Geeks Getting Out and About
Yes, it’s true. I have yanked myself out from behind my monitors, and have been venturing out around the town recently! I have been attending a few local meet-ups, as well as some other fun social gatherings. Who knew I could enjoy something like that!?
I’m not a rock concert kind of guy. I don’t enjoy going to “bars” or dance clubs. I prefer a smaller, quieter settings, where people can actually laugh and talk. Coffehouses are awesome, and so are the mom-and-pop type of pubs. I’ve even been seen out on the lake in a kayak at one point!
It’s not so bad pulling yourself away and getting out. Broadening your horizons is always a good thing. You can expand your knowledge and open your eyes to new perspectives when you meet other people. I know, I know – being online or playing your favorite game is fun! But it can be fun to go outside sometimes, too! I promise it won’t hurt.
What kinds of things do you like to get out and do when you’re not in your office or in front of a screen? Where do you like to hang, and what makes an evening out enjoyable for you?
Never fear, young grasshoppers… I didn’t forget about the community! Even though I was gone much of the day, I still had more than enough time to read what you’re all busy posting! Keep the great forum discussions and blog posts coming!
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2 Comments
Riccardo de Wit
July 17th, 2009
at 2:46am
I joined the local radiostation last year. It’s not only doing radiostuff, but after the show you can discuss things with eachother, and talk.. You had to sit in front of a 17″ screen for starting jingles though, but ok! Hehe.
Creighton
July 17th, 2009
at 5:15am
speaking of friendly, family pubs, have you tried the college inn pub in the u district? it’s one of my favorites. The seating and the lighting make the option of approaching people so much easier, and it’s an underground german style pub atmosphere. A novelty there is they allow carving whatever you like into the wood tables, and so there are years and years of love notes, curses, kilroys, etc underneath your arms as you’re sitting at the booths.