So a little about me…
The basics:
Well as you could have probably guessed my name is Ryan. Bodine. I’m from Columbus, INDIANA. Holler. Only a few more weeks and I’ll done with the whole college deal. I transferred a few times but ended up at Palm Beach Atlantic U. and absolutely loved the people their and the location was nice. I’m a warm body. I love the beach and being out in the sun. Indiana gets cold. My major is communication or as I so loving call it, talking. I’m rather laid back and pretty even keel. I like to joke around and have a good time. You know, keep things fun. 
Things I like:
– I really love music. I’m listening to it all the time. Love going to concerts. My favorites would probably be: John Mayer, Adele, Jason Mraz, Shane and Shane, Dave Matthews, Colbie Caillat (oh yes its true!), The Fray, Coldyplay, Hillsong, Kari Jobe and so on and so forth. I like country a lot too! Gotta have a little twang in life. A little R&B never hurt anyone either.
– I like sports! I’ll play just about anything and spend a lot of time watching them. My tv is almost always tuned to ESPN. The mighty Indianapolis COLTS are my favorite. I know all their names and like to assume that they are all Christians. I like college football and basketball. Baseball is relaxing to watch. Sports are great!
– And now for a grabbag of all sorts of fun things: We live near a lake so during the summer I love spending all day on the lake tubing, kneeboarding and attempting to wake board. I like girly and funny movies. The Notebook might be my favorite. I like girls. I like shopping. Candy is my weakness. I’m a mac guy.
Things Important to me:
– My family! Dad, Mom and older sister Lindsey (dog. Stormie. cat. Zoey). I couldn’t have even wished to be blessed with a better family. We have each other’s backs and love each other with a genuine love. You might not see it cause we aren’t all huggy and kissy but you cross anyone of us and you’re probably gonna be in trouble. Its so cool to be apart of a family that loves God and has God as their foundation. My parents have both been ultimate roles models of how to live a life for Jesus. My favorite thing about my family is that we have a no garbage policy. You leave the garbage of the outside world outside. Our house is our safe place where you can be you and just live.
– My friends. They make life beautiful. I don’t know how I got surrounded by such great people. We are all a little different but love each other all the same.
– Jesus! This isn’t about me… It’s really all about him. It’s about loving him and living a life fully submitted to him. Less of me and more of him. I really want to follow him as closely as I possibly can before this life is over for me. I know following Christ won’t always be easy and it won’t always make sense but it’ll all be worth it.
So there you have it! Feel free to facebook me. I have a feeling God is going to do some amazing things while we are in Africa. Oh I can’t wait! We are going to get ruined in an incredible way.
-Ryan
