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noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:26:00 +0000

Hey Guys!
Just a quick note to head over to this awesome website called www.muxtape.com. It is a website where you can make your own mix tape. My personal site is http://davidbutt.muxtape.com. Go check it out!

Animusic.

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:26:00 +0000

Ok! Animusic. Where to start. How 'bout it is ruttin AWESOME! I will say no more. Enjoy this video!

Animusic - Resonant Chamber from David B on Vimeo.

If you don't like sappy moments stop reading now.

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 03:27:00 +0000

Hey Guys!
So I love Ashley. I am not sure if you all know that. Anyway, I was feeling really creative and I made a cool video in HD. However, it is to huge to upload without compression, so the quality is somewhat lacking, but give it a watch anyway because it's awesome.

David and Ashley Video from David B on Vimeo.

L8er Blog!
Dave

Videos come to D:\Blog

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 07:13:00 +0000

Hey Guys!
I finally took some good advise and joined vimedo.com. This will allow me to upload my own videos! So here is the first one. Ashley and I went with our good friends Tim and Elicia to a roller skating rink. It was pretty neat. I only bailed pretty awfully once and banged my knees up pretty good, but everyone else seemed to do really well. Anyway, here is the vid:

Rollerskating. from David B on Vimeo.

Hope you enjoyed and look forward to more videos to come!
L8er Blog!
Dave

Robots are taking over.

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 05:41:00 +0000

So earlier this month I saw a freeky video over on Corey's Blog about a robot that could self right itself. It's a quadroped robot who can walk on ANYTHING other than water. That include molten lava, people! If you haven't seen the original of this check out the link to Corey's blog first. It is insane. This however is a very worthy spoof of the "beta" version of the same robot. Give it a watch.

Long Time.

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:31:00 +0000

Hey Guys!
It has been a very long time since I last posted on the blog. So here I am catching you up on whats been happening.
LAN Parties. Think about that. It is probably one of the most awesome combinations of words in any language. LAN. Parties. So what about them? We've had them. Two of them in fact. Not just any LAN parties though, Xbox 360 LAN parties. Yes, it is as awesome as it sounds. The first one occurred at my house and lasted a piddly amount of time (4pm - 2:30am) the second (and more successful) party was at my bestest buddy Corey's house. 9am until midnight. It was EPIC. Rock Band was present during this LAN party and let me just say it one of the most interesting experiences I've had. Mike is probably one of the worst singers I have heard, yet it was somehow amazing to listen too. For footage check out Corey's blog.
Ok, now I leave the lighthearted world of LAN parties and into some serious stuff. Lately my mind has working non-stop about life. More specifically where I am going in it. Right now, I am a training specialist at work, and that is a great job. The people I work with have become my extended family. Being as my wedding is upcoming, I have been thinking a lot about where I am going with my career. Being a trainer is awesome, but it wont pay the bills forever. So my mind comes to rest on what I should do with my life. I have had 2 kicks at college and have not even worked in the field that I trained for. It seems the things I love to do are very difficult to find work in. So I will put this to you guys. What should I be when I grow up. IT Guy? Park Ranger? Stand Up comic? These are just some arbitrary suggestions. I want to seriously know what you guys think.
My mind has not stopped there however. Calgary is a great city don't get me wrong. But I have felt increasingly restless here and find I have a strong will to roam. Now I know this isn't a good time to move, with the wedding and Ash and I's jobs, but I just can't shake the feeling of wanting to move away from Calgary. Ontario, BC and the Maritimes are all places I really would love to move to. I feel bad to say this, but I don't think I will ever truly feel like Calgary is home and is certainly not where I want to start a family. The urge to roam brings me back to the last paragraph. If we move somewhere else, what would we do for work? We both have excellent jobs that are not backed by education. If we moved, would it be career suicide, or would it be the best thing ever?
Bah! It gets me all flustered just blogging about it.
Well how about I end this post with some happy thoughts. Easter long weekend, Ash and I went to Banff for a little R&R. The wedding and work have both proven stressful lately, so we took off for the mountains. The picture here is Ashley at the Cave and Basin historical site. She is gorgeous. We had an absolute blasty blast and it really helped us relax and recharge for the upcoming insanity to come. Well guys, thanks for reading and please comment on my life questions, any point of view is muchly welcome.
L8er Blog!
Dave

New Years bring new stuff...and new pain.

