Eccentric

VIVA LAS VEGAS!

2008-05-08T23:57:00.000-05:00

Remember how i told you that Jesse, Trish and I were all going to Colorado? Yeah, scratch that and replace it with LAS VEGAS! We're all so incredibly excited. We're aiming for the dates of July 27th to July 31st.

I know what you're thinking.. "But Matt... Thats only four days!".. Yes, yes, i'm aware. But due to time and financial constraints, four days is all we can afford. But we found a really amazing condo that we all think is awesome. Check out these pics of it:

Amazing right? And its a great deal. We're all praying its available for those dates. Trish called and left a message and also emailed them... So hopefully we'll find out soon.

Have you been to Vegas? Do you have any suggestions for us to check out while we're there? Hit me with them! We're definitely open to suggestions and we want to see as many things in Vegas as we can. So let me know! I'll update soon.

PayPerPost

2008-05-08T23:45:00.001-05:00

Have you done any blog marketing lately?

I recently found a site via my friend Trish called PayPerPost. PayPerPost pays bloggers for writing sponsored content for their advertisers. The categories range from nearly everything you could think of, including things such as vacations, education, cars, food, resorts, cruises, computer and internet related topics and much, much more. I know a lot, if not nearly all, bloggers write about these things on a daily basis. However, we never got paid for them. Well, now you can. And the payouts are much more than just pocket change like many other websites.

But don't get me wrong, I know how nerve-wrecking it can be to sign up for sites like this in fear of the many scams out there, but i can assure you this site is no scam! Trish herself has personally been paid from it and i also recently learned that a few of my other fellow blogger friends are also a part of PayPerPost. I can't believe i didn't know about this site sooner! There are so many bills, birthdays, holidays (etc) that i didn't have to suffer through. Earning money on PayPerPost doing what i already do, blogging, couldn't be easier.

I've wanted a new computer for a very long time, and with the money i could earn from PayPerPost i could have it in no time! I couldn't be more excited to be a part of this website.

If (or should i say when?) you sign up for PayPerPost let me know. I'd love to have more blogger friends who are a part of a great website along with me.

Girls.

2008-05-02T02:54:00.001-05:00

Ugh... girls. So confusing! The past few days have been crazy and wouldnt you know it.. Its all due to two women. One whom is a friend, the other who i have romantic feelings for.. who seems to not see me that way. Hah. It sucks.

Its weird for me to try and date, as i've always been in long relationships, and never really "dated" much. Its always been serious, year long relationships. So now, just having got out of a two year relationship, and WANTING to find the right girl by actually looking instead of jumping into the first thing i find.. Is different. Its good for me, but i'm not used to it. And i'm definitely not good with the pick up lines.

Its 2am and i JUST woke up and i'm super tired.. So i'll probably post a more coherent blog later.

Vesti

2008-04-25T23:04:00.000-05:00

Awesomeness on the interwebs.

Okay so.. The vestibule. Is probably the greatest internet forum in existence.

http://boards.ign.com/teh_vestibule/b5296/p1

Found at that link on the IGN.com forums. "Teh Vesti" as it is called by the users, is a place of constant fun and chaos. Filled with constantly epic threads and a community of hilarious people.

On the vesti you'll find many threads.. Random threads, sports threads, threads making other people miserable.. But dont get me wrong, the vesti is epic. Go check it out and try to tell me you didn't just spend five hours reading it. Yeah, its that addictive.

You're welcome.

Jesse Fails

2008-04-18T01:01:00.000-05:00

Mr.Jesse fails for many reasons. I will share some reasons as to why Mr.Jesse fails with you now. And here we go:

Hes never on skype.
His real life friends are more important than Trish and Matt.
He never calls us anymore.
He doesn't answer 4am text messages.
He doesn't broadcast on JTV anymore.
He has no input on our awesomely epic ideas.
He won't sing trout my body.
He doesn't play cod4.
He won't make us signs.
And finally... His cellphone ringtone fails.

And here you have it folks. Ten reasons why Mr.Jesse fails.

But i still love you. (No homo)

Trishs surgery

2008-04-11T16:59:00.001-05:00

Trish is having surgery soon. Please keep her in your prayers. I won't mention any details due to privacy issues but its pretty serious. If you dont pray then just... Send happy thoughts her way. Good luck Trish. I'm praying for you.

2008-04-04T10:06:00.000-05:00

Hey,
Don't write yourself off yet.
It's only in your head you feel left out,
Or looked down on.
Just try your best,
Try everything you can.
And don't you worry what they tell themselves
When you're away.

It just takes some time,
Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride.
Everything, everything will be just fine,
Everything, everything will be alright.

