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Matthew

Never give up

About Me


My name is Matthew, and I live in San Diego, California. I am a professional poker player and a Sunday School kindergarten teacher. Life teaches me something new every day, and I continually strive to be a better man, friend, son, and brother to those around me.

My Interests

Cooking, Traveling, Basketball, Football.

I'd like to meet:


Genuinely good people.

TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF
Name: Matthew
Birthday: December 24
Birthplace: Chicago, IL
Current Location: San Diego, CA
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Black
Height: 6'0"
Right Handed or Left Handed: Right
Your Heritage: Chinese
Your Weakness: I worry about my friends and family too much
Your Fears: Someone I love getting hurt
Your Perfect Pizza: Italian Sausage and Mushroom
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: Getting a job that I truly enjoy
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger: :)
Thoughts First Waking Up: Go to bathroom
Your Bedtime: When I'm tired
Your Most Missed Memory: Being with my close friends in Texas
Pepsi or Coke: Coke
McDonald's or Burger King: McDonald's
Single or Group Dates: Single
Chocolate or Vanilla: Chocolate
Do you Smoke: No
Do you Swear: Rarely
Do you Sing: Only on "special" occasions
Do you Shower Daily: Yes
Have you Been in Love: Yes
Do you want to go to College: Already graduated
Do you want to get Married: Only to the right woman
Do you believe in yourself: Yes
Do you get Motion Sickness: Yes
Do you think you are Attractive: To certain people
Are you a Health Freak: No
Do you get along with your Parents: Yes
Do you like Thunderstorms: No
Do you play an Instrument: Used to play the piano, violin, trumpet and electric bass
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol: No
Ever been Drunk: Only once
In the past month have you Smoked: No
In the past month have you been on Drugs: No
In the past month have you gone on a Date: Yes
In the past month have you been Dumped: No
How do you want to Die: Peacefully
What do you want to be when you Grow Up: A good husband/father
What country would you most like to Visit: Denmark
In a Girl..
Favorite Eye Color: Any
Favorite Hair Color: Any
Short or Long Hair: Medium long
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 120 lbs
Best Clothing Style: Sundress/casual
Drugs I have taken: Tylenol
Number of CDs I own: 50
Number of Piercings: 0
Number of Tattoos: 0
Number of things in my Past I Regret: A few

Music:

Most 80's pop/rock, techno/dance, some soft rock, classic rock.
The Hustle - Van McCoy, Super Duper Man - Toy Box, As I Lay Me Down - Sophie B. Hawkins, Call Me Mr. Vain - Culture Beat, This Must Be The Place - Talking Heads, Everyday is Halloween - Ministry, Walk Don't Run - The Ventures, Take On Me - A-Ha..

Movies:

Rounders, Trading Places, Goodfellas, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Lethal Weapon 2, Pretty Woman.

Television:

Seinfeld, Travel Channel, Food Network, ESPN, old sitcoms.

Books:

The Holy Bible, The Shawshank Redemption - Stephen King, Death on the Nile - Agatha Cristie.

Heroes:

Favorite All-time Athletes: Greg Maddux, Ryne Sandberg and Michael Jordan.
You are Superman Superman80% The Flash 65% Spider-Man 60% Batman 55% Hulk 55% Iron Man 55% Wonder Woman 45% Catwoman 40% Supergirl 40% Green Lantern 30% Robin 20% You are mild-mannered, good,
strong and you love to help others.
Which Superhero are you? CLICK HERE



Your Five Variable Love Profile
Propensity for Monogamy:
Your propensity for monogamy is high.
You find it easy to be devoted and loyal to one person.
And in return, you expect the same from who you love.
Any sign of straying, and you'll end things.
Experience Level:
Your experience level is high.
You've loved, lost, and loved again.
You have had a wide range of love experiences.
And when the real thing comes along, you know it!
Dominance:
Your dominance is medium.
You tend to be the one with more power.
You aren't a total control freak in relationships..
But of course you don't mind getting your way!
Cynicism:
Your cynicism is low.
You are an eternal optimist when it comes to love and romance.
No matter how many times you've been hurt - you're never bitter.
You believe in one true love, your perfect soulmate.
And if you haven't found true love yet, you know you will soon.
Independence:
Your independence is low.
This doesn't mean you're dependent in relationships..
It does mean that you don't have any problem sharing your life.
In your opinion, the best part of being in love is being together. The Five Variable Love Test

