I really, really liked this Great Interview Experiment thing that’s been going around, so I decided to jump on the bandwagon.
When I signed up, I read the comment ahead of me, thinking that the commenter would probably be the person I’d interview and that I should read some of their blog. The link led me to The Adventures of Being a Dick, by Mepsipax. Initially, I shrugged and started reading: Mike is a self-proclaimed asshole, so I figured it couldn’t get any worse.
Even better, Neil (the guy heading this experiment) warned me when assigning me to interview Mepsipax! But this dude’s blog is hilarious, in a “damn, that’s true” kind of way. So once you finish this interview, go say hi (and check out his The Pain of Stupid section)!
You talk a lot about stuff that pisses you off on your blog, but what do you like?
There are a lot of things I like. Pie for instance. It is a delicious snack and a complex mathematical concept. MMMMM pie.
Stabbing people is good too. It’s a great workout by the way. All the running and screaming.
Actually, I like the outdoors a lot and video games. My girlfriend likes to call me an adrenaline junky but I don’t think so. I like to travel, scuba dive, hike, snowboard, and of course ride my motorcycle. Fast.
I know you really love your job. You’ve described it as a little boy’s dream. But what if your current job didn’t exist? What would your dream job be then?
Wow, that is close to me telling you what I do. I am keeping that a secret.
I am sure I would find something because I like a lot of different things. I have worked as an electrical technician in the Marine Corps (and yes I looked good in uniform) for unmanned planes, worked in the Air Force, building planes in the private sector, laid floors and carpets in houses, dishwasher, waiter, convenience store clerk.. a long long list.
I would probably end up in some scientific field.
I just discovered that you’re a single dad. What do you think is the hardest thing about raising a kid on your own? (Aside from, you know, having to let ‘em come out of the cupboard, basement, or whatever your favorite child stashing spot is.)
The hardest thing is not having feedback. There is no one there to take any flak for making the wrong decision. It is all you.
There’s a mepsipax on Twitter. Is that you?
No, that bastard got the name first. Mepsipax_s_free is me but it is a lame twitter.
What would you do if it were snowing — would you still ride your motorcycle? Do you have a backup car? Does it even snow where you live?
It will be snowing Friday. The gods are laughing at me. And yes, unfortunately, I will be riding my bike. I do not have a car. It doesn’t snow here often. However, no one here (except me of course) knows how to drive so it gets really dangerous. Most things shut down.
Last year, I had a car I borrowed. I didn’t want to borrow it (pride is involved) but my girlfriend’s stepmom wanted me to have it for the winter. She goes out of state and didn’t want it to sit. The logic of the decision was there but I still was wary. But heated seats and well heated anything is a good thing in the winter. I drove it for a couple months. The day I went to return it, and meet her, something happened.
Yes, you heard right. I had never met this woman. And her car was an Audi. I was so out of my league. Well, to make a long story short, I totalled the car. Less. than. two. blocks. from my destination. The day I was returning the car. It wasn’t my fault. And the guy who hit me? Yeah, it was his girlfriend’s dad’s car. Irony…
What’s the most rewarding thing about being a single parent?
Seeing my kid grow up without dying. Seriously that is a feat.
Actually, the most rewarding thing is never having to do dishes. I swear it is to teach him responsibility and not because I am lazy.
Do you have a beard? I imagine you as clean shaven, for some reason.
Actually, I do have a beard. I look like a twelve year old without facial hair of some sort. I have been experimenting lately. I was clean shaven for a while and that didn’t work out well. The goatee was good for college. Now, I am sporing the beard. We actually celebrate Movember at work, so the hilarity of facial hair is not lost upon me. I swear it looks like a child molester group meeting.
I bet you have a secret blog about puppies, rainbows, and kittens. Can you give me the URL?
No, I hate puppies and kittens. They are good with barbeque sauce.
Really?
1. You think I would admit that. Hey, I got a rep to keep.
And 2. I don’t know you that well. That site is only for my BFF’s.
If you’re in an interview reading mood, you can read mine over at Natalie’s blog!
