Just figured I'd update with some news.

Got accepted to ASU so I will be going there in the fall. I love the campus so that should be very fun. I hope gas doesn't go up, because the driving could get a little rough. I want to relocate closer to campus, but don't think that's possible right now unless I win the lottery.

I hurt my wrists really badly lifting weights, so I haven't been able to do much lately. Doing a bit more cardio, and still lifting but only going 2-3 days per week. I'm going to try and get back to the full 5 days next week since my wrists are doing a bit better now. I'm still getting in better shape so that's all that really matters I think

New guitar time is coming soon. I'm not sure what I will get. I really want a Les Paul but my budget might not cover that. May be able to find a good deal on one, that's one decent thing about the economy being in shambles. My other top choice would probably be a Satriani signature guitar from Ibanez, and that would cost significantly less than the LP.

That's about it for now, at least that's all I can remember right now. heh

Figured I should update this now that we're in 2009. Man, the year just flew by

I'm taking an oil painting class again this semester, so I should have some new paintings soon. Same thing with ceramics. Got a lot of big pots on the shelf that need to get fired.

Aside from that the gym thing is going pretty good. I'm not losing weight anymore but just losing inches, since I'm lifting rather than doing cardio. Feeling a hell of a lot better. Bought some more glutamine and creatine today too.

Here's to another year of making art

So there was a little art store nearby (I never actually knew it was there) that was closing. They had potter's wheels, half off. I bought one. $500 later, I'm making some stuff on the back porch. Hopefully when I get enough spare time I can make a good stock of items and get them up for sale on the internet.

Never been the person to drink, but since turning 21 I have developed a taste for rum and Coke (or better yet rum and root beer). One or two per week and that's enough for me. I don't want to overdo it. Plain alcohol I find disgusting!

Still working hard in addition to school. That's taking up the majority of my time, painting lots of small things.

Been hitting the gym pretty hard lately. I'm feeling a lot better already. Got to work more on benching, right now I'm only pressing 200. And drinking a Monster Energy right before my workout makes a huge difference! I could practically go forever (that's what she said).

Now I'm off to class, see you all later!

-Matt

So I threw out my back yesterday. (Maybe I got in a fight with it and chucked it out the window.) Needless to say, it hurts quite a bit. All I did was bend down to pick up a heavy box, and I guess I turned in just the right way, 'cause it knocked the wind out of me. I think I'll be going to see a chiropractor next week. 1,824,847 free internets to whoever gives me a few massages.

Aside from that nonsense, I should have a few ceramic pieces ready in the next couple weeks. Got a watercolor that's nearly done too. Other than that it's just been work and partying like a rock star (as if).

Oh, and THE OFFICE comes back on next week (Tuesday I think?). HECK YES. Best show on TV right now.

Just got back from Los Angeles. I'm honored to say that I picked up 1st place with the piece that can be found in my gallery. The convention was a blast! Met a lot of great painters that I admire. Can't wait till next year!

School starts tomorrow. I need to print off my schedule, as I don't even know what time I have to wake up tomorrow. lol

8-29:
Well as some of you may know on Monday I dropped my photography class because I found out it would be really really REALLY expensive. All the other classes available were either full or I had already taken them, and I really wanted the Saturday ceramics class (but it was full). I sent an email to the instructor asking to get him to sign an add/remove class slip so that I can get in, and thankfully he responded to me today with a yes! So I am back to 12 credit hours. Any more and I wouldn't be able to get enough work done, any less and I won't graduate on time.

My dad was screaming at me about it yesterday, insisting that I shouldn't have dropped photography, as if dropping one class and getting a refund is the worst crime someone can commit. Lol.