RentMen:
Tell us about the best experience you have had in life.
TankersAH:
Joining the military and being sent to Iraq. I learned a lot about myself. Part of me stayed there, but a bigger part of me let itself be known.
RentMen:
What are 5 things you can’t live without?
TankersAH:
My cell phone, but hear me out. It has all my books in both audio and e-reader format. It holds my emails and keeps me connected to friends and family across the country. That is basically four things in one, so it is efficient.
I have a stuffed Highland cow named Sir Furrgus McMoo. He is weighted, and if I ever have a panic attack or start feeling anxious for any reason, I grab him and he helps ground me. I am a big softie, I swear.
My rugby bag, as long as all my rugby gear stays in it, so I can be ready to referee at a moment’s notice.
My gym bag, for basically the same reason as the rugby bag. I like having my gear with me so I am always ready to go when the time comes.
Finally, my headphones. They go everywhere with me. You never know when you just want to listen to music or need to pull the classic “I’m on the phone” look. We have all done it.
RentMen:
What do you do for fun?
TankersAH:
I honestly love a lot of things, and my interests are always evolving. I am an avid reader and will pick up just about any book, but military science fiction set in space will always have my full attention. If I am not reading, or if a book does not quite hit, I am usually playing video games. Anything with a strong story or city-building mechanics is my go-to. It is how I zen out.
When I am not doing that, you will probably find me in the gym. I am not the best in the room by any means, but it is my happy place, and that is what matters.
Now when I am feeling wild, which is most Saturday nights, I can be found at a dance club, dancing like no one is watching. That is for the best, because I cannot really dance to save my life.
I am also a professional rugby referee. I used to play, but after one too many injuries, I had to accept that my playing days were over. Transitioning into refereeing was the best decision I could have made. It makes me incredibly happy to still be on the pitch and connected to the game. It is even better when it is raining and muddy. Big, burly men soaked and covered in mud are just fun to watch, let alone be a part of.
RentMen:
What are your lifestyle specifics that makes who you are?
TankersAH:
I am a quiet country boy to be honest. I can be found at home reading a book or playing video games, or in the gym picking up them heavy thing and putting them down over and over again. Don't get me wrong, I have a wild streak, on the weekend i can be found out at the dance club dancing shirtless. Knowing full well I cant dance but that doesn't stop me!
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