ANIME/MANGA NERD
[x] You watch anime.
[x] You read manga.
[x] You buy/collect anime DVDs or manga volumes.
[x] You own some other form of anime/manga merchandise.
[x] You have referred to an anime character as 'hot' before.
[x] You have cosplayed.
[x] You have done so in public.
[x] You have been to an anime/manga convention.
[x] You have created/joined a fanclub for an anime/manga character.
[x] You have created/joined a hateclub for an anime/manga character.
[x] You have squealed when you found out somebody had the same name as an anime character you knew.
[x] You enjoy drawing anime.
[x] People you know know you as the 'anime' person.
[x] You know that it is pronouced 'mawnguh' and not 'manga' like it is spelled.
Anime/manga nerd = 14
ART NERD
[x] You like art.
[x] You actually consider yourself an artist.
[x] When using art supplies, the brand of them matters to you.
[x] You have a favorite brand.
[x] You have asked for art supplies as a Christmas/birthday gift before.
[x] You give people your drawings as gifts.
[x] People actually ask for your drawings.
[x] You are/were known as 'the art person' at your school.
[ ] Instead of just 'brown' or ' pink', you'd be specific; it's 'sienna brown' or 'blush pink'.
[x] You have taken an art class outside of school.
[x] You have considered a career as an artist.
[x] Your school papers are always covered in doodles.
[x] You have a favorite artist.
[x] Your drawings have been framed.
[x] You carry a sketchbook with you everywhere you go.
Art nerd = 14
MUSICAL NERD
[x] You play a musical instrument.
[x] You play more than one instrument.
[x] You actually really enjoy playing your instrument.
[x] You've given your instrument a name.
[x] You've participated in an extracurricular activity for your instrument.
[ ] You are known by what you play.
[x] You listen to classical music.
[x] You have a favorite composer.
[ ] All of your friends are from your band/orchestra class
[x] You write music.
[x] You've had discussions with your friends about music; your favorite composers/instruments/musical time periods/key/etc...
[ ] You have considered a professional career with your instrument.
[] You are never nervous playing for other people.
Musical nerd = 9
VIDEO GAME NERD
[x] You play video games.
[x] You own more than 4 different video game systems.
[x] You've had debates over which system is the greatest.
[x] You play video games every day.
[x] You have played a video game for over 10 hours.
[x] You have songs from your favorite video games on Cds.
[x] You love to talk about video games.
[x] You memorize the dates for when a new game is being released.
[x] People know you as the 'gamer' person.
[ ] You spend more time on video games than you do hanging out with friends.
[x] Your gaming system is in your room.
[x] You have preferences when it comes to what company your game came from.
[x] You've had debates over which company is the best.
[ ] You keep playing a game until you beat it.
[ ] It makes you angry when you found out somebody looked up cheat codes on the internet to beat their game.
Video game nerd = 12
COMPUTER NERD
[x] You use the computer every day
[x] You have an account/username on some sort of social website.
[x] You go into random internet chatrooms. (I'm careful on this one, however)
[x] You spend at least 2 hours a day on the computer.
[x] You use computer faces.
[x] It is hard to go a day without using the computer.
[x] You spend time in online forums.
[x] In the forum/chatroom you use, you are known there by everyone else.
[x] You have friends you have only met online.
[x] You have actually met an online friend in person.
[x] U cn ezly rd 'txttlk.'
[x] You have said 'lol' or 'omg' in speech that is not online.
[x] You can type really, really fast. (125 wpm)
Computer Nerd = 13
So I'm slightly lacking in the video games and musical nerd areas. I'm okay with that, a lot of doctors have specialties!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Dissection Rules
The coolest thing I have personally found on the Internet so far is Twitter. And so far, the best thing on Twitter has been following congressmen and news groups.
Being informed is the greatest gift the Internet can give us, so long as the source is admirable. The Internet will really take us places, but don't mind me - I'm gushing.
The Internet makes me (almost) wish I had less interest in the world, because it is so exhausting to feel so driven to find out everything I can about any subject I have the slightest curiosity about. I've seen a horse castration (granted, that was at a panel at Ikasucon last year, but it was still provided by the internet!).
