I am Kathleen Ryan, you may also know me as k.ry or Kate. I live in Cleveland proper in the Gordon Square Arts District, just a hop, skip and a jump outside of downtown and butting up to Lake Erie. I have lived in and just outside of this neighborhood since moving to Cleveland in September of 2006. The past three plus years have been a journey to say the least.
I came to Cleveland as a 25 year-old, starry-eyed, wet behind the ears professional life participant; new to experiences outside of what I knew and acclimated to as a life long resident of Minneapolis. I was successful, driven and on the fast track. I came to this town ready to kick ass and take names. Prove myself not only to those around me, but more importantly, to myself.
I am now 29 and quickly approaching 30 and couldn’t be more excited. This rollercoaster of life, this roborant, choleric and downright wild experience called life has helped to shape and mold me through every trial, tribulation and success and I anticipate every day to see where life will lead me next.
My blogging has taken all kinds of twists and turns, similar to my life, I suppose. I love to evaluate, to analyze and to really just experience life in a variety of fashions, we only have now and if I don’t capitalize on as many moments as I can, what is certain is that I can never get them back and they only then have power to become memories or worse, regrets.
I revamp this site as Analog Girl in a Digital World because my choices and experiences have certainly shaped who I am, that is true for any individual. I do believe, however, that my consciousness to focus on simplicity and maybe purer origins has helped shape who I am today and who I will be tomorrow. I am a happier, more focused and whole-heartedly more positive person that I have ever been before, and frankly more so than many of the people who orbit my life.
This blog, while new but maybe not improved, is a medium to allow me to expound upon what makes my world go round. To not only give insight into my life as a transplant, but to celebrate what has changed in my life (for the better) and the wonderful people and area events that have contributed to my growth and overall satisfaction.
I hope you enjoy.
