What did you think you wanted to be when you grew up?
When I was very young I remember wanting to be a fish doctor. Then I thought I wanted to be an aquarium architect.
My favorite movie when I was young was and why?
Hands down, Disney’s Robin Hood. Who didn’t want to be a do good archer hero with a best friend like little John?
My most irrational fear is and why?
I am still haunted by the Bloody Mary myths of middle school bathrooms. I can not handle being in a dark bathroom.
What were you like in high school?
I was fairly popular in high school. I wouldn’t say that I was prom king or had athletic accolades but I was reasonably liked and had plans most weekends.
Tell us about your first job?
My first job was working at a dry cleaning shop. It was very hot and the pay was low, but it gave me a solid appreciation for that kind of labor and the people who perform it.
Do you have any pets please tell us about them?
I have three cats, all siblings. They are named Larry, Curly and Moe. Larry and Curly are both males and Moe is a female.
What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
I hate cleaning out my car. It takes so long and it is dusty again in a few minutes.
What is your strangest travel story?
I got stuck once in Kansas City after losing my wallet. I had no money and a dead cell phone battery. I wandered up to a park and saw a band unloading their gear for a show. They asked if I was there for the show and I told them what was going on. They let me crash in their van, fed me, and when I made my way to the police station the next morning someone had turned in my wallet and had added twenty bucks.
What’s your favorite pet/s?
Cat
Favorite podcast right now?
History on Fire
How do you keep your life centered?
I spent fifteen minutes every morning reminding myself to be grateful for all of the blessings in my life and go through even the small things. I call my parents every Sunday and check in.
List a few of your favorite things to do?
I love surfing and once a year my college roommate and I go on a trip somewhere new with our surfboards and just decompress for a week.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
My sketchbook.
If you could have lunch with one person alive or dead, who would it be?
Jacques Cousteau
What is something you learned in the last few months?
I have heard it said before, but it did not resonate until recently the concept of sometimes you have to just let go and relinquish your belief that you have control over everything that happens. Everything happens for a reason, but it may not be your reason.
What would you change about your job?
Nothing. I love my job and all of the quirks and perks that come with it.
Tell us about your current job/industry?
I work for the Department of Fish and Wildlife, tagging and tracking various species of fish.
What are your next set of life goals?
I would like to marry my girlfriend and retrofit an old bus or camper with a cat tree so that we can all stay together when we go camping. I would also like to set up a surf camp for underprivileged kids to teach them how to surf and appreciate the water.
– Devin Sloane, thanks for answering our 18 Questions.