Blog Ryan

Apparently there is a game of blog tag going around the internet and it appears I have been hit. Although I’m not sure where it started it appears that Shawn Collins tagged Scott Jangro who tagged Jeremy Palmer who tagged Brad Pace who tagged ME. So, if I understand the rules correctly I must share 5 things most people don’t know about me and then tag 5 other people somewhere out there in the blogosphere.

1. I moonlight (day job is internet marketing) as a tour guide to Latin America. I lived in Guatemala and Belize for a time and fell in love with Latin America - I now typically lead 6 to 8 tour groups (ranging in size from 20 to 100) per year. Most of my trips are Mexico, Belize and Guatemala but I also lead cruise ship groups at times and include additional stops in Grand Caymen, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama and Jamaica.

 2. My wife and I have raised our kids (3 with a 4th on the way) bi-lingual (english - spanish).

3. I get interview requests to discuss NBA Basketball on the radio all around the globe - particularily when Draft time approaches.

4. I helped start an orphanage in Guatemala that now houses over 100 children ages newborn to 16. I expect everyone that reads this to get involved and help:)

5. I was recently recruited by the CIA to be a “covert operative” but declined when told I would need to spend my first assignment in either Afghanistan or Iraq.

 Ok, time for me to tag some people:

Ryan McCoy, Dave Bascom, Moiz Khan, Ryan Ewer, Gilbert Lee

Yes it is early in the season to begin MVP talk but how can you not be stunned by what Carlos Boozer is doing for the Utah Jazz. Boozer has been a non-factor since coming to Utah due to injures that even many Jazz fans questioned. But now he’s healthy and taking the league by storm. The Jazz have the best record in the NBA (also suprising) and Boozer is averaging 23 points and 12 boards per game while shooting 59% from the field. The Jazz are currently beating opponents with their high octane offense but probably are aware from watching the Phoenix Suns that offense alone won’t work come playoff time - the Jazz will have to play tough team defense as Boozer is considered somewhat soft defensively inside.