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:22:00 +0000

Hey Blog.
Been a while now hasn't it? Well, I've got lots to tell you about.
So 2008 is a pretty significant year in the life of Dave. This is the year I marry my high school sweetheart, Ashley. It is also the year of our kick ass honeymoon to Hawaii. This year will also mark the first year I have ever started with a career. I've got high hopes for 2008.
I must tell you about a movie I've seen to kick off 2008. I went out against my will to see Juno, a movie about a pregnant sixteen year old which starts Ellen Page and Micheal Cera. I was less than stoked to see this movie. The verdict? BEST MOVIE EVER. I was completely shocked and impressed with how well this movie was put together. The duologue in particular was inventive, witty and engaging. Also I must admit I have a small celebrity crush on Ellen Page.
Another cause for celebration is my ride. My Aveo was leaving me so I purchased at 2003 Jetta Wolfsburg 1.8 liter Turbo 5 speed manual. I named it after my favorite movie character; Juno. It is Reflex silver and although I don't have a picture of my Juno uploaded yet, here is a picture of the exact same type of car. It's pretty effin sweet. I love my car.
2008 also brought new pain into my life. A friend of mine named Leslie Lyons passed away at age 26. Her death was sudden and took all who knew her by surprise. Up until this point in my life, I have never lost anyone that was that close to me (knock on wood). Leslie was the first person close to me to die. Even now I am not sure how well I am dealing with it. It still seems so surreal like she isn't dead, just gone somewhere that she will return from. I had a recent dream that she was still here, talking to Ashley and I just like she used to. It still seems like it was all a mistake and that she can't really be gone.
The memorial service was one of the saddest that I have ever been a witness to. Leslie touched so many lives and she was loved by each and every one of them. It seemed she was the glue that held her family together and at the memorial service, her family were devastated to say the least. Everyone was devastated. The sound of crying and sniffling and anguish was everywhere. It was very hard to be present for.
Leslie, you were very special to so many people. More than you probably realized. You are and will continue to be desperately missed. I'm sure where ever you are now is a better place because you're there. Sleep well...

Happy New Year!

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 02:03:00 +0000

Hey Blog!
Just thought I would wish everyone a Happy New Year and I hope it is the best year ever. It will be. I have concluded probably the best year of my life so far. I know your next question: "Whats your new years resolution?" Well I don't really have one. I would like to loose weight of course and I would also love to read more this year, but nothing really outstanding. I just want to make everyday a good one and a day worth living for everyone around me, especially my Ashley. So not to much in this post. Just everyone have fun! Don't drink and drive!
L8er Blog!
Dave

Final Fantasy VII Opening. New vs Old. Round 2

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:58:00 +0000

Here is the follow up post with the new opening "tech demo". Square Enix has said that they do not plan on re-making the game but if they did, I would suspect to see a few more PS3's being purchased. I know I would buy one. Enjoy.

Final Fantasy VII Opening. New vs Old. Round 1

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:56:00 +0000

Hey Blog. Lots of post for the day today. Recently I have renewed my love for Final Fantasy VII as possibly the greatest video game of all time to me. I know it is only on the PSONE system but if you haven't play it please do. It also enjoyed a pc version that looked very well for the time. Torrent it. Anyways, just to make a stir, Square Enix released a ps3 "tech demo" of the opening of FFVII. I have decided to post them to drum up some interest. Enjoy the original opening. The new one will come in the next post

Monty Python - Dead Parrot

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:44:00 +0000

Merry Christmas Blog! I thought I would give the gift of laughter with one of the most classic and recognized Monty Python sketches. I hope you enjoy and have a wonderful Christmas season!
Later Blog!
Dave

Merry Christmas!

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 03:45:00 +0000

Merry Christmas Blog!
So it is Christmas eve and I am just now really realizing its Christmas. I just wish it would snow tonight so we can have an actual white Christmas. What makes this Christmas so cool thou, is spending it in our awesome new house.

This is also the last Christmas Ashley and I will not be married. I'm really excited for the next year to come. I love Ashley so much and I am so excited that we will be married soon.
For everyone and anyone who actually reads this blog, I wish you all the merriest of Christmases!
Later Blog!
Dave

Monty Python's Flying Circus - Ministry of silly walks

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 02:37:00 +0000

On of the most well known sketches that Monty Python does. Always a classic.

Monty Python- Fish Slapping Dance!

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:02:00 +0000

Also Hilarious!

Monty Python

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:55:00 +0000

This week I will be posting some of the best MP skits out there. These guys are masters and I highly recommend you check out their stuff. Here is one of my fav's: Argument Clinic

Tis the season...to move...

