I stand before you a changed man, a different man. Not too long ago I was amazed to be able to walk and chew gum at the same time. Truthfully, the people who saw me as confident and funny only got to see the mask. I was a card carrying member of the “fake it until you make it” crowd. I had little belief in my ability to do anything, in my professional or my personal life. I thought that I had everyone fooled or that, outside of a few people, no one cared. Continue reading Irregular’s Intel – For Randy
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Irregular’s Intel – That Man Fred
Last weekend I finally got to see a documentary that I had been waiting to come to my city, Won’t You Be My Neighbor? For those not in the know (and shame on you for not being!), it is a doc about the iconic and award winning show Mister Roger’s Neighborhood. But it is so much more than a litany of behind the scenes stories. It is about a phenomenal individual who changed numerous lives through a show that, by modern standards, did not make good TV. Continue reading Irregular’s Intel – That Man Fred
She Geek Critique – Being the New Kid
I was born a geek and have cultivated that geekness throughout my life. So I know the tribe I belong to and the fandoms I fit in with. It’s been quite a few years since I’ve entered any world that was completely new to me. And then came Walter. Continue reading She Geek Critique – Being the New Kid
Irregular’s Intel – What Made You?
I was having a conversation with someone and we were talking about how all of us had shit to go through. It’s true, you know. Mine may not be like yours and vice versa, but we have all gone through the grinder in one form or another. The thing is, that is a part of what made you who you are today. Do you like yourself? Be thankful for those experiences. If not, still be thankful because it served to either strengthen you or teach you a lesson – either way, it is a good thing. I think that we get too caught up in the surface of it all, the obvious negativity of said experiences. That is so easy to do, but don’t forget the strength and knowledge that you gained from it. Continue reading Irregular’s Intel – What Made You?
Irregular’s Intel – Where Is My Motivation?
Earlier this week, I shared on Facebook about how my love of gaming helped me on my weight loss quest. As I was trying to think of what to share for this week’s entry, I felt that maybe a different audience would like to read about my journey. I hope that from reading this, if you’ve struggled with motivation to begin or stick with whatever your quest is, you’ll find a way to keep your eyes on the prize. Continue reading Irregular’s Intel – Where Is My Motivation?