geeking out.

Being a geek means......

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so guys, I think I’m a geek. Nay, I KNOW I’m a geek, but I just kinda wanted to put some stuff out there, and see if maybe we all have a little inner geek? I remember it well, when I realized and embraced my geek-ness. It was middle school, and I was the brunt of some teasing, etc (your classic middle school stuff) because I, like, voluntarily raised my hand to answer the questions the teachers were asking. And I voluntarily stayed home on the weekends to watch Nash Bridges with my dad and go thrifting with my mom and read John Grisham books. So there you had it, I was a geek, I identified it and looked forward to a lifetime of discovering the ways my inner geek would become an outer geek. So I thought I would share with you, through the magic of internet links, the ways in which I tend to geek out. Anyone else relate to this stuff…anyone? Bueller?

Basically the greatest shirt ever.

*My (mandatory) but entirely too enthusiastic participation in History Day  and my completely optional participation in Odyssey of the Mind...or maybe it was my pride in making it to states for both…word.

*my excitement for 7pm when Jeopardy would come on (to this day…though it’s on at 7:30 here, kind of life-altering) 

*My obsession with the notion that our universe has a shape – I just think it’s one of the coolest things to think about! Here’s a quick write-up, but I feel as though I could’ve taken an entire college course on the subject

*I would like to go to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter for my 5^th wedding anniversary, and would like to make it a requirement that my husband read all the books before we go (he’s only seen the movies, ugh, don’t get me started). And I want my own wand. I really really do.

*Aaron Sorkin is a writing genius , and I quote parts of his dialogue daily. (full disclosure, I spent at least a half hour reading quotes before picking one to share)

from The West Wing…

CJ: Duchamp was the father of Dadaism.

Toby: I know.

CJ: The dada of Dada.

Toby: It’s like there’s nothing you can do about this joke. It’s coming and you just have to stand there.

*One of my besties (who totally gets me) got something like this for my son for his first birthday…why, yes, it is indeed a toy lightsaber

So there you have it. And this handy Buzzfeed chart lets me know that I am an offshoot of Geekus Prime. Please tell me you’re on here somewhere too?! 

Hump Day Distractions

My milkshake brings all the...

Here we are, just chugging along somewhere between Monday and Friday, am I right? I've got a most-favorite ladies trip to Atlantic City comin' in hot this weekend, so I'm pretty much just staring at the clock waiting to hit the road. Here to help us all pass the time are some delightful distractions of the internet variety. Happy clicking!

* THIS seems to confirm that the dudes in Mumford and Sons are pretty awesome...

* When uber-geek meets uber-rich, this wedding is what happens (be sure to click the link to see the photo slideshow!)

* A simple and adorable way to cheer up your votive candles for a party.

* A devoted four legged friend will go with you anywhere, even the bathroom?

* Dr. H... the war of the beard wages on (am I winning!?)

* Mother's occupation? Princess of the United Kingdom of course.

* SF to NY in under 1 hour. Do you think THIS really could happen? (via CapitalHillStyle)

* Creamy Caprese Quinoa Bake, since you folks can't get enough of these quinoa recipes (on Pinterest HERE)

* Some pretty fantastic advice on turning 30 from Olivia Wilde.

* THESE photos will blow ya mind.

* A totally awesome panhandler prank (for anyone who has ever rode public transportation).

Geek out / Sneak out.

It's the Peep-les Court.

Sometimes, I wonder if I got into the right profession (law) and then a day like yesterday happens (healthcare) and I remember that I am the Geek Queen of Dork Universe and love analyzing legislation intended for the public welfare under the lens of the U.S. Constitution. I worship SCOTUS. In case you live under a rock, read a bit about the impact of yesterday’s truly historic case HERE, HERE and HERE. No matter where you stand on the issue of universal healthcare, it’s important to be in the know!

And now that we’ve finished our civics lesson for the day… 

...I'm sneakin out of here. Have a swimmy, sunshiney summer weekend!