Geeky Toys for any Office Decor...Also Great for the Kiddos

I'll be the first to admit I'm a total geek. As such, Legos and these sorts of building toys have always fascinated me. I can spend hours contemplating, designing, and crafting new creations only to spend seconds destroying them and beginning the process over again. Yes I promise I did make it out of primary school. My point is, building toys are a LOT of fun...even for us big kids.

Now Nikki over at Mommy Know How is holding a contest. I believe she thinks we'll be giving these goodies to the kiddos (and if that's your style...great) but if you have an even bigger geek in your life it might make a great cubicle toy for those stressful days at the office. In my office (which is in my home) any decoration actually becomes child's play eventually so it really isn't all that selfish. This particular contest is for a Rescue Set Construction Kit by K'NEX. So be sure to head on over to Mommy Know How and see what her contest is all about.

After that you might want to remember that Sci Fi Fridays are back on Sci Fi with a vengeance. This is the final season of Battlestar Galactica and is off to a great start and Dr. Who has a new companion. The new show in the lineup is a spinoff of Dr. Who, The Adventures of Sarah Jane. That should have your weekend off to a fantastic Start.

Stargate Atlantis Finale Tonight

Fans of Stargate Atlantis will be sad to discover that tonight is the season finale. It seems to have ended all too soon. We know from our sources at GateWorld that Season 5 will bring a few big changes and we hope that we will see old favorites again here and there from both the SGA and SG1 series in the coming episodes. Those that missed the episodes this season with Teal'c and Dr. Becket should definitely pay a visit to Amazon Unbox and download the videos as the are well worth watching.

Fans of Stargate SG1 should also be aware that The Ark of Truth will be released to DVD on March 11th so save your pennies. I've had a bit of a sneak peek and will be the first to tell you that it is everything you would expect of a Stargate movie and does "indeed" provide some closure to the Ori story line. If only I could get a little quality time with Dr. Daniel Jackson .

So, watch tonight and please share your thoughts.

TTFN!

Must See TV Stargate Atlantis

Carson fans rejoice. I don't know if you caught last week's episode of Stargate Atlantis but our favorite doctor (no offense to the new doctor intended) has returned from the dead...or so it seems. I'm not sure what the future holds for the good doctor but do know that I'm on pins and needles waiting for this week's episode to find out the story of what happened. It was good to hear his voice again and see him with the SGA crew.

Yes, I know most of my geekiness lately has been reserved for sci fi television and movies. I've had little time to gush over the latest and greatest gadget or gizmo. I promise to come back more often and bring updates on some innovative and just plain interesting gadgets in the near future. I simply thought this story was very geek-worthy especially for all of us girls that are suckers for the nice guys.

TTFN!

Sad Day for Battlestar Galactica Fans

If you've been reading this blog for any length of time I am sure that it is fairly obvious how much I enjoy the new Battlestar Galactica series that has been showing on the Sci Fi Network. The story is engaging and they have managed to take icons from my childhood and make them even more frightening.

It is with great sadness that I relay the news that the upcoming season of Battlestar will be the shows final season. This was not the result of the poor ratings the show has experienced (in spite of critical acclaim) or any reason other than the producers of the show feel the story will be best played out in four seasons.

There will also be an exceptionally long break when compared to season's past before we will see the ending of this wonderful story. With this in mind, be sure to keep checking for updates here as I am sure to share any news that comes way becuase I enjoy the show so very much.

We are also in the final days of Stargate SG1's long and successful television tenure as well. For those of you who do not know, this is SG1's final season on Sci Fi and it will be ending soon. There are movies that will provide a little closure for fans who were somewhat shocked and dismayed by the decision of the Sci Fi channel to cancel this long time fan favorite. Stargate Atlantis will continue airing on Sci Fi despite the departure of SG1.

Have a great weekend all, I have plans to devote some serious energy and effort into cleaning my house. It looks like a bad planetary disaster film has been shot in my living room. TTFN!

Why Geek?

There was a time when being called a geek was meant to be an insult. The same may hold true for today but there are a few very obvious facts that should take a little bit of the bite out of being called a geek.

First of all Bill Gates is a geek. It's a fact. He was a geek in his younger days and neither his technological wizardry or his not quite up to par social skills have changed much over the last couple of decades. What has changed for Bill Gates however is the status of his net worth. It just keeps growing and growing. Peronally, I wouldn't mind the comparison. He is one geek that has done quite well for himself.

When you think about it, however, there are a great deal of men and women in powerful positions that may have exceptional scientific skills while not scoring as high off the charts when it comes to those pesky little things known as socialization skills.

