What started out, in the interview, as like 'Pulling Teeth'..this young man flawed me with fascinating facts and figures.
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| Brent, perusing the scene |
Brent was studying to be a scientist (he certainly has the brains) but realised that it was the most boring process on earth. Chemistry & Physics twas the plan, now he works on chemistry with the girls and getting 'physical' (well that's what he tells me...more to be revealed, later in the profile)
In case you have noticed he is a little 'different' - the reason is, he use to be a JAFA....15yrs in the BIG apple, then relocated with his family to the Wairarapa. His father (his best friend and mentor) has worked in Forestry most of his career.
Brent went to Kuranui College in Greytown for his later school years and established himself quickly, by making friends and settling in. He went from a school in Auckland of 4000 students to a college of 400 for his 6th & 7th form years.
This young man is not afraid of hard work. He clocks up 60-80hrs per week, dividing his time between The Village Cafe & The Martinborough Hotel Bar & Grill. Needless to say - he is an insomniac!
No rest for the wicked!
If this wasnt enough, Brent also is a local Fire Brigade recruit volunteer, which tacks on 1 1/2yrs of study for fire training modules.
His passions are the Fire Brigade, Photography & reading.
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| Some of Brents photography |
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| Snow in Wairarapa...Brents photography |
He loves to learn. An avid reader of Sci-Fi (It's life 'Jim', but not as we know it), Old Horror - HP Lovecraft (sounds like porn to me), Edgar Alan Poe 'Fall Of The House Of Usher' (YAWN)....a self proclaimed GEEK, Brent is one fascinating young chap!
Brent says he gets his 'foodie' traits from his father. His Dad, according to Brent is the smartest man he knows, and a great influence. It is obvious he is very close to his Dad, as he considers him very wise.
His mother, keeps 'him' in line. (Brent that is, not his father)
It is clear that this young man is forging his OWN way through the world. Smart, yes! Relaxed...YES! Enjoying life, as it presents itself to him. No fixed plans, however does speak of his feeling torn between two places. Some of his best friends live in Auckland. He had the honor of being best man at 'both' of his friends wedding early this year.
Although the friendship is still intact with the bride, Brent sure pushed the boundaries on the Stag night. For him and his friends who accompanied the Stag do, it was like a mini reunion.
A stripper party bus (with poles), a DJ on deck, toured them around to a local Brewery, then off to the Casino...ALL who went to the casino WON!
Brent confessed that he utilised this opportunity of his friends Stag Night, to the best of his ability to make up for the fact it was his very own private 21st celebration. A two in one party - & with strippers! Good on ya Brent!!! (any photos?)
One favourite movie of Brents is 'Into The Wild" - so much, in fact, that he wanted to renact one of the scenes. Lost in a snow storm in Canada for 2 weeks (hours) trying to find his way back to the motel...
Let's rewind....
Brents Aunty, (Father's sister) passed away, and left her brother some inheritance. Brents father (the recipient) decided he wanted to 'recreate' the memory of his late sister, by taking his family on a 3 week road trip to the States. (just as he had done, with his sister, years prior) And the journey began....
Whilst in Vegas - Brent was GUTTED. No drinking, no gambling for this young 20yr old (legal age is 21yrs)...so, unhappy with the situation, I am certain he sulked!
BUT....once they hit Canada!!!..........Wahoooooooooo - it was all on! Their law allows sulky 20yr olds to drink and gamble...so Brent went out on his own and celebrated. He won $400 that night. ...and ended up with frostbite in two toes, from his encounter with 'Into The Wild' snowstorm.... (okay, that part about the frost bite was purely for good reading...it didnt happen)
So, what began as a boring interview (in his words)....we have these lovely little snippets of Up Close & Personal....but wait there is more!
Brent casually admits to 'writing' (and being published) on a comedy website called 'Cracked.com'....
He would write for this website, and would be paid $50 an article, if accepted. (extra money when at Univeristy)
His published writing was called "6 Ways To Influence Someone To Have Sex With You" - $50 later, I asked "How is that working for you Brent"? - He said "It hasn't!"
Though a published writer, bartender, trained barista, beauty school dropout, SCI-Fi Freak...this young man is still single and a VIRGIN. So girls of Martinborough....feel sorry for the lad, and buy him a beer when you see him next.
Brentos (fondly named by his workmates)...it has been a true pleasure!
PS: One day, when you own your own cocktail bar - remember us, won't you! And are you still keen to be auctioned off on behalf of The Martinborough Hotel Bar & Grill? I am sure there will be some young single girls in Marty who may want your Chemistry & Physical expertise?
We all wish you every success in the future.
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