30K Profile: The Queen

In this weeks' 30k Profile we feature, The Queen. Ok, so his real name is Ryan but we call him Queenie. It's just something we do. He is the queen of our hearts and the source of many hours of laughter. Seriously- this dude is super fun to be around.

Just like all the other 30km's we asked him a few questions. Here is his response.


My motto is: Smile more.

Childhood ambition: I wanted to be an action hero. . .like in the movies. . .but real. . .

Favortie cocktail: Cranberry + Vodka = Cape Cod

Favorite place to grab a cocktail: On the couch.

Cheap eats: A Super Chicken Burrito, with no lettuce, tomato, or cheese from La Bamba. . .7 bucks for 2.5 pounds of food. . .pa pow.

Cheap thrill: When the squad be chillin', that shit be thrillin', cheddar be damned.

Favorite thing about Indy in the summer: The outdoors.

Fav type of music: Impossible. . .but. . .Top 5 recording artists (in no particular order): Guster, Kings of Leon, Atmosphere, The Black Keys, and Phil Collins.

Looking forward to this summer: I certainly am. Teammates, cocktails, snoogs, the Indians, the outside, all of it.

On my days off you’ll find me: Or will you?. . . . . . . .

You might be surprised to know: I hate spiders. Hate them. Watch, I'm'a punch a spider in it's head!!!!

Favorite websites: facebook.com, YouTube.com, ButtholesScareMe.com

Best advice anyone has given me: Be whatever you want, but be happy.

Favorite party memory: I can't answer that. . .but know that I'm smilin' just thinkin' about it. . .

Favorite way to be green: Don't really have a favorite. I just do whatever Ben tells me to do. . .

Favorite weekend morning spot after a night of parties: On the couch (I'm into couches.) and/or Biscuits.

Thirtythousanddollarmillionaire is: Something you should make yourself aware of. . .

DPs make me feel: Like I'm an integral part of the designing, manufacturing, packaging, and mass distribution of cool. You know you feel it, too. . .

Favorite recipe: Aunt Becky's Mac 'n' Cheez


And that's a booyah.

30k Profiles: Cas

Hello faithful 30kmils and welcome to another 30k Profile Post! Today we introduce, Cas. You may know her by her kickin' chicken curry recipe or the fabulous DPs that she and her fiance, Joey, host. Seriously, this chick can cook.

Cue: a few little know facts about our 30Kmillionaire of the week!

My motto is: If at first you don't succeed, have a glass of chardonnay.

Childhood ambition: I wanted to be a member of the Mickey Mouse Club and/or Kids, Incorporated, so I could sing and dance in public while wearing the coolest scrunchies and acid-washed jeans.

Favorite cocktail: Dark and Stormy (dark rum, ginger beer and lime), mojitos, caipirinhas, vodka with soda water and a lime.

Favorite place to grab a cocktail: It's seasonal. Spring/Summer/early Fall: Anywhere with outdoor seating. Late Fall/Winter: The Wellington.

Cheap eats: The grocery store.

Cheap thrill(s): Hula hoops, cupcakes, bubbles, Clorox disinfecting wipes, glass bottled soda or juice, fruit pies, lowercase letters, coffee, tea, stick figures, the AP Stylebook, dry-erase boards, magnets, beer, Post-It notes, TRX bands and the word "apricot."

Favorite thing about Indy in the summer: Sno-Zone and the Monon.

Fav type of music: Depends on what I'm trying to accomplish. I'm a sucker for classic rock and golden oldies, though.

Looking forward to this summer: Wearing skirts, planting flowers, walking the dogs, riding my bike.

On my days off you’ll find me: Riding my bike, doing yard work, walking the dogs.

You might be surprised to know: I never made it to the Mickey Mouse Club and/or Kids, Incorporated, BUT I did own some sweet acid-washed jeans and scrunchies when I was in second grade. Also, I really like prime numbers.

Favorite websites: etsy.com, fmylife.com, textsfromlastnight.com, thisiswhyyourefat.com, cnn.com, digg.com, cakewrecks.blogspot.com.

Best advice anyone has given me: *You can make some people happy some of the time, but you can't make all people happy all of the time. *They think you're a bitch? Fuck them and fuck you for taking it to heart.

Favorite party memory: My birthday DP at Karlie's was about the most touching, awesome thing anyone has ever done for me.

Favorite way to be green: Not using styrofoam coffee cups/water glasses at work.

Favorite weekend morning spot after a night of parties: Bed, Three Sisters, Taste, the Monon.

Thirtythousanddollarmillionaire is: Clever.

DPs make me feel: Curious. I haven't hosted one/been invited to one for a while. Are they still around? We need to jolt them back to life. Nurses, get me the paddles. Clear? Clear!

Favorite recipes: Braised pork shoulder with stewed greens and mango salad; chicken curry with brown rice; mojo marinated skirt steak with peppers, onions and rice; sloppy joes made with ground turkey, mangos and jalapenos.