Sorry for the random post title. I couldn’t think of anything else. With 80s Encore in the not-so-distant past, those sorts of things stick with me. Anyway, I’m currently listening to some 80s Michael W. Smith…yeah Smitty! Anywho…that was awkward… Ok, on to why you’re really here. Actually, it would be more like on to why I’m really here. This post is by request of my former roommate, Mr. Jon Mobley, host of Late Night with Jon Mobley, a new show here on the AU campus. It’s quality, and I play in it when I can. So come if you’re on campus Wednesday nights at 10pm. If you’re not on campus, it’s worth flying in and renting a car just to come. No joke. Anyway, enough commercials. What’s been going on with me? We’ll just say a lot. After getting back from a great time in Florida, I had one day of classes then Homecoming weekend, which basically meant I spent all of Friday night and Saturday on Encore stuff. In my opinion, it was a great show (especially the 10:00), but you can make your own judgement. My parents were down for two different weekends recently, homecoming being one of them, and they were able to see the show. I love them. Oh, and if you think about it, pray for my Dad as he’s between jobs. He’s waiting to hear back on one, so hopefully that will work out. Ok, back to the Strong’s Exhaustive Update on my life since my last blog entry (that was for you Bible buffs). Well, I had a busy week of doing homework, playing for chapel, teaching Melissa how to play Mary Had A Little Lamb and Amazing Grace, taking recording tech quizzes, working on my recording tech projects, getting up for two early-morning breakfasts, and playing in church. Luckily there was a phenomenon called Fall Break. Give it up for the three-day weekend! I didn’t do very much except a little laundry and reformatting my hard drive and restoring my system. Oh, and I found out Logic Pro won’t run on my system, so I have to pick out a new DAW to purchase. I guess it’s either Cubase or Digital Performer. Well, I do take donations, so if I could buy a new G5, I’d be able to run Logic Pro and create beautiful music for the masses to enjoy. Man, I wish rich people were reading this. Ok, I think it’s time to get back to the homework. I know I need to be a more faithful blogger, so I’ll do my best to keep you informed. I love you all. Goodnight.

Matt, aka Matthew, aka Matty, aka Melonhead, aka Mellonhead, aka Melonfoot

Well here I am sitting in the Ritz-Carlton of Naples, Florida. The internet in the rooms is not free, but there is complimentary wi-fi in the lobby and pool areas. I’ll take it… Anyway, the weather is great. I’ve been spending some quality time by the pool, so hopefully I’ll be tan when you next see me. Doubtful though. I just don’t tan well. There’s a better chance of seeing me red. I hope to make it to the Gulf at least once on this trip. It’s right next to us, but we’ve been going to the pool instead. The pool is salinated (I think that’s the right word), meaning that it is filled with salt water. There’s almost always either a solo pianist or a small combo playing jazz in the lobby, so that’s been fun to listen to. Pretty soon, I need to go spifferize myself because we’re playing a song tonight before a fancy dinner. If you didn’t know, I’m here with Jennifer Stanley, an artist I play for on a pretty regular basis. So far on this trip, we’ve led worship in the Sunday morning church service, did one song before dinner last night, and played a small worship set this morning during breakfast. That’s the only way I can afford to even be here…I’m not paying a single penny. I hear a normal room like mine costs like $400 a night. It’s nice, but I’m not sure I’d pay that (actually I’m pretty sure the only time I’d even consider it is for my honeymoon…but that’s a different story). The beds and the view are amazing though…Egyptian cotton and a down matress pad. In fact, I think I might go lay down on it for a small while before I get dressed up. I might post more later if there’s anything to say and time to say it. I’m actually staying more busy than I thought I would be.

Matt

Well, I’ve done it again. It is now three times I’ve accidentally deleted peoples comments on my posts. I’m so used to getting spam that my initial reflex is to delete them, so if I’m not thinking about what I’m doing, I end up deleting them. Sorry to those who I’ve stiffed. The bad thing is the last two have been from my mother. Sorry Mom…

Matt