Hey, so I have my own website now, and I am in the middle of writing a blog for it. Comments are nonexistent right now, but it isn't like that matters, as nobody comments here anyway. I'll set up comments eventually. Anyway yeah:
http://istheguy.com/blog/
From now on I will be posting there. It is made by me, for me, and allows me to do a lot of cool stuff that blogger won't, so I am switching. Goodbye!
23 March, 2009
04 March, 2009
Zattoo
I just interviewed to intern at Zattoo, and the job sounds pretty sweet. I usually just do stuff on the web, but this job would have me maintaining actual software. I've wanted to get in on the software scene for a long time.
Apparently I would be helping to streamline the process of updating software, which is pretty hard to do when you constantly have people using the program. It sounds like a totally stressful (but you know, in a good challenging way, not a bad headachy way) and fun. It'd be really good for me, I'm sure.
I feel like it used to be that there was hardware and software, but now software is kind of in the middle with web applications taking its place (or further abstracting it). I wonder what will come next?
Oh and also this internship works out I probably have to go to Zurich, which would be just sick as hell. I haven't been off this continent since 2002, and I could use an opportunity to practice my French chops.
Apparently I would be helping to streamline the process of updating software, which is pretty hard to do when you constantly have people using the program. It sounds like a totally stressful (but you know, in a good challenging way, not a bad headachy way) and fun. It'd be really good for me, I'm sure.
I feel like it used to be that there was hardware and software, but now software is kind of in the middle with web applications taking its place (or further abstracting it). I wonder what will come next?
Oh and also this internship works out I probably have to go to Zurich, which would be just sick as hell. I haven't been off this continent since 2002, and I could use an opportunity to practice my French chops.
20 February, 2009
Party album
Someone needs to make a party album with drunk people in mind. It is a well-accepted fact that drunk people have awful music taste, basically enjoying any exciting sounds (e.g. yelling, whooping, drums).
Problem is, you can't enjoy your favorite drunk music while sober because it sucks, and you can't enjoy your favorite sober music while drunk because it is too refined and not exciting enough. The solution is an album that starts with good music, and progresses slowly into being good drunk music. That way, you are constantly enjoying the music as you destroy your own brain.
Problem is, you can't enjoy your favorite drunk music while sober because it sucks, and you can't enjoy your favorite sober music while drunk because it is too refined and not exciting enough. The solution is an album that starts with good music, and progresses slowly into being good drunk music. That way, you are constantly enjoying the music as you destroy your own brain.
17 February, 2009
Okay I have had enough of this people
You are not racist. Okay? Why does everybody feel the need to throw around the word racist, like it is some kind of badge of humility? People!
Ronald Reagan was racist. My uncle’s girlfriend is racist. You are not. Racism is a very specific word with a very specific definition, and unless you actually believe that your race (or anybody’s race) is superior (or inferior) to other races, you are not racist. Okay?
Do you judge people you don’t know based on race? How about gender? Clothing? Weight? Height? Hairstyle? Come on people, we judge each other for all kinds of stupid reasons, and race is definitely one of them. All it means is that you are unfair and maybe judgemental, and those are things you can work on and second-guess.
But it doesn’t make you a racist! Goddamn!
Ronald Reagan was racist. My uncle’s girlfriend is racist. You are not. Racism is a very specific word with a very specific definition, and unless you actually believe that your race (or anybody’s race) is superior (or inferior) to other races, you are not racist. Okay?
Do you judge people you don’t know based on race? How about gender? Clothing? Weight? Height? Hairstyle? Come on people, we judge each other for all kinds of stupid reasons, and race is definitely one of them. All it means is that you are unfair and maybe judgemental, and those are things you can work on and second-guess.
But it doesn’t make you a racist! Goddamn!
14 February, 2009
11 February, 2009
My first career fair ever was today
One of the guys I talked to seemed really impressed that my resume was two pages instead of just one. “Wow! A two-pager!” he said.
09 February, 2009
Marriage
There are so many gay people who love each other, and can't get married. How can I get married, knowing that? How can I participate in such a system? Well, I won’t. I am not going to get married until gay marriage is legal across the US.
It’s only fair, you know?
It’s only fair, you know?
06 February, 2009
05 February, 2009
Dear potential employers
Hi!
Congratulations on finding my blog. In case you haven’t yet checked, I will save you the trouble of looking and tell you that I do not have facebook or myspace accounts. I understand if you don’t trust me, but really—I’m not into the whole friends-over-the-internet thing.
Anyway, I guess this is a disclaimer, if you will. I am not going to go through my blog, deleting entries that show less fun aspects of myself. I believe in giving you as complete a picture as possible. I will also add that if you find anything here to be concerning, please do not hesitate to ask me about it.
Thank you, I hope you find what you are looking for!
Matt
Congratulations on finding my blog. In case you haven’t yet checked, I will save you the trouble of looking and tell you that I do not have facebook or myspace accounts. I understand if you don’t trust me, but really—I’m not into the whole friends-over-the-internet thing.
Anyway, I guess this is a disclaimer, if you will. I am not going to go through my blog, deleting entries that show less fun aspects of myself. I believe in giving you as complete a picture as possible. I will also add that if you find anything here to be concerning, please do not hesitate to ask me about it.
Thank you, I hope you find what you are looking for!
Matt
03 February, 2009
Computer Ergonomics
This is all some pretty important stuff to think about when you’re at your computer, people!
- Your eyes should be at or above the top of your monitor (looking down is much easier for your eyes than looking up, and you won’t have to tilt your neck to do so this way).