There have been, however, the few things that compelled my interest to an even greater extent as I was researching it. Scientology, for one. Progressive Rock and Concept Albums (researching Coheed & Cambria). Black holes and space. I want to spend more time researching things I don't know a thing about - like chemistry.
Which brings me to a point: Why do I call myself a doctor?
Because I'm practicing nerdication. Real doctors are certified to "practice medication". I'm placing the essence of "nerd" and "geek" into these posts in varying amounts, and as you are reading you are taking it in and being affected.
Plus, it sounds cool. And I have a thing for mad scientists... or really professions where the guy is wearing glasses (scientists, researchers, teachers, writers, etc...).
Then why "geek-chic"?
Because I'm a geek, and I try to dress and present myself as such. I'm not ashamed to tell people that I cosplay, am involved with my church, volunteer at an art center, am trying to teach myself Linux, carry a DSLR camera with me at all times, or likewise.
I am an open book, to say the least. So be careful, where there is an open book there is often someone reading... and if there is someone reading there is often someone learning.
Perhaps I will expand on a few of my well-researched interests in the next post and you can learn something.
Being informed is the greatest gift the Internet can give us, so long as the source is admirable. The Internet will really take us places, but don't mind me - I'm gushing.
The Internet makes me (almost) wish I had less interest in the world, because it is so exhausting to feel so driven to find out everything I can about any subject I have the slightest curiosity about. I've seen a horse castration (granted, that was at a panel at Ikasucon last year, but it was still provided by the internet!).
There have been, however, the few things that compelled my interest to an even greater extent as I was researching it. Scientology, for one. Progressive Rock and Concept Albums (researching Coheed & Cambria). Black holes and space. I want to spend more time researching things I don't know a thing about - like chemistry.
Which brings me to a point: Why do I call myself a doctor?
Because I'm practicing nerdication. Real doctors are certified to "practice medication". I'm placing the essence of "nerd" and "geek" into these posts in varying amounts, and as you are reading you are taking it in and being affected.
Plus, it sounds cool. And I have a thing for mad scientists... or really professions where the guy is wearing glasses (scientists, researchers, teachers, writers, etc...).
Then why "geek-chic"?
Because I'm a geek, and I try to dress and present myself as such. I'm not ashamed to tell people that I cosplay, am involved with my church, volunteer at an art center, am trying to teach myself Linux, carry a DSLR camera with me at all times, or likewise.
I am an open book, to say the least. So be careful, where there is an open book there is often someone reading... and if there is someone reading there is often someone learning.
Perhaps I will expand on a few of my well-researched interests in the next post and you can learn something.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Analysis: I wish I could afford a house
Take a look at this amazing video by Jonathan Jarvis on the credit crisis! Even if you already understand how the housing market got to where it is today, it is a very educational and entertaining 11-minute watch. He makes a somewhat very complex idea tangible for the masses to understand.
The Crisis of Credit Visualized from Jonathan Jarvis on Vimeo.
Be sure to check out the rest of his website for some really awesome stuff!
I would also like to direct your attention to this article:
U2 songs downloaded before album release date, Last.fm hands over user data to RIAA
I don't know if I'm more excited about the U2 album, or more upset that a company handed over personal data without realizing the whole story.
The Crisis of Credit Visualized from Jonathan Jarvis on Vimeo.
Be sure to check out the rest of his website for some really awesome stuff!
I would also like to direct your attention to this article:
U2 songs downloaded before album release date, Last.fm hands over user data to RIAA
I don't know if I'm more excited about the U2 album, or more upset that a company handed over personal data without realizing the whole story.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
It can't be over, I haven't sung yet!
The popular quote, "Everything that can be invented has been invented," by the Commissioner of the U.S. office of patents in 1899 is starting to cross the minds of people once again.
It seems like only a couple years ago when rich, important people were the only ones will cell phones, and before that car phones. Now there are 4-year olds sending pictures to their families of their goldfish.
I read in a powerpoint presentation that in 20 years, websites may be obsolete. It's hard for me to imagine anything quicker, simpler, and easier to acquire than a website, but the same could be said for when the telegraph was invented.
As for myself, I'm thoroughly excited about the future of technology. If you look at how far the world has come since the Internet became a mass media, it's obvious that there is more out there. The younger generations are more technologically knowledgeable than a good amount of the older generations, and as those younger generations get older and learn more, they will become responsible for how to make those things better and how to use them to their full potential.
