Nerd or Normal

Yo ho ho and a bottle of Brass Monkey, I have been thinking a lot lately about where I stand in the realm of Nerd vs. Normal. I have also been thinking about whether there is anything wrong with being a "Nerd", or at least having nerd tenancies. 

At this point I would like to turn your attention to the definitions below

First I will take a look at the Nerd side: Stupid? Ish no think so. Irritating? I hope not. ineffectual? Quite the opposite. Unattractive? Okay you got me there... All and all definition #1 is pretty insulting, but #2 is worth looking at a little harder. The second definition of nerd starts off stating that nerds are intelligent, but single minded,obsessed with a nonsocial hobby or pursuit.  Now I have no college degrees or anything, but I'd like to think I'm intelligent. Also, I don't really see being single minded as a negative thing either. How else are you supposed to achieve mastery of a given game, sport, or talent. It is that dedication and steadfast dedication that has created most of the musical/sports legends that we celebrate. 

Realistically I am at a loss. I don't know if I am normal or, not... And in the end I'm not sure that it matters. I genuinely enjoy the things I am interested in and I have a solid group of friends that I can share these interests with. I refuse to conceal my interests for the sake of normalcy. Why try to live your life conforming to the worlds standards? Why are we so afraid to deviate from the "norm". I say let your Geek Flag Fly! My name is Cory and I enjoy Magic the Gathering, Xbox  Live, Comic Books, Writing fiction stories, Making short films, Mixed Martial Arts, Drums, and Windows Products....

Nerd or Normal? I say nay... Be yourself!!! trademarked by Cory Vincent inc. 

nerd

   [nurd]  Show IPA

–nounSlang.

1.

a stupid, irritating, ineffectual, or unattractive person.

2.

an intelligent but single-minded person obsessed with a nonsocial hobby or pursuit: a computer nerd.

nor·mal

   [nawr-muhl]  Show IPA

–adjective

1.

conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural.

2.

serving to establish a standard.