My LIfe

New Life

2009-07-30T10:10:00.001-07:00

As this year passes us by we found out Chrissy is pregnant and due in March of 2010. Thats right something gave me the power to reproduce life and the ability to be a father. Well thats a task all in its self. I am very excited as well as Chrissy. We'll see what this brings upon us.

As the news of GM buying back Delphi hit us, I now after a 6 month layoff am returning to work on Monday.

Time flies when your having fun!

2009-07-01T14:14:00.000-07:00

Since my last post, Chrissy and I have moved again but just across the hall a simple move, to a 2 bedroom(we wanted more room). So also went down to see some really good friends in North Carolina, which was a blast.

In band news our singer/guitarist stepped out due to personal reasons. So the hunt for a new singer/guitarist is on. On this note I was a little disappointed in the he wanted to leave but more pissed on the way he did it via email. But no hard feelings.

Recording

2009-03-29T12:50:00.000-07:00

We as a band now have a full studio at our hands/leisure/disposal what ever you ant to call it. It is awsome!

What I've been up to......

2009-03-23T09:29:00.000-07:00

This may take a while on what I've been up to. So I'll start it out by saying the last week of January a bunch of us were laidoff from Delphi. We saw it coming just wondering when it was going to happen. But Jan. 23rd was my last day there.(for the time being!) I'll explain We were Indefinatly laidoff they took our badges and told us they would call if we are needed back. As a Union shop it's an easy thing to understand when you in the system but outsiders wouldn't. So here I sit almost 8 weeks not working but getting 95% of my pay, nice deal huh?
Since I have been out a group of us that got laidoff together have ad lunch to catch up. Kind of a nice thing to have some friends that have gone through the same as you and understand whats going on. Seems now Chrissy and I have more money then whan I was working whats up with that? As I stay home and clean and take the dogs out and read and watch TV,I lose IQ points and people skills, I feel I dont know how to talk to people outside my little group. Ugh!
The band is going well we have found a new singer/guitarist and should be playing out soon. It is such a great thing to have someone who knows what is up. Shaun is our new singer/guitarist is a breath of fresh air. Easy to work and get along with.
Chrissy and I are going to see our good friends in North Carolina in June. Just a mini vacation.
More to come....

A long time

2009-01-05T07:26:00.000-08:00

It has been a long time since my last post. So I will try not to bore you on whats been happening. After we came back from I was bumped to second shift at work though it does suck not to see your loved ones, it is kinda of relaxing. It makes it that much more special to see them on the weekends.
So after getting used to second shift my brother came home for his yearly visit. That went well I guess he spent alot of time doing his photography and looking into coming home to persue his Bachelors in Photography at R.I.T.
There was alot of hostility on my part that may not have been necessary now but at the time was in my mind. We have to work some things out.
As far as the band, in November Fahad stepped out as singer and guitarist due to creative differences. I wish him the best in 2009 with all he does musical,career and life.
On to other things Chrissy and I moved to a new apartment in November it has more for the dogs like a doggie park were they can run and play and act like morons with the other dogs.
We had the yearly Minurka Family Christmas party at our new place. That was fun kids playing Wii and adults drinking as normal.
Christmas was a good one this year I got some good books and DVDs. Oh and the usual Hess truck from my dad. Thanks dad It would'nt be Christmas without it.
The day after Christmas the tree goes out the door and to the curb. Its a tradition I started when we had our house.
So now its the New Year and more fun to be had. I am still working this week but who knows what will happen next week.
A new President hopefully some new thinking to go along with it. New oppertunities as well.