That is how history has always worked, and the Internet is not the "end-all be-all" of technology.
However, my excitement is also of the morbid variety. I believe that there will be downfalls to how far the use of technology will take us. I don't mean downfalls like, "the post office will become obsolete," (because I do believe that will happen, but it may not be for several generations from now) I mean downfalls like, "the only reason I get out of bed is to use the restroom." However, I did mention that maybe the next generation of Apple computers will involve a toilet application where it processed your poo into a fuel that can be used for your flying car, space ship, or moped.
Imagine, if you will, a turn dial that controls the length of your grass so that you never have to cut it, but it you want long, luscious grass you can have that or even a mud pit for fun wrestling, football, farming, or building.
Maybe the food industry can take google's current idea of having a central "brain" that holds all the information for every computer so that a person can access all of their computer software, files, and internet settings from any computer. The food industry could someday have a central "brain" where all food, recipes, cooking, and related items stored so that all a person has to do to "shop" is go online to order what groceries they want, the plant will put the items into the person's individual "food bank", then the person can "order" anything they want to eat based on what groceries they have bought (or if they want to eat something specific, the program would give them a notice saying they don't have that item, but if they want to buy it they just need to press a button and it will be added). How the food would get to the person's house... I don't know, that is something for the creators to figure out. Of course we have things like Jenny Craig or NutriSystem and whatnot, but I'm talking about instantaneous-meals using recipes from homemade to Applebees to that expensive Japanese restaurant in Chicago (that I will not die happy if I never get to go to again).
What will this do to society? It will allow us to eat more creative things than mac & cheese or ramen noodles on a budget, it will allow us to need less storage space in a household, there will be less fires causes by kitchen mechanics, it will be easier to buy diet-specific foods without having to read every label, a person could buy foods from other countries (or simply hard-to-find foods) without having to find a specific store, and it will save money when it comes to shipping costs. More grocery buildings could be used as space for other stores also.
Downfalls? Of course! The art of cooking would be lost to a great extent! Creativity in creating your own recipes and ways of doing things would be difficult, having "virtual" food may give false impressions as to the quantity of food you actually have, so it would be easier to over-buy and over-eat. The restaurant experience is something that would either be lost, or would become even more of a treat, however the food would not be a treat so much since you can get it anytime.
The Jetsons are not far off. While some people are still looking for their flying cars, I think they are missing what is right in front of them and the possibilities there. While flying cars sound cool, I don't see the need. Society would still need a system to control the flow of traffic. In any case, I'm really hoping for the best, but expecting the worst to happen first.
What say you?
It seems like only a couple years ago when rich, important people were the only ones will cell phones, and before that car phones. Now there are 4-year olds sending pictures to their families of their goldfish.
I read in a powerpoint presentation that in 20 years, websites may be obsolete. It's hard for me to imagine anything quicker, simpler, and easier to acquire than a website, but the same could be said for when the telegraph was invented.
As for myself, I'm thoroughly excited about the future of technology. If you look at how far the world has come since the Internet became a mass media, it's obvious that there is more out there. The younger generations are more technologically knowledgeable than a good amount of the older generations, and as those younger generations get older and learn more, they will become responsible for how to make those things better and how to use them to their full potential.
That is how history has always worked, and the Internet is not the "end-all be-all" of technology.
However, my excitement is also of the morbid variety. I believe that there will be downfalls to how far the use of technology will take us. I don't mean downfalls like, "the post office will become obsolete," (because I do believe that will happen, but it may not be for several generations from now) I mean downfalls like, "the only reason I get out of bed is to use the restroom." However, I did mention that maybe the next generation of Apple computers will involve a toilet application where it processed your poo into a fuel that can be used for your flying car, space ship, or moped.
Imagine, if you will, a turn dial that controls the length of your grass so that you never have to cut it, but it you want long, luscious grass you can have that or even a mud pit for fun wrestling, football, farming, or building.
