When Ashley and I started this website we wanted to build a community where people could find solace in the geek community and the many stories of surviving impending doom. Part of that requires some brutal honesty on our parts about those times when dreams of heros and a madman with a box are the only thing that allow you to function.
So recently my daughter turned 11. I was a little on edge because we see little cracks of teenager peeking through once and a while. Somewhere in the last few years gifts have become more electronic than whimsical. Thankfully reading has come naturally to my little lovely, and she enjoys it. So I have always been able to add some books into the mix for good measure. Graphic novels were an important part of early reading for her.
Baby Mouse, Jem and Holograms, and Adventure Time were favourites of hers.
It’s no great secret that things have felt pretty miserable lately. Despite the brief passage of time, many of us (Geeks in Art included) are still mourning Carrie Fisher’s death. Fans admired and drew inspiration from her writing and advocacy. For many, she is the Princess who saved herself and later became a General instead of Queen. She was what happens when bravery and wit meet sheer talent.
Looking to the future for optimism is becoming harder for many to do. Whether it’s a vague sense of gloomy fear for the world in general, or a specific anxiety about your future, willing yourself to be more optimistic isn’t easy. This is why self-care is incredibly important. Self-care, in practice, means doing the things you need to do, even when they are hard or unpleasant, in the best interests of your own mental health. Things things include showering, cleaning, and eating on a regular basis. Self-care can also include things you do to comfort yourself when the world gets to be too much. Here are a few other self-care tips for geeks. Continue reading
