Geeks "n" Nerds Nov. 24 Through Dec. 8 and Strawberry's Monday Meme

Visit here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/City%20Plaza/128/128/37

Visit the official web site here: http://geeksnerdssecondlife.blogspot.ca/

Strawberry Sign's Monday Meme has to do to with the Geeks 'n' Nerds event in SL.  See it here: http://strawberrysingh.com/  I was going to blog this event anyway, so this meme makes the blogging just a little more fun! 

I checked out the event. Their web site says: "About Geeks'n'Nerds 

Now, what is the Geeks ‘n’ Nerds Fair? It’s an event that will be hosted by Wimey for amazing stores to showcase all things geeky, nerdy, and over all amazing that in all honesty, even though there’s a high demand for it in Second Life, There’s just not enough to meet this ever growing popular theme.

Each store will create at least one new item to fit the over all theme of the fair. It can be anything from sciences, literature, popular TV shows, fandoms, whatever you think that best represents the spirit of this wonderful theme."

 

(I posted this pic on my working Flickr and friend Zach Larsen commented " Version 1.0 of spelling, too : )"  OMG I'm sooo laughing. I had not even noticed that .. even better hehe)

 

The event is a lot of fun.  I picked up this picture in a gotcha (above).  There are plenty of things you can poses on and buy. There are clothes and novelties and some fun retro stuff too.  Check it out for a little SL fun and some good geeky buys.

(Ok, the cords totally kill me.  I bought them.  I could not resist.  So so many freaking cords associated with all the equipment these days.  That alone drives me nuts keeping them straight and organized enough to deal with them if I have to. LOL the CORDS- got them to hook up to my SL Christmas tree and decorations and maybe the TV and stereo and stuff)

 

 

Now for Strawberry's Meme challenge:

So here are the definitions and meme instructions:

• Geek (n.)- Someone who is smart, enjoys video games, comic books, being on the internet, etc… and usually has a passion or hobby that they obsess over.
• Nerd (n.)- A socially awkward person with a very high IQ. They gain pleasure from amassing large quantities of knowledge about subjects often too detailed or complicated for most other people.
• Dork (n.)- Someone who is a bit socially awkward, has odd interests and is often clumsy. Dorks are typically more noted for their quirky personality.

Meme Instructions: Create an image depicting what you consider to be geeky/nerdy/dorky and/or answer the following questions! Don’t forget to leave a link to your post in the comments and if you do a picture for this meme, feel free to share it in the blog memes flickr group.

1. What do you consider yourself to be? Geek? Nerd? Dork? None of the above? All of the above?

I actually don't think I fit into any of those categories-or maybe I'm a tiny bit of each.  I've always been fairly socially adept but tend to have some very dorky traits for the sake of my own amusement such as being/doing quirky things and I guess I can be a little clumsy out of haste or inattention/distraction usually in SL and sometimes RL actually.  Perhaps in SL that is in part due to NOT being very techy or geeky.  I've always been fairly athletic but that doesn't stop me from falling up or down any stairs on occasion because I'm not watching what I'm doing.. that goes for SL as well.  I've always enjoyed comic books, not much of a gamer other than SL, but did used to enjoy arcade games in moderation, not smart/but like to hang with the brainiacs, and too much trivia  can bug me as I do need my brain space for things that are important to me, the rest slides out easily, but then I do love a little. In high school I hung with the "in" group and also the geeks and brainiacs.  The groups didn't always get along, but I enjoyed all.

     2. What was the first computer you ever owned?
I think some HP desktop.  I also played a little on my brother's Commodore 64 but that as sort of boring then.  I recall the old coding days, that really ruined things for me for years until they figured out hardly anyone needs to know how to code.  Let those people do it and I will enjoy.  My brother does that. bleh

     3. When and how did you first get on the Internet?
AOL e-mail.  I don't know what year that was but I sort of resented feeling obligated to get in and get my messages.  I was very real life.  I never got too into the Internet, face book, etc., until I found SL.  Now I love to browse the Internet, YouTube etc., but SL has me hooked.

