So I've been getting a bunch of mails and comments lately how "I've changed" and it's upsetting them. The only thing that has changed recently is my appearance, which shouldn't even matter, but most of you are so vain and can't look past that. My personality is still the same, and so is everything I stand for. If you met me last year, or you met me a couple weeks ago, I'm still the same exact person. Now I must admit I have recently been SO motivated to "whore out" SocialVibe (In which I will gladly tell all of you I get NOTHING out of the deal other then the fact I'm helping people get access to clean water which MOST of you take for granted anyway.) Because I made a deal with them where instead of just signing up and then raising money, we can raise thousands just by having people sign up. THEN continue to raise money by having the endorsements on their page if they'd like. I'm trying to motivate you to stop being so selfish and take a few minutes out of your day to help someone else. Please realize that as my friend base grows, it gets harder and harder to talk to each and every one of you. I wish that I could freeze time, but I can't. Get two of your friends and tell them to start talking to you about two completely different things at the same exact time, and you try to answer both of them back as best you can. Multiply that by thousands and welcome to my life.
And honestly, I treat you all as my friends. Your not just some "fan" of some "internet celebrity." You have full permission to tell everyone that you are my friend. Cause you are. And I love every single one of you. I honestly couldn't do a lot of the things that I do without you. But just because you assume things, does NOT give you the right to post a comment on my page and tell me that I've changed and you want to punch the "new me." It hurts to see that I haven't been able to impact your life enough for you to realize violence isn't the answer. I assume only people who care read all of this, so thank you for taking your time. Friends don't punch friends, and threaten friends over comments. If you think I've changed, come up to me on the street. I'm going to treat you with the same respect and love I give my family and friends forever. If you think fame is getting to me, I think that's hilarious. I'm not famous. At least not yet. I'm popular online, and I'm using that popularity to do more and more good things. Things take time, but I really believe that SocialVibe can help speed up a lot of the process, cause it gets people to help raise money without having to do basically anything but put a graphic on their page. My live shows will be coming back sooner or later, stay with me. I need you to believe in me and stay with me through thick and thin. As I grow old and grey, I still need you there with me. We are the future. We together make things happen.
I have not yet found a boy who I'd like to spend forever with. It's not cause I'm conceited (like most of you think) But it's because I look for more than just looks. They have to have the same motivation, ambition and passion as I do. If I'm going to be with them till the end, I want it to last forever. I've seen "Hollywood relationships" and they're not pretty. I just want to be happy and feel comfortable around the one I love. When I walk in my apartment, I want to smile and know that I am with the one who will complete me. For now I must surround myself with candles, fragrance oils and bath time paradises because even though I have all of you, I'm all alone. And no matter how close of a friend you are... your not the love of my life, and you can't kiss my cheek and make my day. I don't even remember the last time I kissed someone. It was over a year ago I believe. This blog is starting to make me sad, and I don't like to be sad. The world needs to be a happier place and smell like orange cupcakes like my apartment does. =D haha I just want to eat the air, it's so weird. Now that I think about it, I don't even want to know what percent of my amazon wish list is candles or SOMETHING to do with fragrance or the bath. I would assume at least one out of four, if not more. I'm not going to bother looking, it'll just stress me out for some weird reason.
I'm gonna go, but thank you everyone who are my friends.