Disney in 6 days pt.3

2008-09-04T06:54:00.000-07:00

Ok, last we left off we have gone to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. On Thursday we made our way to Animal Kingdom. On this day it started out good a little over cast. So we went on and did "A Bugs Life" they really liked it,I remembered it from the last time Bob and I were there. Next on to "Expedition Everest". Its the new roller coaster. Let me tell you it was intense. They keep you in the dark for the whole ride. If and when you get there go on it!
Next we do the river raft. We all got wet except one person in our raft she did not get a drop on her. A lady from another family luckiest person in the whole raft. After that we make our way over to the Africa section of Animal Kingdom and on to the Safari ride. Very cool we saw a lot of movement buy the animals from the last time we(Bob and I)were there.
Dino-land was next on our list of things to do at Animal Kingdom. We did the Dinosaur ride. You go back in time and rescue a dinosaur to bring back.
We finish our day out getting autographs from Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. Then on to Rain Forest Cafe. If you have not eate3n in a Rain Forest Cafe make it a "to do"! You wont be disappointed.
Hollywood Studios in my next episode.........

Disney in 6 days pt.2

2008-08-24T06:35:00.000-07:00

Well at the Magic Kingdom they have left everything alone. I mean they may have changed stuff but not that I could see from 8 years ago. We got to hit all the mountains while we were there.
Next day no migraine and off to E.P.C.O.T.
As we walked in to the park the "Ball" took all the attention from everyone coming in. Pictures from all vantage points. So we headed to the "GM Test Track" a really cool attraction and "IT" started with my brother-in-law again. This time he wants to drive the car so we let him. After that he wanted to do it again! "That was fun!" Then as we walk off the ride "I'm board" Who do I believe????? Tell me.
Next off to Mission Space a newly revamped attraction. Very cool its a flight simulator. Again "IT" started now we all were ignoring it! They have an advanced and moderate mission. We did the moderate less wait. So on to the World Showcase.
We went counter clock wise its just a thing I got from my parents when we last went there.
Canada-Got t-shirts and Moosehead Beer
United Kingdom- Lunch at the Rose and Crown Fish and Chips and half and half's, Signatures from Eeyore and Pooh(my wife left me for Eeyore)
France- Signature from Bella(Beauty and the Beast)
Moracco- Signatures from Princess Jasmine and The Genie Chrissy got a Sultan Colada
Japan- Saki shots!
USA- not to much elephant ears
Italy- Lemon Liquor and a side show
Germany- trying to recover from the lemon liquor and a $37,500 chrystal castle pretty cool
China- Beer
Norway- we tried to be "cool" Vikings
Mexico- Mayan ruins replicas
After we went around the world Dinner time at the Coral Reef Restaurant.
I was not impressed at all,I don't recommend going there!
So far only bad meal. We stayed for the Fireworks at EPCOT. I've seen them before and was impressed again.

Disney Wolrd in 6 days pt.1

2008-08-20T09:04:00.000-07:00

Yes I said it Disney World in 6 days. The wife and I did it with my in laws. How fun!(Yeah right) So we take off from Rochester and lay over in Baltimore 40 minutes Off we go to Orlando Fl. we land and I tell you what Disney take care of everything buses and baggage we did not touch anything till about 3pm. So well we were waiting for our luggage we explored our resort man it was like they took the tropics and set them in Florida. After about an hour we went back to our rooms and took a shower that felt great and on to lunch. My mother-in-law got a migraine so we left her behind to fight it. After that we got a beer and relaxed.
Day two I woke up with the migraine my mother-in-law had great for me! So I fight it until 1030am my wife and her family went to the Magic Kingdom at around 9am. I find them in a Christmas store in the Magic Kingdom. Soon after we take lunch and then on to our first ride. Well our first fast pass, Splash Mountain then on to Big Thunder Mountain our first Disney ride. Not all of us want wanted to go on this ride. My brother-in-law is 8 years old and was a little nervous little nervous might not be the right word. He asked every question out there. "Is this fast,how come we have to wait, I don't want to wait,is this in the dark,when are we going to get there?" Oh boy thats when I knew it was going to be a long trip.
After Thunder Mountain he loved it he wanted to go on again. Next we went to Splash Mountain and "it" started all over again all the questions. We ended the day with "Dreams" Magic Kingdoms impressive firework display. Oh yeah we did the world famous Space Mountain.