While I would love it if my claim to geek famedom was my incredible abilities when it comes to computer coding (that we'll leave to the love of my life) or my unsurpassed talents when it comes to MMORPGs I can't. Truth be told I have absolutely no talent when it comes to coding and while I greatly enjoy MMORPGs I can't claim to be really great at them either.

Ironically enough, it's probably these things that make me most likely to be called a geek. I don't even fit the geek stereotype. I have a few social skills, I'm not all that scientifically inclined, yet I remain fascinated and drawn to all the things that are possible, even those that are improbable. I love science fiction, computer games, and useless bits of trivia. Does it really matter that I'm not exceptionally skilled at any of them?

Bug The Movie for the Die Hard Sci Fi Fan

Though I highly suspect that Bug will not make my personal top 10 must see movie list for the summer, I have no doubt that many hard core sci fi and horror fans will find this movie quite appealing. My imagination is far too active to endure the aftermath of a movie such as Bug and I can always blame the lack of a decent baby sitter for my absolute absense from this movie. I found the trailer alone set my heart racing, I would probably be in for a full fledged heart attack if I were to sit through the entire movie version of Bug. Of course Slither and Snakes on a Plane didn't make my must see movies list either. If this is the type of movie that appeals to you, then you must check out the trailer.



Bug the movie will be in theatres just in time for drive in season if you are fortunate enough to live in an area with drive in theatres you might want to consider this a movie to watch beneath the stars. Somehow the thought of misquitoes nibbling seems as though it would serve to enhance the suspense and drama of this particular movie.

The cast of Bug is quite promising with Ashley Judd, Harry Connick Jr., and Michael Shannon. While this movie is decidedly not my cup of tea I thought it would be remiss not to mention it to all the other fabulous geeks and geekettes out there that might enjoy a movie such as this. Surprisingly enough this movie, despite the outstanding cast, is not getting the buzz that many other movies of this genre seems to have generated. Hopefully the buzz will come around by box office time. You can check out the website for Bug here. Begin looking for it in theatres in your area around May 25. TTFN!

Battlestar Galactica

I know I've touched on this topic before. This happens to have been my absolute favorite television show until a little more than a week ago. Despite my disappointments, it still remains high on my list. I'm not sure if this says more for my loyalty to science fiction or remains a testament to the poor selection of television shows on the air at the moment. I was devestated at the decision to gack Starbuck. I know there is a great deal of specualation over what will happen to Starbuck's character and even whether or not she is really dead after all. Some people believe that is Ron Moore's idea of the ultimate joke to play on fans.

What I do have to say is this. I was a huge skeptic when I heard that they were remaking Battlestar Galactica for the mini series though part of me was very excited. In an absolute display of sheer geekiness, this was one of my favorite childhood shows and I was afraid the mini series would somehow diminish that but felt compelled to watch because it was a childhood favorite.

This being said I sat in front of my television in sheer and utter shock when I realized that Starbuck in this mini series was female. I automatically hated her because she was female. It took a while for her character to grow on me. Seriously, then I began to love her as the kick ass female that all of us geeky girls wish we could be. She said what she thoght, she drank like a fish (one drink and I'm under the table snoring), and she smoked cigars. She could throw punches with the best of 'em and wasn't afraid to take a few punches of her own. For this reason the new Battlestar Galactica--by the end of the mini series had taken up a new place in my heart just as the new Starbuck had.

I was so excited when I heard that this mini series that had captured my attention and imagination had been turned into a television series that would bear the Battlestar Galactica name. Even more amazing was that the characters we knew and loved (and those we loved to hate) from the mini series would be returning to the show. The series itself has been a little darker and much more character driven than the series of old. I loved the human cylon element and the vulnerability of the characters on the show both human and cylon.

So WHY? WHY? WHY? did he go and kill off Starbuck? Yes I know, many of you have probably not made it this far in my post, but this is my most public way to express myself here and amazingly enough, Mr. Moore surfs the web so he might somehow find this little blog post and comment. He is certainly invited to explain should he deem my little corner on the web worthy. I am one enquiring mind that would truly like to know the why on this.

Oh and one more thing Mr. Moore, should you happen to read this, I love the turn that Lee has taken in the last episode. I can't wait to see the next two episodes and sincerely hope that you will be bringing Starbuck back in some form as she added so much to the show that was so beloved from my childhood.