     4. Which geek fandom do you subscribe to? I guess none except SL.

    5.  Star Trek or Star Wars? Both!  I can't pick on that really. I loved both but don't really consider myself one of "those people" who go all out, remember all episodes, dress up for theater premiers etc.

    6.  How Geeky Are You? http://toys.usvsth3m.com/how-geeky-are-you/
My score was a 44%.  Ok, that's weird, as its higher than Strawberry's.  I'm really not that geeky or techie or whatever. Not at all.  This thing says about me: "You’re just “meh” with technology. One minute smugly downloading a cool new smart phone app to show off, the next staring in despair at the Microsoft Word help system to write a simple letter"  Well that was fun, maybe I am a little geeky after all. : ) I'm quite sure a couple of my SL friends are shaking their heads if they are reading this, knowing just how NOT geeky I am with the computer since I'm always lost and asking for computer help.

                   (Just a few more pics from the Geeks 'n' Nerds event.. check it out.. lots of fun.)

Inventory-Another Berry's Monday Meme

When I saw Berry's meme was about inventory and this recent kick everyone is on to minimalism or at least cleaning out inventory (yeah yeah I know it's good for everyone if we keep them clean) I sort of froze up a little and for the first time felt like I should not admit how big my inventory is. I HATE to waste my SL time cleaning it, therefore I have demos, notecards from forever ago, old dead landmarks in multiple copies, etc.  Grrrrrr.   So as I look down at my inventory is says 642 hehe.. it's still loading.  I'll copy Berry's meme questions over here while I wait for the load.  Hers is here: http://strawberrysingh.com/2013/08/11/inventory-meme-liquid-mesh/#commentlist

"Meme Instructions: Copy and paste the questions and answers below, delete my answers and input your own. Don’t forget to leave a comment with your link so I can come by and read it!

1. What is your current inventory number?
2. If you had to delete your whole inventory and could only keep one thing, what would it be?
3. What is the last thing you purchased?
4. Which item do you wear most often?
5. When you search for the word penis, how many items pop up?"

Ok, so the first thing that crosses my mind is on #5 like ummm imagining a male blogger reading this and they begin thinking about Berry searching for penis'... NOW how many penis' are popping up in their inventory AND RL???  Does that make me a bad person?

So she said no lying.. here we go:
1. Looks down.... still loading

2. OMG!.. You seriously can ask a SL hoarder that question?  Pass.. Ok, I'll try.. um... hmm. I really thought about this. There are many things I like so much better than others, but I can't even think of one thing that totally stands out as a must have.  I like a lot and many things not so much (those are probably the things I should ditch asap.. prob wont happen though.)  I don't really have good folders made up, so I can't cheat on my blog like Berry did on her own saying she'd keep her hair folder.  (JK Berry, it's your meme.... you can cheat all you want ~grins~)


So then just off the top of my head hmm still can't think of something extra special.  I LOVE a lot, I like a lot, and I also dislike a lot in there.  I have to say I really like my "It's A Trap" t-shirt, although it's not even mesh and I've had it forever, but the maker gave me full perms when they stopped selling them and allows me to give them away to friends or do what I want with them, so it's sorta special to me. (If anyone wants one just ding me inworld and let me know) So I'll choose that. I was thrilled when Molokai (seiki.amaterasu) of PoisonApple gave it to me that way. 
Trap shirt works for male or female and is mod, so can adjust the waist and sleeve lengths etc., and no I don't have on my normal skin in this pic, that I talk about here.

After I decided on this shirt then a friend got back with me that I had IM'd asking that question of them earlier when I first started typing here,  since I really couldn't think of anything uber special initially, just to sort of see what others think, and they said.... a pic they have of them and their partner on their wedding day.  That's pretty humbling.. I don't have one like that.  Grrrr now I'm a bit annoyed and jealous and all, feeling a bit sorry for myself and feeling a bit like I didn't think of something really special like that. Ok, well maybe I should just ditch my entire inventory and start from scratch.  I would be much lighter and it's always fun to shop, so I'm sure I'd fill up quick enough.  Maybe I need to try to make some special picture with someone special that I want to keep forever and ever??  Who would that be??   Moving on.....

