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Mattis

There comes a time when the diamonds lose their luster...

About Me


"Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved."

I am out of the United States right now backpacking across the world so if I don't get back to you right away, that's why.

I do everything I can to make my dreams come true. Graduated with a degree in computer science, traveling the world, staying fit, keeping my mind sharp, and rolling with whatever punches life has to throw at me. Our fleeting existence is a precious thing to waste. Follow your dreams, absorb everything life has to offer, take risks, don't hold back, and never let the sun set.

My Interests


MMA, going to the gym, beach, reading, screwing around on the internet, traveling, and anything that will get my adrenaline going.

I'd like to meet:


"Ride the waves of ambition and never know rest until you finally let yourself drown in a sea of contentment."

"Genuine, unwavering confidence is simply the realization of one's own self-worth"

Music:



AFI, A Perfect Circle, Angels and Airwaves, Arvo Part, Bad Religion, Billy Idol, Clint Mansell (especially "The Fountain" OST), Depeche Mode, DJ Irene, Ferry Corsten, Grendel, Hans Zimmer, Kill Hannah, Marilyn Manson, Misfits, Radiohead, Rammstein, Sigur Ros, Social Distortion, Strung Out, The Birthday Massacre, The Faint, The Killers, TOOL and anything Electro.

Movies:


Akira, Dodgeball, Dopamine, Grandma's Boy, Raising Arizona, The Fountain

Heroes:


Anybody who took advantage of whatever life had to offer them
The "Mattis" Pose
Whatever
TRAVELING
Busting a Pose at the Acropolis in Athens, Greece.
Living a Dream at Cape Point, South Africa.
Hanging out at Piccadilly Circus, London, England.
"La Sagrada Familia" in Barcelona, Spain.
Sitting on the edge of the world. Cape of Good Hope.
Kickoff party for the "Running of the Bulls". Pamplona, Spain.
I ran with the bulls..Twice!!! Pamplona, Spain.
Yes, you get really, really close to the sharks! I took this while Great White Shark diving off the coast of Gansbaai.
Flying...Doing the Guiness World Record Holding Commericial Bungee Jump at Bloukrans Bridge, South Africa.
Bungee Jumping in the Swiss Alps, it was so pretty out there.
Is it just me, or is it a little cramped in here? Caving in Budapest, Hungary.
Welcome to Amsterdam!
Spreading the pose one township at a time!
In front of the "Blue Mosque" in Istanbul, Turkey.
When in Europe, you have to see the Eiffel Tower.
Posing at the "Old Town Square" in Prague, Czech Republic.
Ready to do battle in the Roman Coliseum!
++++BYE EUROPE++++
Halloween is Fun
The Dog and his son Leland...Two different nights, same person. They are both me. Thanks photoshop.
I never got over the whole "Ninja Thing"...
I was Supposed to be Tyler Durden from Fight Club, but ended up looking like a Disco Pimp.
For some reason, nobody wanted to talk to me when I wore this???
By Far, the coolest costume ever! Barbarian Status!!!
The OG, "Natty Ice Warriors".
Some New Recruits for the Natty Ice Army.
CRAZY TIMES
What better way to start a crazy day off in San Felipe then with a Beer Bong!
My SWAT bro Tony, sidekick Reece and some friends enjoying a nice cup of party-yo-ass-off.
My liver is going to beat my ass!!!
Beer - Hat - Shoe...why? Don't ask because I don't know.
We'll pose you right out of your pants!
A Houseboat in Havsu = GOOD TIMES!
Sometimes I miss College...
Hmmmmmmmm, Maybe I don't Miss College that Much.
Michelle and I, All Smiles One Perfect Day On the Huntington Beach Pier.
"Cool Guys"...
"Cool Guys" in Suits. My Best Friend Justin's Wedding.
I'm A Kissing Bandit.
Let Me See You drink 3 beers, 4 Mixed Drinks, and take 23 SHOTS and not look like a Drunken Mess! Having your Best Friend as a Bartender on Your 21st can Make for a Drunken Time!
The Pose busting out like gang-busters!
Me and the Angela Busting a Pose.
The "Pose" Likes to Come out in Clubs Quite Often.
HOLY SMOKES! My Friends and I were completley DONE in this Picture. It was our Graduation Party, so give us a BREAK!
The Tatts
I Put A Lof Of thought Into the Ink I got. This is An Hourglass (symbolic of the passage of time) Being Held up by a guy (symbolic of Atlas), with the banner 'Do You Want to Live Forever" draped around it. It stands for the way I want to live my life: Live every day like its your last, but also realize that when you live like that, you are going to be taking a lot of risk, hence you are going to be walking the "razors edge", so don't fuck it up.
This is a Pheonix which is Symbolic of Rebirth, Change, and Power. I got this because of a great Change that occured in my life. In HighSchool I was fucking up, and going nowhere with my life. But I was Smart Enough to Know that the Path I was going down wasn't where I wanted to be headed, so I made some serious changes in my life, and ended up graduating from College. I have set myself up on a path of power.

My Blog

Around the World Trip  Day 1

Preface: I am currently on a world trip that will last anywhere from 1 1/2 years to who knows when, possibly 3+ years. These are my BLOGS from that trip. Around the World Trip  Day 1 (written for Ma...
Posted by Mattis on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:41:00 PST

Orange County, California - Final Thoughts

I moved to Orange County, CA in March of March of 2004 and lived there until March of 2008 at which point I left to go travel the world on a trip that will last years (but that is another story)....
Posted by Mattis on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:13:00 PST

Hate Mail

From time to time someone feels so strongly about me that they feel the urge to send me "Hate Mail". The hate mails come in all shapes and sizes, but they usually make little to no sense adhering to t...
Posted by Mattis on Mon, 15 Oct 2007 01:37:00 PST

New Beginnings

A Brief Glimpse Into My Life After My Move From San Diego To Orange County Written 06.06.06 Sometimes you have to leave your home, your comfort zone in order to start a new life and get a better...
Posted by Mattis on Tue, 06 Jun 2006 12:24:00 PST

London, England

As I was flying into England, the events of the past four months began to wash over me like a tidal wave. I had done and experienced so much. During the last couple weeks of my trip I began to look fo...
Posted by Mattis on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

The Last Five Years of My Life&(5/27/2004)

The Last Five Years of My Life&I have recently graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in Computer Science. I know that I should feel elated at the prospect of completing my college ca...
Posted by Mattis on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

New Tattoo 5/01/04

I just got a new tattoo today, and I love it! I went to Avalon Tattoo off Adams Ave in San Diego and a guy named Fip drew it up and put it on me (he is really,really good and had a 2 1/2 month waiting...
Posted by Mattis on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

SPRING BREAK 2004'

This was the Spring Break to end all Spring Breaks (literally). Started off the the break by leaving for San Felipe on that first Sunday, going with a trip hosted by a company named SWAT. I was actua...
Posted by Mattis on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Time to fly

As i approach the climax of my college career I am faced with the daunting task of what to do for the rest of my life. It is kind of a wierd feeling since I have lived a certain lifestyle as a stu...
Posted by Mattis on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

My classes for my last semester really suck

This semester i'm paying for all the partying I did when I was a youngster by retaking 3 classes (11 units). I don't have to retake them, but i'm only doing it to raise my GPA for Law School. The cool...
Posted by Mattis on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST