Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Let's See if We Can Revive this Blog

Well, I suppose enough has happened since March of 2008 that I really should update this blog...if only to get one more post in before the end of 2008...which I believe would bring my yearly total up to about 5...which is quite pathetic. Nonetheless, better late than never.
Since it has been so long, I suppose I will just need to talk about recent stuff, as there is really no point in giving a blow-by-blow retelling of the last 8 months.
Well first and foremost (and the most exciting news if you ask me!), my lovely Kate has become a Canadian citizen. It has taken her over 4 years, probably over $3000 in fees/applications and a hell of a lot of stress but a few weeks ago she got sworn in as one of us.
Despite now having the right to vote, the right to run for office and the right to a Canadian passport, something tells me that longlegged Kate will always be English, with just a hint of Canadian. Very proud of you Babe.
Other news, we recently got back from New York City (my first time) and we had a ton of fun walking the city as tourists. I took Kate for her, um...21st birthday and all the photos can be seen (as usual) on our flickr page. This photo was my favourite as it was taken during a huge rain storm (seems like rain follows us everywhere after our Vancouver experience) in Central Park.In more travel news, we'll be heading to the UK this Friday for another fun holiday week or two with the in-laws. I honestly cannot wait to leave work on Friday, have a beer or two in the passenger's lobby and get Kate back on a plane home. Since leaving Vancouver it has been fantastic to see our family and friends again, but I would be lying if I said it hasn't been a stressful time looking for work, moving across the country, etc. So I think that kicking it back in Landbeach with my English parents (and John, Kate's bro) is just what the doctor ordered.
Which brings us to work and my new job. Now I say new, as it has happened since March, but I have actually been at this postion since August and have just now decided to get off my ass and blog about it. I am working as a producer/director for butterscotch.com . Butterscotch is an online video network designed for folks who find technology too techie. The site is a division of Tucows.com and I am lucky enough to work with some great people and some old friends. Andy Walker, Sean Carruthers and Amber Mac are all working on the project in various roles on a number of different shows including Lab Rats, The A-List, The Noob, Mr. Mobile (launching soon) , Miss Download, and On Deck. Please check them all out and feel free to give some feedback.
And finally, it appears hell has indeed frozen over and some how (at least for now) my Bruins are in first place in the Eastern Conference and are in second place in the NHL....absolute craziness. A friend recently asked me why I thought they were doing so well and I answered 'balanced scoring, solid D, fantastic goaltending and a ton of luck...all things that can dry up in a heartbeat'...so here's to a great 2009 and a big hope the B's can keep filling up the 'W' column.

19 Comments:

At 4:39 PM, Blogger Emery said...

This comment has been removed by the author.

 
At 4:55 PM, Blogger Emery said...

Congratulations in getting your new job at Butterscotch, having your own show and producing Lab Rats I have watched your show and Lab Rats and give thumps up. I also pass the web site to my friends who need all the help they can find on how to use their computer and programs they use. Congratulations to Kate in getting her Canadian citizen

I had a nice Christmas, no snow just warm weather.

Hope you and Kate had a nice Christmas.

Happy New Year!

-Emery
Longview, TX

 
At 9:09 AM, Blogger Harris said...

Thanks Emery! Happy New Year!
-Matt

 
At 2:46 AM, Blogger Emery said...

Thanks Matt! There a lot of cool new gadgets at CES. I enjoy watching the @ show and seeing the new gadgets.

Keep up the great work!

-Emery

 
At 10:42 PM, Blogger Emery said...

Hi Matt,
You wore great as the camera man!
-Emery

 
At 2:28 AM, Blogger Emery said...

Happy Valentine day to you and Kate! -Emery

 
At 12:31 AM, Blogger Emery said...

Happy Birthday Matt!

Have a great birthday.

-Emery

 
At 11:45 AM, Blogger Harris said...

Thanks for the birthday wishes Emery! We had a great time in Boston...hoping to blog about it soon:)

 
At 7:24 PM, Blogger Emery said...

Glad you and Kate had a great time in Boston. I seen the pictures. I was in Boston airport in 2007 to go to a NTSAD conference in Quincy. The conference this year is back in Quincy but I am not going to it this year, next year it will be in Chico and I will go to it to take pictures.

Glad you also had a nice birthday.

Can't wait to see your blog about it.

-Emery

 
At 6:22 PM, Blogger Emery said...

Hi Matt,

I am enjoying your show and other shows on butterscotch.com. Keep up the great work.

-Emery

 
At 1:50 AM, Blogger Emery said...

Happy belated 4th Anniversary, Matt

I was at my friend Allison wedding on the 18, it went great. I will send you a picture of Allison and me at her reception on the dance floor.

-Emery

 
At 1:59 AM, Blogger Emery said...

Hey Matt,
Have a nice Victoria Day weekend and moving to your new place. It going to rain on my memorial weekend.

-Emery

 
At 10:59 AM, Blogger Emery said...

You and Kate have a nice summer!

Keep up the great work.

-Emery

 
At 2:28 PM, Blogger Emery said...

Happy Canada Day, Matt and Kate!

-Emery

 
At 10:50 PM, Blogger Emery said...

Matt you and Kate have a nice vacation.

-Emery

 
At 2:25 PM, Blogger Emery said...

Happy Thanksgiving to you and Kate!

-Emery

 
At 2:34 PM, Blogger Emery said...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and Kate!
-Emeyr

 
At 5:58 PM, Blogger Emery said...

Happy 2011 New Year to you and Kate!
-Emery

 
At 10:56 PM, Blogger Emery said...

Matt, I wish you best in your life and career. Have a great and fun time in UK. I know what ever you do; you will be great at it. Have a great adventure and great time. Best wishes to you! See you again. Take care, Emery :)

 

Post a Comment

<< Home