Sorry If I seem different. I'm still the same Matthew Baby as my mom calls me =]
you're amazing matthew, dont ever doubt it for a second. and even if you do change, we all know that it's gonna be for the better. to do bigger, better things that'll make the world a better place. you'll always be an inspiration. no matter what, your friends/fans have faith in you<3
I don't think you have changed one bit. Beside the totelly awesome new hair! Lol. =) I loves it. Anyways.. For all of those people that say you have changed. They must have not been paying that much attension, other wise they would have known that you havnt changed. I support you 100 and 10% no matter what happens. Ok? I love how you think of others before yourself and how you care about people half way accross the world, like those poor people in Africa. <33 I do miss your STICKAM shows. Those were some good times. =) You put a smile on my face every time you post a new blog or a new photo of your self. Because I love watching you yet older, more mature, more focused on life, going from black hair to blonde to black to brown, get more adorable every second, seeing that amazing smile of yours, and most of all how much you love every one even if they are half way around the world. I know that you will fine that amazing boy that will keep you smileing and happy forever. And when you do, which you will, I hope he treats you right and loves you with all of his heart because he will be the luckyest boy alive. Because he will have an amazing person like you in his life. I hope you see this and reply, but I understand if you don't. Beacuse you are so busy with every thing you do. I'm so greatful to have someone like you as my friend. I hope you have a great day! I toteffly lush you to death. <33
I've known of you for sometime now, and I don't think you've changed. The only thing different is that you promote Socialvibe more. And thats good. I think I might go to my school, and ask to do a assembly. or something to get people to sign up. Well I'm trying. I e-mailed a teacher, and asked her to join. And to let other's know about the charity. I'm not finished yet. I still have many people to go to. I don't get along with my family, but I will send them a link. =] Your a good person, some people are just so ignorant. I haven't really talked to you much, but you said my name once and I'm satisfied with that....well I would like to talk more with you, but I'm not greedy. I know ur busy. =] Busy with alot of good things..
You changed? Did I miss something?? Ok, seriously now..apart from your optical change I did not notice any real change..that blog is the first time I heard about you "changing"... I want u to know that there has never been a person I didn't know personally that ment sooo much to me..it's unbelievable. You are one of 2 persons that made me think about vegetarianism and finally turn vegetarian. u made me start thinking about animal cruelty, human rights and about my whole life. u showed me what a single person really can do. I can only once again say thank you so much for what you did and do. you are the only one I know who doesn't just enjoy his fame and stops working - u really use your fame for something good..and this is exactly what so many more people should do. I never looked up to someone as I do to you..you are the onlyperson i would say i really am a "fan" of..because usually I disagrre with most persons on some of their opinions..but what I got to know from you is just so..well..right^^ And I sometimes feel like I'd feel exactly the same way you do..maybe it's true..maybe I'm just fantasising..I don't know. This blog for example..what you said about your boyfriend is just so exactly my opinion. I know loads of gay guys..that's not the proplem..but (as you said) when I want to have a boyfriend I want to have him forever and not just for a few weeks..and therefore he has to share my opinions..not exactly..but most of them. What does it get me if I'm together with someone and secretly know that it's not gonna last longer than a few weeks? nothing. I am ybout 17,5 years old now..and I never had a boyfriend. Not that I never had a chance to get one..I could have had a few already..but as I said..it is wasted time and unnecessary pain if I go out with someone and know that it's not what I'm searching for. And what you said about us being allowed to call you our friend really ment a lot to me. One notices that we really mean a lot to you.
While wiriting this comment I listened to a great song from a german band..even though you robably can't understand the lyrics you might want t listen to it..I love it...
Hmm, even if you have changed, so what? Everyone changes, and its usually for the better. You have helped millions, and you probably can't see that as everyone keeps puting you down saying your just some internet celebrity whos in it for the money. I believe not, if you have changed - good for you! I'm happy for you, because the new you will have new ideas of how to make this worls a better place. I will be right behind you when you do that, and be more than happy enough to say "My friend, Matthew Lush, actually did change the world"
So yeah, don't let peoples comments get to you. Just carry on with what you will do and i'm sure you will fulfill your life to the full. =] You will find a boyfriend, probably not now, or next year, but you will when the time is right! Keep smiling, =]
Matthew, you're absolutely AMAZING...No matter what other people say about you. You're trying to change the world, and I love you for that. Looks aren't everything.
Matthew, you are one of a kind. No matter what people say about you. Its great to see that you don't let that kind of thing bring you down. I know this might sound cruel to some people, but I always believe, you want to dislike me? thats your choice, because for every person who dislikes me, I have others who like me. As much as I try to be a friend to everyone I know, it doesnt always seem to work that way. Some people cant handle your lifestyle. I cant see why not? Theres truely nothing wrong with it. its who you are. True friends accept eachother for who they are no matter what. And if they can't do that, then sorry to say, they might not of been true friends from the start. I will never stop believing in you Matthew, looking up to you. You are a wonderful person and a TRUE friend to us all.
as you can see with these fifty-four comments on this post, every single person are sayin'g you've never change. and they can see past your appearance and to your heart like i have. 'cause you've been an inspiration to all of us. i'm proud you're actually writing this. since i knew about you and started talking to you little by little, i never thought that i would be considered as a friend but just as a fagger. but i'm proud but being both more and more each day.
