10.22.2012

I have a confession…

Not many people are aware of this. But I must confess something.

 

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I. LOVE. TAYLOR. SWIFT.

 

I can’t help it, ya’ll. She’s just so stinkin’ cute. And her music, though never (“ever ever ever” ha ha- see what I did there!?) really applies to my life, just makes me so happy. That photo is from when Matt took me to see her last year for the Speak Now Tour. We drove all the way to Columbus and back, on a work night, just for me.  (Although, Matt likes her, too. Can’t hide it anymore, hunny. I’m sorry!) Any who, her new CD released today. You should buy it, because it’s really fantastic.

I’m gonna go dance around my room now, so I’ll catch later with some cool D.I.Y.s coming up this week. Have a wonderful day!

-A.

10.16.2012

ADVENTURE

Hey guys! Welcome to the “Adventure” feature of our Blogdom! This is the place where dreams come true. Like Disneyland but with more Deulley...Deulleyland so to speak. Basically, this is where we talk about some of the more fantastical events of our lives in great detail. And, the first topic on our list: MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURE!

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**WARNING* NERD ALERT**

I am fortunate to own a beautiful 2006 Honda VTX 1300S. It’s a Candy Dark Cherry colored cruiser with most of the amenities I could ask for. I have some ideas for a few additions to my arsenal...but that will have to come later.

My interest in bikes, like most things I’m interested in, all started with my Dad. He has been riding motorcycles now for 7 years, and has owned a couple of bikes himself. He sold his first bike, a 1986 Honda Magna 700cc, to pay for my braces when I was younger, and then went on to buy a 2006 Suzuki Boulevard C90 1500cc, which he still rides to this day.

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My first bike was a 2006 Honda Shadow VLX 600. Four speeds and a low center of gravity made it the perfect starter motorcycle. But, as I grew more comfortable with the basics of riding, it quickly became apparent that size wasn’t large enough for me. I wanted to do some highway riding and long distance trips, so I needed something that could handle well in windy situations and have the torque I needed to maintain highway speeds. The decision was clear, I needed to get a bigger bike. Thus bringing us back to the VTX, which I have purposefully nicknamed “Red Five” (Luke Skywalker’s title in the Rogue Squadron).

Going back to the additions to Red Five. Here is a list of a few things I’d like to purchase in the near future.

  • Highway Bars/Engine Guards- These aesthetic additions to the framework of the motorcycle primarily function as a means of protecting both the rider and the motorcycle in the instance of a crash or drop.

  • Saddle bags- Very useful for both everyday riding and long distance trips.

  • A Windshield- Normally I don’t use a windshield. But, under certain circumstances, i.e. night riding, long trips, inclement weather, and when riding without a helmet, I would love to have one.

  • White-walled tires- Classy. Enough said.

  • White fender louvers- Small indentations in both fenders that serve as accents to the aesthetics of the motorcycle, especially the white-walled tires.

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So there you have it. Adventure can be found anywhere. It’s more of a perspective actually. It’s about how you look at life. My suggestion? Choose to be adventurous. Go outside of your comfort zone, and you’ll be surprised how fulfilling your life can be! Thanks for stopping by!

~Matty D.

MUSIC

Alright Kiddos! Here is my most bestest section of our Blogiverse. For those of you that know me, you know that music is a huge part of my life. I’ve been writing and playing my own songs on various instruments since I was about five years old! (You’d think I’d be good at it by now...) Haha, but anyways, I won’t go too in depth about my past in this post. Most of that is in the ABOUT page anyway. ;)

This being the middle of October, I thought it would be appropriate to post a song I wrote specifically for the Halloween season.  I’m proud tell you that not only is “Monsters” one of the best songs I’ve ever written, but it is the most complicated song I’ve ever recorded. Also, it is the only song that I have ever recorded a music video for.

THAT’S RIGHT! A music video will be released in the near future on our Youtube page! In the meantime, feel free to check out a video of just the song here…

But wait, there’s more! The song will be available for purchase. And, this will also be an opportunity for you to donate to a special cause! Amber and I have decided that 40% of the proceeds from the purchase of this song will be donated to Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital to help kick some real monster butt! So help us fight the BoogeyMan by purchasing a digital copy of “Monsters” in the coming week. ;)

Thanks everyone, for checking us out. And, stay tuned to our Facebook page to get all the updates on our blog and what the Deulley’s are up to!

~Matty D