Ryan Fortier's Blog, page 7
February 1, 2015
On Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (The Movie)
I’ve already written about the Jimmy Neutron TV series, which is both one of my favorite kids’ shows and greatest sources of inspiration. ��It’s been a struggle to keep this blog from devolving into a constant stream of Neutron-related posts, I could easily write hundreds of thousands of words on everything about this show and … Continue reading On Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (The Movie)
January 31, 2015
On Soft Tissue Surgery
This past Monday I began my second veterinary school rotation, Soft Tissue Surgery. ��This was also my first rotation in the hospital. ��Coming off of a laid-back three weeks in molecular biology, I was scared of every aspect of this rotation, ��The long hours, memorizing surgical techniques, coming up with treatment plans, filling out paperwork; … Continue reading On Soft Tissue Surgery
January 25, 2015
On Three Guys & A Wizard
I said before in my previous post, On Screenwriting, that I began writing scripts by trying to revive Jimmy Neutron. ��Well, that’s technically not true. ��I kind of blocked it out of my mind, but after a discussion with my friend Jason the other night, I realized that I did make one attempt at screenwriting … Continue reading On Three Guys & A Wizard
January 24, 2015
On One Month as a (Self) Published Author
One month ago, I took the plunge and and became a self-published author. ��I hoped that it would instantly change my life; that I’d spend my days having lunch with Stephen King and my nights jet-setting with J.K. Rowling. ��Unsurprisingly, it hasn’t quite met those dreams. ��But I’ve learned a lot about the self-publishing industry, … Continue reading On One Month as a (Self) Published Author
January 23, 2015
On Working at Wal-Mart
For two years in undergrad and during a summer in vet school, I worked at a local Wal-Mart. ��With only a year and a half left to go in vet school and all my classroom studies behind me, it’s becoming increasingly unlikely that I’ll ever have to work at such a place again. ��So, I … Continue reading On Working at Wal-Mart
January 22, 2015
On Writing Well
I’ve been writing for over ten years now and am finally beginning to actually break into the industry. ��I have a fully edited novel for sale, I’ve written four television scripts (none have aired yet but still), and edited various short stories, scripts, and novels from others. ��I’m finally starting to feel that I have … Continue reading On Writing Well
January 19, 2015
On Jimmy Neutron
I’ve already said in several posts that I was inspired to write by��The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius. ��But until now I’ve only gone over in general terms what about the show inspired me. ��I think it’s time I delve into a few more specifics; mainly my favorite episodes. ��So sit back, grab a … Continue reading On Jimmy Neutron
January 18, 2015
On Mass Effect
I’ve written before about music, movies, and television that has inspired me. ��Now it’s time to jump over to the next entertainment medium: video games. It’s startling to me, but there are still people out there who claim that video games are just empty exercises in hand-eye coordination, that they hold no artistic merit. ��I … Continue reading On Mass Effect
January 14, 2015
On High School
For a very long time, I was unsure of who I was. ��Only in the past few years do I feel like I truly understand who I am. ��What I’m capable of, what my weaknesses are, my hopes and my dreams. ��My girlfriend often tells me that I think and talk too much about high … Continue reading On High School
January 12, 2015
On Last Week
It’s been a crazy week out here, so I thought I’d sum up everything I’ve done over the past 7 days for my fives��of readers. Last Monday was the the first day of my clinical rotations in vet school. ��Instead of going back to class as I’ve done at the start of the last five … Continue reading On Last Week
