So, I got to thinking today about just how big of a geek I’ve become over the years. I mean, I’m a Web Designer and Developer for a living. That in and of itself should tell you something. I never in a million years thought when I was in high school, “hey, I think I’ll design and build websites for a living when I get older”. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. I quite enjoy being a geek. I love Star Wars (all of them), Star Trek and Lord of The Rings. I wear t-shirts with sayings on them like “There’s no place like 127.0.0.1 and I’m a complete gadget freak!
After reading a post on CNBC…yes I said CNBC. That alone frightens me. I found the following list compiled by Jane Wells and thought it fit me and well, probably some of you as well.
You Know You’re A Geek When…
You are registered in more than two social media networks.
You commonly refer to yourself in the Real World by your online “handle”: Han, ObiWan, HogwartsPrincess, TolkienExpress etc.
You have to frequently make references to the “Real” world or “real” time as it differs from the virtual reality you commonly live in.
Your favorite authors are limited to JRR Tolkien, JK Rowling, Isaac Asimov, and “George Lucas.”
You’ve played roleplaying games beyond the age of 15, or think WoW means anything other than an expression of surprise or disbelief.
While all the hub-bub about Toyota cars having accelerator problems is fresh in everyone’s minds, I wanted to share this video. Pretty funny in a sick kinda way. I’m saddened by all of the families affected by the problem and this is a serious problem, so I’m not making light of the situation. I just think the video is funny, so please don’t read into this post any further than plain humor. If you’re offended by this video, I apologize in advance.
Last night my wife mentioned to me that her mother who is in a nursing home was having a “Senior Prom” and wanted to know if we (the family) could come to the prom. I said “sure, why not”. I mean how bad could it be. The old folks want to feel young again and that’s cool. I know when I’m that age, I’ll tear it up in my wheel chair as they spout nick names for me like “hot rod” and “Evel Knievel” to which I will just throw up my thumbs up sign while swerving through the halls of the nursing home screaming “watch out!”.
Anyway, I kinda went off subject there for a minute. So, this “Senior Prom” thing should be cool. All of the residents of the nursing home got new dresses and suits for the event and there will be catered food (yum). I’ll post actual photos of the even tomorrow, but here’s one that I think represents the night as it will occur.
If they start spiking the punch with little blue pills, I’m outta there! I swear it!
UPDATE:
I stayed home and let the wife and kids go to this thing, so unfortunately I won’t have any photos of grandma doing the Macarena or gramps trying to do the Hand Jive (no pun intended). Sorry kids, maybe next time!
I got up this morning, kicked on the old pc like I do every morning and started checking my emails. Very curiously, I saw one that said I ‘made a baby’ and it was from my wife via Facebook. You can imagine the curiosity, the bewilderment, the pure discombobulation I was feeling at that moment. After all, we already have three children (beautiful children I might add) and now I’m getting this message from my wife via Facebook. As I stared in amazement at the email, there where many scenarios running through my mind. My trembling fingers (from my lack of caffeine) resting upon my mouse, jerking hastily as if they wanted to click the link themselves. Finally, I gave in and to my surprise, I saw the following image:
Courtesy of my wife!
My reaction was pure relief and hilarious laughter at the same time. Ok, ok, she got me. I’ll give her “one up” on this one but I shall seek my revenge. The perfect timing WILL come and she will feel the wrath of Baby Jay! As for now…laugh all you want but oh yes, I will get my satisfaction for all of the Interwebs to see.
Well, this is the junk I have to look forward to today. More on this later but I thought I’d do a little morning complaining. However, not all is bad because I got my Starbucks for the morning and oooh, ooh..you’ll like this:
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