Michael Perez is new to the Nonahood News team, but his computer and technological skills are unmatched and a major asset for the team.
Rapid Fire Questions:
Extrovert or Introvert?
It’s hard to say. I’d like to say extrovert, but I can be both.
Indoors or Outdoors?
Outdoors, for sure. I’ve grown up hiking/camping/hunting.
Sun or Snow?
I love everything in its respective season!
Dogs or Cats?
Dogs. Cats are strange creatures. However, I love large cats. Lions are my favorite animal.
Coffee or Tea?
Neither, I’m more of a juice connoisseur.
Adventurous or Laid Back?
Both again, I need a bit of both to have stability.
Canon, Nikon or Sony?
If we’re talking cameras, you got me beat. I’m a computer guy. Sony is a nice brand, though.
Books or TV?
I would prefer a good book, but I can be funny about finding the right place to read. I am in desperate need of a nook to read in.
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What brought you to the Nonahood?
The challenge. I really needed to expand on my knowledge with many things. Learning to build websites and help with the paper has stretched me a good bit. I love it; I didn’t have this sort of thing back in Louisiana.
What’s your favorite hobby?
It used to be running, but after my surgery I needed to find something new. I’m still on the search for something, but I keep myself busy with plenty of random things to do.
What’s your biggest dream?
My biggest dream is to fully realize all of my talents and giftings. I’ve gotta shoot higher if I ever want to truly do anything amazing.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
In 10 years, I want to own some land and horses. As far as anything with my career, I’m doing my best to keep my options very open while also being focused and concentrated.
What are you most excited about in Lake Nona?
A home. … We’ve just moved here this past week [at the time of this interview], and I’d love to be settled in with my future wife as soon as our apartment is built.
Who’s your biggest inspiration?
I’ve looked up to many talented and inspirational people, but recently I’ve learned to set my own standards and expand on my own aspirations. I’d like to say that my biggest inspiration is my future self.
What’s your favorite book?
I love Hatchet.
What’s something you’ve done that scared you the most or brought you out of your comfort zone?
I’m a little bit more on the wild side. I’ve been on survival trips, I’ve been shot at, and I’ve had countless near-death experiences. Every one of those experiences has showed me that I have to be willing to come out on top.
Describe one of your most memorable experiences.
One of my favorite stories is of my dad. We were out fishing in Lake Pontchartrain near New Orleans. I hooked a fish and, out of nowhere, my fishing line and reel became entangled in the largest mess you’ve ever seen. I was defeated and heartbroken. I had been waiting for hours to hook a fish and finally the chance that I had had been lost. So, as I sat in frustration, my dad did the unthinkable. He grabbed my fishing line and began to pull in a beautiful speckled trout with his bare hands. It was insane. It gave me the perfect picture of a true father…one who steps in and does for you what you never thought possible.
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