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Ry@n

I started out with nothing, and I still have most of it...

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I'm A Professional Drummer

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My name is Ryan. My job is to say, "Here I am.." Your job is to say, "Ahh, there you are.." It's nothing personal.

On me: I'm infinitely passionate. My confidence is undying. Take note in the fact that I will certainly seek your assurance if I love you. Be that as it may, I simultaniously seek your hate if I loathe you. Dissaproval drives me further in being more thoroughly appreciated as opposed to getting showered with compliments that inevidebly tend to steer me towards a "comfort zone" which could potentially slow my progress. Perhaps you'd perceive it as apathy, but I find "fear" a great way to waste your time. I plan not to to tip-toe through the gardens of my life, only to reach my demise safely. Nope.
Silliness is essential in regards to my every day existence. Intensity is the place in which I find my inspiration. Inspiration is the place in which I find the drive to attain much faith in far-fetched dreams. I most certainly know where I am going. However, its journey will ooze sponteniety. It'd be valid to assume that sharing is my favorite thing to do. Why? 'Cause I could have Brad Pitt's looks, Bill Gates' money, and Einstein's brains but it wouldn't mean a damn thing if I were the only living human on this earth. Who would I present these traits to? Myself? What for?
I am a proud artist and I stand by what i believe in. Common or rare. What I find true, is simply truth to me and though I'll always respect your thoughts on any given matter, I stand for what I stand for. I won't apologize for that.
On music: A magnified moment where the listener enters a world that only hope can provide. It's the business of taking a stranger's worry and putting it aside. Or better yet, cancelling the worry out entirely. It's harmonious contradiction. It's diversity. It's an outlet. It's VERY emotional. Those who are best at it, are those who can simply emote the most. Those who get the most out of it, are simply those can emote the most. Haha. Beautiful. Absolute brilliance.
On women: I am drawn to confidence, independance, originality, charisma, maturity, wisdom, silliness, sarcasm, depth, drive, passion. I want to learn from the woman I am with. It's a learning experience in which the teacher is the student of the student who is the teacher. Teammates. Lovers. Best friends. I desire infinite support in whatever it is I choose to do, as long as it is not harmful to myself, or anyone else in any way, as I will extend the same amount of courtesy, respect, and honor in every way, shape and form. Insecurities are natural. Allowing them to eat away the beauty of what is created within the realm of a relationship, is something I will never be a part of. I am extremely affectionate. Enjoy this. And please give me the same. I am extremely romantic and very, very sweet. Don't take advantage of that. I absolutely love cuddling. I love how it feels to make a sweet girl laugh. I love how women look in pajamas. I have a foot fetish. So I like cute feet. =] I love a pretty smile, and a beautiful set of eyes. I don't care what it is that you are striving towards, but please be striving towards something. Passion is critical. Have it. Need it. Be hungry to stand the fuck out. Be a sweetheart. Hold my hand and tell me you're proud of me. Let me tell you how I feel. Care. Talk to me. Play with my hair. Is that too much to ask? =>
On drugs: Did 'em. All of 'em. More than you can possibly fathum. You really, really...have no idea how close to the edge I was. And for years at that. I hate them. Never again. Sobriety is rad . My partying days are over. LONG over. Butttt don't be fooled...my life is one hell of a ride.
On booze: Did it. Way too much. Don't do it anymore. I'll have a beer when I feel like it, but my kegstand days are over. Again. Partying only exists within my past. I've got goals to focus on. =]
On my friends: They're my blood. I'll die for them. Lemme repeat that. I will die for them.
On my father: I love him and hope he is safe and has found heaven well.
On my mother: The most important thing in my life. I will kill you if you so much as give her a hang nail. =]
On you: (reader fill in blank______________)

My Interests

California/Vermont,
DRUMMING,
WRITING, music, love, drum competitions, my band(Valentino), movies, philosophy, psychology, travelling, live music, baseball, hockey, golf, extreme sports, altruism, wisdom, literature, poetry, lyrics, Vermont, January 1st, route 66, photography, paintings, symbolism, metaphores, charisma, my past, probably your past, the ocean, lakes, or any body of water for that matter, the unexplained, Saturn, aliens, the possibility of surviving a blackhole's wrath, quirkiness, confidence, Los Angeles(even though I've got a love/hate relationship with this city), block runs, romance (yeah that's right), Rick's.

