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About The Author:
Matt Carter is a sometimes-attending student at a nearby Community College in Southern California where he continues to live at home in his Parent's garage with his three younger brothers, his Birthparents, and his Grandmother. During the day, Matt is an experienced barista at a non-industrialized coffee shop where he is sick of making lattes. At night and on the weekends, Matt is an aspiring musician and writer who enjoys the company of other musicians and writers. Despite his strong love for music and stories, Matt has an even greater love for his ever-growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Matt is currently unsure of what the future may hold for him but continues to enjoy everyday of life that God gives him, by making the best of every situation. He is currently learning to think beyond himself and trying his best to impact the lives of the people around him.
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routines. May 15
Lately, I've been thinking a lot about routine and how much of an impact it has on my spiritual life. I've also realized that I go through the same routine every single day. It's depressing to think about actually. I can now give others an exact play-by-play of my tomorrow with about as much effort as it takes for me to change the channel on the T.V. I have become my own fortuneteller. I've also come to realization that most people in today's society live in somewhat of a routine- the question
My Music
Tunes
mewithoutYou, Sigur Ros, Pedro the Lion, Radiohead, Wilco, The Frames..
Books
The Bible, anything by C.S. Lewis, The Great Divorce, Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Catcher In The Rye, To Kill a Mockingbird, Through Painted Deserts, The Irresistible Revolution, Traveling Mercies, The Great Gatsby, Blue Like Jazz, Slaughterhouse-Five, Ernest Hemingway, Velvet Elvis, Praise Habit, God Bless You Mr. Rosewater, Organic God, T.S. Elliot, Searching For God Knows What, The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, Anne Lammott, and many others as well..
Movies
Stranger Than Fiction, The Count of Monte Cristo, The Secret Window, Alfred Hitchcock, The Village, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and friends..
Interests
Making a Difference
Relevant Magazine, Stop the Traffik, A Trash Can Can Make a Difference, The Simple Way, Blood Water Rescue Mission, Rock Harbor Church, Invisible Children, Kids With Destiny, Another World Is Possible!, The Belmont Foundation, TOMS Shoes, Lowercase People, Heartsupport, The Love Alliance, The One Project, Faceless International, The Burrito Project, The Polaris Project, Compassion International, and others..
My Checklist
Do something that scares me everyday, engage in conversation, try something new, remember to eat breakfast, eat a meal with someone, reflect, journal, make time for music, make time for silence, travel, take new paths, climb a tree, memorize a verse, take a walk, plant a vegetable garden, write a book, exercise, pay for someone behind me, make compliments, finish what i start, look for the good in everything, offer up my seat, leave a tip, play with kids, become a storyteller...
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dude, im not so sure we look popular, since the only friend I have is you, and the only person you'll have a comment from is me. maybe everybody is shy but they worship us from afar. We're probably VIRB Gods and don't even know it yet
posted Feb 9
iRiSh says:
not good how? you realize we still only have 2 friends each, me and you, and relevant. I'm just trying to add to the collection. Veritas. I'm not sure I'd wear much of their clothing, but i figured I'd support their effort because it's noble
posted Feb 20