Any Girls/Guys Wanna Chat, PM.

Yes, I am late on posting this, who cares?

So as I'm idling on this DigiChat site called ChitChatting that's just like any other chat - users who use it as a hub for hunting down members of the opposite sex. Are these people that desperate that they come onto a chatroom just to look for a piece of tail? Man, and here I thought it couldn't get any more pathetic.

This seems to go on across many self-powered chatrooms running such software and no one's doing anything about it. Why don't the mods of these chatrooms enforce a rule of actually talking to the people in public before asking for opposite-sex messaging? I sure would if I owned one of these (which seems highly unlikely.)

Seriously, you ever thought about oh, I don't know... going outside to meet someone instead of sitting at your computer picking up on what sometimes is a 40-year old man posing as a 16-year old girl? Yes, this is probably the oldest joke in the book but it's true. Get a life before picking up. Jeez!

Sorry about the length of this post; it's kind of a get-it-all-out sorta thing and that's all I really have to say on the matter. See ya next time!

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions: My Current Love Life

Okay, sorry for not updating this in so long; I have been a bit distracted with stuff such as Thanksgiving and stuff. Here we go!

So lately, I've been overwhelmed by girls liking me in the "more than a friend" way. I'm starting to feel I may be too nice and getting myself into something I don't think I can get out of. To be honest, I don't see why anyone would either have a crush on me or even fall in love with me. I have many, many flaws that honestly make me think I'm undeserving of a female's affection. Yeah, I sound like a pessimist and, to some, a bit "emo(tional)" but this is my thought process.

To be honest, I've never actually been in a real-life relationship and therefore have 0 experience with a girl. That and I'm incredibly timid when talking to a girl (physically) and have a large case of social anxiety. I can't help it, it sucks. I mean, others have attempted to break me out of my "shell" - AKA get me out of my timidity - but I feel that that kind of thing won't help me. In my mind, I am doomed to a forever lonely life while others deny it.

They say I'm a nice guy; this is true. But I'm starting to think I may be a bit too nice for my own good. I mean, I'm glad I'm nice because then I make friends easier and faster though I don't want to ruin anything with anyone by being stupid and stuff. I wish I had an easier time with this where I don't have to worry about making someone sad and/or mad because of my decision.

Okay, I'm having enough trouble as it is to explain what I'm trying to say in a writer's sort of way. I guess I'll just end this right here. For those who are reading this and are in the same boat and/or are one of the many who have taken quite the liking to me, please don't take this post the wrong way. I just wanted to get all of this off my chest and sorta let you know of my situation. Thanks!

New iPod Touch

Sorry for the delay in postings; I haven't had much desire to update this blog for some odd reason but this is a special post related to the newest event that's happened. I finally got an iPod Touch! In fact, I'm actually posting this right from it at the moment.

Despite it costing me $300 for the 32GB model, it was definitely worth getting. This is my very first iPod ever if you can believe that and since this is my first, why not go big? I could have gotten the 64 gig one, but I dun think I'd need that much.

Now, what's cool about the Touch, it's more than an iPod; it's a mini computer, too, with all the apps iPhone provides. Sadly, it usually says it's an iPhone because it uses the iPhone OS for the apps and can't differentiate which model it is.

Mmmkay, this will wrap this up. Kind of a bad post but that's all I can really all I can come up with. Bye!

Costochondritis: It Sucks... Badly

Yeah, big word, huh? Well, it means that the junction between your rib and sternum--that's your breastbone--becomes inflamed and starts to hurt... badly. Luckily, it's totally treatable and will completely go away within 6 months. Oh boy.

How it started. It was just a normal morning with me waking up as usual. I notice I've been having this strange pain in my chest worrying it might be heart-related. So I panicked. I panicked so much that I actually started crying because I was so afraid of what it was. Don't make fun of me. :/

It started I believe late Wednesday/early Thursday... or maybe mid Thursday, seeing how I don't sleep at normal hours. It took me till yesterday to go to the doctor and see what it is. So I go to this urgent care center close by and get seen by one of their doctors. He was pretty funny, too, kind of sarcastic. I told him it hurts "right here" (I was pressing on where it hurt which only made it hurt more) and he replied "Then don't do that! It's like 'Doc, it hurts when I do this.'" while raising his arm in a joking manner. Then I tried my best to explain the pain I'm feeling and then he tells me to lay down on the bed so he can examine it. He presses around the tender area asking me if it hurt there. I tell him it only hurt right in that area and instantly gives his diagnosis - costochondritis. I was both worried and relieved that I had an answer.

Turns out costochondritis goes away on its own and all I have to really do is control the pain through rest, ice pack/heat pad, and ibuprofen. Honestly, the ice pack really killed the pain - and fast. Though, I've been having quick, sharp pains in other areas that seem to die off just as quickly as they came. It's weird and it sucks.

So, that was my week. And wow, this post is long! Sleep deprivation is something, isn't it?

In A Blogger's State of Blockness

For those who actually read my blog, you might've noticed I have not posted in a fairly long time; this is due to my inability to come up with ideas to blog about. I have all these ideas for ideas to talk about, but the problem is that I have a hard time putting certain ideas into words--it's something I've suffered for a long time.

If you would like to support me for ideas you'd like for me to blog about (and some that would get a good PageRank (Google), please either comment in this post or if you know my instant messengers, send me through there. I'd greatly appreciate it. Oh, and I'm available in IRC, mainly on Mibbit most of the time so feel free to drop me a line there.

Now, to partially wrap this up, I would love to get some writers' advice in how to word my sentences correctly and to make the best out of each word for the best readability and understanding/comprehension. Speaking of which, I failed at my college English class... sad, huh? Though, I'm quite certain most people have problems with that kind of thing.