My Top 5 Favorite Sci Fi Movies

Yes, I am truly a geek when it comes to movies. I love movies of all genres but sci fi still happens to be my favorite. While it is quite difficult to narrow it down to 10 I have these in mind for my favorite and please feel free to reply with a few of yours or even a "Why the heck did you leave this one off?" It could be that I simply haven't seen some of the greats in so long that I've merely forgotten about them. I will admist that I'm no connosieur of movies, nor a snob. Some of them are mearly my favorite because they hold fond memories for me from my childhood.

1) Star Wars. This movie is where my love of science fiction began. This is the movie that had me dreaming of touchging the stars and meeting creatures from other galaxies. Add to that the very awesome special effects and in the eyes and heart of a six year old I was forever hooked.

2) E. T. Yet another flashback to my childhood. This is definitely a sentimental favorite but a favorite it remains. I've been very blessed to find that this movie and Star Wars are movies that I've been able to share with my children and we've loved watching them together.

3) Aliens. Not the first one but the second. I know that most people are loyal to the first and I understand that compltely but this is my top 10 list and it was my favorite of the entire series. I didn't see the first movie in the series until after I watched Aliens and I can say little more than this movie scared the bejesus out of me and I always thought I had a fairly hefty constitution for frightening movies. I still remember dumping my popcorn in my lap the first time one of the aliens popped out.

4) The Lost Boys. What kind of true sci fi geek could get away without mentioning a vampire movie somewhere in the mix. When this movie came out the eye candy was incredible and the storyline was actually pretty good in light of the many campy Dracula films that had hit the market. If you must still ask why it made my top 10 need I say more than Keifer Sutherland??

5) The Empire Strikes Back. Yes I know I've already mentioned another Star Wars movie but this one sticks out in its own right as well. Perhaps it was my broken heart that resulted from seeing my beloved Han Solo frozen in carbonite or the fact that it was the first movie I had ever seen that left off without the good guys prevailing. I was young at the time and rather sheltered. But this movie was brave, brazen, and a darn good movie. There aren't many movies in life that we simply must watch everytime it comes on the television but this is definitely one of those for me.

This by no means indicates that there aren't many excellent sci fi movies out there that aren't on my list. Off the cuff I can name the remaining Star Wars Movies, The Matrix, 2001, The Terminator, The Star Trek movies, Independence Day, and The X Men just to name a few. It is difficult determining favorites among so many and I would love to see the favorites of others as well as the reasons why.

300 Debuts and Battlestar Galactica Leaves fans Reeling

For my early morning update I have to say that today is the big day: 300 arrives in theaters and while I can't wait to see it, I will have to. It would seem that there are no baby sitters available this weekend and while it does appear to be an awesomely cool movie this is definitley not one that I would put in the books as kid friendly. I have a sneaky suspicion that all the usual sitters have weekend plans to see 300 themselves. Perhaps in a few weeks I will get the opportunity to see for myself this movie I've been raving about for months.

If you haven't been watching Battlestar Galactica on Sci Fi I'm not sure you have the right to call yourself a bona fide geek. However, it is not too late. You can catch up on all this seasons episodes through ITunes and there still remain a few more great episodes coming up. Trust me girls, there is some can't miss eye candy in these episodes, don't for one second think that the guys are the only ones getting a good view with this series.

I know that many of you out there were dismayed at the new series and are boycotting. However, I feel that you are robbing yourself of an excellent series that is very different from the original. This is both good and bad in many ways. But I find the depth of characters in this movie is something that was somewhat lacking in the version of my childhood. I also love the fact that they made Starbuck a female. I will admit that at first I was stunned to say the least but she grew on me. I will go no further without revealing spoilers but if you missed this week's episode "Maelstrom" you need to go and download it right now. Do not pass go. You should also take this opportunity to check out the feature on SciFi.com to make your own Battlestar Video. It is a great way to kill an hour or four and good for a few laughs.

While I am quite certain that I could go on and on about all the great things happening in geekdom across the country and around the world this seems to be a great stoppping point for the night/morning. TTFN!

Making Changes

It is probably more than slightly obvious to anyone that occasionally drops in to read that this little project of mine has been sadly neglected. I plan to change this in coming months by making this a site that will appeal a little to the geek in all of us. I hope to include gaming updates for both computer games and role playing games, information about our favorite Sci Fi television shows and movies, as well as keep you updated on the latest and greatest and girly gadgetry to hit the market. I would like this be a fun place to visit on your weekly stop as well as a font of information to those who lack the time or the inclination to surf the web for piles of information when they can come to one nifty little nook on the net in order to find it. I will be updating more regularly in the future and hope that some of you who visit will become loyal readers and engage in thoughtful conversation. TTFN!