This weekend, The Nerd and I are attending QuakeCon in Dallas. This four-day convention is known as the Woodstock of video games: Peace, Love and LAN parties. April and Eric came up to attend with us. Things I’ve already seen in this massive gathering of Nerds: a dude dressed up as the Devil, a naked…
The Fellowship of the Ring
The other night, The Nerd woke me up somewhere between 2 and 4 a.m. “Arena!” he exclaimed, nudging my shoulder. “Mmm?” I mumbled incoherently. “I don’t want to forget this,” he said. “Foget wha?”The dream I just had,” he replied. “Wha happen?” I said, still half-asleep. “We were at A&M,” he said, “and someone asked…
Review: I Am Number Four
When I first heard about this book, I knew I would like it.I mean, aliens hiding among us? A plot to assassinate said aliens? A charm that involves killing the aliens in a specific order? Count me in! “Nine of us came here. We look like you. We talk like you. We live among you….
A Very Nerdy Birthday
Today is The Nerd’s birthday. He’s 26 years old. Last weekend, we were at my parents’ house, so I decided to pull together a birthday dinner for him. Of course, it was Star Wars themed. I got some silly hats and some other fun toys for the kids (and The Nerd) to play with! Doesn’t…
Waiting on Wednesday: Mockingjay
“Waiting on Wednesday” is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming book releases that we’re eagerly anticipating! Today, all I have to say is: Two weeks until Mockingjay! Seriously, folks. If you have not read The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins you need to go pick it up now! It is…