Survival of the Geekiest

The term "geek" finds it origins in the 1500s, when it meant someone who was considered a fool. It is also thought to have come from the word "geckon", used in eighteenth century Austria-Hungary to refer to circus performers whose acts included biting the head off of a live chicken.

Looking at this chart, I think I would consider myself a pop culture, music geek, film geek, and gleek. I want to include a few others like tech, book, and food; but I feel like you have to be well-versed in a specific area to be considered a geek, whereas as I dapple. Also, the picture of the 'Dungeons and Dragons geek' cracked me up because I thought of Harris Trinsky with his Monster Manual from Freaks and Geeks (pictured center below). He was such a great character, haha. What kind of geek would you be?

Dallas Rules!

Love Locks: Around The World

Hohenzollern Bridge in Cologne, Germany -  Tree shaped structures on the Luzhkov Bridge in Downtown Moscow, Russia - N Seoul Tower in Seoul, South Korea - Great Wall near Beijing, China - Pont des Arts in Paris, France

Carving your sweetheart's initials into a tree is evidently a thing of the past. I've just learned about the custom of "love padlocks". The craze can be found all over the world, but it's particularly popular in Europe and in China. Travelers and locals are attaching personalised locks to public structures like bridges, gates, and fences, and throwing away the key to symbolize their undying love. These padlocks are engraved or marked with names, dates, or messages marking personal sentiments of love - be it for lovers, friends, family or for their city. One was even started in Wollongong, Sydney last year. I don't think I've ever come across any in Perth. Not to encourage vandalism or anything, but if there isn't already a love wall/bridge/gate/fence in Perth, than I hope someone starts one. I think its sweet. 

Paris versus New York

From my new favourite blog: Paris versus New York: A tally of two cities

A visual match of the details, clichés, and contradictions of two beloved cities.