by Matt | Dec 16, 2002 | Imported Entry
Well, Lauren called last night and it looks like she’s not coming up for break. I’m kind of bumed out but she says she’ll take me out for a nice dinner and such when we get back to Savannah. Those airline tickets are just too expensive and flying durring the holidays is probably the most stressful activity someone could engage in so I completely understand her decision. I can’t say I’d do anything different. For the amount of money it would have taken to get up here it just wouldn’t have been worth it. It’s disappointing that she won’t be here for my birthday or for after Christmas but it just isn’t legistically possible this year. That’s ok though, I know she loves me and that she tried her best to get up here. It’s only a few days difference anyway. Instead of the 26th, I’ll see her the 2nd. That’s not so bad. As a small upside, I now get to spend the money I would have used to take her out to dinner and such and get her something even nicer for Christmas 🙂 Tehehe.
Speaking of money, I mailed my award letter back to SCAD, overnight of course. According to the guy at the post office, they should have it by noon tomorrow. I had called the Financial Aid Office and left a message about faxing it but no one had called me back. I figured I probably shouldn’t wait on their lazy asses so I just went ahead and mailed it. It’ll probably get there before they even have a chance to call me back anyways.
I’ve also started my mix CDs for Chris and Chip. I’m about 3/4 done with the first one. Well, getting the right tracks that is. I mix it together all at once at the end but I don’t really consider that “working on it” since I merely have to “do it” and it’s more fun than just “work” anyway. I’ve been trying all weekend to get my hands on some killer tracks and I think I’ve done just that. Hopefully they’ll like’em. Oh, and if anyone else wants a copy, just let me know. I didn’t figure too many other people like techno.
Oh, and incase Chris or Chip want’s to take a look at what might be on the CDs, here’s a brief (*cough*) list of what I’ve gotten my hands on lately. And yes, there are repeats on the list, it’s copied from trackslistings so just deal with it.
That’s about it. Later.
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by Matt | Dec 15, 2002 | Imported Entry
This happens every once in a while. Insomnia. And no, I’m not talking about that Comedy Central show. Usually it’s cured by staying up really really late one night and getting up early the following morning, thus creating tiredness for the following night. So, what does Matt do when he can’t sleep? Well, I started off reading my new book, Downsize This – Random threats from an unarmed American by Michael Moore. After that I decided that my collection of CS skins needed an over haul. This resulted in one of the nicest collections I’ve put together to date. It’s easy to find skins for Counter Strike, it’s a pain in the ass to find good ones. Following that I tracked down a few singles for the new mix I’m putting together. For anyone interested (Chris) check out a Sipping Soma track by the name of “Superconscious (Agnelli and Nelson Mix).” Lastly I took a look at Gentoo Linux. I was trying to work up the courage to give it a try until I looked at the install directions. I was scared shitless. I’m sure I could do it with a little time and luck, but then again I could probably put together an engine block together with enough time and luck as well… but that doesn’t mean it’s going to work when I’m finished. Oh well.
by Matt | Dec 14, 2002 | Imported Entry
Well, SCAD finally sent me the promissory note I was supposed to sign two months ago. I got it this afternoon. Monday morning I’ll be at Kinkos faxing a signed copy back because I’m simply not waiting/relying on the mail. Thankfully once this is taken care of I should be all set tuition wise. Not living expenses wise mind you, but at least I can attend classes. Basically my refund for last semester is going to cover the missing amount for this semester leaving me with somewhere between $1000 and $1200 to pay off a $3000 credit card bill and to live on. Those of you with a math degree can probably see the problem. Thankfully the wonderful people at Nellie Mae are almost finished processing my other loan and that should land me an extra $3000 to pay off that $3000. How convenient. Now the trick will be coordinating the attack at the Bursars Office and the Office of Financial Aid so that I can get all this taken care at the same time. I plan to fax Financial Aid, call them 10 minutes later to make sure they got it, immediately call the Bursars and tell them that everything is a go and what I’d like to do with the balance from last semester (pay off this semester) and that anything additional I’d like directly deposited into my bank account. With amazing amount of luck I might be able to pull this off. More than likely I’ll be on the phone playing tag all week. I don’t really care so long as it’s straitened out before X-mas because I know these people are going to disappear that week and you won’t hear from them until after New Years. I fully intend to celebrate the New Year dept free, or at least, that’s the plan.
