Long Time NERD, New REBEL

Hello, 

My name is SpeakEasy V, and recently I've begun to change a lot of things in my life. 

A little about myself. 

I'm a long time gamer (PC, console, Tabletop, and LARP). I'm a self-proclaimed geek with a strong jock side. I come from an extensive Martial Arts background that lead to Varsity wrestling while in High school (all the while being a DnD nerd). After a car accident that ended my martial arts career path, I sank into a serious depression that affected my junior and senior years of high school. Eventually I decided to join the United States Marine Corps; where I served for 8 years. 

After getting out of the Corps, and trying to go back to school at the University of Pittsburgh, I had to walk away temporarily due to mounting anxiety and frustration with myself during my transition back to academia. Leaving Pittsburgh behind I found my way to New York City staying with good friends (one of which put me on this site). 

I have always had a love for physical activity (martial arts, rock climbing, parkour, scuba diving, free diving) but I have let these passions escape me for what seems like a majority of my adult life. During this time of reconstruction and self-realization I want to reclaim these pursuits and reforge myself. 

So I find myself on here, trying to merge my inner nerd and hero into one. 

I look forward to the Rebellion

~SpeakEasyV

I'm new here too.  Like you, I want to reclaim those things I loved to do so long ago!