5 on Friday: Why Dresses are the Best
Written on May 23, 2014
in 5 on Friday, Geek Culture, Geek Fashion, The Usual

I’m not super girly, or so I’ve been told. Personally I think I’m very girly. I’m just not that into fashion (related, is this circuitboard dress too much?). I’m not sure if it comes down to being the only girl in the neighborhood, being immersed in geek culture in middle and high school, or
Untitled.
Written on May 22, 2014
in Geek Culture

I’m really terrible at writing titles. Every week I sit here in front of my laptop, post complete, staring at the “Enter title here”. My mind blank, computer keys unclicked, attempting to will the perfect title to magically appear before me. It has to be short and witty, perfectly capturing the tone of the
Service Review: Vinyl Me, Please
Written on May 21, 2014
in Media, Music, Reviews, Service Reviews

Shortly after I posted about my foray into the world of vinyl, I was referred to a service called Vinyl Me, Please. Vinyl Me, Please is a “surprise a month” service for record collectors. You pay $23 ($27 after shipping, at least to Indianapolis) and they send you a record. In addition
Working smart AND hard: Life lessons from Mike Rowe
Written on May 20, 2014
in Geek Culture

“Work smart, not hard.” How many times has that been drilled in to the Millenial generations’ heads? Finding a way to be successful while skirting real work is almost ubiquitous with the word “Millenial”. On the surface, there doesn’t seem to be much wrong with it- who wouldn’t want to be wildly
5 on Friday: Trends That Can Stay in the 90s
Written on May 16, 2014
in 5 on Friday, The Usual

There are now “90s nights” at clubs around town (I’ve seen the flyers, they gave me a sad). ModCloth now has a 90s section listed along with the 20s, 40s, and 50s. And walking around various department stores has shown me they aren’t the only ones cashing in on the 90s trend. Which
Claire’s Top 5 Things on the Internet
Written on May 15, 2014
in Geek Culture

Being sick sucks. A lot. Especially being a sick grown up with a kid at home that still needs to be fed and bathed and played with when all you really want to do is lay face down on the couch and have someone sing soft kitty to you. You know what
Nothing but the rain.
Written on May 13, 2014
in Geek Culture, Geek Health

There’s nothing I like better than a warm summer storm. There’s something about the dark skies and rolling thunder that make me feel like life is starting over again. It’s exciting and enlivening- my favourite kind of weather. (There are probably some deep psychological issues there I need to explore, but I
Product Review: Sennheiser MOMENTUM Over Ear Headphones (And Giveaway)
Written on May 12, 2014
in Geek Culture, Media, Mobile, Music, Product Reviews, Reviews, Technology

Disclaimer: Sennheiser provided me with these headphones for review and giveaway, this in no way affected my review. The post does contain affiliate links, #FeedABlogger. Two weeks ago, tragedy struck. My beloved Panasonic RP-HTX7 headphones died after five years of loyalty (which really is pretty amazing for a pair of $30 headphones). Since I was
Grad School: The End of the Road and the Beginning
Written on May 8, 2014
in Geek Culture

It’s here. For years I never thought it would come. The last paper in turned in, the last project done. The last pointless lecture about “real life lessons” that adult students don’t need has been given and the cap and gown and hood are hanging and ready for the ceremony. I’ve reached the
“It’s Mine and You Can’t Have It!” – Paralleles on Gender in Video Games and Roller Derby
Written on May 7, 2014
in Derby, Games, Geek Culture, Video Games
There’s yet another post going around the internet about how men don’t belong in derby. I’d post it here, but it’s more of the same and more of what we’ll see again. And as I read through the arguments put forth, I realized I’d heard them all before, except they had been directed
