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A Cool Geek – That’s What He Said

I always knew I was a bit on the geeky side but never put much thought into it. Recently, my husband made a comment that got me thinking though. He mentioned that I was what he considered a “Cool Geek.” “Huh? What’s a “Cool Geek” I asked?”

Ok, so maybe I had spent an hour browsing the Science Fiction section at Barnes and Noble that day, but the answer he gave me lacked substance. Initially, I disregarded the comment, but then got to thinking… which turned to listing… and, eventually leading to this post.

Things That “Might” Make Me What Is Considered A “Cool Geek” Without A Substantial Description:

I still have the floppy disk I saved my first graphic designs on (which are not good at all).
I am an Asterix Comic book junkie.
I idolize Charles Babbage.
If a Numbers marathon was on TV, I would never leave my couch.
I own a circuit board necklace.
I am a closet Dungeons and Dragons fan.
I think The Last Airbender Rocks and CANNOT WAIT For The Non-Animated series to begin!
The Shins and The Strokes are among my favorite of many bands in that genre.
I recreated an electric conductor science project I did in the 7th grade just because I liked it.
I love playing with Lego’s although the Lego people creep me out.
I cried during the movie Short Circuit (don’t tell me you didn’t).
I wish I could have been a writer for Rolling Stone Magazine during the late 60’s and early 70’s.
I love buying pens, and more pens, and might actually have a pocket protector in my handbag but that is a necessity if you value your handbag.

My list goes on, and maybe I am a bit of a geek (Geekette is the term I prefer), but I am perfectly content with it.

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Music Sets All Stages… An Evening Filled With Great Music

The Stage… A smooth glass of Pinot Noir sitting next to me, glasses on, hair in a bun, comfortable clothes, two relaxed dogs laying by my feet, the sweet smell of incense and some fantastic tunes… just like the song playing at this very moment, “and that’s the way I like it.”

Rarely do I have the opportunity to spend time writing and listening to music I love without interruption. Fortunately, tonight is one of those nights I consider a luxury. Although I don’t focus on writing about music on Trending Mom, it is a true passion of mine. Music affects me in so many ways but the one that stands out most… no matter what mood I am in, I can change it with the right lyrics and tunes. Before I choose my playlist for the day, I ask myself one simple question… What stage do I want to be on today?

And so the stage is set. Relaxed, carefree and feeling pretty great, playing the song “We Are Young (feat. Janelle Monáe)” by Fun. Considered alternative, the song itself sets an almost perfect stage. With an awesome chorus and great lyrics, the song reminds me of my college years when I had no cares, yet, didn’t know how good I had it. The song takes me back to my youth creating feelings of nostalgia and beliefs of being invincible. Next on tonight’s playlist, “Somebody That I Used To Know” by You Don’t Even Have To. Like many people I know, the lyrics in this song clearly resonate with me. With its steady tempo and ability to make those listening to sway, the song invokes a bit of anger as well as feeling like I am on top of the world and have the upper hand. After a few breakups in my time, I can genuinely say the song gives me a bit of satisfaction as well as a cute, yet smug look on my face.

My mood soon changed when “Wild Ones (featuring Sia)” by Flo Rider came on. For those of you that know the song I am referring to, enough said. For those that have yet to hear the song, I have only one word… Hot. Flo Rider as usual, does a great job. Sia, on the other hand… her voice is insane and much to be admired! I genuinely don’t know anyone that could pull off the lyrics as well as she does. Her sweet, yet sexual flare, makes the song a force to be reckoned with. As the song softened to an end, Lilly Allen and her perfect Brit accent quickly consumed me. While listening to “Who’d Have Known,” and knowing what was coming next on the playlist, I immediately felt compelled to stand up and start dancing. It’s the same kind of feeling I get when I ride in the passenger seat of a convertible, with the wind in my face and simply enjoying every bit of it… And then… the throw back. The late Miss Winehouse gives “Our Day Will Come” a certain flare like no other. The song never had such soul.

Although I could go on forever talking about all the music I listened to this evening, I prefer getting back to it with no distractions. After all, it is a luxury I’m rarely given the opportunity to savor. I can only ask you remember a few simple words… “Music Sets All Stages”… So, the question is, what stage do you want to be on today?