about

Hello!

I’m Matt, an American who has been living in Tokyo since early 2022. Born in Florida, studied Computer Engineering in school, and moved to California where I lived between 2017 and 2022. I lived in San Francisco for a few years but found it wasn’t a good fit - at least at the time. I moved to Los Angeles at the end of 2018 and made some great friends and learned the consequences of not wearing a helmet while biking.

what is this place?

I have recently discovered the joy of writing and shouting into the void that is the internet, so I decided to rent out my own space on the block just before the clock hit midnight on NYE 2024.

hobbies and other things

Guitar has been a part of my life since ~2002. I’ve been noodling around with it for over half my life. I grew up on blues, psychedelic rock, the Beatles, and so on.

I’m an avid reader. I read books and articles every morning and every night and it brings me deep satisfaction to expand my worldview and learn from others.

I have always been and will always be physically active. Weight training, bouldering, running are integral to my weekly routine.

I journal daily and believe self-reflection to be one of my strongest assets, developed through sheer repetition and fueled by curiosity. I’m happiest when I realize how I can unstick myself and work toward the things I want. This feeling is magnified when I’m able to help others do the same.

I get very passionate about certain ideas and I will annoy you about it. Thank you for your understanding.

While you’re here, come say hi!