You're still making me smile =) Yeap each of your blog makes me smile, whatever the subject is.. I just feel less alone when I see you. I mean you made me realize lots of things..Because of you I know more clearly what kind of person I wanna become and I can now be more myself. Yes, we never met but still you changed my life. People like you can change the world and surely help others understand they can change the world too. I know it's not nice when friends turn their back on us..but sometimes some people just don't understand what other are going through. They see you as a celebrity, which you are, but can't possibly admit that you can feel alone too. I know the feeling and it's pretty bad. Even if we're not close to you and living with you I wanna tell you that you're not alone. And don't worry about changing or not, cuz anyway we're all changing a little each day. We remain the same but still not completely. You're an amazing person and you're one of the few that help me not to give up. When I see all your efforts to make the World a better and happier place I just realize there's still hope out there and you bring it to me. Thanks Matthew and just be yourself, I'll suport you no matter what ! Forever !! Lush you =)
wow, I almost started crying and I don't know why. I really hope that sometime soon you find that boy out there. I never noticed anything different. You have always been you. Maybe after reading this some of those people might realize that. Well I hope you have an awesome day! I love you! You are my friend, hee hee! <3 <3 beccah melecka
I won't say I know what you mean Becouse I don't I can only guess I am really sorry Though Some people Only like you couse of the way you look But ever since Iv'e moved Away from my friends I now know who my real friends are The one's who will alway's be there for me No matter how far away I am Or what I look like All I can do is love the one's who do care And forgett the one's who don't even give A damn Sure I'll learn I know who I can trust Who loves me for just me I don't care what you look like The people who do care Will find out one day It doesn't matter You'll never find happiness With friends who only care for your look's LOve you Lush you Thanx for listening ♥
oh matthew, you havn't changed like people say you have. i know that when i first saw your myspace page about a year ago, i saw this amazing person. for some reason, (which to this day i still can't figure out what exactly it was) i was always so drawn to you. it took me a few months to really get into you. i don't know exactly why that was, but i'm glad i started paying attention to you when i did. and you know what? you're still the same amazing person i was drawn to so long ago. you've made such a difference in my life, and i can't thank you enough. i don't want you to be alone. i want to know that you're having a good day, without even hearing anything from you. i want to know you're with someone you love. i want you to be happy. remember i'll always be here to give you a smile to make you feel better : ) <3
wow.that almost made me want to cry.it made me really frustrated for some reason.it's just like...you're tanner and you cut and dyed your hair.SO WHAT!I never became a fan because I liked the way you looked.I mean yeah I'll admit..you're fine.but that's not the point.I became a fan of you because I like what you stand for and you really inspire me to be a better person.I see all of your videos and read all your blogs and think "Man, I really want to be like and make a difference." You inspire me to try harder to be nicer and do more things for the world and go make a difference. I don't care if your looks change. I don't care if you change your style. All I care about is that you continue to do what you do. And be the amazing person you are. I can tell you are having a rough time, and I'm so sorry. That is another thing that inspires me. I go through a lot of really hard stuff and seeing you going through whatever you're going through yet still pushing on. It makes know that I can push through no matter what. Well...there is my two cents...more like seventy-two but still. I love you Matt. You are truly amazing. Thank you so much. :]
<3 you haven't changed from what i know you. You've tried to help the world with you publicity....and that i call being a hero. You're a hero for doing what you are dpoing. Helping the world rather then destroying it like most people. You're really special and one of a kind. Don't ever forget that. You're my hero and my biggest inspiration, thank you for being one of the few people that actually care about humanity and where it's going. Thank you. I LUSH YOU! lots of lush, kim
I'm sorry that people are missunderstanding everything. sometimes people change, but in general they stay the same. And I think that's what people don't get is that there may be little itsy bittsy changes in people (the most simplist of physical changes, etc.) but it doesn't mean that they themselves as a whole have changed. I wish you luck in finding that someone and changing the world for nothing but the better. Just know that you bring thousands of smiles to this world everyday and that even when things have been said and done, you'll never be forgotten. okaly dokaly? haha I hope you have a great day!!!!
