Matt Ferrell

Age: 25 in two months.
Currently in: Jacksonville, Florida
http://www.myspace.com/matt_ferrell

Profiles/Blogs : VF / LiveJournal .
Photography : deviantART / fotopic.net .
Photos : Of Me / By Me .
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== Clubbing and stuff photosI'm simply complicated.

Facts about 'how people are' usually interest me (actual facts.. not those quizzes people take online and always post), so I guess I'll throw some random facts on here about me: I have a strong interest in the paranormal and fortean phenomena, having investigated cases of hauntings for over 7 years. I've investigated everywhere from Hotels, Hospitals, Jails, Lighthouses, and more. I used to run a radio show on the paranormal called "Ghost Tracker Radio" and was a founder of "GHOST! Magazine", the first magazine for the ghost hunting enthusiast. I've worked with many TV outlets including: The NBC Today Show, National Geographic Television, Animal Planet, ABC, CBS, and more as well as many radio stations and news papers. I've been a member of many investigative groups. Still interested? Feel free to view and befriend my paranormal profile . It usually takes me awhile to get used to people/a location. Even if I've been to the location many times, it's still that "environment change" from one location to another I guess. Once I get comfortable and used to my surroundings/the people though, I'm good.. I dislike having (house) windows/blinds open in general, but even more so if it's night and you can't see what's on the other side. I don't think it's that I'm scared of what may be on the other side.. but it just annoys me not being able to see/know. 2005-2006 really sucked and was hard. Had to move a few times.. And so many people I know died. Friends were in car accidents, work related accidents, were in comas only to have the plug pulled later on, had heart attacks, an uncle (from step dads side of family) committed suicide, and my mom committed suicide also.. etc. =( I don't like feeling like I'm bothering people.. which is why I probably keep to myself alot. Bug bites effect me alot. Allergic? I dunno. But I usually get swollen in the area easily. They don't even have to bit me.. just being on me I break out sometimes. Ick! I like having air blowing on me. Like car windows down (even if it's freezing outside.. still have to have them down!) and when I sleep I like having a fan beside the bed blowing in my face.. Speaking of sleeping, the more pillows the better. I love pillows. If I had enough, I'd use them instead of sheets.. just coving myself with them. I usually always cover myself completely (body, face, etc) with covers, pillows, etc. Not sure why. Maybe I've done it for so long it's just a habit.. or maybe it's a security thing. It's just comfortable for me. I'm picky about silverware. Very much so with forks. I'll go through looking at them until I find the one I want. The ends can't be bent all over.. need to be straight. hah. And spoons, I'm not as picky.. but still picky some. I know that my thoughts about myself are probably alot worse then what other people are really thinking about me, but I still can't shake the thoughts.. and it keeps me from doing alot of things. I dip my grilled cheese sandwiches in ketchup and/or ranch. Hey! It's good. hehe. As well as use ranch with just about ANYTHING. =D I have a habit of smelling food before I eat it. I usually don't even realize I'm doing it.. it's just something I do. Or smelling things in general. And also just eating weird things. heheh. =P I'm too sensitive and am easily hurt sometimes, but I may not show it.. as I usually keep things inside while holding a smile or straight face. Probably goes along side the 'don't want to bother people' thing I mentioned above. I'm the type of person that, if I do something nice for someone (without them knowing), I'm totally fine with them not knowing that I was the one that did it. As long as whatever I do/did makes them happy, that's all that matters. I'm also the type of person that will stick by a friend that may be sad/not feeling well/etc. even if it means missing out on something myself. The friend is more important to me. I like to collect Gemstones [ see photos ]. I have a pouch full of them. Hematite, Tiger's Eye, Amethyst, Sodalite, Labradorite, Jade, Fluorite, Cat's Eye, Angelite, Botswana Agate, Hawk's Eye, etc. I also enjoy collecting anything related to: dragons, Egyptian figures, things with Chinese / Japanese / Celtic or Tribal symbols or designs on them, gargoyles, objects with/holding crystals, etc. It may sound weird but, I find people interesting. Sometimes I like to just sit back and watch them (no, not stalker like). Watch their actions. Their expressions. etc. Same goes for animals also though. Animals are very interesting to watch/observe.I like photography. I usually always have my camera with me and take photos when ever I'm bored or if I see something interesting. You can view some of my photography at deviantART and/or fotopic.net .. or check my photo page here on MySpace for my photography album.
Downtown: Korey & Yasmine
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Sun rays peeking through the clouds while a bird sits atop of the old fort in St. Augustine, Florida.
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My cat, Sadie.I'm very much a music person. I usually always have music playing.. and if I don't, I probably have it playing in my head.. battling it out with all the other voices in my head! Eeekkk!! =P
I think my music interests are pretty varied, as I can enjoy just about anything if it has a nice sound to me (I'm just not too big on country). I enjoy anything from classical to rock to darkwave to industrial to soft music to 80's new wave to j-pop to some metal. Even though I think I have a decent range of music tastes, I'm still pretty picky though. I can find enjoyment in alot of music, but as for what I can enjoy and what I'll buy/put on my computer/etc.. those are two different things. I'm picky. I can't really say why/how I'm picky.. it just depends on the song and how it hits me I guess. But the music styles listed on this page are mainly what I usually have playing.I'm a certified Scuba Diver, and have dove in the Gulf of Mexico (among other places) with [click links for photos]:
- Crawly things ,
- Flounders
- Octopus
- Shipwrecks
- Huge 600+ lbs Jewfish (had to put two photos together)
- Jellyfish
- And of course LOADS of other fish , etc..
- Crystal River with the Manatees
- Various springs all over Florida, and more..
- And also me with a dolphin
- And me playing with the dolphins
- and dolphin kisses !..