Maybe the food industry can take google's current idea of having a central "brain" that holds all the information for every computer so that a person can access all of their computer software, files, and internet settings from any computer. The food industry could someday have a central "brain" where all food, recipes, cooking, and related items stored so that all a person has to do to "shop" is go online to order what groceries they want, the plant will put the items into the person's individual "food bank", then the person can "order" anything they want to eat based on what groceries they have bought (or if they want to eat something specific, the program would give them a notice saying they don't have that item, but if they want to buy it they just need to press a button and it will be added). How the food would get to the person's house... I don't know, that is something for the creators to figure out. Of course we have things like Jenny Craig or NutriSystem and whatnot, but I'm talking about instantaneous-meals using recipes from homemade to Applebees to that expensive Japanese restaurant in Chicago (that I will not die happy if I never get to go to again).
What will this do to society? It will allow us to eat more creative things than mac & cheese or ramen noodles on a budget, it will allow us to need less storage space in a household, there will be less fires causes by kitchen mechanics, it will be easier to buy diet-specific foods without having to read every label, a person could buy foods from other countries (or simply hard-to-find foods) without having to find a specific store, and it will save money when it comes to shipping costs. More grocery buildings could be used as space for other stores also.
Downfalls? Of course! The art of cooking would be lost to a great extent! Creativity in creating your own recipes and ways of doing things would be difficult, having "virtual" food may give false impressions as to the quantity of food you actually have, so it would be easier to over-buy and over-eat. The restaurant experience is something that would either be lost, or would become even more of a treat, however the food would not be a treat so much since you can get it anytime.
The Jetsons are not far off. While some people are still looking for their flying cars, I think they are missing what is right in front of them and the possibilities there. While flying cars sound cool, I don't see the need. Society would still need a system to control the flow of traffic. In any case, I'm really hoping for the best, but expecting the worst to happen first.
What say you?
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Diagnostic on Geek Dating
Valentines Day is coming up, and I'll tell you why I don't care.
I absolutely despise holidays where people do things out of obligation; however, I will not stop them from giving me gifts and if they ask for a list I will gladly give them the one I've been working on all year.
I would imagine it feels a lot more special when a person gives something to their other half spontaneously instead of on a day where: if you don't buy your girlfriend something, she gets pissed at you because all of her friends are getting stuff and she's not.
I've currently been going through a "getting to know you" phase with a wonderful man I met through my Japanese class. Just tonight, after class, we decided to go see both "The Tale of Despereaux" and "Madagascar 2" then to get shakes at Stake n' Shake. He asked if I wanted him to get me something for Valentines day, since we're trying to take things slow and all. I merely told him that I didn't want him to do anything he didn't want to do.
I'm convinced that the last man I dated (for 9 months) did 99% of everything he did just because he felt like he had to, or that was what was expected of him, or because I wanted him to, or some other similar reason. I hate that. I really do hate that, knowing full the use of the word "hate".
Now, for geek dating
From my personal experiences, here are some ideas:
-The "Bodies" Exhibit if it is in your area, but a general museum is great when both of you are interested in reading and understanding EVERYTHING
----I mention the Bodies exhibit in particular because that was a "date" I went on with my first boyfriend before we even started dating. We spent three hours in the exhibit making out designs in the veins of preserved organs.
-Going to a cheap theater and watching two movies in a row
----I'm saying this one mainly because it was what I did tonight, but it also wasn't the first time. You get the benefit of spending a lot of time together (and not talking that much, if that is what you are looking for), and it's like an extension on the classic date of "dinner and a movie". If you *cough*sneak*cough* buy snacks, dinner could just be ice cream afterwords (or may not need to happen, depending on time of day and situations).
-Going to a Tech Store
----Okay, so this is a highly specific preference that I fall under. Near my house, we have a place called "Microcenter" that has all the tech you will ever need, and it makes me happy just to go there. And if you are a nerd or geek, just going to a Best Buy and browsing movies, video games, and even computer-related items could be fun. Find a movie that neither of you has seen, buy it and either watch it that day or make another date (promising a second date!) Then, of course, since a lot of females may not appreciate a cheap media-browsing date... dinner... or dinner and a movie, easy and simple additions.
-Dress up like Lord of the Rings characters and go to a park (maybe not local... haha)
----HEY everyone has dreams
-Make a playlist together
----Seriously, with media nowadays this isn't just limited to music. Go on Hulu.com and make a playlist of the movies and/or TV episodes. And none of it has to be "romantic" or whatnot, maybe just one of her favorites and then one of his favorites. Whatever it consists of, when you listen/watch the playlist, you will be reminded of that other person.
