Name: Matthew Sutton

Social Media Handle/Username: msutton5115

Introduce Yourself/Tell About Yourself: Hello!! I’m Matthew! I’m 16 and I live in Arkansas. I’m gay.

What Inspires You Every day? : Music! I absolutely love music and it keeps me going. I quite literally wouldn’t know what to do without it. I LOVE Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, Billie Eilish, Melanie Martinez, Doja Cat, BEYONCE!! Ugh, there’s so many more I can name!

What is some words of wisdom you live by?: Here’s an affirmation to go by daily: “I don’t chase, I attract. What belongs to me will simply find me.” Say this affirmation daily and as time flies, things will change in your life.

What is your ultimate goal in life? : My ultimate goal is to achieve total happiness. I mean I want to be a singer to, lol, but I just want to be completely happy at a point in my life.

How have you been during the pandemic and how has it affected you? : Oh my gosh, the beginning of the pandemic had my emotions spiraling like crazy!! Thankfully with music, keeping in touch with family and friends, WEARING MY MASK, and GETTING MY VACCINE, I was able to control my emotions again.

What is a message you would like to give others? : If you want to love someone else, love yourself. You are perfect just the way you are!

What else would you like to tell others about you or your life?: I like to bring happiness onto others. I really do. My girl friends will always come to me for advice and I give them all I have to say. They always feel better after and that makes me feel better.