Holiday Season

Well it is here, it has officially arrived. Up till now it has been a wild ride, this year has flown by and I could not be happier with the outcome.

As many of you guys know, or if you don't you will soon find out. I was promoted back in February to Producer. This was an exciting time, it was the next step up that would guide me to with what I have been wanting to do. I was not expecting of it happening so fast, or would I be ready for what was ahead of me, but I have survived and I am happy with what has happened.

We have been working pretty much around the clock for the past two years, I can officially say that I have worked more in the past two years then anything that I have done in the past. This time it has been really hard work, but the game that we are all working on is taking some big strides and can't wait for it to be released in March. Time sure flies when you are working over 80 hours a week. And here is the shameless plug, you can check out www.freakycreatures.com. If you would like to be invited to our close beta which is happening now, please let me know.

A week before Thanksgiving I got the biggest thanks that I could ever wish for. I was asked to work on my very own game, something that I am very excited about. This is a huge deal and I couldn't be any happier about it. I know that it will be a lot of work, and it has already began, but it will rock this world when it gets released later next year. As it gets closer I will let you all know about it and what are plans are. Besides how cool is it to see your idea come to life? Seriously when you go wouldn't it be cool if, and that if is happening and everyone agrees that it will be cool.

We just moved offices, so we are no longer in Malibu, but we are still close to the ocean, on Sunset and PCH. This has been a lot of work trying to coordinate to get everything moved slowly and trying not to lose people's crap. I can't imagine how much crap people have. I do have my own office that is the furthest away from civilization, which is good...no one can hear the screams.

Most of my free time has been getting together with my totally amazing girlfriend. I couldn't be happier and look forward to spend every day with her. She has gotten me through some rough times here at the office, and I can't imagine where my life would be without her. In October we celebrated our 1 year of being together. We decided to go to San Diego for a few days and make a long weekend a little longer. It was such an unforgettable time, and it brought us a little closer. My boss also had a few tricks up his sleeve with our trip which made it even better, oh and we saw Shamu as well.

Well besides that I have been busy with school as well. I can happily say that I am enjoying all of my classes and look forward to finish up school shortly. I am done with all of my Business classes, which is a little sad, since I did have some great fun in them, but now it will be computer classes.

For everything else, there isn't too much to report. It has been a great year and I am hoping for the same next year.

I want to wish everyone happy holidays and have a great new year. Hopefully all of your dreams will come true next year.

Take care,
Matt