To me, [being a geek] means delving wholeheartedly and unabashedly into the things that you love … and exploring them on their own terms, unbound by the restrictions of the outside world, then integrating the best parts into your daily life. Ive always worn the banner proudly. My geekdoms have provided respite from the dregs of everyday life, a new perspective from which to view it, and the drive to make an attempt to change it for the better.
Growing up, Shellina Blevins knew she wasn’t supposed to be doing it, and so did her dad, but they agreed not to openly acknowledge their mischief.
They watched “Star Trek” together.
“I was raised very religious, so my mom didn’t want us to watch it with him, but we would sneak in,” says Blevins of the 1960s version of the space-faring TV series, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in September.
“He always knew I was in there. He just pretended he didn’t see me but I was sitting a little bit behind his chair,” adds Blevins, who is now 37 and a self-described geek.