Hey,
You know they're all the same.
You know you're doing better on your own,
So don't buy in.
Live right now.
Yeah, just be yourself.
It doesn't matter if it's good enough
For someone else.

It just takes some time,
Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride.
Everything, everything will be just fine,
Everything, everything will be alright.

2008-03-26T16:41:00.004-05:00

Uhhhhmm... demotivational posters are awesome.. that is all.

New Webcam

2008-03-19T18:25:00.002-05:00

So I finally got around to buying myself a webcam. I had been thinking about the idea for awhile, so after looking at a few that I liked I headed out this Monday evening to pick one up. Unfortunately the Phillips webcam I had been looking for was nowhere to be found. So after a lot of searching at various stores such as Best Buy, Circuit City, Wal Mart, Target, Office Max, and Comp USA, I gave up looking for the one I wanted. I then returned to the first place I stopped, Best Buy, and picked up the Logitech Pro 9000, for $100.00. The webcam itself is very nice quality and should serve any purposes i have for it well. Although, I believe that I will likely be using it mostly for its microphone, for talking on skype. The audio and ease of use is leagues beyond have to hold my old microphone up to my face all night.

Anticipating Colorado

2008-03-13T13:28:00.001-05:00

Colorado is something that I so close.. But yet, seemingly so far away. As of today it is almost exactly 4 months until I travel to Denver with Trish and Jesse. I’m unbelievably excited for this trip, yet apprehensive as to if we can all get things done that we need to. We all have money issues that need to be taken care of, both getting more of it and taking care of paying for other things before the trip. As well, Jesse is waiting for job approval, and I am waiting for family approval to take this vacation. I pray that all of these things will work out for all of us, and that we can all go and enjoy ourselves and have a fantastical time. Sink cookies ftmfw!

New Phone

2008-03-12T16:13:00.001-05:00

So I got myself a new phone yesterday, its a Sony Ericsson w580i. It's a slider type phone, and overall it's pretty nice, it can hold mp3's and takes photos with a 2.0 megapixel camera. However, the unfortunate thing is that this purchase caused for a $150.00 loss from my Colorado fund. As to what happened to my old phone.. well. I had a little too much to drink Sunday night, and ended up dropping my phone in the toilet. Needless to say it was destroyed. However, thankfully, all of my contacts were miraculously salvaged, and I kept my old number as well.

Late Nights

2008-03-11T13:13:00.000-05:00

As of lately, I’ve been staying up quite late into the night, or well, morning. I cannot remember the last time that I went to bed at a “normal person” time. Generally bed time for me lies around 2:00 AM at the earliest to around 5ish. I don’t know why the night is so much more fun and entertaining than the day time for me, but that’s just the way it has been nowadays. Also, it’s seemingly getting easier to stay up later and later as time goes by. The same is to be said for my best friend, whom I spend all of these late nights with. We often comment that we don’t understand how normal people could be in bed at this hour. It’s hard to define exactly what we do during this time.. because it generally flies by so fast anyway, it seems like you didn’t do anything. The general night however, will consist of us talking on Skype, and either bouncing around to different broadcasts on Justin.tv or calling random people in Australia on skype. Honestly, during the day I look forward to the 10:00 or 11:00 o’clock hours when everyone heads off to sleep, and I can start my night with Trish. Always, always, good times.

Understanding Computer Processes: By Matt

2008-03-09T00:14:00.001-06:00

The Copy and Paste. Always a confusing operation for newcomers is the copy and paste command, however, through these simple steps you can learn to copy and paste anything on your computer. First step, requires that you type in large bolded font in Microsoft word, the text “COPY”. After that select print and print out text file. Now take that paper, crumple it up, and throw it angrily at your computer screen. Once that has been accomplished take a large tub of industrial strength paste, and slather It on your monitor. Wait for it to dry, do not lick the paste. Congratulations, you have successfully copied and pasted! Enjoy.

DISCLAIMER: this was for my sole enjoyment only. please do not try this at home. ;)

Understanding Computer Processes 2: By Matt

2008-03-06T16:22:00.000-06:00

Modding People on JTV. Although this seemingly simple operation would appear to be a no brainer, the steps involved are long, complicated and pointless. Firstly, open up MS word and type the word Moderate. Print this off 14 times. After this has been completed, crumple them all into separate balls, and start to juggle them. Once all but one have fallen to the ground, take the one and fax it to the user whom you wish to moderate. Congratulations you have successfully added a mod.

DISCLAIMER: Once again, this was for my personal entertainment. It wont really work. ;) Try it at your own risk!

