Being a Geek!

This is a great description I got from Patti's Blog about "GEEK":

Now, don't stress just yet. I know that the term "GEEK" has been used in the past as an insult or a stereo-type for losers. However, the term "GEEK" has taken on new meaning over the past few years.

A GEEK is anyone who takes pride in what they do... and is actually good at it. GEEK is not to be confused with the term "NERD". Nerds are the people who got wedgies in high school and then would run home crying. A GEEK is someone who got a wedgie in high school, then went home and crashed the "Wedgor's" computer... or would mix a concoction in chemistry class that would give the assailant severe diarrhea for a week.

A GEEK is someone you call when your computer breaks. GEEKS are the people you contact to help you build a web site or save a database. GEEKS run the computer network at your place of work. A GEEK can be found hosting a mass LAN party. GEEKS write programs that balance your checkbook, organize your files and store/retrieve information... and restarts your computer more often so that you don't have to. A GEEK is someone you call when you have any kind of technological question. GEEKS are respected by others and are in high demand. GEEKS know what they are doing. Nerds are clueless little imps that can't tell the difference between Barney the purple dinosaur and Tux the (LINUX) penguin.

GEEK is a rockin' term, and to be a GEEK is a far greater compliment than any other. Because being a GEEK  does not only mean you are good looking... but it also means that you are good at what you do.

All GEEKS should respect one another. These days, the geeks are having their revenge. Rich and successful geeks are everywhere, or at least they appear to be. There is even a Geek Pride Festival, a celebration of all things GEEK. That is why I'm rounding up all of the GEEK .. we need to stand up and shout it…

Source: http://www.geekgirldigest.com/