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Ryan

I am here for Friends and Networking

About Me

I'm just a guy who's out to experience as much life as possible and have fun doing it. I'm very goal oriented, and at times a perfectionist, but as I get older - I'm starting to realize that no matter how much you try to control life - it will ALWAYS throw you a curve ball that you could never possibly anticipate. So - achieve, but adapt at the same time.I've moved quite a bit in my life; mostly in Ohio, until nearly six years ago when I moved to New York City and have lived here ever since. (Although, I'm still moving around. I've moved at least once a year since I moved here, sometimes twice.)I have an undergraduate degree in Theatrical Performance and quickly realized that there are MILLIONS of actors; most of whom are on unemployment. This led me to graduate school where I got a masters degree in Theatrical Sound Design.Since then, I've designed or assistant designed Broadway Shows, National Tours, Regional Shows, a bunch of Off-Broadway shows and most recently two theme-park shows for Busch Gardens in Florida.

My Interests

Rollercoasters are number one on that list. I also really enjoy going to new places that I've never been to before. Board games, Euchere... and am I allowed to list sex as an interest?

I'd like to meet:

People who are nice. People who care. People who aren't lazy. People who didn't vote for our current President. People who did-so I can figure out why. People who take risks. People who want to take risks but are afraid to try. People who are thrill-seekers. People who can't live without music. People who support live theater. People who like to laugh. People who need to laugh. People who can see reality TV and pop music for what it is and don't have to put it down to make themselves feel like they are "different" or "grown up". People who are honest. People who are honest with themselves and who they are. People who know when to keep their mouth shut and mind open. People who know when to break the above mentioned rule. People who VOTE.

Music:

As of November 2007, I own 591 CD's. (Yes, I still BUY CD's - rather than downloading songs. There's something about physically having the inside jacket and liner notes and lyrics and, and, and..) I mostly listen to Top 40/Pop music.

Movies:

I can handle almost every kind of movie. Sometimes I want an action film, sometimes an independent film, sometimes a romantic comedy. Depends on my mood.

Television:

Say what you want about reality TV, but that shit is entertaining. 1-866-IDOLS01. Vote. You know you want to. Fear is not a factor for you. And who wouldn't want the Extreme Makeover Home Edition to come and rebuild everything? Family Guy is BRILLIANT. And whatever happened to "Whose Line is it Anyways"? And thanks to Carmen, I now have a newly discovered addiction to "Grey's Anatomy"

Books:

Books put me to sleep. Sorry.

Heroes:

Like - the Greatest American Hero? Anybody remember that TV show? Good ol' William Katt

My Blog

Only in America..

So - this article below is a fun read. This guy dresses up in a fat suit to disguise himself so nobody knows he's really wearing a parachute under his costume. He drops the costume, climbs up on the l...
Posted by Ryan on Fri, 18 Jan 2008 04:56:00 PST

Cruel and unusual punishment

Okay. I've got to get this off my chest.There's a case before the Supreme Court contesting that death by lethal injection violates the 8th amendment and is considered cruel and unusual punishment.Now ...
Posted by Ryan on Tue, 08 Jan 2008 05:46:00 PST

Jay Leno drives the Smart Car

Here's a little test drive by Jay Leno in the 2008 Smart ForTwo. I absolutely love this car and can't wait to get mine. I'm on of the 40,000 people who have reserved this car in advance and I'm beyond...
Posted by Ryan on Sat, 05 Jan 2008 12:06:00 PST

It’s a fat world, afterall - it’s a faaaat world aaaaafter all...

Read this in the news the other day:"I've been to Disneyland/World a few times in my day and I've been on most of the rides there. Everyone who's been there more than once has probably been on the rid...
Posted by Ryan on Sat, 10 Nov 2007 08:04:00 PST

What are we DOING?!

Please, take the time to read this article from MSNBC. It's long, but - it's important.http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21289214/What on earth is happening in this country? My mouth was open in disbelief t...
Posted by Ryan on Sun, 14 Oct 2007 06:44:00 PST

I want to be an inmate in THIS jail.

Filipino inmates learn discipline and structure: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H6mmTvDUdA  
Posted by Ryan on Sat, 28 Jul 2007 08:02:00 PST

To the moron who broke in to my car:

Dear sir or madam,You are a complete and total moron. If you're going to smash the glass and break in to someone's car at least be smart enough to know what you're looking for when you get inside.&nbs...
Posted by Ryan on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 05:39:00 PST

The human brain is amazing..

Resraechres at Cmabirgde Uinvrestiy fnuod taht the odrer ltteers are wtitren in deson't mttaer as lnog as the frist and lsat ltteers are in the rgiht palce.  Yuo'll be albe to raed the wrods croe...
Posted by Ryan on Sat, 21 Jul 2007 10:46:00 PST

Sicko

Michael Moore has made a documentary that applies to every single person in the United States of America. It does not matter if you're a democrat or a republican. It does not matter if you are yo...
Posted by Ryan on Fri, 06 Jul 2007 05:16:00 PST

Latest wine update. Better late than never, right?

Curious about the wine? Here's a link to the latest pictures:(Don't use the slideshow view - it cuts off the captions, just click on one picture and hit NEXT to continue)http://www1.snapfish.com/share...
Posted by Ryan on Tue, 20 Mar 2007 06:42:00 PST