More to come

It continues'

2008-08-09T08:31:00.000-07:00

Yes the "Wii" language continues with my wife. Now its Super Mario Brothers 3. Yes the old school version we can download old games on the new console! Maybe I should seek counseling my self.
On another note a local band did a reunion show last night H8 Machine from Rochester NY. Man it took me back to 1998 some of the best years of my life! The old songs the great times they sounded great and it was excellent.
Here are some pictures of my mom playing the Wii. She did really well!(psst she beat my dad at bowling! Good job mom!)

It goes by to fast

2008-07-27T05:04:00.000-07:00

Well last week was brother-in-laws last baseball game. We got there top of the second inning. After about an hour I got hungry and of to get a sub. on my way back it was pouring not just pouring the heavens opened and puked on us. It was bad! Actually this whole week has been raining on and off.
On to my wifes Mario Cart addiction(she says she does not have one, denial is the first step). More unheard of comments came out of her again this week. "You can bite my right cheek", "You asshole"oh and the every loving "Fuck You". She needs a little help I am getting very scared for my life!
Two weeks and we are Florida bound going to see "Mickey". My wife and her family's first time there. Should make for some interesting writing?!?!?!

My wife needs help!

2008-07-05T09:21:00.000-07:00

I bought her a Nintendo Wii for her collage graduation present. Thinking I'm in good now. Well it brought a side of her I did not know she had very angry! Some of the phrases coming out of her mouth: SOME-AN-MUN BITCHES, I HATE THIS GAME, OHH, ITS ON NOW YOU BITCHES!!!, F*&K YOU!
I think I may need to send her for some real help if any one knows of a therapist or good support group please contact me. She needs help!

On to the Fourth of July an All American Holiday. Quote of the day "How come they aren't showing other countries fireworks?" I took some pictures they need a lot of help ,what am I doing wrong?

Weddings

2008-06-30T04:50:00.000-07:00

Hey as we all know weddings are beautiful. The love of two people, the laughs of fun moments and special moments that all share. Chrissy and I were at a wedding this past weekend. One of Chrissy's "Uncles" he's a really good friend of the family. I had some fun taking pictures. They did not have a photographer but many people had cameras and took a lot a pictures. I have made a CD for the Newlyweds.

On another note I tried something cool I took a picture through a full beer glass. I challenge you to try to do the same. Take a out of the ordinary picture.

How can you say no?

2008-06-15T06:48:00.000-07:00

This past week Chris and I went to her cousin's house for a clothes trading session (her not me). After trading clothes we ended up playing the Nintendo Wii with her cousins 3 1/2 year old daughter. Boy she helped with everything making the "Mii's" and bowling was alot of fun,every time she got the ball on the alley she would take a lap of the living room with such joy and accomplishment, and the look on her face was priceless! Just something I had to share I wish I had pictures.

This weekend

2008-05-26T06:26:00.000-07:00

Memorial Day Weekend. Need I say more. On Saturday my band Tabula Rasa played at the California Brew Haus. It was an awsome show. We introduced our newest member Tom Glende. As we were loading our gear into the practice spot I was thinking to myself "self your wearing sandels and haven't done anything to your toes". Two minutes later "BAM" Bass cabinet on the toe. M*TH^%F&*#$R!!!! to be polite.(see pictures)
On to Sunday out to see the wifes Grandfather, and a new expierence Beer Keg Turkey it was (how do you spell mouthwatering and drooling at same time?)!!! Great times and good conversation.

Trying to write

2008-05-04T13:11:00.000-07:00

Yes I know I'm trying to write more on this thing. Well April was a blur and ow that it is nice out things are going to get more and more blurry. Every weekend something to do and with somewhere to go. And next thing you know its all over and more of the white stuff and hibernation for good Ol'Rochester.
I have been trying to book my band at different places other than the California Brew Haus. But they like us there. We have a second guitarist and things are moving along pretty well with that.
More to come

Things have been crazy.