-Jungle Jims
----For those of you who don't know, this is a grocery store near where I live. HOWEVER it is not just any grocery store! It is the grocery store of all grocery stores! A grocery giant! It holds foods from all over the world in vast amounts, chances are if you went to a foreign country and had a food that you can't find anywhere in the U.S., Jungle Jims will have it. It could take several hours just to wander around the store and take everything in. And don't forget to stop by the bathrooms! Jungle Jims won the award (in 2008 or 2007, the display is still up though, haha) for best restrooms in America, and for good reason! I'm not going to tell you why, because it spoils the fun!
-Make a music video
----Get a video camera, get a song you both like, and write a script. Outline what you want the video to display at every lyric line and music break, be as specific and detailed as you want to be. Then spend some time taping it. Now, this can get pricey depending on what you're doing. A song I did this for a long time ago mentioned "Ohio has the flavor of a water chestnut..." to which we just bought water chestnuts and showed me eating one, then it said "...it's not too crazy, and it's not the best but/we're not setting forest fires just outta boredom/I'd rather see a movie if in fact I could afford one". For the forest fires, we bough a tiki torch and had me running towards the woods in my backyard with it lit, and for the movies we just had us walking into a movie theater.
If neither of you are good video editors, or if you don't know someone, talk to me and I will do my best to edit the video together for you. (Just for bothering to read this blog, you deserve that much, however longer videos may need a small donation charge, haha)
-Create something together
----This goes along the lines of the music video. Paint, draw, sculpt, whatever. Go somewhere and have both of you take pictures, then make a "His & Her" scrapbook or website. When a couple creates something, it brings them together in the process because they are aiming for a common goal by working together. Then at the end you can both sit back with a feeling of accomplishment in yourself, your partner, and your status as a couple.
-Movie marathon
----Seriously, watch all three Lord of the Rings movies (I recommend the cast commentaries on the extended editions if you're really into it), watch all the Star Wars Movies, or a Star Trek season, or a Dr. Who season *cough*tenthsoI'mtold*cough*, or even Monty Python movies. There are also short anime seasons you could watch entirely, or maybe watch four episodes of an anime then switch it to a different anime (repeat as necessary).
-Bake a Cake and Eat it Too
----I recommend Funfetti
-Have a Picnic
----Don't forget frolicking... you gotta have frolicking with a picnic.
-Go to a Bookstore
----Seriously, browsing a bookstore can get interesting... especially if you both pick up something like a book full of Chuck Norris jokes and start reading them off to each other. Find an interesting book on science, or how-to-do, computers, or something of the like; something that you both want to know more about. Buy two and have your own mini-bookclub.
-Hanging out at a house
----Because I'm in college, it is important to note that I am writing this in a perspective where I am still living with my parents, and so are the men I have dated. My room is in a corner of our basement where I have no windows, just a single door across from the door that leads to our garage. So, when hanging out at my house: I have a bed, a futon (in couch form), a television, a computer, and currently a small table (square, in the middle of my room). The man I'm currently dating came over the other night and met my parents (lucky him). We preceded into my room where I sat on my bed, he sat on the futon, and we watched youtube videos and such for a couple hours (my computer is on a desk at the foot of my bed, so I can lay down and such).
Other things you can do: play video games (next time he is over, I intend to play mario party, katamari damacy, or guitar hero with him), put in a movie and play a board game or put together a puzzle (or cuddle, whatever), see "create something".
This is where I should mention that sex is not an option here. At least for me and the type of men I date. I've made the choice to save sex for marriage, and so has all the men I've ever considered going out with. It's a very strong point for me.
I'm also going to end my list there. If anyone has anything to add, please feel free to comment!
Now, what if you don't have a date?
Look at me, talking like I know so much about the dating world. That's all really basic stuff, actually. I'm sure ya'll could think of a lot more creative things to do than I can.
