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About Me

Not much. I'm married to the most wonderful person in the world, we're best friends and we get to be complete dorks together all the time. I'm also a tattoo artist and body piercer, me and two of my friends own Ink. in Superior, WI, just across the street from The Androy. I love music, but not most of the stuff people are writing today. I'm also a musician in a few different bands, Words to a Film Score, The Farewell Tour/Horse and Rider, and Cars & Trucks, there are times you may see me do a 20 minute bass solo for Man Heat!! I've been playing bass since I was 8 or 9 years old, and guitar since I was 14, I'm not sure which I enjoy more, bass is defenitly easier for me. I have no patience for intolerence, I can't stand people who use the word "Gay" or "Retarded" to describe everyday things, and it seems that alot of the kids growing up these days find it completely acceptible to call someone a "fag" or "gay" or "retarded". Most of the time I'm pretty happy and never really let down. I can usually find good in anybody or anything, you'll live a hell of a lot easier if you don't stress about everything, I think you'll live longer too. I love my friends and family, and I try hanging out with them as much as i can.RELIGION: As far as religion goes, I grew up Catholic, my grandfather was a Baptist minister. Growing up I went to my neighbors' churches, Baptist and Evangelical. I'm not one for religion, I understand why people go to church, and I understand why people believe in a god, but it's not for me. I put more faith in my friends, family, and myself, rather than putting it up to a god. When I did go to church I attended because of a fear of what might come after we die, I kept going to church, even when I stopped believing in a god, for that sense of community. If people need to believe in a god, or go to church to make themselves feel better, that's fine with me. I start having a problem when a belief in a god, or someone's religious beliefs, starts affecting the way our country is run. I've met far too many christians that preach one thing and do another, following one part of the bible literally, then disregard other parts. Religion doesn't bring us together, it pulls us apart. Profile edited with: CricketSoda Myspace Profile Editor

My Interests

listening to music, building tattoo machines, doing tattoos, sailor jerry, my dog bart, border collies, playing/writing music, drinking, eating V.I.P., playing shows, being a good husband.

I'd like to meet:

interesting people.

Music:

alkaline trio, AGAINST ME!, bayside, bob dylan, braid, the smoking popes, crew jones, the crush, THE DRAFT, cadillac blindside, THE WEAKERTHANS, the faint, cursive, THE DESCENDENTS, these arms are snakes, THE EXPLODING HEARTS, BOY SETS FIRE, at the drive in, the swiss army, ALL, bright eyes, fair-weather friend, the channels, the state champs, both, the dames, DILLINGER FOUR, bad religion, LOW, anthony bennett, buddy holly, liars academy, mogwaii, HOT WATER MUSIC, modest mouse, THE CONSTANTINES, the damned, comfortable for you, small towns burn a little slower, the keep aways, the hold steady, the black-eyed snakes, THE CARDINAL SIN, arcade fire, mewithoutyou, april epidemic, gym class heroes, atmosphere, god speed, old thursday, pedro the lion, RADIOHEAD, elliott smith, the pixies, JAW BREAKER, a whisper in the noise, the mars volta, jawbox, kent, the thunderbirds are now, the flaming lips, the shins, the postal service, death cab for cutie, THE DRAFT, the promise ring, braid, snapcase. i could go on and on and on......... i can't stand fall out boy, new found glory, panic at the disco, good charolette(sp?), ect. the only radio i listen to is MPR. it seems what's popular now is complete shit. it's sad what people call "emo" or "punk rock" these days. i guess musicians are o.k. with putting out mediocre crap. it's too bad that people call that stuff music.

Movies:

Too many to mention, but here are a few. The Virgin Suicides, Control Room, The Back to the Future Trilogy, The Ringu Trilogy, Kairo, Dark Water, Road to Perdition, anything by Pixar, Super Size Me!, Walk the Line, Why we Fight, pretty much any documetry or mockumentry, Little Miss Sunshine, Borat, A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica(part1&2), Some Kind of Monster, The Fearless Freaks, ect.

Television:

Anytime The Brewers, Twins, or White Sox are on T.V. 6 Feet Under, Heroes, Family Guy, Frontline, Cspan, Dinner for 5, The Weather Channel, The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, I just got cable for the first time in 4 years so I'm doing alot of catch up.

Books:

I have a 6th grade reading level, but I did just finish "Misquoting Jesus" and I'm almost done reading "Lost Christianities" and I'm working on "The Orthodox Corruption Scripture" all by Bart D. Ehrman. I also have read "His Book" by Sailor Jerry, published by Kate Hellenbrand. One more to add to the list, "Grave Matters" the author's name escapes me right now.

Heroes:

my wife, my family, my friends, shanghai kate, sailor jerry, juan(the owner of the best mexican resteraunt ever) Pretty much anyone who can inspire people to do great things
my favorite tattoo machine Sailor Jerry Bulldog

one of my favorite bands / LOW

My Blog

Eating better?

I've recently found out that changing your diet gives you the poops big time!!! I've also stopped drinking beer on advise from my doctor. Here's to a healthier version of myself, I'm reall...
Posted by Matt O on Wed, 07 May 2008 03:32:00 PST

What happened 3 years ago today?

I left my career job 3 years ago today, and I couldn't be happier!!!! Thanks to all my friends who helped me through that terrible time. Matt O
Posted by Matt O on Thu, 08 Nov 2007 06:00:00 PST

I'm tired of this!!!

Last night my mother in-law helped us with our taxes, and it got me thinking. It's something I've had issue with for a long time now. Why should I pay taxes for something I don't agree wit...
Posted by Matt O on Thu, 12 Apr 2007 12:53:00 PST

my future employment

so i'm applying for the full time assistant position at Journeys. i talked to the D.M. for 30 minutes the other day, he heard there was a sales associate that used to be an assistant manager working o...
Posted by Matt O on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

i always forget about this

i'm bored, working on my next portrait, and thinking about past goings ons. since i've last posted i've gotten married, moved into a house, and me and my friends opened at tattoo, piercing, and ...
Posted by Matt O on Mon, 19 Feb 2007 01:16:00 PST

INK. tattoo, piercing, and gallery

we opened at noon today. come check us out, there's nothing like it around. as clean as any tattoo parlor should be. can't wait to see you there. matt o
Posted by Matt O on Wed, 14 Jun 2006 01:47:00 PST

buy our CDs direct

hey all, if you'd like a copy of our new 3 song single "Step Over the Line" or a copy of our first E.P. entitled E.P. 1 send cash, money order, or check payable to Matt Osterlund 2024 Cummings Av...
Posted by Matt O on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

some one visit me at work

so as most of you know i'm back up at the good old Hot Topic, it's a job, not what i want to do, but it's comfortable. so if anyone wants to visit me, come on up, i don't want to go crazy up there.
Posted by Matt O on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Words to a Film Score cd release

New Words to a Film Score single out Tuesday November 30 available at The Electric Fetus, Disc Go Round, and at our shows. CD includes 3 songs from our up coming album "Hope for the Best, Prepare for...
Posted by Matt O on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

we've picked a date

wedding plans have been started. december 31 2005 new years eve bitches. let me know if you want to come.
Posted by Matt O on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST