The week has been crazy and I'm a little behind on everything. Sorry about that, however, I can say confidently that I've not been dealing with my normal levels if stress for many reasons. First off I had to make a tough decision about the trip to Texas for one of my best friend's wedding, which I now won't be going at all on. Then we got some really bad financial news, which isn't our fault, but is going to make our life hard for a while if we can't get it cleared up. The state is wrongfully claiming we owe them taxes, and after delivering paperwork all summer including filing taxes for a year Bryan was without income besides school funds to prove it, we thought they were finally satisfied. I suppose they forgot to dismiss the case and sent notice this week that they're garnishing Bryan's wages. Which really stinks since we just started having to pay double the amount on student loan payments and were stretched thin from that, which resulted in canceling the Texas trip. Lastly one of Bryan's aunts passed away over the weekend, which was rather unexpected, but due to late stage cancer that we just found out about this week.
But I'm here today for a geek tag from the Geeks and Beauties group I joined recently on Google+. Questions and answers about fun things in geeky theme. You can check out some of the videos from the folks who've done it already here and here.
Geek Tag!
1. First Fictional Character Crush. This is a tough one, but probably Connor from Wren To The Rescue, I've read so many books it's hard to think which might have been first.
2. Dungeons and Dragons or Vampire The Masquerade? I want to simply change this question to "What tabletop role play system do you prefer?" and answer it with Hackmaster New since I've more experiences with alternative systems.
3. Geekiest Item You Own. LEGOs....I own a bunch of them after working for the Columbus, Ohio store while in college. It was awesome. Plus Bryan and I have added to our collection since then.
4. Anne Rice or Stephanie Meyer? Anne Rice is on my to read list, but hasn't happened yet, so I guess I default to Meyer for now. *shrugs*
5. First Dr. Who Episode. Love and Monsters, I caught it the night it was aired in the dorm lounge. I didn't come back to Doctor Who for a couple more years, possibly partially having to do with the cheesiness of that episode.
6. Star wars or Star Trek? Both, though Trek wins for being more inclusionary for women and minorities.
7. All Time Favorite Movie. Amelie, or Pan's Labyrinth, or maybe Hot Fuzz depending on the day.
8. Best Xmas Gift Ever? Last year hubby and I got a 3DSXL and I love it, so does he.
9. Your Theme Song - Everything by Watashi Wa
10. Name a Perfect Geek Night Out. For my husband and I this is probably a double date with his brother Davey and fiancee Keri where we go out to dinner and a sci fi movie or to a book trivia program at a local library (we might try a pub trivia thing someday!)
11. If money was no object what would you cosplay? Bee from Bee and Puppycat
12. Absolute must have book or series? Harry Potter
13. First Video Game you Played; How old were you? Well, I know I played Pac Man and Galaga when I was probably 8 on arcade machines with my dad. As for console games we got an original Nintendo when I was 11 and I started with the classic Duck Hunt/Super Mario Bros.
14. Batman Vs Superman - Batman
15. Alien vs predator - *shrugs* This fandom isn't really my thing
16. Favorite tv show - Favorite that's currently on TV would be Heroes Reborn, my favorite overall is probably Doctor Who (yes I am dissing Moffat here)
17. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? Well, I like the world from Harry Potter better, but Tolkien writes so elegantly. I still have to go with Harry Potter though.
18. Geekiest Thing to your left. Take your pick, Japanese candy, the bluetooth shutter remote button (photo nerd!), my "Pokedex" checklist and Pokemon tokens from our tabletop role play game, and the Ravenclaw planner.
19. First video game system you owned? Well, I shared the Nintendo with my brother, but it wasn't much after that I got a Gameboy Color and Pokemon Blue.
20. Favorite Villain of all time? Loki, though I also really enjoy Harley Quinn.
Feel free to respond with your own geek tag! I tag you all!
Love,
Lydia
2. Dungeons and Dragons or Vampire The Masquerade? I want to simply change this question to "What tabletop role play system do you prefer?" and answer it with Hackmaster New since I've more experiences with alternative systems.
3. Geekiest Item You Own. LEGOs....I own a bunch of them after working for the Columbus, Ohio store while in college. It was awesome. Plus Bryan and I have added to our collection since then.
4. Anne Rice or Stephanie Meyer? Anne Rice is on my to read list, but hasn't happened yet, so I guess I default to Meyer for now. *shrugs*
5. First Dr. Who Episode. Love and Monsters, I caught it the night it was aired in the dorm lounge. I didn't come back to Doctor Who for a couple more years, possibly partially having to do with the cheesiness of that episode.
6. Star wars or Star Trek? Both, though Trek wins for being more inclusionary for women and minorities.
7. All Time Favorite Movie. Amelie, or Pan's Labyrinth, or maybe Hot Fuzz depending on the day.
8. Best Xmas Gift Ever? Last year hubby and I got a 3DSXL and I love it, so does he.
9. Your Theme Song - Everything by Watashi Wa
10. Name a Perfect Geek Night Out. For my husband and I this is probably a double date with his brother Davey and fiancee Keri where we go out to dinner and a sci fi movie or to a book trivia program at a local library (we might try a pub trivia thing someday!)
11. If money was no object what would you cosplay? Bee from Bee and Puppycat
12. Absolute must have book or series? Harry Potter
13. First Video Game you Played; How old were you? Well, I know I played Pac Man and Galaga when I was probably 8 on arcade machines with my dad. As for console games we got an original Nintendo when I was 11 and I started with the classic Duck Hunt/Super Mario Bros.
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14. Batman Vs Superman - Batman
15. Alien vs predator - *shrugs* This fandom isn't really my thing
16. Favorite tv show - Favorite that's currently on TV would be Heroes Reborn, my favorite overall is probably Doctor Who (yes I am dissing Moffat here)
17. Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? Well, I like the world from Harry Potter better, but Tolkien writes so elegantly. I still have to go with Harry Potter though.
18. Geekiest Thing to your left. Take your pick, Japanese candy, the bluetooth shutter remote button (photo nerd!), my "Pokedex" checklist and Pokemon tokens from our tabletop role play game, and the Ravenclaw planner.
19. First video game system you owned? Well, I shared the Nintendo with my brother, but it wasn't much after that I got a Gameboy Color and Pokemon Blue.
20. Favorite Villain of all time? Loki, though I also really enjoy Harley Quinn.
Feel free to respond with your own geek tag! I tag you all!
Love,
Lydia