-Ashlyn
p.s. I am sorry if I had any spelling errors.....haha. I've been busy all day so I'm a bit out of it. lmao
Aww, Mattheww. People who think you've changed really do need to look deeper. Especially friends. I've been your friend on various websites for well over a year now. And as a person... you haven't changed one bit. And if you have... 'twas probably for the better. You're still an amazing person with so much to offer to the world. And people really should be able to see thatt. =]
i also want to add that it's not yourself that you've changed, it's thousands of others that you've changed, you've been a huge impact on my life and it's no longer the same as it once was because of you. & i'm saying that as a good thing. Because of you i've been a vegetarian for almost two years now, i'm comfortable liking girls and guys and standing up for the fact that it's okay to. you bring smiles to my face without even knowing it. i honestly believe that you are a good person and a great friend, i would absolutely love the oppurtunity to get to know you one on one, like really have the chance to talk to you, i want you to remember me because you mean a lot to me. i love you <33
Dear matthew. we all love you. you havent changed. you just have a life, like all of us, and your putting forth an effort to have fun and not be a lazy bum on the computer all day.
your great. you have inspired me to do many things. You truely one of my heros. not just like oh my friends my hero for being my friend, but my hero because you do what you can to change the world, and i LOVE that. :]
awh babe, i don't think you've changed [: i've love you just as much, actually even more now than i did when i started loving you almost two years ago. i think it's so great that you want to help people and for the people who do think you've changed, even if you had, they should accept that. you know ? but really you're just as amazing now as then and i admire and respect that. just think about all the thousands of people you help everyday[: and not just people, animals too. you're really great. i also want to thank you tons for replying to me, i'm sure it's really hard to cmnt everyone back and remember people, so i just want you to know how much it means to me[: i've wanted to talk to you since the moment i found out about you, and i'm so glad i finally get the chance. you're amazingggg. thank you :D <3333
i dunno what those people are thinking but to me it doesnt look like u changed. sure u dyed ur hair and all but who cares. idk what u do matthew to ur outside, as long as YOU like it. and change is a good in a way. what always matters is whats on the inside. whatever you do matthew, we will always care about and support u 100%! =] <33333
I don't think you've changed at all. I know that you're trying to help people and I'm trying to help support you with the clean water situation to the best of my ability. I just wrote a senior paper article on what you're doing and all the information that I've thus far collected about it. I made sure I put in the link socialvibe.com/matthewlush and told them to sign up there to help raise money for clean water and to help you reach your goal. I really hope you get to read this comment because it is so important to me to know that you know what I've done to help. Thanks for being YOU. I love you.
Also, I forgot to add. My water isn't very good either so I kind of know how they feel. My water is brown and rusty. And this time of year, it smells of rotten eggs. Sometimes showering is hard because the smell gets so bad that I literally can't breath and choke.:( I wish my water could be fixed.
I wrote you a really good blog comment full of sweetness and love. but my internet dies befor i could post it i think =[ So, i'ma write a shorter version
You are amazing and have changed alot of peoples lives, includidng mine. I have been a fan of yours for a year or more and i dont think you changed... it is crazy to think about anyone wanting to punch you, you are helping alot of people, and that is no reason to hit anyone, nothing is cause for violence.
You are doing amazing things Matthew, and even more things are going to be coming soon!
on my original comment i had alot of witty comments and amazingness. you would have loved it lol
honestly ii don't think you've changed at all! =]! ii think yewr still the same Matthew Lush and maybe even if yew have changed maybe it means yew've changed in making the world better? idk haha! but ii love yew always and i'm glad i'm yewr friend :) b/c ii don't have many of those :(! But being patient is always the key tew happiness b/c ii haven't had a true boyfriend ever it's usually those crappy online dating that never work out :(! But don't worry matthew ii love yew always and if no guy wants tew date yew for who yew are then screw them! They don't know what they're missing out! :P
whenever you have time.... i need somone to talk to. i keep so many things inside and i jsut cant take it anymore. i kno you care what we have to say thats why ily!