Brett Favre Retires

2008-03-05T17:10:00.001-06:00

It's been a solemn last day or so here in the state of Wisconsin, and that is because Brett Favre has retired. Favre was quarterback for basically all of my life. He never once did not play starting quarterback position for each sunday that the National Football League conducted games. He will be sorely missed by me and by many across the nation, not only Wisconsinites. Favre's carreer was a great one, highlighted by countless records and award, including 3 MVP awards and a super bowl ring. Even most recently Favre was named athlete of the year, by Sports Illustrated, for his leading of a young packers team to a successful season and one of the best seasons for Brett for a few years. His legend will now live on, and become part of the great lambeau mystique. Congratulations to Brett on his success, and here's looking forward to what is to come for Green Bay.

OMG COLORADO!!

2008-03-04T05:11:00.000-06:00

Trish and I have decided we're going to do quite a few random things in Colorado. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Drop a large trout on Jesse while he sleeps
Make sink cookies, sink brownies, garlic grilled cheese, french toast, shrimp alfredo, peanut butter and syrup sandwiches, peanut butter chocolate bars...
Rave in our condo
Go gold panning (hopefully)
Slam into Jesses bedroom door while he sleeps
Attack Jesse
Get brownie mix all over our faces, while raving/dancing and screaming "OH MY GOD I LOVE BROWNIES"
Broadcast on JTV
Go to Mackers
Make a fort
Ask a drive through (or a few) "I can haz cheeseburger? K..Thx..Bai"
Find hot blocks and interview them
Gain more haters than we already have

The list goes on and on.. But as you can see, we have quite a few things lined up. I'm so excited!

Plastic packaging for the lose

2008-03-03T22:41:00.000-06:00

The plastic sealed packaging put around electronics items is most definitely the worst invention ever spawned. Not only is it impossible to open, but you cut up your hands and kill yourself in the process. Not too long ago.. I was in the process of trying to get a microphone to use for skype. So I went to buy a bluetooth adapter for my PC so that I could use my bluetooth headset for speaking. However, in my futile attempts at trying to cut open the packaging, I also cut through the install cd. Couldn't return it, and I had just driven through a hellish snowstorm to get it. Do us a favor people, sell your product in something I can open.

Fan Signs

2008-03-02T16:55:00.002-06:00

Trish and I have been on a mission to get as many "fan signs" as possible from our acquaintances/friends/etc over at Justin.tv. The signs are used in Trishs offline loop video. (Which you can see here) And we also display them on our myspace pages.

Wanna make us one? Leave me a comment and let me know! Also if you make us one and want one in return, all you have to do is ask! We'll be glad to make them in return.

And now i'd like to show off some of our fantastic fan signs from Justin.tv land. Enjoy.

Colorado Road Trip

2008-03-01T00:57:00.000-06:00

Later this year, in July I will be attending a vacation for a week long trip to Colorado with two friends. I will be going with my buddy Jesse and the super spectacular Trish. Trish also set up this page for me by the way. (clap, clap, clap). When there we will be staying in Denver, and we will rave in the limo, and in the hotel, and on the streets, and just about everywhere. Also, we will fill our sink full of cookies and milk, and our bathtub with cheese its and goldfish. Depending on how much money we have, we will visit various attractions in and around Denver. I cant wait!

Airplane on a treadmill

2008-02-25T13:05:00.000-06:00

I have seen this debate, discussed in various different places and have seen a number of different explanations and such for both sides of the debate. Yet, I have seen no definitive evidence as to either side being correct. The situation in question is this: A jet airplane Is traveling on a runway, the runway however is a treadmill, which speed is constantly the exact opposite of that of the plane traveling on it. Thus the plane would remain stationary. The question is, when the plane got to speed normally need for lift, would the plane be able to take off, if the runway beneath it was traveling the exact same speed in the opposite direction? This question.. Plagues my mind. Somebody help.

Skype??

2008-02-22T14:09:00.000-06:00

Does anyone use Skype? I use it pretty much every day, and i love it. Trish and I tend to call people in Australia atleast once a week.. And its a blast. You can call other computers for free.. Or you can call landlines or cellphones for a fee. Ive never called a landline or cellphone, though. If you use skype leave a comment and give me your name and i'll add you. :)

Angel

2008-02-20T15:19:00.000-06:00

A beautiful angel
Walks through your home.
Her presence is glorious
Like a goddess of Rome.

She walks up the stairs
And up into your room.
Her sight brings you joy
Yet a feeling of doom.

She stands in your door
And looks into your eyes.
You knew this was coming
You’ve said your goodbyes.

She lies next to you
As you draw your last breath.
This beautiful angel
Is the angel of death.

