It's kind of funny the little things you come to take for granted, even if you're making mad money. One of the things that has humbled me lately is the amount of stuff I have taken for granted. For example, I absolutely LOVE conventions. It is one of the greatest moments in geek society to meet more of your fellow geeks, see the costumes they design, discuss various theories and ideas in regards to your favorite shows/comics/video games, and party it up to celebrate all things geek. However, obligations to the military and proper protocols have caused me to miss quite a number of my favorite conventions.
Now, don't get me wrong. I am extremely proud to serve my country and I have seen some amazing things through them but man... there are times I really wish I was standing next to a guy dressed up as Iron Man who's also standing next to Robert Downey Jr. Moments like those are awesome to go back to show and tell those who appreciate the culture but may or may not have been able to go to that particular event.
This is why I love the geek friends that I have met. They've gone on to get autographs for me while on deployment, get pictures of amazing cosplay that I wish I could do myself, and even send me a video of fellow geeks wishing me well and for safe returns. While the majority of my military friends won't understand my extreme fascination with geek culture as well as things they enjoy, the sentiments from my fellow geeks certainly helped me go through my first deployment with relative ease.
Viva la vida Geek!
-Da Shikkaman
Now, don't get me wrong. I am extremely proud to serve my country and I have seen some amazing things through them but man... there are times I really wish I was standing next to a guy dressed up as Iron Man who's also standing next to Robert Downey Jr. Moments like those are awesome to go back to show and tell those who appreciate the culture but may or may not have been able to go to that particular event.
This is why I love the geek friends that I have met. They've gone on to get autographs for me while on deployment, get pictures of amazing cosplay that I wish I could do myself, and even send me a video of fellow geeks wishing me well and for safe returns. While the majority of my military friends won't understand my extreme fascination with geek culture as well as things they enjoy, the sentiments from my fellow geeks certainly helped me go through my first deployment with relative ease.
Viva la vida Geek!
-Da Shikkaman