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About Me

I am currently one of the busiest human beings on the planet! I seriously think I have a syndrome or something (don't we all!!!). I just have a hard time relaxing when there is so much to do on planet earth!
I have recently finished a four year degree/diploma program at University of Guelph-Humber. I studied media with a specialization in Public Relations. I left January 10th for Australia to complete my Uni internship in Melbourne and Sydney, and have now moved back up to Brisbane to work and save some $$$. Right now I am bartending at a restaurant/club in Brisbane called Friday's and I am writing the first draft of my first novel called "Once in a Lifetime", and the pilot episode for a 1 hour drama called "Last Call".
For the next year I plan to bum around the country hitting all the good surf spots, working whenever and wherever I can - I have the travel bug, what can I say?! I'll Probably spend most of it in Byron Bay - My favourite surf spot in the land of OZ.
Other than school, I play drums. I played in a rock band called The Spicoli's , and continue to play whenever I can. Still have the dream of one day being as big as Dave Grohl. A guy can dream can't he?!

My Interests

I enjoy reading, writing, film, web design, and music.
I enjoy playing recreational sports including surfing, volleyball, rollerblading, hockey, and football.
I have independently funded travels to over ten countries including: Costa Rica, Germany, Belgium, Italy, France, Greece, Holland, Scotland, Hawaii and many other U.S. States, East/West Coast of Canada.

I'd like to meet:

Everyone and anyone! Say hello. I Like online encounters. mmm encounters.

Music:

Everything and anything with a good rhythm. Punk, Rock, Reggae, Metal, Jazz, Techno, Hip-Hop...I don't care, so long as there are good lyrics, sweet melodies and sweet sweet drums!

Movies:

I am very particular about Tarantino. I like him. I like almost any horror movie you can shake a stick at. Give me a good dose of Office Space and the Big Lebowski, and you'll have me laughing like a fool. Sweet Sweet Hitchcock. Really though, any 80's movie will do. Fast Times, The Wizard, Flight of the Navigator, The Labrynth. You catch my drift.
Lately I have been into any kind of independent film, and enjoy going to film festivals and catching the work of fresh minds and untainted creativity.
Someday, I aspire to do some film/video work myself.

Television:

Television is overrated. I like the news and witty commercials. Actually, I do enjoy a few shows, namely Lost, C.S.I., Six Feet Under, The Sopranos, Family Guy, Trailer Park Boys, and any of the fine fare found on OLN.

Books:

My favourite book is On The Beach by Nevil Shute. It made me cry. Seriously. I am currently reading lots of books. Everything from Sci-Fi to Suspense. Just finished three Douglas Coupland - "All Families are Psychotic," "Shampoo Planet" and "Elanor Rigby". Recently I read "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" by Hunter S. Thomson and "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho. Next up, "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon. I'm a nerd, I know.

Heroes:

Jeff Mother Fuckin' Spicoli, Hunter S. Thomson, Bill Clinton, David Suzuki, Dalai Lama, Matt Groening, Stanley Kubrick, etc. etc. the list goes on....

My Blog

Work and Play in Bris Vegas

It has been an absolutely insane couple of weeks! Work at Fridays is in full tilt and I am starting to save some cash. Although a crazy virus on my uncle's computer set me back a couple of weeks with ...
Posted by Ryan on Wed, 03 May 2006 05:27:00 PST

ONE MORE WEEK IN MELBOURNE - BELL BEACH FOR A SURF THIS WEEKEND

Monday, February 20, 2006 Well, it's my last week in Melbourne and I have to say it's been a pretty good ride so far.This weekend I ended up at a club ...
Posted by Ryan on Mon, 20 Feb 2006 12:33:00 PST

Surfer's Paradise, Lone Pines and Brisbane. Oh my!

JAN 17, 2006 Today my aunt, my cousin and one of his friends got up early and made our way an hour south to the Gold Coast; in particular, we headed to Surferâ¬"s Paradise. We brought our boogi...
Posted by Ryan on Tue, 24 Jan 2006 03:42:00 PST

OZ update

I stayed up late making photo slideshows on my new laptop using Roxio Media Creator; Im finally putting some of this new technology to work! I was going to head into Surfers Paradise tonight ...
Posted by Ryan on Tue, 24 Jan 2006 03:37:00 PST

Arrival

After a few tumultuous flights from Toronto to LA, then Fiji, and finally Brisbane, I have quickly settled into my new life in OZ. Its been a few days of sitting by the pool, drinking cocktails, and e...
Posted by Ryan on Tue, 24 Jan 2006 03:35:00 PST

Leaving for OZ

JAN 10, 2006 In one way, saying goodbye us so hard, while at the same time, so easy. I have had to say goodbye to my good friends, my family and my soul mate. The tears are painful, yet full of...
Posted by Ryan on Tue, 24 Jan 2006 03:32:00 PST

The End of Suburbia (must read)

I just finished watching a DVD called "The End of Suburbia". It is a film about how the human race is in a downward spiral. It concerns our current way of life and how we can't sustain for much longer...
Posted by Ryan on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Every moment is an opportunity to make things better

Every moment is an opportunity to make things better. Our minds are complex biological machines that must be exercised to perform accurately and efficiently. Creativity and imagination are the essenc...
Posted by Ryan on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Back from Tour!!!!

Man o Man! I just got back from tour with The Spicoli's. Such a great time. I got to see the West Coast (finally!). The new pics from the tour will be up on our website today. Check'em out! See what I...
Posted by Ryan on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

What to do today...

I'm skipping school today so that I can catch up on a little homework, update my website - http://www.uoguelph.ca/~rdouce01 - and visit my great grandfather. Yes I said GREAT grandfather. He's still a...
Posted by Ryan on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST