Inspowering
A couple weeks ago, I went to the #WomenofMarvel panel at the Santa Monica Public Library, celebrating the release of Margaret Stohl’s new Black Widow novel, Forever Red. (Which if you don’t have yet,...
View ArticleFinding Inspiration
I’m a pretty inspired person. I find inspiration in music. I find it in movies. I find it in books and blogs and friendships and in daily quiet time with God. Out here in California I find it when...
View ArticleHold the Holidays
Don’t get me wrong…I love Christmas. I do! I LOVE it a whole lot! But I am just not ready for ABC Family’s 25 Days of Christmas programming (which starts on November 22nd, in case you were wondering.)...
View Article44 Reasons Why It Is Good To Be a Nerd
It is so darn good to be a nerd right now. And if you don’t consider yourself a nerd, let me go ahead and give you your very own, personal invitation. It is never too late to join our tribe. We may...
View ArticleRevelation
I did the same thing to them that every well-meaning friend and relative had ever done to me. And I didn't like it...
View ArticleMarvel’s Shipyard
Today I’m examining relationships in the MCU. Watching Agents of Shield last week led me to the realization that there are very few functioning or healthy relationships over at Marvel. Maybe it’s the...
View ArticleInstagram #StarWarsChallenge
“There’s been an awakening. Have you felt it?” Anyone with a pulse has felt it. If you are pulse deficient, I really can’t help ya. But for the rest of us, in one month we will be watching Star Wars...
View Article5 Fandom Friday
Fandoms I’m Thankful For Thanksgiving is this Thursday. A time to take stock. A time to examine life. A time to count your blessings. A time to be thankful…for FANDOMS!! These are the ones I’m thankful...
View Article5 Fandom Friday
Black Friday Deals (Her Universe Edition) I used to be all about Black Friday. I’d get up at 6 am and hit all my favorite stores to get the best deals on Christmas gifts and decorations and clothes and...
View ArticleStar Wars Rewatch (Episode I)
I’m not on a mission to convince you that the prequels are worth watching. I think that argument is ridiculous. We all have our feelings and opinions on the matter. I personally like them. They are...
View Article#NerdySlumberParty
Tonight we party!! Be there or be a big ole square!!Filed under: #NerdySlumberParty, Blogger Girl, Disney, Dorks, Fandom, Geeks, Men, Nerd in the City, Nerds, Nerdy Girl, Social Media, Twitter, Twitter...
View ArticleStar Wars Re-watch (Episode II)
I have to admit that I thought this movie would remain more favorable in my opinion than it has. I found myself rolling my eyes far more often than ever before. Needless to say, Star Wars Episode II:...
View ArticleStar Wars Re-Watch (Episode III)
Out of all the prequel films, this truly is the gem. I’m not saying there aren’t glaring mistakes…the love scenes still induce gagging. And the way Anakin flips sides so casually…yes, it could have...
View ArticleStar Wars Re-Watch (Episode IV)
Obviously the Force is strongest with the original trilogy. No one in their right mind would try to argue otherwise. So here we go… Episode IV: -I have associated the 20th Century Fox fanfare with Star...
View ArticleStar Wars Re-Watch (Ep V + VI)
Long have I considered Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back to be my favorite Star Wars movie. But this time around, I have to be honest…Return of the Jedi really pulled out in front. That’s...
View ArticleThe Family That Nerds Together
Nerd runs deep in my family. My father has it, my brother has it, my mother has it, my uncle has it, my cousin has it and of course… I have it. Nerdy things were not cool at school. But they sure were...
View Article#StarwarsChallenge Recap
It’s been quite a journey waiting for The Force to Awaken in theaters!! Now that it’s here I scarcely know what to do with myself (besides seeing it basically everyday of the week!) Thanks to everyone...
View ArticleDear Mrs. Abrams…
Dear Mrs. Abrams (aka the lovely Katie McGrath), I wish to apologize in advance. Because if I ever meet your husband on the street or in a restaurant or at an interview or…anywhere, I will be forced to...
View ArticleGod Rest Ye, Merry Stormtroopers
5 years ago I wrote some nerdy Christmas Carols for my family… I always dreamed of recording them one day and this fall while I was out in California, a reunion with an old friend started me down the...
View ArticleLeia, It’s Cold Outside
If God Rest Ye, Merry Stormtroopers was this nerd’s answer to Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (and if you missed it…CLICK HERE) then Leia, It’s Cold Outside would be my answer to Star Wars Episode V:...
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