Get to Know.: Ricky

Name: Kyle A. Reed

Influences: My wife, my Dad, "The Imitation of Christ," by Thomas á Kempis, Mat McIntosh, "The Bondage of the Will," by Luther; David "Goose" Garrett

Epic Moments: My Wedding! Numerous soccer experiences [Rock Bridge HS fall `02; UE vs. USI fall `03; UE vs. IU spring `04]; Officiating Robbie & Maria's wedding; Sitting on a Cliff face in Estes Park, CO.

Favorite Bands/Music: Jars of Clay, Gavin DeGraw, Derek Webb, Dave Matthews Band, Coldplay, Eric Hutchinson.

Best Invention(s): Clock.

Favorite Book(s): The Pilgrim's Progress, by: Bunyan; The Imitation of Christ, by Thomas á Kempis; The Epistle to the Hebrews, author unknown; Streams of Living Water, by: Foster; The Lord of the Rings, by Tolkien; The Harry Potter Series, by Rowling; Holes, by Louis Sachar. 

Favorite Movie(s): Ratatouille, The Truman Show, Braveheart, The Matrix, The Shawshank Redemption, Cinderella Man, V for Vendetta, Lord of the Rings, Unbreakable, Masters of the Universe.

Favorite Show(s): Lost, Wipeout, MXC

Spare Time: Relax in my hammock with my wife, read books, smoke cigars. I also like to climb things. 

Fear Factors: Not knowing the right path. 

Biggest Frustrations: People without passion or motivation.

Passions: My Lord, My Wife... nature, poetry. 

Motivation: Unconditional support from my wife, encouragement from anyone.

Personal Motto: For `though I cannot fly, I'm not content to crawl.