I don't think you've changed at all, you're still the same person wit hthe same morals trying to do the same thing... make this world a better place. You're promoting right now through socialvibe for a good cause and it's amazing what you've been able to do! I don't see anyone else trying to raise so much money for clean water! You'll always be my favorite matthew lush :) never forget that there are many people out there who are so focused on the negativity in their life that they try to put others down. we all know you're really really busy and we understand :) finally, it's great that you're actually taking the time to find the 'perfect' person for you. not many people would do that. it all comes down to patience, it will bring you a great guy. <3
i hope you can cheer up a little from this post and many others, xoxo
wow, i honestly dont get why people would think that you've "changed." soon its gonna be a year that i've known about you, and you havent changed at all. so what if you change your look? its good to change how you look on the outside every now and then, but people shouldnt think that its going to change how you are on the inside. to me, you're still the amazing person that i was so drawn into knowing more about and doing all the good things that you were doing, and you've taught me so many things and my views on you haven't changed at all; mostly cause you havent changed. i still think that no matter how many times you change your look, or how older you get, you'll still be the great person we all know and love so much, and we'll be here for you, forever and always <3
Hey Matt,omg i feel the same way and the whole "internet celebrity" is that about me cuse i asked you to help me make one?i dont want to be a celebrity.i just want some new friends...find people who respect me(unlike people at my school)and i guess stand out from all your other friends...be...special. I think you and me will be good together but i do eat meat and i want to be in the Marines...im sorry...you and me are a lot alike but a lot different at the same time...maybe good friends?because i do want to learn more about you! I have to say you do look different but WHO CARES!!!i care about the way you think and what you think about(mostly)
Okay, now I feel really bad, even though I didnt say that you changing was nessecarily a bad thing, cause it's not. We know that you can't talk to everyone of us, and everyone understands..or should at least try and understand. You've thaught me so much, even about myself, this past year and a half. I'm not even sure I would still be alive if it wasnt for you and my friends keeping me up. That's not even something I'm making up, that is the truth. I wish we could talk more, but because of the time zones, unfortunately we can't, and there's really nothing we can do about that. Just know that we will always love you, no matter how much you change. You will always be the same Matthew we know, on the inside. I think what people are forgetting is that you're as ordinary as us. You live a pretty normal life and we do too. We change and just because you're some 'internet celebrity' you're not allowed to change too? That's all wrong. People change even though we might not even notice it ourselves.
I don't want you to be sad, and I love you. Always will.
I know, we all change. But I'm trying to change for the better. The things people make up out of thin air is so absurd. Camilla you'll always be one of the people that mean so much to me, and I can't wait till the day we meet,
Of course you are trying to change for the better, we all are..well most of us. I know that it's probably hard to hear a big amount of people telling you that you've changed, it puts like..a big pressure on you and all. I think it's just a friend thing. When we care about someone, we let them know when we feel like there's something different happening, like if they change. In your case, you have this really big amount of friends that care about you. And about the changing on the outside..It doesn't really matter what you look like. No one really cares if you dye your hair rainbowcolored or if you shave half of it off. It doesnt matter. What matters is what you look like on the inside. And people are only using this ' you've changed so much; you've like dyed your hair LIKE OMGG!!' cause they are probably too scared to tell you how they really feel about this whole thing. I just wanted you to know that I know that you're still the same guy I found on the internet a year and a half ago, you've just become more mature..in some sort of way.
And if you want to see me like next june(2009), that's okay by me, cause my dad is taking me to Cali.
I don't think you've changed Matthew. You're still as sweet, caring, and AMAZING as ever. Don't ever let people make you feel like you should act different. Cause I love you.
