Author Archives: Matt Goyer

Purchased

Today I was browsing an online music service that I’m trying out and noticed that The Tragically Hip had a new album out. After further investigation it turns out it wasn’t just an album, it was a whole box set … Continue reading

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2005/2006 Hockey season is over

The 2005/2006 hockey season came to an end last night. Silver Blades, my division 4 team, faired well. We came second in the playoffs; I scored more goals in the playoffs than the regular season. This new stick is certainly … Continue reading

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XBox 360

I got an XBox 360 today. My first impressions are generally all favorable. The only suggestion I have is that I wish the retail box had a handle so that it was easier to carry to my car and from … Continue reading

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Whistler

A random assortment of people, myself included, spent the weekend in Whistler. We took off after work on Thursday and partied hard straight through to Sunday. We had three days of decent skiing and two nights of lots of fun. … Continue reading

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Organic

On the rare occasion I decide to cook I definitely like to go organic and so Megnut’s recent posts on the subject caught my eye. Recently she linked to the following which when I have a few minutes I’ll read … Continue reading

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Dating a designer

OK/Cancel, Dating an Experience Designer. Click through for funny comic.

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Young people don’t take enough financial risk

NY Times, Youth Is Wasted on the Generation Y Investor: But what’s unsettling is that even though most young workers realize that they’re on their own when it comes to saving for retirement, many of those investing in 401(k)’s haven’t … Continue reading

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Spring is here

So it’s time to start thinking about the boat. Wakeside just sent me an email about the new Elevate V-Drive Ballast System. 1500 lbs in 6 minutes. Very tempting. While I’m dreaming, also on my summer wishlist is a 3 … Continue reading

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Valet Parking At Work

My building at work now has valet parking. And you don’t have to tip! Yes, I know, I should be taking the bus more, but as a PM I often have to travel to other buildings that aren’t necessarily on … Continue reading

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Hockey night in the suburbs

The last two nights we had hockey games at 11:05pm in Kent some thirty minutes south of Seattle. Of course this means I don’t get home until at least 12:30-1am and then I can’t sleep since I’m all wound up. … Continue reading

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