Hi, my name is Ryan.  This is my first semester retiring to college to finish my degree.  I am currently working on Historical Studies and hoping to go on to become a librarian.  Right now, I work for the United States Postal Service.  I’m a supervisor there.  In addition to that, I’m in the National Guard.  Throw in a little photo here, boom.  I live in Syracuse, NY with my fiancé and our beautiful, new, three month old Daughter, Luise AKA Lulu.  In addition to this class, I’m working on a couple of other creative projects.  I’m currently working on producing a magazine that can be seen here.  Those were a couple of little previews that I made.  I handed out about 400 at a convention last summer.  In addition to that, I’m currently playing in a band and playing shows quite frequently.  So, I’m in a band, working on a magazine, military, father, full time job and getting married.  Things are quite busy for me right now.  I really look forward to taking this class and learning everything I can.  Thank You.  

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