CHINA HERE I COME.

Well Hello everyone. I will leave from Rome to London on Wed. the 20th.. I will Stay one night, Try to get some rest. Then Next stop CHINA! I cant wait.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I will be there by friday the 22. I plan on staying a Month.
Come back soon for more up dates.

"The man with no plans in a land far, far, away"

Scottie C. Matthews

"City of Chocolate"

Well I have traveled far and wide on this Odyssey of great adventure..To Find What ?? To find the Sweetest place on Earth... A Sin City, if you will... "The City of Chocolate!"...And I found it in Italy.. Perugia, is the name of the city.. Just a hour or so train ride from Roma.
And so you're wondering...what is there to do here?
Let's just say... "Indulge your-self" ...
Imagine waking up every morning in a place so sweet that it smells of "Hot Coco" when you walk out your front door... I have the last 2 nights.. "deliciously wonderful". And when you are finished here, you can go home, Full, happier, .&. 10 - 15 lbs. Heavier.... Smile!
Your all probably saying, Scottie;"Eating all that Chocolate can't be good for you"... Well, Did you know Chocolate Is A Vegetable?... Bare with me here.....
Chocolate is a vegetable! How you ask?
Chocolate is derived from cacao beans. Right? Bean = vegetable.
Sugar is derived from either sugar CANE or sugar BEETS. Both are plants, which places them in the "Vegetable" category....... I think im on to something here.......
Thus, chocolate is a vegetable!!!
To go one step further, chocolate candy bars also contain, milk, which is dairy. So candy bars are a "Health" food. !!! "Im loving this!"
Chocolate covered raisins, cherries, orange slices and strawberries all count as fruit, so eat as many as you want.
Diet tip: Eat a chocolate bar before each meal. It'll take the edge off your appetite, and you eat less.
If calories are an issue, store your chocolate on top of the fridge.
Calories are afraid of heights.......... Smile.
Chocolate has many preservatives. Preservatives make you look younger!
Therefore, you need to eat more chocolate if you want to look young forever like me.
Put "Eat Chocolate" at the top of your list of things to do today.
That way, at least you'll get one thing done.
If you can't eat all of your chocolate today, Store it in the freezer, it will stay good for months.
But if you can't eat all of your chocolate, what's wrong with you?
If not for chocolate, People would be less happy..... You probaly Know that Chocolate Makes us feel good! but do you know why?
This is because Chocolate contains a natural 'love drug'. Called, Tryptophan this is a chemical that the brain uses to make a neurotransmitter called "Serotonin". High levels of serotonin can produce feelings of elation, even "ecstasy" - hence the name of the designer drug that also works by increasing serotonin levels. While tryptophan could be considered 'chocolate's ecstasy', another chemical called phenylethylamine has earned the nickname 'chocolate amphetamine.' High levels of this neurotransmitter help promote feelings of attraction, excitement, giddiness and apprehension. Phenylethylamine works by stimulating the brain's pleasure centres and reaches peak levels during orgasm. ..... Thats good to know!
I got most of this info. from the web site.... BBC - Science & Nature - Hot Topics - Chocolate ... I had the day to kill and thought it was interesting.... Have A "Sweet" day.
Love Scottie C. Matthews.

Ryan "quotes" Davey.

"As you get older you will gain a bit more control over everything. Don't let anyone, even your parents, break you. Find good people who care about you and surround yourself with just them. If you can't find them at first, find good music and fall into it, let it hold you until they come." - Davey Havok. Sent by
Ryan Compton

HAPPY BIRTH-DAY NEIL

Hey Buddy, Sorry I couldn't be there for your 23. But no I LOVE YOU. Your probably the closet thing I have to a brother! Thanks for a lifetime of wonderful memories. I can't wait for more. So get your ass down here to chil with me! Love Always Your Brother;
Scottie C. Matthews.

Under the Tuscan Sun

Sun-Set in Tuscany.