Sports On JTV

2008-02-17T13:27:00.000-06:00

For those that don’t know, justin.tv is a growing website that features people who have personal webcasts. It offers a unique social experience, which I would recommend to anyone who has not checked it out already. However it is not without it’s problems. The most prevalent of these problems that I see with it, is the broadcasting of different sports events. Not only does this overflow the website with excessive viewers, but it takes away from what the website is really about, the people who broadcast. Therefore, It is my belief that any sports broadcasts should be removed from the website and be considered a bannable offense.

Justin.tv

2008-02-16T09:14:00.003-06:00

If you broadcast on Justin.tv, leave your link as a comment and i'll check you out. Its a site i frequent atleast once a day. I even broadcasted a few times when i still had my camera. But i returned the piece of shit camera and got my money back, so i havent broadcasted since. But i do have quite a few friends who still do.

Anyway, leave your link! And check me out here!

Thinking of selling my PSP

2008-02-13T15:28:00.000-06:00

I just looked up at my computer shelf and noticed my psp and several games. Which, to be honest, I haven’t played any of for quite some time. I’m thinking that maybe I should sell them all now, while I can get the most money for them. I did have fun with it at one point, but having a laptop, an ipod, and a cell phone all kind of makes the thing useless to me. I’m hoping I can get enough money back from the stuff to pay for my recent cell phone purchase and if there’s more than that It will be put to great use in the Colorado fund.

Trout..

2008-02-11T17:28:00.000-06:00

Have you ever wanted to slap someone in the face with a large trout? I have, and i want to quite frequently, especially while i'm on Justin.tv.

Theres so many attention whores, sluts and general assholes on JTV.... I just want to slap all of them. You'd understand if you saw half the things i see on a daily basis on JTV. Its absolutely insane.

Where can i buy a large trout? Anyone know? Help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Webcam

2008-02-09T03:14:00.000-06:00

Well I’ve been thinking about getting a webcam, seeing as I spend a good amount of time on the self broadcasting website justin.tv. The idea was starting to pick up steam until the unfortunate accident with my phone. Now I may have to wait to see if I can really afford to get one. However, if anyone has any suggestions as to what kind of cam is the best for the money, feel free to make one. The camera doesn’t even necessarily have to include a microphone, as I already have a freestanding one which I bought a few months ago for Skype.

Lost

2008-02-08T22:39:00.002-06:00

I'm a huge fan of the show "Lost". This season has been absolutely brilliant.. Not to say the other seasons haven't been. But this season has just blown my mind.

Possible spoilers ahead.. Read at your own discretion.

Is Aaron Claries kid or the child of Sawyer and Kate?
What IS the hatch all about?
Who is in the coffin?
Who are the oceanic six? My personal opinion is that it may be.. Kate, Hurley, Jack, Ben, Sayeed.. And Arron? Or Locke.
Will Desmond get off the island?
If Desmond does get off the island, will he be reunited with Penny?
What happened to Michael and Walt?

I have so many other questions but i could go on all day about this. What are your thoughts?

That Day..

2008-02-01T05:01:00.000-06:00

Nine eleven what a terrible day.
Where all those people lost their way.
It was a shocking moment the first time we heard.
It seemed impossible and even absurd.
And when those towers came crashing down.
We watched in dismay, and worry, and frown.
Thousands of people had lost their lives.
They lost sons, daughters, husbands, and wives.
Who could be so heartless to do such things?
Though God will raise us on his wings.
That day will live in our hearts forever.
Now our country is better than ever.

Conformity

2008-01-29T03:32:00.000-06:00

“And what is a good citizen? Simply one who never says, does or thinks anything that is unusual. Schools are maintained in order to bring this uniformity up to the highest possible point. A school is a hopper into which children are heaved while they are still young and tender; therein they are pressed into certain standard shapes and covered from head to heels with official rubber-stamps.” ~H.L. Mencken

This quote by Mencken means a lot to me, because it truly defines what is wrong with American culture. Schools are brought up and maintained to be things not only where children are taught elementary things such as mathematics and English, but are shown to conform into a single uniformity. We are urged from the very beginning of our lives to be the same, and that the best path in life is the straight line.

More on this topic soon...

whats up

2008-01-20T01:33:00.000-06:00

Hey everyone -

I'm Matt. I'm 19 years old and I currently reside in Wisconsin. A friend of mine told me to try out blogging so here i am. (Thanks Trish!) I'm a pretty random person so you can expect my entries to be just as random. I'll blog about anything that comes to mind when i feel like writing.. Be it stories, poems, random articles or just random blogs. Thanks for visiting and come back soon!