3. Not a clue. I haven't bought anything yet tonight. Maybe it was that Diesel works snake prop before my little weekend vacation.  Anyway,  I might not even buy anything tonight, I'm still sleepy from a big weekend otherwise if I do I'll add it here.

4. My main skin. Also I like to wear the same couple of Dela hair, so guess that is worth mentioning.

5. 13 plus a gesture that is in the trash.  (see at some point I actually did put something in the trash) These include things mostly from bachelorette parties such as sippy cup type things, hover bike, cake etc.

1.  Ok, inventory loaded,, back to #1.
/me whispers meekly 210,216
Shoot me now.. whatever. Now no one will want to stand next to me for fear of lag and crash .... Thanks

PS... at least I don't shop and spend as much in RL now that I can get a shopping fix in SL.

 I will end my blog with a repeat of this video I have blogged about before, since I so love it.  No, I didn't make it, but I wish I could take credit for it.  It's hilarious to me.   Stuff has been disabled for it so I can no longer pull it directly over here to blogger, but please if you want a laugh check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLK-_hWIfWc&list=PL6raEOnEaboND_NCwt_m4LX8SmQQnJztp
And if you just let it run after it's done.. the next one that comes in is super funny too, maybe even funnier...... fodder for many more blog posts really.

Ok,,, ONE MORE PS... I got to talking about that picture the friend said they'd keep, and started wondering a bit more about what ONE THING others would keep.  I think this is a question that could stand alone.  I'd LOVE to hear what all my SL friends would keep if they could only keep one thing from their inventory.  Maybe though that is because I'm nosey.... or as I like to say, curious.

My Date with Flat Rodvik Linden

I went out on a little mini-vaca RL and came back to see Berry's Flat Rodvik Monday Meme. See here: http://strawberrysingh.com/

 This is right up my alley.  I have done the Flat Stanley in RL and actually sent out a whole laminated family of 4 in different directions 2 of which traveled the world, one stayed within the states and the 4th,  bless his paper heart, never returned home.  I have some cool photos and stories out of that little experiment.     If you are not familiar with the Flat Stanley story and didn't read Berry's blog, it's basically a kids book of a flat boy that easily travels around, since he is flat, and has adventures, and often school classes or individuals do something similar and send out a flat likeness/think paper doll, to go from friend to relative or just with someone as they travel and they take pics of this flat paper doll on their travels, often in front of historical landmarks, with groups of people, and doing fun things with their travel companions. 

Berry's meme this week is to take her flat Rodvik Linden (free on SL Marketplace here: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Flat-Rodvik-Linden/5142523) around and show him a good time in SL and blog about the experience.  I decided to make a date of it, since I don't have a SL boyfriend or travel companion really, and Rodvik seemed to be the perfect opportunity to blog about my "perfect date" in SL.  Berry took him out on the town, so why shouldn't I?  He is very agreeable and doesn't talk too much.  He went right along wherever I wanted him to go.  He didn't complain about anything at all. 













I like to be a little active and play games etc.  I couldnt' find anyone playing SLictionay which is one of my fav SL games I bought on Marketplace and sometimes give as gifts (here: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/BB-Black-Board-with-SLictionary-Game/2061124 )
so, instead for our first stop I took him bowling. I enjoy a fun opening to an evening and it's great to see how competitive a person is.  We went over to Paradox Bowling: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mournful/128/128/37 for a quick game.  I was a little disappointed he wasn't up for keeping score.  And while I'm great at carrying on a conversation for hours, he was a little quiet for me, and I didnt' get to know much about him at all, except that he could use a new outfit for his birthday or some occasion.  His rez day is Jan 11th, just for the record.   So my warm up activity maybe didn't suit him. 