What Your Sleeping Position Says
You are calm and rational.
You are also giving and kind - a great friend.
You are easy going and trusting.
However, you are too sensible to fall for mind games. What Does Your Sleeping Position Say About You?

Your Birthdate: December 24
You understand people well and are a natural born therapist.
A peacemaker, people always seem to get along when you are around.
You tend to be a father or mother figure to friends, even to those older than you.
You enjoy your role, and you find that you are close to many people.
Your strength: Your devotion
Your weakness: Reliance on others for happiness
Your power color: Lilac
Your power symbol: Heart
Your power month: June What Does Your Birth Date Mean?
Your EQ is 173
50 or less: Thanks for answering honestly. Now get yourself a shrink, quick!
51-70: When it comes to understanding human emotions, you'd have better luck understanding Chinese.
71-90: You've got more emotional intelligence than the average frat boy. Barely.
91-110: You're average. It's easy to predict how you'll react to things. But anyone could have guessed that.
111-130: You usually have it going on emotionally, but roadblocks tend to land you on your butt.
131-150: You are remarkable when it comes to relating with others. Only the biggest losers get under your skin.
150+: Two possibilities - you've either out "Dr. Phil-ed" Dr. Phil... or you're a dirty liar. What's Your EQ (Emotional Intelligence Quotient)?
The Keys to Your Heart
You are attracted to obedience and warmth.
In love, you feel the most alive when your lover is creative and never lets you feel bored.
You'd like to your lover to think you are stylish and alluring.
You would be forced to break up with someone who was emotional, moody, and difficult to please.
Your ideal relationship is lasting. You want a relationship that looks to the future... one you can grow with.
Your risk of cheating is zero. You care about society and morality. You would never break a commitment.
You think of marriage as something precious. You'll treasure marriage and treat it as sacred.
In this moment, you think of love as commitment. Love only works when both people are totally devoted. What Are The Keys To Your Heart?

My Blog

Mr. Sun versus Mr. Wind

My mom used to tell me a lot of stories when I was young, many of which had a life lesson.  One of my favorites was about a debate that the Sun and the Wind had as to who was more powerful. ...
Posted by Matthew on Wed, 28 Jun 2006 05:45:00 PST

Free Trip to Vegas!

Looks like I'll be going on that trip to Vegas in July.  I had originally planned on going with my friend Jason about 2 weeks ago, but a bad run of cards wiped out his poker bankroll, and we deci...
Posted by Matthew on Tue, 27 Jun 2006 08:53:00 PST

Sun, Surf, and Sand

The best part about being a professional poker player is the freedom with my time.  I went to the beach with two friends today.  Just to show how infrequently I go to the beach, I was g...
Posted by Matthew on Sat, 24 Jun 2006 06:13:00 PST

Happy Father's Day!

Today was both Father's Day and my mom's birthday.  It's funny, you appreciate things more after you don't have them for a while.  My mom has been battling cancer (lymphoma) for several mont...
Posted by Matthew on Mon, 19 Jun 2006 04:26:00 PST

Money is overrated

As I've gotten older, I'm learning that money is not the most important thing in the world.  They say that the best things in life are free, and many of them are.  I'm in sunny San Diego, an...
Posted by Matthew on Sun, 18 Jun 2006 06:13:00 PST

Aces Cracked - A Good Beat Story

I normally don't write about my poker results, but today was a memorable day.  I went to Harrah's and played in their $4/8 limit hold'em game.  When I arrived, they had just started their Ac...
Posted by Matthew on Tue, 13 Jun 2006 05:01:00 PST