If there were merit badges for nerds I wouldn't have as many as I want.

But I would have a few, for instance....

I'm a full stack developer, writer, and psychic. Keep people confused is practically my motto when it comes to career. I'm interested in online economies and the chances they offer for people who might otherwise have a hard time reaching out with their unique services.

I'm very interested in continuing to learn, I know it sounds dorky but I take classes for fun and having access to people who are experts or well researched on their subjects is an invaluable asset. Being given another way to look at the world is something magical that I think can be found in online communities more than just about anywhere else.

I'm also always, ALWAYS reading. Books, articles, well written blog posts, if it's eloquent and engaging I am THERE.

I also love writing. I engage in NaNoWriMo every year and strongly encourage everyone to give it a shot. If nothing else the sheer speed at which you have to write eventually turns your fingers into well honed typing machines. (National Novel Wring Month, if you're wondering what NaNoWriMo is, give it a google, you won't be sorry!)

On here I'm hoping to give myself an edge when it comes to learning things, making friends with folks who have interests that might be different than mine, and find a certain sort of accountability.