Some people are very self centered. You are still the same Matthew, and will always be. Violence NEVER the answer. I wish more people realized that. I love you Matthew, and am glad you are my friend. <33
That made me smile. Though the honor is all mine. I'm uber glad I have had the chance to talk to you. You are so amazing. People are crazy if they don't see that. ily<3
aww Matthew i'm so sorry. Those people have no right to say anything about your personal life. and it's appalling they would even say they'd punch you, that's just downright rude. =/ you're amazing, and i know your still the same person. don't let those haters get to you <3 and know no matter what happens, i'll always love and support you 100% =]
haters don't get to me, but it saddens me when my friends turn on me because I "seem" different. idk how people can go from supporting you to completely bash you for no reason.=/
yeahh i know what you mean, i don't get it either. it just doesn't make sense =[ hopefully they'll realize their mistake someday, because they have no idea what they're missing out on. you're a GREAT friend, and i'm so glad to have you as one <3
awwww i dont think you've changed. when you do one get famous, pleaaassseee dont let it get to your head. i know it wont. your an awesome person (no wonder you have like 5,998,009,786 fans) you'll find the right one some day. i promise. i know it. I think its really what your doing with socialvibe. I've made new emails just to sign up again! :D I dont get it though, like we only have 5000 people that signed up to far, but you have like soooooo many fans! i mean if like every one of your fans signed up, can you imagine how much money that would raise???? i mean seriously, not only would that build a well, imagine all things we could build? ohh i just love talking about socialvibe. but anyway, ur an awesome person. oh a btw i lovvvveeee ur hair :DD it toke ,e a little bit to get used to it, but it looks really good on you. (you have realllyyy pretty eyes :] ) Hope ur day gets better, Brianna <3 i love you
oh P.S. if i sent you a package with a bunch of stuff in it, and an evolope with a picture of yourself it it with my adress would you sign the picture and send it back to me? (dont worry there'll be plenty of goodies in there too :DD)
of course I'll send it back to you =] anyone that sends me anything with a pre-stamped and addressed envelope back to them can get an autograph. Thats no problem <3
aww dont be sad :( youve had a huge impact in my life. and have helped me through so much crap. i try to tell my freinds and family how much of a hero you are to me, but nobody cares about what i have to say. but i know you do. your an amazing person and dont listen to theese stupid people posting mean comments. i lush you<3 forever & always <3
awww i dont think you've changed one bit your still a wonderful person =] and im sorry you havent found anyone yet i havent either =/ maybe in 3 years when i move to LA... we can be good friends and i truly think we could be like great friends i'm not talking about boyfriends and stuff because i know many dream to date you but i would be grateful to even meet you <3
i dont think youve changed. Your still the amazing person that i call my hero. you dont know how much you,ve done for me, im a much happier person now =] ily my friend =]]
Matthew baby!! don't listen to them. I have been following you for about a year and a half now, you have NOT! I repeat NOT! changed.. I miss your stickcam show, and your youtube videos, but other than that ans your rad new hair you have NOT changed! I think it is great what you are doing to help others! you've helped me in so many ways!! you helped me to become and stay vegetarian, almost to vegan.. and you've help me to be comfortable with my sexuality! I wish you the best in all that you do !! I my self knows what its like to have nasty water , and not have any to drink. so I could imagine those kids over in Africa. I think it is so amazing that you are helping this way! continue to help I am behind you 1000%! I love you matthew lush!!
So now, what is this? Oh great, another site Matthew Lush is on. Is that what you see? Do you not see the big picture? Why can't you see what I see? Oh wait! Maybe it's because you're not me. But you know what? You still have the opportunity to do something with your life with what I've been trying to show you.
Now is the time to really take control of your life and not let others make decisions for you. Only you can fulfill your own destiny.
Do you look down upon me because I'm not perfect? If you're looking for anything near perfect, you're looking in the wrong place. Stop looking for for perfection; it doesn't exist.
We have a tendency to look down on things that don't fit in our ideal world. But this shouldn't be an automatic reaction. Even those things that don't fit your idea of p
and even if you do change, we all know that it's gonna be for the better.
to do bigger, better things that'll make the world a better place.
you'll always be an inspiration. no matter what, your friends/fans have faith in you<3