2008-04-06T05:27:00.000-07:00

Things have been crazy the past couple weeks Chrissy(my wife) was having trouble with school and financial aid. With all that cleared up she is going to graduate in July instead of November. (wooooohoooo!)
We have been raising money for the American Heart Association Heart walk yesterday 4-5-08. It was an awsome day to walk through downtown Rochester. Wow this city has a little history and great looking buildings. 3 miles over all.
This year We are going to do a little more to lose some weight and get a little healthier. Eating more in moderation and walking more.
Here is a taste of my pictures from the Heart walk.

One long week

2008-03-15T05:06:00.000-07:00

Well this week has had its downs and way the fuck downs. Ok lets rewind and get a recap of the past week staring with last Friday night ohhhhh, about 445pm. I am making dinner for Chris and I and out loud thinking "I've got to call my mom", just as I got words out of my mouth my phone rings and its her. She said she had bad news and I asked "Did uncle Joe pass away?"(Moms side of the family) She told me and then she says "I've got more bad news!?!?! Charlene your cousin passed yesterday around 430 pm"
At this point I'm in a little shock. Calling hours for my Uncle Joe are 4-7 pm on Friday(damn its 445 thinking to myself its family I've got to go) and service is 10 am on Saturday. Well I jump into a clean shirt and head out in the shittiest weather we've had all winter snowing about 2" an hour.
So Saturday goes without a hitch in the morning. Service was nice and quick it was at, I like to call it "Catholic Lite or Diet Catholic" church. Just to let anyone know I am not Catholic but I will give proper respect to all religions.
Back on track, Jim (a cousin) and I head over to our cousin Sue's house in Spencerport and have the get together. All of the family is there Tom,Sue, Mike ,Joe and Jeanne. With all their children and spouses(I must say we have a growing family). We catch up with everyone and hang out have some pizza and drinks.
Around 3 pm Jim and I head out for I have a CD release show that night!!!(que superhero music)
This is getting long thanks for staying with me I hope its interesting?
So, Later that night at California Brew Haus about 25 people brave the SHITTIEST weather(still coming down 2"an hour) and support their favorite band!
Fast forward to Tuesday night Calling hours for my cousin Charlene. My dads side of the family comes out for this.(It seems to me I see all my relatives at funerals and weddings.)
All in all a long week two family members are put to rest and I have absolutly no reason why I am writing all this you don't care about this

CD Release show

2008-03-02T05:29:00.000-08:00

That's right CD release show for TABULA~RASA. March 8th at the California Brew Haus. Anyway this is a first for me and the band. It is a very time consuming process. Making sure that everyone is going to come out. Its very frustrating as well when people are making up way not to come and support. I hope we get a good turn out! That all for now!

31 and counting

2008-02-14T11:20:00.000-08:00

Well Sunday was my 31st birthday. Another one down! More coming so for my B-day my brother got me a itunes gift card 30 bucks and gone in 30 seconds. Thanks Bob! My parents took me to dinner and got me a DVD drive for my computer. Thanks mom and dad. My wife well she got me something special (you know). Anyways.

I normally don't

2008-02-09T16:38:00.000-08:00

I normally don't look through garbage but today a neighbor of ours was moving out and tossed out some old records! So being curious I looked through them, Stevie Nicks,Alice Coopers Greatest hits, Van Halen 1984, and bunch of other I've heard of. Now if they play or not is something to be seen.

Thank You Neil Peart

2008-02-07T09:58:00.000-08:00

I know he will never read this but...
Over the past couple of years I started reading as enjoyment and to pass time on breaks at work. I always hear that Neil Peart wrote books so, I picked up one "Ghost Rider" the road to healing. Oh my he puts you right next to him in his travels. Its not a book about drums or drumming ( I know he has written a few as well).
For Christmas I asked for "Roadshow" another one from him this one about his travels on the bands "R30" tour across the U.S.A. and Europe. This man is a master of words and keeping you up to date on his emotions. I am going to work on reading more of his books and over the course of reading his books I've come to really like RUSH, not that I didn't like them before I now appreciate them more and him more as a human than a untouchable "Rockstar".
I would urge anyone to pick up a copy a try it on for size. He is truly a master of more than just drums, he is a master of written word.
Again Thank You Mr. Peart! I am a true fan of all of your work. I look forward to reading more for him(you, if you by any chance read this).
Matt

