Now, I’ve always considered myself to be somewhat of a nerd. Not because I delve deeply into one particular interest but because I sample a bit from each genre. This last weekend, I received the largest culture shock of my nerdy life; immersion into the Anime world by attending the Naka-Kon in Kansas City, Missouri. My best friend and I
For those of whom, like me, are unfamiliar with Anime; let me give you a bit of information that will be helpful to you. After reading this article, many of the references I make in my next piece (NerdyPerv On Location at Naka-Kon) will make more sense. Anime is a style of animation originating in Japan, most commonly found in Manga
I’ve never been a big fan of metal music. It is so loud and I am rarely able to understand what is being sung as it is being screamed, full volume into a microphone. More often than not, metal music gives me a headache. I like music that I can sing along with and that makes me bob my head. Head banging just isn’t in my repertoire. About
Christin is all packed and getting her lady bits ready for the annual Naka-Kon Anime Convention in Kansas City. She'll post some updates on our Twitter feed! And next week look for her review of the con! If you're going to Naka-Kon make sure you say hi to her! She'll have her NP gear on and would love to chat with ya!
2/17/09 UPDATE: This video aired on Lynchburg news last night. 2/16/09 UPDATE: I just found this news article on the Sweet Briar College website. No new information. Campus Community Prays for Colleague’s Safe Return. ***** I've read on fellow SBC alumnae Washington Bella's site that reports are going around the college
This is more of a personal and serious post. My favorite and most influential professor from college, Eleanor Salotto, has been missing since Thursday (2/11). She was last seen in Lynchburg, VA wearing a lavender baseball cap, lavender sweater with a red shirt underneath, black pants, and tennis shoes. Eleanor Salotto was one of my Film Studies
Unique "local" or underground music scenes contribute to the social constructs of all major cities. A band that no one has heard, a club only locals know about, etc… Since our readers come from all over, tell us about what is in your area and we’ll start sharing that information. And with Gwen and I are based out of different parts of the
Instead of listing all the ways we either love or hate Valentine's Day (since we're sure every other blog in the world and beyond is doing that) we will just give you presents. You know you love presents, and we know we love giving them to friends and random strangers. Below are our gifts to you... 1. Let's start this off right with a Love
It never ceases to amaze me when friends that have been in relationship (or in and out of relationships) for years tell me that they are unsatisfied with their sex life. The discussions always lead down the same road….. That things have gotten boring. So in an effort to spice things up for all of you, my friends and readers; it is time to
Our newest East Coast contributor, Brooke, is living the life. She has a fun media job and a city of millions (of singles) as her playground. Recently Time Out New York featured her in their newest singles section, highlighting her super sexiness, and we decided we wanted to go along on this crazy trip with her! Take it away Brooke! Before 7:00
