by Matt | Sep 20, 2001 | Imported Entry
Well, that was easy. I called B&H and talked to a customer service guy about my package. He said to stick it back in the box it came from, with the invoice, write “Attn: Return Dept” on it and they would send me a new one and refund my shipping. How nice. I knew there was a reason I liked these guys.
The cable guy also came today. Now I have 80 channels and nothing to watch instead of 6. We had “basic” cable over the summer and now that all the roommates are back, we wanted a few more. Basically, Pete wanted Nickaloden, Jason wanted Cartoon Network and I wanted Comdey Central. So we upgraded. It’s going to cost an arm and a leg but at least I have basic things like the Weather Channel or CNN incase anything else happens or we get a hurricain.
Other than that, I’ve got 3D Design at 3:00 today and then I work on photo projects all weekend. Oh, almost forgot… I got a roll of Kodak EIR yesterday. It’s Kodak’s Infared film. I’ve been told that it’s really cool. I can’t wait to try it out. I guess that if you take pictures in normal conditions (outdoors, daylight etc) it shifts the entire color spectrum. ie: red trees, dark blue/purple sky, orange grass, stuff like that. Sounds like the perfect thing for a color photo class. hehe. Ok, time for some lunch. Later.
by Matt | Sep 20, 2001 | Imported Entry
“Out of curiosity, why is your bio page looks like an outdated copy of your projects page?
Chip [chip@chocobo.cx] ? 09/19/01 01:04pm”
I was just about to get to that. I actually overrode that the other night when I was playing with stuff. I was writing a newer one anyway, so look for that in the coming days.
Ok, much randomness around. First, I got my copy of Grim Fandango in the mail today. Yippee. It’s one of my favorite adventure/puzzle games of all time. A big thanks to Nick for letting me borrow this way back in the day. I also got a copy of “Spanish Culture: 1400-1600.” I didn’t order this. I wasn’t charged for it. It was simply in my package. Odd.
Also, Counter-Strike 1.3 and HalfLife 1.1.0.8 updates are out. Go grab’em!
What else? Oh ya, we get cable tomorrow! Huzah! That and I get to call and yell at B&H photo for sending beat-up photo supplies. Maybe I can wrangle something free out of’em. We’ll see.
Other than that, there’s not much goin’ on. I feel really sick at the moment, so I’m going to go to bed. Night.
by Matt | Sep 19, 2001 | Imported Entry
Arg. 9am sucks. Actually, to be more precise, 7:30am sucks. I hate getting up that early. And even then, that’s my best attempt to sleep as much as possible. I should be getting up at 7. I get up at 7:30, shower breifly, cram toast into my face before starting to drive downtown by 8 so I can be there by 8:30 and fight for parking for my 9am class. See, the building that my major is in, doesn’t have it’s own parking lot. Which means I have to fight buisness men, tourists and other students for parking. Arg. Why would anyone schedule a class at 9am for an art school in the first place. The only students that possibly might enjoy being up that early would be those Arch. or History majors. The rest of us are self-proclaimed slackers and deserve a good nights rest. By good I mean at least 10 hours and usually starting at 1am. Ok, enough about that.
I love being able to get into my Digital class early. Since I’m up for my 9am, I may as well make the most of it by being at my 12 early… which is easy since it’s in the same building. So, around 11:30, I can be in the (this) lab hanging out and trying to wake up, a full half-hour before most of the other people. That means I get to browse the web in peace. Always a good thing. Ok, I’ve got to fiddle with some *.psd’s before class. Later.
Current Mood: Tired, as always 
by Matt | Sep 18, 2001 | Imported Entry
Got my package from B&H yesterday. it was smashed to hell and so I need to return some of the things I ordered. When there’s a gaping hole in a box of light sensitive material, it’s not a good thing.
In Color class, I learned I was actually ahead of the game and had the first project done about a week early. Go me! In Digital class, I became “that guy”. You know, the guy that people ask questions of when they can’t figure it out on their own. “how do I make this brighter?”, “where’s the layer controls?” etc. Just because I’m the only kid in the class who’s used Photoshop shouldn’t mean I become an unpaid teacher-assistant. I don’t mind helping out, not in the least, but when someone raises their hand and asks you to come over and help them, that’s too much.
Also, you’ve got to check out the Return to Castle Wolfenstein Multiplayer Test. It’s lots of fun. This should be a kick ass game when it comes out around x-mas. Check out the links on Blues News since I forgot’em.
The new version of Counter Strike will be out tomorrow. It’ll feature new voice features, real time chatting with team-mates, new spectator modes, new maps and other cool stuff. Make sure you grab that tomorrow.
Thats about it. I had 3D class today and started to realize how simple it’s going to be. The teacher actually said the following:
“ok, for next class, work on your wire sculptures, but don’t worry it they’re not done, just work on’em for Monday, but if they’re not done Monday, don’t worry, have’em for Wednesday, or even after the weekend, don’t worry about it.”
Damn! I don’t quite know what to do with myself, I’ve never had deadlines that weren’t actually deadlines. I’m going to have it done for Monday, but still, that’s almost a little too leanient. Not that I’m complaining.
Current Mood: not to shabby. 
by Matt | Sep 17, 2001 | Imported Entry
Randomness.
I’m in the digital photoloab and it’s a half-hour before class… which means some web surfing is in order. But, before that, random bits of things.
Does anyone remember the “red” hair thing I desided to do freshman year? Well, its going to make a come back I think. I’ve gotten bored with this ol’ head of hair again and I think red is going to be the way to go. And for those of you who don’t remember, it’s was very very red. Not solid, “fire engine” red, but the darkest red that looks semi-natural, ie: dark chestnut/auburn. Its kinda cool.
Also, last night after some fuss, we got the network connection between Pete’s computer and my own working. Now there will be nothing stoping the UT fests, Counter-Strike marathons or other network games of yester-year.
Also, has anyone ever had Hot Pocket heartburn? Seriously. I think the human body, after 6 “pockets” or so, rejects the microwavable goodness that is a Hot Pocket. I had the worst stomach ache last night and I think it’s because of my favorite snack food. Matt must learn moderation.
I’ve also got to mention the kick ass scanners we have up here in the lab. The Nikon LS-1000 negative scanner is a piece of art. High resolutions of 2700dpi make even shitty negatives look good… this thing is going to save my ass, I can tell.
Ok, I’m very very sleepy, so I’m probably going to take a nap after class, but after that, I’ll probably go hang with my girl. After that, who knows. Ok, it’s nearly class time. Later.
Current Mood: Sleepy
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