In actuality, my previous boyfriend was my first boyfriend ever, which means I was single for the first twenty years of my life. I have more experience being single than in a relationship, so I'll tell you want you can do when your single on valentines day:
1- find a singles bar or somesuch event
2- hang out with single friends
3- Keep busy
4- Lock yourself in a closet
I typically picked option #4. Yes, yes I speak out against the idea of Valentines day... but the side-effect of Valentines day is that every single couple in the world can be seen in every restaurant, sappy movies are on TV, and I'd rather pretend like I'm locked in a closet then realize I'm spending another entire year alone. I know, totally emo, right? That is a result of having so much freetime that I had nothing to do but loathe myself.
SO! That's in the past, I'm...a... "normal"... now. However, I'm just trying to express that I understand if your really depressed on days like Valentines day or over the holidays because you're single or in a bad relationship.
I want to wish all the nerds and all the geeks a wonderful valentines day! Single nerds and geeks, don't worry, I'm sure you're awesome and everyone else is just not noticing. I would recommend everyone else needs to find another doctor as well, haha.
Dissect you later!
I absolutely despise holidays where people do things out of obligation; however, I will not stop them from giving me gifts and if they ask for a list I will gladly give them the one I've been working on all year.
I would imagine it feels a lot more special when a person gives something to their other half spontaneously instead of on a day where: if you don't buy your girlfriend something, she gets pissed at you because all of her friends are getting stuff and she's not.
I've currently been going through a "getting to know you" phase with a wonderful man I met through my Japanese class. Just tonight, after class, we decided to go see both "The Tale of Despereaux" and "Madagascar 2" then to get shakes at Stake n' Shake. He asked if I wanted him to get me something for Valentines day, since we're trying to take things slow and all. I merely told him that I didn't want him to do anything he didn't want to do.
I'm convinced that the last man I dated (for 9 months) did 99% of everything he did just because he felt like he had to, or that was what was expected of him, or because I wanted him to, or some other similar reason. I hate that. I really do hate that, knowing full the use of the word "hate".
Now, for geek dating
From my personal experiences, here are some ideas:
-The "Bodies" Exhibit if it is in your area, but a general museum is great when both of you are interested in reading and understanding EVERYTHING
----I mention the Bodies exhibit in particular because that was a "date" I went on with my first boyfriend before we even started dating. We spent three hours in the exhibit making out designs in the veins of preserved organs.
-Going to a cheap theater and watching two movies in a row
----I'm saying this one mainly because it was what I did tonight, but it also wasn't the first time. You get the benefit of spending a lot of time together (and not talking that much, if that is what you are looking for), and it's like an extension on the classic date of "dinner and a movie". If you *cough*sneak*cough* buy snacks, dinner could just be ice cream afterwords (or may not need to happen, depending on time of day and situations).
-Going to a Tech Store
----Okay, so this is a highly specific preference that I fall under. Near my house, we have a place called "Microcenter" that has all the tech you will ever need, and it makes me happy just to go there. And if you are a nerd or geek, just going to a Best Buy and browsing movies, video games, and even computer-related items could be fun. Find a movie that neither of you has seen, buy it and either watch it that day or make another date (promising a second date!) Then, of course, since a lot of females may not appreciate a cheap media-browsing date... dinner... or dinner and a movie, easy and simple additions.
-Dress up like Lord of the Rings characters and go to a park (maybe not local... haha)
----HEY everyone has dreams
-Make a playlist together
----Seriously, with media nowadays this isn't just limited to music. Go on Hulu.com and make a playlist of the movies and/or TV episodes. And none of it has to be "romantic" or whatnot, maybe just one of her favorites and then one of his favorites. Whatever it consists of, when you listen/watch the playlist, you will be reminded of that other person.
-Jungle Jims
----For those of you who don't know, this is a grocery store near where I live. HOWEVER it is not just any grocery store! It is the grocery store of all grocery stores! A grocery giant! It holds foods from all over the world in vast amounts, chances are if you went to a foreign country and had a food that you can't find anywhere in the U.S., Jungle Jims will have it. It could take several hours just to wander around the store and take everything in. And don't forget to stop by the bathrooms! Jungle Jims won the award (in 2008 or 2007, the display is still up though, haha) for best restrooms in America, and for good reason! I'm not going to tell you why, because it spoils the fun!
