An Interview with Sly Outdoors

I enjoyed catching up with my friend Sergio "Sly" Varelas a few days ago. We ate some delicious pupusas and reminisced about a few things.

Before driving to San Jose for a physical therapy appointment, I messaged him on Instagram with an odd request: an interview. He agreed to meet me at one of my favorite Salvadoran spots in San Jose. Since it was an impromptu interview, I recorded it on my phone, so please excuse the poor audio quality.

Sergio "Sly" Varelas

Sergio is a Marine Veteran, husband, and father of three who loves the outdoors. I helped Sergio create his website, Sly Outdoors.

I have known Sly for many years. We both worked as security officers on the graveyard shift at Mountain View, California's biggest search engine company.

Sergio and I worked together for a long time until we parted ways for better opportunities.

Interview

Here is my first Nelly Eggsy interview. It was an impromptu interview. It's very informal and personal. Remember, he is a long-time good friend of mine, so the tone is that of friends.

Follow Sly Outdoors on Instagram if you love fishing, hiking, and camping!

Editor's note:
I had this article as a draft for over two years. I wouldn't publish it until I had re-recorded the interview correctly. However, the "as-is" recording makes it more accurate and relatable. If I interview Sly again, I'll make it a documentary-style video interview.