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:27:00 +0000

Hey Blog!
So after many tense nights and a few problems, we have finally found a place to move. Last night we found a beautiful townhouse in Coventry Hills that we will be moving into. We could not be happier with this place an I am super excited to get out of the place we are in now.
With a bigger house does come different problems though. We need furniture! We have gone from one small living room, to 2 decent sized living rooms. We have two couches currently but they are not in so great of shape. Also, our bed is painfully small to the point where Ashley and me are constantly losing sleep.
But that being said we are very happy to move and it sets a great tone for an exciting year to come! With this bigger place and a move-in date before Christmas, this means we can actually go for a decent sized tree and maybe even have a real Christmas at home this year.
Our wedding is coming up and a spectacular honeymoon shortly after. Planning has gone along very smoothly with most of the big stuff already out of the way. Ashley had her dress all picked out the Friday after I proposed, the tuxes are picked out, the hotel is reserved, the DJ has been hired, the centerpieces have been bought and the invitations are ready to send out. We are very ahead of the game and I know people say this year will fly by but with so little left to do, it almost can't go by fast enough. The honeymoon has all be planned as well. We are taking a 15 night Hawaiian cruise next October. I can't stop thinking about how awesome that trip is going to be. I am worried about one thing however. I have a big fear of large fish. I really want to take Ash snorkeling but I am so worried that I won't be able to keep my fear in check. We also want to try surfing for the first time so I need to not think about what is beneath me when we do go.
This year is also an important one for me at Star Choice. Currently I am a Training Specialist for new hire agents at Star Choice. I am in love with this job and the people I get to work with. This job however is currently a temp position. Come August next year, I am scheduled to go back to my position as a technical service rep. This will prove difficult to me. I love being a trainer and I love the training team, it would be soooo hard for me to leave this behind and go back on the phones. So I have decided that I have until then to prove my worth. I have made it my personal goal to make it impossible for the training department to send me back. I am often struggling with being over modest and selling myself short, but this time I know that I am good at what I am doing and I plan on proving that to the department so that sending me back would be a decision they would find very hard to make.
Well thats all for this long and dull post. I'll keep working on some comics to see if I can get some more up!
L8er Blog!
Dave

Rebirth: Geek Style

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 18:29:00 +0000

Hey Blog!
So yea, as per the title I must confess that my geekyness has finally re-emerged to the surface to show its pale skin. Having made some new geeky friends my inner geek has come out to join them...and it's awesome. I never thought being true to my geek self would feel so great, but it does!
In January Ashley, Rob, Chad and myself are moving into a sweet new place and I will be hosting a LAN party for the first time ever. Hecks yea its a gonna be sweet. RSVP now!

The past is funny!

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 05:29:00 +0000

When did seseme street get so HILARIOUS!!! Fun fact of the day about these guys is that Ashley used to be scared to death of them. Which makes this video even more funny! Enjoy this great blast from the past :)

Long weekend duldrums...

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 04:56:00 +0000

Hey Blog!
    So it's Saturday night and belive it or not, Captin Studlyness himself is sitting on a couch instead of painting the town red. Not that I have ever understood that saying. But I am in Red Deer right now, so someone already beat me to it. Cuz its RED Deer......shut up Blog...
   Lately I have been listening to an amazing album called "Voices of the Lifestream". It is a fan made album using (and remixing) all the music from one of (if not THE) greatest video games of all time, Final Fantasy VII. It is a free download at http://ff7.ocremix.org

Give it a listen, it is really worth your time even if you are not a fan of the game.

Also please check out some of the sites that I have added links to on the side of this page. Corey is a good friend of mind and has inspired me to not hide my inner geek, but to expose it's pasty white skin to the sun and be proud. Geo Guys is a great web comic by Jeff Powers who is possible the most talented person I've ever met. I will be adding a third link to my friend Hugh Baker's website. Hugh is on the Canadian National Bobsleigh Team and is headed to Europe in a few days to compete in the Europa Cup. Check them all out!
    Well that's all for now, maybe I will think of something remotly funny to put in a comic, or maybe I will edit a video of some sort. We shall see. Thanks for reading, and look for my blog in bookstores everywhere!

Not really. Bet I had you going though didn't I?
L8er Blog!
Dave

Comic #2

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 01:20:00 +0000

So here is episode 2! Still need a name for the strip... Hope you like it!

Comic Strip - Episode 1

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:22:00 +0000

Hey Guys! Here is my first crack at a comic. Let me know what you thing. And any ideas for a title!

New Blog, Old Smell

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 07:49:00 +0000

Hey New Blog!
So lots to talk about. First off, I'm getting married. Yes, I know, it's been on Facebook for like a month but I thought I would let you know. Ashley-Camille is the girl that I shall wed. The day is set for August 30th 2008 and I just can't wait. Did I just rhyme?
Anyways, so excited. Also what I am super super super excited for is the honey moon. We have a 15 day cruise booked for Hawaii!! OMG I CAN'T WAIT!!! So much cool stuff to come.
Also I have a new job that I have been enjoying the crap out of. I am now a Training Specialist with Star Choice Communications. Not only are my co-workers some of teh coolest peeps ever, but the job itself turns out to be pretty effin sweet too. Oddly enough since working at with the training department, I have found myself a little more geeky than normal. Alot more. But for some reason, I love that. I find myself wanting to be more geeky. Weird Eh?
Not as weird as some loser talking to himself...or replying to his own rhetorical questions.

Well, thats all for this post, here are some pics of recent events.

Also, stay tuned for a very poorly drawn comic strip to come...
L8er Blog!