Crystal Jade Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 My qualifications as a Nerd go back to my childhood in the 1960's. I was an avid fan of DC comic books and Speed Racer. At the age of 12, I would wear a red scarf tied around my neck every day, everywhere I went, in spite of the teasing of my friends and cousin. I fantasized about having adventures, and my name in my fantasies was Crystal Jade. In order to be prepared, and with the aid of some books from the library, I started weight training with a bowling ball and did 10 yoga poses every day. I grew strong and confident, until my family doctor told my parents I was too muscular and overweight for a girl of my age. My parents put me on a strict diet, and I quit working out. Looking back at pictures of myself in those days, I would give a lot to be in that shape again, but at the time I thought I was fat and unattractive. When I started adult life, first college and then a desk job (programmer - Nerd!), I put Crystal Jade aside. Over the course of 41 years, my weight went up to 250 pounds. I often had to work 60 - 80 hour weeks, and was on 24/7 call. Happiness seemed like a temporary distraction - then reality would snap me out of it. By some miracle, I managed to hold off on having a nervous breakdown for all that time, but it finally came - and I'm glad, because it was the reality check I needed.. I had to reevaluate my priorities, and as a result I took early retirement, and found the confident core that had been long buried. Crystal Jade rose from the ashes, resurrected. Now I have time, and I want to get into excellent shape - I want to bicycle with my husband, who is an athlete and long distance cyclist, and have the strength and stamina to finally have those adventures. I felt a bit lost and unsure of how to get started - I tend to jump in with both feet, often with disastrous results. Then I read Level Up Your Life, and discovered Nerd Fitness. NERD FITNESS!!! What could be better for a lifelong nerd like me? I'm 60 years old, but have never believed that my age is a limiting factor for anything. So I am really looking forward to being part of the Rebellion! Nerds rule! 1 Quote Link to comment
SnowOwl Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Welcome! Quote Race: Elf ~ Class: Druid Apprentice ~ Level: 12 Current Challenge 2015-2016 Challenges: One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten, Eleven, Twelve 2018-2019 Challenges: (first one in progress) Link to comment
Elastigirl Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Welcome! Over in the Pub(off topic) we have a thread for those of us who are chronologically blessed ( older than the average nerd who hangs out here) come and meet some other older wiser nerds. 1 Quote Wisdom 22.5 Dexterity 13 Charisma 15 Strength 21 Constitution-13 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind' Luke 10; 27 Link to comment
Crystal Jade Posted March 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Welcome! Over in the Pub(off topic) we have a thread for those of us who are chronologically blessed ( older than the average nerd who hangs out here) come and meet some other older wiser nerds.Thanks! Good to talk with some original nerds - those of us who saw Star Wars Episode 4 in the theater when it first came out! 1 Quote Link to comment
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