Over-looking Florence

My trusty steed and I, Over looking Florence. Isn't it Magnificent! ..... And the Views not bad either... Smile

Biking Tuscany

What Tuscany held in store for me. Well there is just to much to see & my feet couldn't take it.
I needed something more! But What?? A BIKE. Perfect!
As I departed on my new bicycle I was immediately presented with a gentle downhill slope, Leaving Florence. Which allowed me to relax and enjoy the multicolored countryside and quaint villas. Wine country all around... (Amazing, to say the least!)
The Tuscan landscape is quite interesting. The towns are all built on the tops of hills, while the valleys and plains are used for farming. So when you travel from town to town, you are naturally traveling from hilltop to hilltop. Very exusting. I started and Ended my trip in Florence.
The entire city of Florence is a work of art. Don't miss it if you get a chance. I spent two full days in Florence (Firenze). The cathedral and surrounding area is so Unbelievably Beautiful!!

Check back soon for more Adventures of Scottie C. Matthews.

Hi to everyone I love!!!

I just wanted to say hello, To all my friends and Family. I miss you all. I was just sitting back in Rome, Thinking about you all. I hope everyone is doing great. I will e-mail you soon. Your Friend, Cuz, Nephew, Brother, & Son. With love Scottie C. Matthews.

"The man with no plan in a land far, far, away, Just living it, day by day!"

The Taxi Cab from HELL!!!

I left Rome on Monday The 4th. for Napoli. I arrived into town late at night. Nothing was open. I took a taxi to a Hostel. I asked the driver how much? He just smiled. The train station was in a bad area. As most are. I didn't want to walk around looking for a place to sleep. With all my stuff on my back. ( An Invite, saying Hey everyone Im not from around here, Rob me please.)
I had to make one stop, I needed money. I had him (the cabi) drop me off at a ATM. He looked like he was in the Mob. He wouldn't speak to me. After the bank. We drove down the street.. Which looks more like a Back alley. He was driving about 40mph to fast. I'm not sure how fast we were going, but to Damb fast!!! Maybe 70mph.
This crazy S.O.B. was weaving in & out of traffic. If our side was stopped by traffic, he would drive on the other side of the road. Cars coming right @ us. I asked him to slow down. He would just nod his head. I would shake my hands in a downward motion. He would smile and go faster. This guy was crazy. !! Then it seemed as if we were going way out of the way. We had been driving for 10 min or so. He would point out-side the window, Say sometime in Italian. (not sure what.. He was going to fast to see anything. and I couldn't understand him.)
I kept asking him to stop. I wanted out. Then finally he stopped at the bottom of this hill, next to this train depot. I was pissed. I could have took the train here. He kept asking for his money. 50euro I was 'not about to pay that. He was getting upset with me. He wouldn't give me my bags. I didn't want to pay that much money. I told him I wouldn't pay more that 20. Now his English got better. ...... Anyway, I ended up paying 30. And I had to walk up this hill (about 1/2 mile) to my Hostel.... That was a real sh*t-hole place... But I'm in Italy, And I have to take the good with the bad. Im Ok and Safe.. I'm In Florance.. I will be here for a few days.. Then????
You'll all have to come back to see .. "Where in the would is Scottie Matthews." Up date soon.
Sorry Mom and my Aunt's, If this story scared you. I love you all so much. Talk to you soon.
Scottie C. M.
"The man with no plans in a land far, far, away."

The Spanish Steps

The Spanish Steps: Beautiful and Breath taking!!! My first night in Rome. The steps are a must see when visiting Rome.

St. Peter's

St. Peter's: This is the view of Bernini's great garish baldacchino over the high alter, cast out of bronze looted from the Pantheon roof.

Next Stop Rome!

Well I just arrived In the UK and I'm off again. To Rome! I will be there for a few days then Egypt!!! I can't wait. I have always wanted to see Pyramids. I will be there for about two weeks, then back to London.