Confessions of a Female Nerd Introduction

When I was younger, the word "Nerd" produced the image of
Screech from Saved by the Bell.

Scrawny, Smart, Socially Awkward.

In school I was friends with everyone, yes even some of those "typical nerd type" people. 

Today the things that can define you as a "Nerd" are more diverse than ever.

I didn't realize the extent of my Nerd-dom until after I met my husband.

I went from that "young quiet punk girl", as someone once called me, to closet Fem-nerd.

I have since embraced my nerdiness and am here to share my knowledge with the world! 

Thanks to Google for what I consider to be a flawed definition of the word nerd.

 nerd

nərd/

noun

informal

noun: nerd; plural noun: nerds; noun: nurd; plural noun: nurds

1. a foolish or contemptible person who lacks social skills or is boringly studious.

   
   

   "one of those nerds who never asked a girl to dance"

   
   

   synonyms:

   bore;  informaldork, dweeb, Poindexter, nimrod, geek, drip, loser;  techie "the nerds running the world's technology are certainly getting the last laugh"

   • a single-minded expert in a particular technical field.

     
     

     "a computer nerd"

Ha,ha,ha! Apparently a techie is the same thing as a loser. 

That's besides the point. 

The definition of a nerd has changed, going from a negative connotation, to a positive.

 (At least it has in my nerdy mind)

I am going to start a series called, "Confessions of a Female Nerd", where I will share my nerd knowledge, write about fun girly nerdy things, and just nerd out about things that I have come to enjoy as a female nerd. I have come into contact with many fellow Fem-nerds (not to be confused with fem-bots) and I may get some of their input too! 

The truth is NERDS ARE EVERYWHERE!

You may come to find out, through reading, that you have a bit of nerd in you too!

See... even Barbie is a nerd sometimes!