I {heart} Geeks!

Last night, Roger and I watched the season premiere of Beauty and the Geek. This is one of my favorite reality shows. I love how they pair up two people who would normally have nothing to do with one another and allow them to learn from one another. I love seeing how the guys develop self-esteem and confidence and how the girls learn that looks aren't everything and there really is a lot to love about these "geeks".

We were watching, and I commented that I felt kind of bad about how I had treated some guys back in my high school days. Although I also have to admit that nearly every guy I've had any kind of a relationship with has been at least a little bit geeky. I've never been real interested in pretty boys and athletes. I prefer my men a bit quirky. Roger said, "I wonder if anyone is watching this right now and wondering 'What ever happened to Roger K--?'"

There was a guy on the show that actually went into the elimination round wearing his Star Trek uniform. I looked over at my own little boy, and he was wearing his elephant costume because he was watching Ice Age. I think we may be raising our own little geek, but that's okay, because I know that geeks have an awful lot to offer. (And I really don't want to have to sit through a lot of athletic competitions when he gets older. I'd rather judge debate tournaments in a climate-controlled environment.)