Each month, the Meridian Source highlights one member of the Lloydminster community with 20 Questions as a fun way to bring us all closer together!
This month, we feature City of Lloydminster director of communications and part-time farm hand Leo Pare!
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If you didn’t do what you do for a living, what would you be doing?
This was surprisingly hard to answer! If I were going in wildly new direction, I might consider some form of farming or ranching. People that know me well are laughing while reading this …
It’s Sunday morning, what are you having for breakfast?
A crispy waffle. Bacon. Big glass of orange juice and at least two cups of coffee.
If you could see one concert, what would it be?
The first group I thought of here was Third Eye Blind. So many of their songs are still burned into my brain from my teen era.
If you could have one super power, what would it be?
At this point, I’d settle for just waking up feeling rested without any random aches.
What was your childhood celebrity crush?
I remember thinking Jennifer Love Hewitt and I would’ve hit it off if she just got to know me a little!
What is your favourite TV show?
As a little kid? I’ll say… ThunderCats! As an adult, Game of Thrones.
What’s your dream car?
I honestly would love to own a road-worthy 1981 Chevrolet Malibu Classic. Four-door. Bench seats. This was the family car that got passed down to me when I was 16. I hated it then, but now, the nostalgic experience of driving it again would be amazing.
What’s your fast-food guilty pleasure?
Taco Time. Specifically, the El Cruncho with Mexi Fries and a Dr. Pepper.
Last book you couldn’t put down?
One Second After by William R. Forstchen was an awesome read – if a little uncomfortable, given the state of the world these days.
What’s your favourite vacation destination?
Maui is pretty tough to beat.
What’s the one thing you haven’t done that you’d love to do?
Take a big family fishing trip. This is the year!
What’s the best thing about Lloydminster?
There’s a lot here – but I’m going with a personal favourite. When you’ve been a part of Lloydminster a while, you start to see the real depth of ambition, wisdom and experience of the people. We hear a lot of praise for Lloydminster’s “entrepreneurial, pioneer spirit” but I assure you, that’s not just empty talk. It’s a real thing.
If we’re buying, you’re having ….
The best time ever.
Which person, alive or dead, would you like to have dinner with?
Easy one. My mom. She passed last summer and since then, I’ve thought of so many important questions I would ask her if I could.
What’s currently playing in your car or on your smartphone right now?
I had Jason Aldean going on the way to work this morning.
What’s your biggest pet peeve?
When people leave jobs or messes fully understanding that someone else will have to deal with it. I have four young kids at home – so this one is for them!.
What are your words to live by?
The song, ‘Don’t Blink’ by Kenny Chesney has always stuck with me. The lyrics remind us to stay focused on the good things in life and to be ‘in the moment’ as often as possible. ‘Trust me friend, a hundred years goes faster than you think. So don’t blink.’
What was your most embarrassing moment?
Making a SUPER inappropriate comment about one of my high school teachers – while she was standing right behind me. This story still gets told among my hometown buddies 25 years later.
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