I'd like to meet:


Life passes most people by while they're making grand plans for it..therefore I'd like meet anyone who's schedule is free.

DON'T add me if you don't talk. I'll delete you. => Also, don't lurk....leave a comment or message if you're gonna drop in on my page.
Straight up, I wanna meet people who are incredibly passionate. It moves me. Don't matter what it's for. Have some enthusiasm. Show an interest. Know where you're fuckin' going. If your clueless as to where your next step may land, well, that's damn fine too. Nothing wrong with being unsure. Just make sure that each step lands with style, confidence, ease and laugh at those who threaten to "take away" what it is that you genuinely hope/strive for. If any should mock your love, dream and/or passion...do not defend it. You're under no obligation to do so. Fuck 'em. Laugh when you accomplish it. If you're a person with an attitude, I'm a condescending, sarcastic kid having no problems in telling you to piss off....I'll be the same way if you choose to lack belief in me/what I stand for. However, if you're nice to me, or better yet...nice in general, then I'll be the sweetest tart in the bakery. =) I'm a good guy I just don't fuck around. I sugar coat nothing. You'll get the truth. Whether it hurts or not. Make no assumptions, place no judgement, voluntarily give respect and you shall be treated with care, love and never ending grace by all who cross your way. Mucho love. That's it I'm done. =D

Music:

Dave Matthews Band, Incubus, The Roots, Ben Harper, Underoath, Saosin, Tool, Liquid Tension Experiment, Guster, Green Day, Matchbook Romance, Saves the Day, Dashboard Confessional, Strung Out, Alien Ant Farm, G-Love &; Special Sauce, Ben Folds Five, Ben Kweller, Weezer, Zero 7, Frou Frou, Imogen Heap, Rufio, Janes Addiction, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Primus, Operation Ivy, Squirtgun, Good Riddance, Ten Foot Pole, Rise Against, Digger, Eve 6, Catch 22, Skeletor's Evil Horde, The Killers, Orchestra Baobab, Phish, Grippo Funk Band, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Bozzio/Levins/Stevens Project, Collective Soul, Blind Melon, Nirvana, 311, Triloquist, Further Seems Forver, Brand New, Taking Back Sunday, NOFX, The Exploited, Sex Pistols, U2, System of A Down, Rage Against the Machine, The Foos, Everclear, Death Cab For Cutie, Avenged Sevenfold, Benji Hughes, Valentino etc.

Movies:

Shawshank Redemption, Requiem For A Dream, Forrest Gump, Dumb and Dumber, Prefontaine, The Deer Hunter, Dog Day Afternoon, That Thing You Do, End of Days, Almost Famous, 12 Angry Men, Jeremiah Johnson, The Notebook, The Breakfast Club, Boondock Saints, etc.

Television:

REN & STIMPY

Books:

Everybody Poops

Heroes:

My rents. My friends who are brothers. Unless they are girls, making them sisters. So many people. Just so many. Thank God for that. I thank them all. Carter Beauford and Gene Krupa. You can't fuck with them.

My girlfriend. Amazingly strong, she teaches me everyday. ♥ ..

My Blog

More writing...

Before my father left me A first time's coming came these words "I regard you with awe, you're revered. You mend me when I'm broken. And though I won't be here To see it, you'll make yourself a leader...
Posted by Ry@n on Thu, 12 Oct 2006 04:05:00 PST

I like to write.

Northern California Parks you don't know reasons in risks to take? well stop.. lend a hand of yours to one of mine i'll show you how we rise you need this like an ending to a story if i saw nothing ...
Posted by Ry@n on Mon, 21 Aug 2006 03:02:00 PST

5 hours on the 5 south freeway does this to me.

(i did not spell check, and i diregarded mostly all  responsibility in using proper grammer and/or punctuation...read at your own risk) i've been trying to tell myself that worrying is just a n...
Posted by Ry@n on Fri, 18 Aug 2006 03:52:00 PST

Want drum lessons from me??

Well then you're in luck because I want to give them to you.    Just email me and tell me what you want to work on whether it's stick control, technique, rudiments, funk, rock, odd time sign...
Posted by Ry@n on Thu, 20 Jul 2006 11:41:00 PST