[All photos (except the dolphin ones) were taken by me].I'm always picking apart what I do.. always tweaking it. Like this profile page for example (or other websites I do). I'm always tweaking and seeing something that I think could be better. I guess I'm kind of a perfectionist in a way. Even the littlest things I do bother me (like the location of text, how it spaces out and looks on a page, where images are, how I word/say things, etc..). Despite this 'perfectionist' attitude though, I'm still a firm believer in Wabi Sabi (see the last entry in my "Likes/Interests" box below). I usually try to get along with most people I meet.. unless they have a "better then thou" attitude, in which case then I probably won't waste my time with them atall. I enjoy meeting new people/making new friends.. but I admit, I'm not good at holding onto/keeping up with them. From kindergarten through just a few years ago, all that time I had a total of 2 people I would call 'friends'. They were people I hung out with regularly, called, saw on a regular basis, etc. But then I just started keeping to myself more and more I guess. It's been only in recent years that I've somewhat 'opened up' a bit and tried to make new friends.. so now adays I have more people that I consider 'friends' then I used to... but still like 'alone time'. To put it simply: I hate being lonely, but I like being alone.I don't have any piercings or tattoos. Not because I'm against them or anything (I'm always up for seeing other peoples), but just because it doesn't interest me to have them on me. If I was to get them, it would be only for looks.. and I'm not one to get something done just to look good/different/etc. to others.I usually dislike labels to describe a person. 'Goth', 'prep', 'emo', 'punk', 'thug'... yeah.. whatever.I may not talk much (unless I know you well and am comfortable around you), but I'm a good listener.I'm not afraid to admit if I'm wrong, or if I don't know the answer to something.I'm not one who usually approaches people.. I stay in the background or around people I know (people have called me their "shadow" many times).. Because of this, sometimes people (the people that I don't approach) think that I'm being mean or I don't like them.. but that's not true. Please NEVER think that. Anyone that I meet, I usually try to get along with.I usually 'talk' alot more online then I do in 'real life'. I've thought about why this is.. and I guess in 'real life' I'm more of a sit back and listen/observe type person. But online (E-Mail, IM, etc.), there's not that much to observe.. so all that I've listened to/observed and feel like talking about comes out more.I'm honest, trustworthy, open minded and very patient.I was born close to 2 months premature. I used to have lighter colored hair for years [ see photo ].. but then, over time it got darker [ see photo ].Although I don't get to do it alot, I love to travel and go to new places.. and I always have my camera with me to capture the moment . Like: St. Augustine, Florida; Orlando; Miami; Key West and the other Florida Keys; Savannah, Georgia; scuba diving at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico and in Crystal River with the Manatees, etc.. all interesting places. I wish I could travel more then I do now. I'm always up to going somewhere.My eyes are sometimes green, sometimes blue, or sometimes a bit of both. Depends.I love animals. In fact, usually I'd rather hang more with animals then people. I've always had at least a few around all my life. Cats, dogs, rabbits, fish, guinea pigs, hamsters, chickens, squirrels, birds, etc.I'm interested in Fortean Phenomena (strange naturally occurring phenomena that science cannot yet define or explain.. like Cryptozoology, Earth Mysteries, Ghosts / Spirits / Hauntings, Psychic Phenomena, Strange Coincidences and Occurrences, etc.). and also Science & Technology (Physics, Quantum Physics / Mechanics, Black Holes, Space/Time, String/M Theory, other Dimensions, Multiple Universes (multiverses), Advancements in Technology, etc.) and photography.Words/phrases that describe me:
Has a lot of ideas. Always thinking. Inquisitive. Less talkative but amiable. Patient. Hardly becomes angry unless very provoked. Sharp-minded. High-spirited. Deep love and emotions within. High abilities. Trustworthy. Honest and keeps secrets. Sensitive and has deep thoughts. Rather reserved. Loyal. Quiet, shy and humble. Too sensitive and easily hurt. Naturally honest, generous and sympathetic. Observant. Loves traveling. Loves animals/children. Doesn't like attention in large crowds, but small crowds of people I know are okay. Attractive and affectionate to oneself. Strong mentality. Friendly. Approachable. Attracts others. Tends to bottle up feelings sometimes. Polite and soft-spoken. Concerned about people's feelings. Not revengeful. Treats others equally. Likes to be quiet. Prone to having headaches. Careful and cautious. Quiet but able to talk well if the subject interests him. Calm and cool. Loves to look for information and help others. Forgiving but never forgets.---------------------------------------------
== Interests/Likes
Raindrops on Roses
and Whiskers on Kittens.
Animals. Anime. Being random. Candles/Candle wax. Castles. Cats. Celtic designs. Cemeteries. Cheese fries and ranch. Compassion. Computers. Concerts. Correct spelling/grammar. Creative people. Crystals. Dragons. Dr. Pepper. Egyptology/Egyptian things. Emotion. Eyes. Fire. Full moons. Gargoyles. Gems. Ghosts. Graveyards. Haunted places. Hauntings. Honesty. Hugs/Cuddles. Humor. Incense. Intelligence. Internet.Japan/Japanese things (fashion, music, writing).Kitty sneezes.Music. Native American culture. Night time. Old places (cities, castles, homes, cemeteries, prisons, etc.). Open minds. Paranormal and Supernatural studies/phenomena. Parapsychology. Photography.Piano music.Psychology. Rain. Silence. Sincerity. Sobe. Soft pillows/covers. Sparkly things. Spirits. Stones. Storms. The beach at night. The smell of matches after they've just been lit. The stars. Thunderstorms. Traveling. Tribal designs. Velvet. Victorian styles. Wabi Sabi.
Most people find beauty in perfection, yet perfection is only defined by how a person perceives something. I'm a firm believer in Wabi Sabi (the art of finding beauty in imperfection). It's the rose with petals missing, the tree with no leaves that's leaning slightly off center, the building covered in vines, the ocean during a storm, the abandoned and decaying hut in the woods, the cracks, the crevices, the rust and human imperfections as well. These things and more are all imperfect, impermanent and incomplete.. but to me, these things are perfect. These things are beautiful.---------------------------------------------