Venting

2008-02-02T12:08:00.000-08:00

A couple things I need to get out off my chest!
1. I've come to a point in my life were people I've made friends with in the past and don't want to call and hang out or just flat out won't return phone calls. I stopped makeing the effort for it to be a relationship.
2. This goes with (1). This girl in high school I had a crush on, used me for rides to the mall and to her boyfriends house and all over the world. I did get to take her to the Prom and Senior ball(whipdy). I found out shes pregnant. I'm cool with that but she is VERY petite. I have a feeling shes going to have a hard time with the pregnancy.
3. I guess I'm cutting my loses! Good luck to me!

Muscle spasm.

2008-01-26T13:37:00.000-08:00

Well this morning started off good. Then while eating breakfast with the wife I got a back muscle spasm. WTF!!! Just what I wanted to do is sit around the apartment and heat and take muscle relaxers. Oh and to top it off I got bumped to Second shift! Some dumb ass wanted Third shift and got it, now I know whats going to happen they are going to complain because they can't get use to the shift and the job is to hard.
Oh well hopefully only two weeks!!

Oh GOD!

2008-01-23T11:38:00.000-08:00

My brother just posted a blog. All I can say is WTF?? We as Americans are some stupid mf'ers!
I am disgusted at our lack of knowledge.

My buddy Tim Yeung

2008-01-18T06:49:00.000-08:00

This friend of mine Tim Yeung is in a band called Divine Heresy. So when he comes home to visit we usually hook to chat and talk drums. This last time we exchanges some CD's and he offered me a job to go on tour with his band. To setup and maintain his drum set. If I was about 5 years younger and was not married I would. The money is decent and the travel is awsome. ugggh!
My wife doing her best metal! Thanks Timmy

WFT?!?!?!?!?

2008-01-13T06:41:00.000-08:00

Yup WFT! Thats about it!
My band has a show on February 2nd. At The Montage Music Hall, 50 Chestnut St. 7pm if you are reading this and live in Rochester come on out! When I was younger I always thought when you have tickets with your band name on it, it means you made it! If you want or need a ticket email me!
Visit my bands wed site: www.myspace.com/trasaband

Two things

2008-01-05T07:25:00.000-08:00

Two things:
First, Disney has a way to make history cool again. Last night Chris and I went to see National Treasure: Book of secrets. Outstanding I guess I like history. I just can't wait to see some off these school kids see this and start asking questions. Because you know some of them will take this movie to heart.
Second, I bought a pair of slippers on our Honeymoon in Cancun, Mexico. They were comfy. And they got abused and used as chew toys. After almost three years they have to go. (Bought some new ones for Christmas.) So being me I took pictures of the old ones before they got tossed.

Happy 2008

2008-01-02T11:45:00.000-08:00

A new year has begun and every one is out to do a resolution. Res-o-lu-tion (n) 4: a formal statement expressing the opinion,will, or intent of a body persons. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Thats all it is a statement of intent!
I did take my dogs out for a walk on the 30th of December and took some outdoors photos. Now I am not a photographer but I think they are cool.
On a side note This month I have come to the conclusion that my job is not secure! I work at Delphi E&E Systems it is a union shop.
Hopefully that my wife makes up her mind about moving to North Carolina.

A New start.

2007-12-30T10:36:00.000-08:00

I am going to try to do this as much as I can. I had another one and I can't get into it.
Well the holidays have come and gone. And so has my family. I consider my close friends my family. My three very good friends Nick ,Jay and Alissa came up to Rochester for this years holidays. Every time someone comes up to visit its usually a whirl wind visit.
My older Brother came over from Germany to visit as well again another whirl wind!
So much to do so little time!
I think sometimes you have to hit the important things! But dinners and family functions are always a must.
Will do more of this on this one.
Picture is of my beautiful wife Chrissy and Jays' beautiful wife Alissa