mediocre nerd

you may be asking yourself: how did the name mediocre nerd come about? (and if you didn't you get the answer today anyway). i thought i would do a little explaining on today's post.

others in my life tend to refer to me as a nerd. i'm fine with the label. i can see how some of my interests definitely sway nerdy.

however i do believe that in no one area am i a hardcore "nerd". just a few examples:

• music: i can't play an instrument. i can't read music. i know some bands that aren't on the "radio"but there is no way i can tell you what cd a certain song is from or what the album artwork is.lyrics and the ability to guess who's singing is about as far as i go.
• television shows: i love doctor who, firefly and sherlock just to name a few. other than watching the episodes and knowing main characters you won't get any, "hey this happened in season 4, episode 22 at 5 min and 10 sec." 
  
• technology: i can't fix technological stuff. i am not an it person. i simply know that turning it off and back on sometimes helps. if that doesn't work then google is your friend.
• i love to read. wait this one might just be straight up nerd.

and that's how i ended up as the mediocre nerd. i half ass all of my nerdom. but half ass nerd just doesn't have the same ring to it.

as a side note: i would be like nick if i ever met prince. i love prince!


let me know what you nerd out over and how in depth that nerdery goes.

weekly rotation

time again for the weekly rotation. i am currently working on a spotify playlist for this post but it's being a bit onary at the moment. 

 i don't know why i love this song. i automatically turn the volume up when it comes on. enjoy!

there are people who don't sing in the car?

i promise my posts won't always include something about a vehicle but this thought struck me as i was pulling into work singing my lil heart out: are there really people in this world that don't sing in the car?

this is of course a hypothetical question. i know these people exist because i've come into contact with them and when i ask (curiosity ya know, maybe they don't sing in front of others) they've given the answer, "i don't really ever sing." huh? my brain does not compute. what do you do in the car then?

even if i'm in the car with people i don't know i'm always mouthing the words. i've tried to stop myself. i can't. it's a reflex. and i'm sure it's annoying to some and to those folks i'm very sorry. i've never claimed to have a voice worth hearing.

i just can't imagine driving along, a song comes and the next logical step is not showing the artist you've mastered their song (mostly).

i guess you non singing folks will always remain a mystery to me and i'll just have to learn to accept it. however, always keep this in mind when riding in the car with me:

i sound like such a joy to be around! check out my other social media (medias? not sure what the plural is) and leave me a comment about whether or not you sing in the car and why or why not!

weekly rotation

weekly rotation is what i'm hoping will become a once a week post letting you all know what jam i am currently playing to death. this week the winner is: thanks to the hubster for putting this lil gem on my radar.

heed my advice

music is best consumed in a vehicle. as represented in the movie Once (fabulous movie btw). the characters all pile into a car and drive around an Irish town to be sure all the songs they recorded are car approved.

i guess growing up in the country and always having at least a 20 minute drive allowed ample amounts of free time to listen. seeing as eating, putting on makeup, reading, writing and texting is frowned upon as you drive, the air instruments and holding a note with your eyes closed are much safer options.

and to answer the question I'm sure you're asking yourself: yes, i am “that” guy that is jamming like no one else can see me. i refuse to let other drivers determine my rock out level. if i give you a good laugh/story for the day then you're welcome.

 the bottom line: it’s the best place to get your jam on.