I shall restate my proposal. If you would like to help me think of ideas for a new blog post, please leave a comment with suggestions and ideas that you would like to help me blog about. Thanks!

Ghosts: Are they Real?

Note: Before I get started, I want to apologize for posting so late, stuff came up.

Do ghosts exist? Does our life force really leave our bodies and roam the Earth forevermore after our death or do we just sit in our graves for eternity? Many questions have been asked about this type of subject - the topic of paranormal phenomena.

We've all seen the ghost-hunting shows such as A Haunting, The Othersiders, Ghost Hunters, etc. and usually believe them to be true, but if we go into a haunted place at night will we experience the same things; the same sounds or apparitions that these professional investigators had seen/heard? Try going to a haunted place. :)

Okay, now onto my thoughts. How are we totally sure that spirits actually exist and if so, what proof? And before you jump to conclusions saying "Oh, well, people have posted pictures and videos of experiences of them," there are scientific explanations for them. Now, I'm sure you're expecting some backup evidence of this explanation, but as for now, I am unable to. Yes, I suck at debate. >>

*Ahem*. Anyways. Personally, I've never really experienced anything paranormal while my brother and mother have, which is weird for me. In my opinion, it's kind of like you tend to find stuff you're not actually looking for; in my case, I admit I am sort of fearful of them but never really seen/heard anything. Can't explain why, but just happens.

I think I shall wrap this up now. Post your comments on whether you believe in ghosts and/or if you've experienced anything like that. Please don't cause arguments or spam for they will be deleted on sight. Thanks!

P.S.: I realize that my blogging skills are really bad and inadequate. Can someone help me?! ;.;

To Be Aspie or NT?

If you had the choice to become an Aspie or to remain an NT (NeuroTypical) for the rest of your life, which would you prefer? Would you sacrifice adequate social skills and the ability to gain friends with ease in return for higher intelligence and more logical thinking or would you keep everything as it is? Would you give up the chance to be the popular kid in school to be the outsider or would you want to be normal? After hearing what Asperger's is about--and not in a too detailed of way--and getting a small taste of what it is and how it would affect you, do you think that you would try it out if you had the one chance of experiencing it for yourself? You should ask yourself if you'd want this.

We all long for someone who could relate to us in some way; a single person or a group of people who somewhat share the same interests and struggles to which we can talk to when we need them. Well, if you haven't noticed, there are a lot of support groups for people with both AS/autism and a number of disabilities, so there's always someone who's like you. This raises a question: would you rather be all alone or would you want a buddy who you can talk to about problems in the same area as you?

If you're willing to make a decision, please write it in a comment to this post; I will eventually make a list/poll of those who want to become a smarter person in exchange of popularity, depending on how many votes/comments I receive. But, please, don't be so quick to bias your decision. The best thing to do is think it over and weigh out the benefits/consequences of being an Aspie or remaining NT. The choice is yours. I hope to see you make the right decision.

Thank you. May your decision be the right one. :)

The Letter "K"

[Retrieved from The Letter "K" from Faintest Reality]

Yes, the letter "K", the letter with lots of meanings known to Internet man. It could be short for "okay/ok", a letter form of agreement/acknowledgment, the 11th letter in the Roman alphabet, and people's favorite word and/or letter. If you've been alive for the past 10 or so years, you'll notice in text messages and/or instant messages people sometimes reply "k" as if that's their letter or something... sometimes, people use it a little out-of-context such as a question to them they don't understand or an annoying form of agreement as stated before. It kind of annoys me how so many people on the Internet type this letter all by itself; they're too lazy to type an extra O or adding an "ay" to the end (I mean no offense to anyone, just speaking my mind) and actually be intelligent with their writing. Foreigners are a bold example of this letter usage. For instance, you're talking to someone from another country who doesn't speak too good of English and you ask them a question. About... roughly 45% they will reply with 'k' just to avoid such a question or they don't know how to answer. It would be a lot better if they actually inquired what you ask and/or state to avoid awkwardness and annoyance. I hardly use "k" because I usually say "okay" and "kay" because I'm phosisticated like that. Oh yeah, I make up my own words. =)

So, yeah. People should really start being more efficient in their typing and not replying with a single letter. It'd be better to form actual words to agree with other than "K". Yay.

Welcome to TAG!

Welcome to The Aspie Geek (TAG for short), a blog written by an 18-year old Aspie who wishes to talk about his life and the life of others around him. Learn about how different life could be if your thought processes were a tad different than others' processes. If you never knew about how an Aspie thinks and/or not know what an Aspie was, now is your chance to know - to live vicariously through one's eyes and see what makes us both different and just the same. Now, enter the world through the eyes of an Aspie and think of the world around you in a different way.

For those who don't know what an Aspie is, it is someone diagnosed with a mild form of autism called Asperger's Syndrome, either by official diagnosis or self-suspected. Asperger's Syndrome, herein called AS, is not a joke or a fake disease; it's real as ever and up to 1 in 160 people are born with it. If you think it's just an excuse for people who aren't social or are weird, you are highly mistaken.

For those who joke about its name, such as calling it "Ass-Burgers", I pity you and your lack of a "clever" play-on word that is just flat-out offensive to us Aspies. It may look like it should say "As-perger" with a 'P', but the dude who founded it lived in Austria so they must've pronounced it as 'B'.

Okay, this will wrap it up. Sit down, strap in, and learn what it's like to be an Aspie. Hey, you might pick up a thing or two about stuff you never really thought about. Bai nao!

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