- Which leads to: try to align your spine, all with your head and neck balanced on your torso, so you aren’t all hunched over all Igor-like.
- Elbow support! Armrests or something. Also your elbows should be close to your body, with your upper-arms essentially just hanging straight-down.
- Make sure your wrists and hands are in line with your forearms (that’s why those ergonomic keyboards look so weird—because if you follow this rule and the one above, your hands will be at different angles. You don’t want to have to twist your wrists to make up for this.
- Get a little pad that you can put in front of your keyboard if you use a keyboard and not just a laptop. That way your wrists have support.
- Obviously, make sure that your monitor is at a good distance. Make sure it is easiest to read when your head is in a good-posture position. Duh.
- Ideally, your desk-height is such that your forearms are parallel to the floor.
- You should put a cushion on your chair to support your lower-back.
- You should be comfortable with your feet flat on the floor.
02 February, 2009
29 January, 2009
Samsara
I am in Samsara right now, and I guess that is okay. I need to accept where I am. Nothing wrong with a little suffering.
23 January, 2009
Maybe some day I will have a nickname
Today I met someone and said that “most people call me Ace of Spades.” They proceeded to call me Ace of Spades and I just couldn’t do it, and told them that when I said “most people” I meant “nobody” and they should just call me Matt.
I want a nickname. Maybe then I would finally be cool
I want a nickname. Maybe then I would finally be cool
22 January, 2009
That’s nice
I had a dream where I said a bunch of really mean things to Nora. It made me feel a lot better. It’s hard for me to feel strongly about something, and to know very certainly that I am wrong. So it is nice to be able to vent my feelings to myself, at least.
Also, now I feel weird about writing in here, because I know people read it. I assumed a while ago that everybody stopped reading this blog. If you are reading this because you want to talk to me but you aren’t sure what to say, you should probably just talk to me. I mean, you know, friendship, etc.
Anyway yeah I feel pretty good this morning.
Also, now I feel weird about writing in here, because I know people read it. I assumed a while ago that everybody stopped reading this blog. If you are reading this because you want to talk to me but you aren’t sure what to say, you should probably just talk to me. I mean, you know, friendship, etc.
Anyway yeah I feel pretty good this morning.
21 January, 2009
19 January, 2009
Haha the internet
So I am trying to refresh my memory about c-strings (in C++), and of course I type that into google and press I’m Feeling Lucky. Apparently a c-string is like a strapless g-string? Man, I will never feel lucky on the internet again.
FYI—the first correct page was third, and wikipedia
FYI—the first correct page was third, and wikipedia
18 January, 2009
Hilarious !
Have you ever been in the situation when you are sitting in a room with a couple people, and this god-awful song is playing, and eventually you are so close to saying, “so what is this bullshit music anyway, I mean fuck,” when one of the other people in the room says “man this is such a good song” and the other person agrees, and they start talking about how good it is, and you are sitting there like, “buhhhhhh” just at a loss for words?
I left the room, and am listening to some good music in my own room.
I left the room, and am listening to some good music in my own room.
17 January, 2009
Oh, me
I’m not sure what it is about my psyche that renders me incapable of leaning on friends. I guess part of it is that I am usually disappointed with how people react when I open up to them. Not that I can really expect anyone to know the right way to act—I don’t even know what I want.
I guess when it comes down to it, the only thing worse for me than dealing with something alone is opening up to a friend only to receive an undesired response. I hate that situation.
So, I guess I should rephrase the first statement here: I have a pretty good idea why I am incapable of leaning on friends. I don’t trust my friends. The only person I fully trust is myself, because I have to. On one hand, I can always count on myself to get through anything.
On the other hand, it’s pretty lonely over here. A while ago, I found out about a personality dynamic measuring system that had a category for people like me (we are apparently rare). It was nice to see that I am not crazy. To be honest, I was always a little worried.
I mean, look at supervillans in movies. They are always cold and calculating, never letting their emotions affect their actions. No friends. I mean, when I read the Harry Potter books, I always felt I related more to Lord Voldemort than anyone else.
I have plenty of friends, but I am close to few if any of them. I am perpetually trying to become more and more self-reliant, to the point that it is almost an obsession. I can talk to snakes. Reading that personality analysis was really nice, because it essentially told me that I am an okay person.
That doesn’t make me less lonely though. And if you are thinking of writing “Hey Matt you can always call me, no matter what, etc etc,” you are a truly good person, and I really appreciate it, but I will definitely not take you up on it. I never have.
I guess when it comes down to it, the only thing worse for me than dealing with something alone is opening up to a friend only to receive an undesired response. I hate that situation.
So, I guess I should rephrase the first statement here: I have a pretty good idea why I am incapable of leaning on friends. I don’t trust my friends. The only person I fully trust is myself, because I have to. On one hand, I can always count on myself to get through anything.
On the other hand, it’s pretty lonely over here. A while ago, I found out about a personality dynamic measuring system that had a category for people like me (we are apparently rare). It was nice to see that I am not crazy. To be honest, I was always a little worried.
I mean, look at supervillans in movies. They are always cold and calculating, never letting their emotions affect their actions. No friends. I mean, when I read the Harry Potter books, I always felt I related more to Lord Voldemort than anyone else.
I have plenty of friends, but I am close to few if any of them. I am perpetually trying to become more and more self-reliant, to the point that it is almost an obsession. I can talk to snakes. Reading that personality analysis was really nice, because it essentially told me that I am an okay person.
That doesn’t make me less lonely though. And if you are thinking of writing “Hey Matt you can always call me, no matter what, etc etc,” you are a truly good person, and I really appreciate it, but I will definitely not take you up on it. I never have.
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