On to other things. Last night Chip and I and a bunch of people from the F.o.R CounterStrike clan saw Star-Trek: Nemesis. I have to say, it was probably one of the best Star Trek movies of all time. Admittedly I haven’t see all of the previous 8 (?) but of the ones I have seen, this certainly bests all. It’s easily the best Next Generation movie hands down. I’d offer a more astute review but, you know what, it’s a Star Trek movie and if you’re a nerd or trekkie you’re going to see it anyway. If you’re not you probably won’t and my mention of it’s good qualities might only encourage you to rent it a few months from now. Regardless, it’s enjoyable.
I also got a call from Nick tonight asking if I wanted to go see it again. Unfortunately I can’t since I waiting around for my family for dinner (we don’t have many together) and as I just mentioned I saw it last night. Being broke doesn’t really help either. Then again, I was broke to begin with so who are we kidding? I’ll give Nick a call tomorrow and see if he’d like to go get some coffee. I haven’t seen him in a while and would like to catch up.
Oh ya… and Neverwinter Nights is being crushed under my mighty boot. It of course helps when you find items that completely negate both physical and magical damage, leaving you free to crush your enemies without discretion. That and Battlefield 1942 AFTER the 1.2 patch, is the most stunning multiplayer experience I’ve ever been apart of. It reminds me of early CS days. Oh the splendor of video games.
That is all.
by Matt | Dec 12, 2002 | Imported Entry
I started to have a conversation with Chip last night about the way the different entertainment industries are handling piracy and after I got home, as I was falling to sleep, my brain started elaborating on some of the ideas. Now, this is all speculative and there’s no “hard facts” involved (except one) so you’ll just have to live with my ballpark numbers. This is a long rant so I don’t blame you if you skip over it. You’ve been warned.
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by Matt | Dec 8, 2002 | Imported Entry
Well, today was “December Birthdays” down at my Grandparents house. Typically the Perry’s gather together on months when there’s more than one birthday, get a cake and exchange small gifts. Apparently the memo didn’t get around to everyone this time. My brother was off at the Patriots game, my uncle was at home (watching the Patriots game) and my aunt was buying her christmas tree. So, it was my immediate family, uncle Chris, Aunt Denise and my grandparents. Hardly the whole clan. Usually when something like this happens, the aunts and uncles tease each other for months with “well, if you had been there” type jokes. Christmas should be interesting.
Yesterday I hung out with Chip for a while. We got some food followed by a few video games. Much fun. I hadn’t played console games in quite a while.
Also, some random stuff for you guys to take a look at:
This made me laugh until it hurt. Internet SPAM king can’t take what he dishes out. Check out some of the comments for useful links at SlashDot.
New version of WinRAR.
Y’z Dock 0.4.2 (incase I forgot to link it before). Also check out DeskMod for some Y’z Dock Icons and Backgrounds.
Chris showed me Direct Connect and all it’s file sharring glory.
That’s about it. Later.
by Matt | Dec 5, 2002 | Imported Entry
Or rather, a combonation of a few days, or something. Anyway, things aren’t going half bad. In the past few days I’ve seen Harry Potter, I’ve had some pizza, I got approved for a loan, I’ve started work both a new CD mix and a new website and I’ve been playing Battle Field 1942 and Neverwinter Night non-stop. Huzah. I’ll offer more of an in-depth review of Harry Potter tomorrow (or later tonight) and I’ll let you know what’s what with the loan. But for now I’m going to watch the Daily Show. Later.
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