-Make a music video
----Get a video camera, get a song you both like, and write a script. Outline what you want the video to display at every lyric line and music break, be as specific and detailed as you want to be. Then spend some time taping it. Now, this can get pricey depending on what you're doing. A song I did this for a long time ago mentioned "Ohio has the flavor of a water chestnut..." to which we just bought water chestnuts and showed me eating one, then it said "...it's not too crazy, and it's not the best but/we're not setting forest fires just outta boredom/I'd rather see a movie if in fact I could afford one". For the forest fires, we bough a tiki torch and had me running towards the woods in my backyard with it lit, and for the movies we just had us walking into a movie theater.
If neither of you are good video editors, or if you don't know someone, talk to me and I will do my best to edit the video together for you. (Just for bothering to read this blog, you deserve that much, however longer videos may need a small donation charge, haha)
-Create something together
----This goes along the lines of the music video. Paint, draw, sculpt, whatever. Go somewhere and have both of you take pictures, then make a "His & Her" scrapbook or website. When a couple creates something, it brings them together in the process because they are aiming for a common goal by working together. Then at the end you can both sit back with a feeling of accomplishment in yourself, your partner, and your status as a couple.
-Movie marathon
----Seriously, watch all three Lord of the Rings movies (I recommend the cast commentaries on the extended editions if you're really into it), watch all the Star Wars Movies, or a Star Trek season, or a Dr. Who season *cough*tenthsoI'mtold*cough*, or even Monty Python movies. There are also short anime seasons you could watch entirely, or maybe watch four episodes of an anime then switch it to a different anime (repeat as necessary).
-Bake a Cake and Eat it Too
----I recommend Funfetti
-Have a Picnic
----Don't forget frolicking... you gotta have frolicking with a picnic.
-Go to a Bookstore
----Seriously, browsing a bookstore can get interesting... especially if you both pick up something like a book full of Chuck Norris jokes and start reading them off to each other. Find an interesting book on science, or how-to-do, computers, or something of the like; something that you both want to know more about. Buy two and have your own mini-bookclub.
-Hanging out at a house
----Because I'm in college, it is important to note that I am writing this in a perspective where I am still living with my parents, and so are the men I have dated. My room is in a corner of our basement where I have no windows, just a single door across from the door that leads to our garage. So, when hanging out at my house: I have a bed, a futon (in couch form), a television, a computer, and currently a small table (square, in the middle of my room). The man I'm currently dating came over the other night and met my parents (lucky him). We preceded into my room where I sat on my bed, he sat on the futon, and we watched youtube videos and such for a couple hours (my computer is on a desk at the foot of my bed, so I can lay down and such).
Other things you can do: play video games (next time he is over, I intend to play mario party, katamari damacy, or guitar hero with him), put in a movie and play a board game or put together a puzzle (or cuddle, whatever), see "create something".
This is where I should mention that sex is not an option here. At least for me and the type of men I date. I've made the choice to save sex for marriage, and so has all the men I've ever considered going out with. It's a very strong point for me.
I'm also going to end my list there. If anyone has anything to add, please feel free to comment!
Now, what if you don't have a date?
Look at me, talking like I know so much about the dating world. That's all really basic stuff, actually. I'm sure ya'll could think of a lot more creative things to do than I can.
In actuality, my previous boyfriend was my first boyfriend ever, which means I was single for the first twenty years of my life. I have more experience being single than in a relationship, so I'll tell you want you can do when your single on valentines day:
1- find a singles bar or somesuch event
2- hang out with single friends
3- Keep busy
4- Lock yourself in a closet
I typically picked option #4. Yes, yes I speak out against the idea of Valentines day... but the side-effect of Valentines day is that every single couple in the world can be seen in every restaurant, sappy movies are on TV, and I'd rather pretend like I'm locked in a closet then realize I'm spending another entire year alone. I know, totally emo, right? That is a result of having so much freetime that I had nothing to do but loathe myself.
SO! That's in the past, I'm...a... "normal"... now. However, I'm just trying to express that I understand if your really depressed on days like Valentines day or over the holidays because you're single or in a bad relationship.
I want to wish all the nerds and all the geeks a wonderful valentines day! Single nerds and geeks, don't worry, I'm sure you're awesome and everyone else is just not noticing. I would recommend everyone else needs to find another doctor as well, haha.
Dissect you later!
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