== Dislikes
Anything I regard
with distaste or aversion.
Animal haters / abusers / killers. Being the center of attention. "Better then thou" people. Black licorice. Closed minds. Dramatic people. Feeling like I'm bugging people. Forks with uneven/bent ends. Headaches.I hate being lonely, but I like to be alone. Incorrect spelling / grammar. Labeling people. Liars. Loud obnoxious people. Low self esteem. Mean people. Most internet slang (lol, bbl, etc.). Most meat (steak, pork chops, etc.). Narrow minded people. Negative people / energy. People that always complain. People who judge others. People who make something out of nothing (especially if the 'something' is online drama.. jeez people, come on!). People who push their beliefs on others. Sharing is fine. I'm always up for hearing and learning of others thoughts and beliefs.. but don't push it on me. PeOplE wHo TyPe LiKe ThIs. People yelling. Profiles loaded down with music and videos.. If I'm interested in hearing / seeing a band, just list them on your page and I'll look them up. Don't cram them down my throat (well, actually eyes / ears) just because I view your profile. Racism. Rudeness. Self absorbed people. Talking on the phone. Typos. "Woe is I" people.
This guy:

It's from that Christmas TV movie thing. I don't know if it scared me when I was younger or what, but it Freaks Me Out!! I know I'm not the only one that thinks this, right? *shivers*---------------------------------------------

== Movies
Hmm, I don't watch movies/go to movies too often. If someone else is watching a movie, I'll hang out and watch it.. but I don't go out of my way to see movies all that much..

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== Television
I don't watch too much TV either (compared to most people I guess).. although I do tune in for USA's "The Dead Zone" often, and any paranormal type shows or documentaries that may be on. The History Channel, Discovery Channel and interesting 'science behind investigations' stuff on CourtTV are also favorites.