We tried out some paintball in the cool explore in Stacatto, but again, Rodvik just could not run fast enough to suit me, maybe he just wanted some quality time with me, but he was hard to read : http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Staccato/128/128/22

 

I like to move along in SL so we teleported over to some live music over at The Roof. Noma was singing with Vincent playing and there were literally 81 avatars present plus Rod who didn't count. hehe. Ling always has a large crowd for live music Mondays and Wednesdays.  I really just wanted to dance, but again, Rodvik must be taken or gay, because no matter what I tried I just could not catch his eye.  He did loyally stand by me all night though.  The Roof here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife//172/167/50

 I wanted to go out formal dancing but gave up on that though since Rod seemed pretty tired and wasn't moving too much other than when I moved.


Then I thought perhaps I'd take him out exploring a little.  I figured maybe he's not a talker and just wanted to relax. I heard the 13 Calas Galadhon sims are all closing August 1st, probably/hopefully reopening in early September,  but I heard they will be losing at least four permanently: Bay of Balfalas, Belegaer, Sea of Nurnen and Eryn Vorn.  So we went over there: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mirromere/128/128/32.  The music and scenery was so lovely  If you want more info. about the closure and issues you can read more about it here:  http://calasgaladhon.com/

Finally I took Rod home to show him my house, and I hoped for a cuddle in the hammock or something, but still he resisted, so I gave him a house tour. Not actually the best date ever after all.   I tried.










And finally... something weird happened.  There is a tiny chance I did get him wet in the pool and fed him a snack after midnight.  I lost track of time. Sorry Berry. Time to sleep. Or maybe I already was dreaming.

Pet Peeves Meemes

Here we go again.. joining in with Strawberry Signh and her latest Monday Meme: My SL Pet Peeves.  Her rules this time are to list the top 5 pet peeves.. but why stop there?  I've listed mine before and realize they have not changed much. Here we go...

1. Male and female avatars that don't adhere to the "sister code". (I don't care if you don't have a sister RL or whatever, but to some extent everyone has to know what this is and if not, it's just common courtesy. It's basically if dating or have shown an interesting in someone, then don't hit on their sister or best girlfriend w/out fully discussing it with the girl you were with first. She needs a mental heads up. And for God's sake don't make an alt and two time them (unless they are aware and want to be two timed.)
2. SL feet/toes-previously blogged -nuff said.  Same for difficult eyelashes and fingernails.
3. General viewer issues...seems they should work.. even for people who don't have the best computers in the world.
4. So-called SL friends who can unfriend and walk away w/out any discussion about it whatsoever. Do friends do that?? Do humans do that? But then, I guess we are just avatars. Right? WRONG
5. SL names with a ton of curly Qs and stuff I can't read or tell what the name is, especially when they had a normal or readable name before but it's suddenly changed to some other unknown language.
6. Profiles that say something like... "If you dis my sis, I kill you.".. yeah whatever
7. ALTS that don't play fair.
8. SL glitches.. that's a given and no need to elaborate as we all know them
9. Brilliant face lights on a dark sim unless it's me using it to get lighting for a pic : )
10. Horrible dances, unless people are being goofy.
11. The bendy elbow and knees spots that don't look realistic and mess up my photos, and those creases around the nose/mouth area.. yeah yeah I know that is what photoshop is for. This also includes that female chest hollow area that looks horrible in some lighting.
12. Clingy or stalky avs.. ok I've been accused and guilty of this myself but I still hate it in others
13. Clothes that don't come with a photo included.
14. The occasional noob who will just flat out ask w/out prior discussion, "Can we do the sex?" Usually not speaking my language so that is literally how it comes out.
15. Avatars that have an out of date skin or look and refuse to change outfits.  There are many free or almost free good things in SL if one looks hard enough if someone can't afford an update, but an old or bad skin ruins photos and is not as asthetically appealing, and it's SL, so for goodness sake, why not look good?   I'm not that superficial that this is a big deal, but yet I do have to wonder about someone who does this.  This is a different issue than the artsy, elderly, purposfully heavy, furry, fantasy, etc avatar, and that I do "get". 
16. Did I mention SL feet, that includes shoes/prim feet that tend to change color when changing to a sim with diff lighting? (But this is getting better with mesh feet and huds.. still I cant' stand the ankle lines)
O well, I could go on and on... but really I do love SL.