On Self-Observed Science-Nerdiness
I have posted before about how in many ways I am a stereotypical male,[1] yet am very atypical in others.[2]
Similarly, I am not the typical nerd in some ways, yet I am in others.
I know, how profound am I!
Anyhow, today's revelation of my personality -- in lieu of not having anything else worthwhile to talk about -- is in regards to scientific nerdism.
One category of things that I have always loved -- ever since the days when mallon04008's grandmother took us to the Boston Museum of Science -- are... well, I'm not sure how to describe them -- those sciency things that sit on desks and look cool or do neat things because of scientific principles.
For example:
lava lamps (Mine is named Elena, and she is hot.)
black lights
pendulums and sand
those picture frame things that rock back and forth with some liquid to form waves
perpetual motion machines, a.k.a. "swinging things"
plasma balls (which cancel the ability of "swinging things" to swing, FYI)
My desk is surround by them, and if you are ever searching for a Christmas gift for me, there is a safe option.
(Not quite as "scientific" -- but I also love globes [especially old-looking, brownish ones] and hourglasses and sundials.)
There, I've confessed. Commence making fun of me....
Similarly, I am not the typical nerd in some ways, yet I am in others.
I know, how profound am I!
Anyhow, today's revelation of my personality -- in lieu of not having anything else worthwhile to talk about -- is in regards to scientific nerdism.
One category of things that I have always loved -- ever since the days when mallon04008's grandmother took us to the Boston Museum of Science -- are... well, I'm not sure how to describe them -- those sciency things that sit on desks and look cool or do neat things because of scientific principles.
For example:
My desk is surround by them, and if you are ever searching for a Christmas gift for me, there is a safe option.
(Not quite as "scientific" -- but I also love globes [especially old-looking, brownish ones] and hourglasses and sundials.)
There, I've confessed. Commence making fun of me....