Hi, I’m Matthew. You can call me Matt. I have lived in Buford for 19 years. I have Autism. I have a special heart. I graduated from Buford High School in 2016. I like to take walks with my family in the cemetery that is by my house. Sometimes I find flowers that blew away so I pick them up and put them on a grave that needs some.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I live with my parents and I am one of 4 kids. I am the oldest boy.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
During the week, I spend the day with my friends at Creative Enterprise. This is a day program for adults who like to socialize and have fun. Sometimes we get to go on field trips. My favorite activity at Creative is Art. Some of my Art was at the Gwinnett Co Fair and I got a ribbon. Sometimes I get to go to the workshop and put kits together. There is a special van that picks me up so I can be independent.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Italian Pie is my favorite. I also like Rico’s.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
19 years.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Mrs. Waller was my teacher in middle school. She is my favorite.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Alaska. Because I love snow. Or Spain because of the buildings.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Mary Poppins. The old Adams Family in black and white.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Never Give Up. There are some people who make fun of my friend who have autism. I tell them to not be discouraged.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
To go to a Super Bowl game. Or a famous sports team game.
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Chris Stapleton.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Mickey’s Hot dogs. Because I could walk there.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Trey Young. He’s my favorite basketball player. He never misses the 3 point baskets. Bare Bones.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
It’s a small town. It’s a great place to live.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Maybe working for Microsoft or a place that does marketing or a job with a desk. People with business degrees work at a desk and they get to do stuff like have their own business.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I took an accidental bath in water that glows. My family went to Puerto Rico and we went on a kayak in the glowing water and I fell out of my boat. I was afraid I was going to step on something in the swampy water that was smushy.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Puerto Rico
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
December, Christmas, any day that it snows.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Bill Gates. Because he created Microsoft and computers.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My little brother, Caden. He is 12. He plays with me. We play Legos and video games. He asks me how my day was.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Cinnamon. Donuts. My dog Buddy.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Buford Wolves, peaceful, clean
