This week I turned twenty, and at times like this (birthdays, big milestones) I feel I should stop and look back over something, and maybe reflect a bit. Let’s see how this goes.
I tend to start writing using bullet points and phrases. Usually, there’s only one or two statements I really want to get across anytime I write a post or entry. That’s where I start. Where it comes into the page, that all depends on what it takes to develop to the point of writing.Sometimes I [...]
I have a lot on my plate right now. Luckily I’m a hungry guy.
The official location of my personal blog has changed from http://blog.aspiringindie.com to a new and (hopefully more) permanent location: ryanimel.com.
I’ve had issues with name-based personal domains in the past, but I figured I’d swallow it already and go with what seemed the easiest choice. And here we are. The old blog location will still be [...]
I do love organization. But I also love things when they stay the same. I’m a creature of habit.
*cough* Arby’s 5 for 5 all the time *cough*
Lately I’ve made some changes to, hopefully, improve my workflow a bit.
It really is pretty cool. I actually spent over an hour today going through my ~190 friends and setting our friend details. This involved, in some cases, listing multiple trips and work experiences together. The emphasis was put on when we met, and I tried not to delve too much into classes we shared together.
The [...]
Mark this one under ‘personal goals.’ I want to avoid, anywhere possible, from saying “they” or “them.” Let me explain.
This was originally published in Issue 6 of The Huntingtonian on March 8, 2007.
It is that season again: the season where all good Christian girls and boys sit around the table and talk about who is doing what for Lent. Popular choices include things like ice cream, fatty foods, and television. Not surprisingly, many of the things [...]
I was wondering earlier today whether or not Christian radio is a good or a bad thing.
Seems odd, right? I’ve never been the biggest fan of stations like Star 88.3 or WBCL, but I’ve never been hostile toward them either. There’s just a part of me that says worship music shouldn’t be lowered to the level [...]
A conversation with a good friend recently brought some clarity to this idea which has been floating over my head for years now. This interesting dichotomy-yet-relationship between art and spirituality has been a big one in my life. It has brought me much joy and excitement. But it won’t bring me much money.
Such is life.
My friends and I have been perpetually engaged in an ongoing discussion on this topic. We see examples all around us of places - institutions - claiming to be church; which is it?
I had an interesting conversation earlier today with a friend of mine who is/was/has been skeptical of the idea and very existence of postmodernism. Although his reasoning is akin to those who would say things like “postmodernism is relativism” the conversation brought to light some ideas I’ve been mulling over for a while.
My name is Ryan, and I am a freelance web developer. Turns out I also enjoy blogging. Read more.
