Short Side of Life

I have been dating my Geek for a little under 3 years now and over the years have learned to appreciate all sorts of new things that I never would have liked before.  One notable thing is trying new and different food.  Growing up I was one of the pickiest eaters you would ever meet, now I am trying all sorts of new things (within reason).  However, my biggest change that came from dating a Geek is slowly turning into one.

 Growing up I was an averagely skilled computer user, given enough time I could figure out anything that was required of me, but I did not delve much past that.  After dating Travis for several years I would say my mediocre knowledge has advanced into a much deeper knowledge and appreciation for computers and technology.

From dating a Geek I have been exposed to many aspects of the Geek life and have become well learned in many subjects just by listening to conversations I consider over my head.  Some of the things that I have picked up along the way include general knowledge of technology as well as a love for gaming.   While I have never played WOW I have learned, through many many conversations, to appreciate the interesting things that the game offers.  I know more about operating systems and servers and clusters and hardware and software than most people with a Bachelor of Arts in History.  I now own a macbook instead of a PC and understand why one is better than the other.  I play Rock Band and Guitar Hero, love the Wii, and I own a Nintendo D.S. an ipod and a sidekick.  This year will be my second time attending Quakecon, a convention of gamers that sit around and play Quake.  Travis has attended this event for several years and has spent the last few being the director of BYOC (Bring Your Own Computer).  I have always considered this a nerd convention but after going last year my perspective of the event has changed significantly.  Travis has made some great friends there and I am looking forward to going again this year, this time as a volunteer.  

I am not saying that I am a geek, and I may never fully become one.  I still rely very heavily on other people to help me when I am technologically challenged (and when I can’t reach the paper towel rolls).  But after dating a geek and having great friends who are also geeks I am more understanding of the culture and its many offerings.   I am proud to say that I am marrying a Geek and I look forward to learning new things every day, no matter how nerdy they may be.