the people who aren't into politics but are instead just attacking political representatives based on religious rumor (ie: "That Obama is evil, grr, he's a Muslim!").
Separate the bullshit folks. I like God. I consider myself non-denominational, but I sure as heck am not going to punch some random person for being of different beliefs. Heck, I'll even ask them to explain them to me. I'm an anthropologist who almost went into Cultural studies, those things rock my world.
Maybe I'm going about this the wrong way. Maybe we need something that mixes Government and Religion even more. But not any of those warring religions, nah, those are no fun. Lets get some Buddhists in there.
Could you imagine? Peace, love, harmony, lots of people just smiling and shaking hands.
Who would argue with a Buddhist?
Oh wait, this is America...I forgot. We like to tell our representatives what we want (ie: Large Boogers!) and then when we get it, the pile of us who got what we wanted but they were slightly different (ie: Large Blue Boogers!) decide to find every reason we can to yell about how we were mistreated (ie: Large Blue Boogers are unconstitutional! ie: Large Blue Boogers are Anti-Christian) and in doing so, we bring religion, race, gender, and all sorts of other things to the table, and our robot representatives just pick up the weapons we give them and start slugging it out.
And we all forget to just be thankful that we all got Large Boogers...
See? Now I can't stop laughing.
So its totally our fault.
Quit being so damned stupid America.
--Matty McJustListenedToANewsPodcast
September 27th, 2009
In an article about harvesting water from the moon to lower launch costs (less weight on liftoff) a comment on the privatizing of spaceflight led me this short leap:
The water on the moon is going to be "mined" and sold, like gas at gas stations. That's my prediction.
I came to this conclusion because the article states that setting up little stations that would collect the water would allow ships to take off with less fuel, land on the moon, or at a collection satellite, refill their oxygen fuel and refill the drinking water for the astronauts. So, I'm figuring that, since politics has kind of killed progress in NASA, its going to fall to private investors. Moon water, the new oil.
Think about it.
The water on the moon is going to be "mined" and sold, like gas at gas stations. That's my prediction.
I came to this conclusion because the article states that setting up little stations that would collect the water would allow ships to take off with less fuel, land on the moon, or at a collection satellite, refill their oxygen fuel and refill the drinking water for the astronauts. So, I'm figuring that, since politics has kind of killed progress in NASA, its going to fall to private investors. Moon water, the new oil.
Think about it.
September 25th, 2009
http://io9.com/5367956/what-if-philip-k-d
This is actually a pretty cool concept. I could easily see the Doctrine having all sorts of ideas about Artificial Intelligence and how it should be treated as living, or how drug use shouldn't be abused, unless of course you're fighting a drug ring, in which its ok. OR! How crimes should be predicted before they happen, and how.
Most importantly though, and the reason I would definitely join this awesome movement:
No matter what rules they created, they'd all point to one common theme: The Government is Corrupt and Must be Overthrown.
Thank you Philip K. Dick for being one of my favorite authors and way cooler than L. Ron Hubbard.
September 24th, 2009
This is what happens when you mix up the growth hormones with your birth control...
Whoopsie...
BABY SMASH!
Surprisingly...
This is not the biggest baby on record. That title goes to an 1879 baby at 23 lbs.
His name was "Oh Dear God, Some One Kill the ALIEN!!"
Unlike the 1879 baby, this one was named by both parents.
His name is Louretinafajigo. It means "If you ever get me pregnant again I'll kill you."
--Matty McWorriedForBabyNextToSuperBaby