Inventory of Being

I am Kevin Lloyd Slater

This next birthday I will be 32 years old. My body aches as if I’m older, but my mind and heart are much younger

On crisp Saturday mornings as I walk through the autumn leaves of the University district on my way to a Husky football win (or loss) I become again the child I was walking hand in hand with my dad to my first football game.
I am a caregiver for a paycheck and a caregiver in life

I stand over six feet tall with brown hair that tries to curl when it’s showing me it’s time for a haircut.
I am gifted with my mother’s patience and my father’s passion

I have the wisdom of a man and the heart of a child
I am an artist and comedian
My presence is known to calm others

I love the smell of a storm ahead and the sound of rain hitting the roof while I am inside my house sitting by the fireplace.

My mom is my true inspiration
My dad is my best friend
My nephews and nieces are my happiness

I appreciate the simple things in life, like fresh cut grass in spring, the smell of coffee in the morning, and my girlfriend’s laugh

My first love is basketball
I love the sound of the Dave Matthews Band echoing off the rocks at the Gorge every summer
I love deli dill pickles. I love the sound of crunching into each bite when they’re fresh ad cold. And when they’re all gone, I drink the juice

I hope my nephews and nieces are successful in life. They don’t have to follow in their parents’ footsteps. Amanda will be an actress, Bryan a major league baseball player, and Brandin an entertainer, probably a magician. Most of all, I hope that the work I do changes people’s lives.

I believe that people have the right to choose their own attitude. I have learned that I have to believe in myself!

I know that earning my degree is a long road ahead, but I am dedicated. I know that the payoff of hard work in school will be worth it for many years to come. I know I will have support around me to accomplish my goals.

I don’t understand ignorance and even more so, I don’t understand how anyone could abuse a child.

My number one role model, my mother, has taught me to appreciate life.
My uncle, Darrell, who lost his life way too young, is who I strive to be like.
My father, a leader, has taught me to stand up for what I believe in.

The sound of crying puts my stomach in knots.
Without love and acceptance, I would be nothing. Without security, I would feel anxious.
Without Worcestershire sauce, Bloody Mary’s would not be possible.

All of my money goes where my girlfriend puts it, which usually means something new we don’t need.

Indiana Jones is someone every little boy wants to be.

With a large sum of money, I would quit my job, finish school, travel the world, buy my mom a house, and donate money to help those in need

I wish I lived in Seattle and that our cat would love me. I wish I could play the guitar.

I love to be tidy, but hate to clean
I am obsessed with turning on the windshield wipers in the car when the first drop is seen.
When I buy eggs at the store, they ride in the front seat with me

I am working towards a Nursing degree because I am interested in anatomy and want to give back to our community

I would love to lose weight but I never go to the gym.

I am Kevin Lloyd Slater and I am just finishing my first class at EVCC