Big Bang Theory

This isn't so much a rant as it is more of a self-realization.

The more I watch Big Bang Theory (one of my favorites), I ralize more and more that I am close to what Sheldon is; a huge geek (though he is a nerd by definition), that seems to over-explain himself on many occasions that do not require that type of narration.

Other than the lack of a vocabulary as Sheldon's, the basic thought processes are roughly the same, well, that and I don't have the huge problem with inter-personal conversations.

I am starting to amass collectible figures such as the bobble-head Spock http://amzn.to/HQK3lb we just purchased for my girlfriend, potato-head star wars characters http://amzn.to/A5iug5 not to mention the jack sparrow figures.  That's all ok though, I like my figurines.

All is fine for collectibles, but when I find myself wanting and original Optimus Prime, I have to start wondering when the aging of my mind will finally catch up with my body.  Yes, I have grown up a bit in the last few years, but not to the degree I think that I should have.  Some of us grow up to be real men, others of us are eternal children with "real men" tendencies.

Touching back on the geekiness I have fallen in to, I own a scooter now.  Yes, a grown man riding a scooter isn't likely the most manly thing, but, when you pass a muscle car at 60mph, you have to laugh a bit and wonder if the driver of said muscle car is belittled just a tad.  I can tell you that the scooter will beat a ford focus off the line to 40mph.  After that the Focus overtakes it, but that's likely a factor of gearing in the scooter.