#nerdjoy

[anthonyinkco]

“There will be a substantial reward for the one who finds the Millennium Falcon. You are free to use any methods necessary, but I want them alive. No disintegrations.”- Darth Vader I’d be lying if I didn’t get super emotional and tear up like a nerd when I entered Galaxy’s Edge today. Seeing the Falcon, getting lucky enough to PILOT the Falcon, and survive a meeting with a Lord of the Sith was enough to make my trip worth it. Star Wars means everything to me and my fandom has carried me through some tough times in my life. I’m heading back tonight to finish up my adventures in the cantina and build my lightsaber. I’ll post more pics and stories about it later when I’m able to calm down! . . . #galaxysedge #nerdjoy #imactuallyhappy #disneyland #theforceiswithme (at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge) https://www.instagram.com/p/B15B5oTApEF/?igshid=lamiybbfu6d1

[anthonyinkco]

“The dark side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural.” — Chancellor Palpatine I’m super sad to leave but everything I experienced was all I could hope for. Of course I chose a red blade and a saber of power! The lightsaber build was costly but worth it. Definitely a few nerd feels but you’re surrounded by a bunch of nerds so you can let loose. Lol next was the cantina. It was amazing and the drinks definitely taste otherworldly. I had a drink that made my mouth go numb. Worth the wait for sure. The DJ is the droid from Star Tours. 🙌🏽🤖 This whole weekend was one of the best Star Wars experiences I’ve ever had. They really immerse you with the food, drink (green alien milk tastes like fruit deodorant lol), and scenery. The force was with me! At Disneyland, even space mountain is Star Wars themed! See you all for appointments this week and regular posts about tattoos, but don’t be surprised if I’m smiling more than usual. 🤓 . . . #disneyland #galaxysedge #nerdjoy #starwars #disney #starwarsfan (at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge) https://www.instagram.com/p/B17tzxzA13-/?igshid=16tys54j68gcb

[jobooneauthor]

A Very Nerdy Christmas

Welcome to 2026, friends!

I don’t have high expectations for 2026. I’ll be honest, 2026 gets the sideye from me until I see how it’s going to behave.

But—while 2025 is still in timeout (go think about what you did, 2025!)—there were still bright spots.

Like all the nerd stuff I got for Christmas! It’s like, the people who bought me gifts actually knew me! I didn’t always have that, but I do now!

Calendars! I got TWO Star Trek calendars! The Ships of the Line calendar has hung in my bedroom for two years, and now I’ll have a third! The other, a Strange New Worlds calendar, is already hanging in my cube at work.

Figures! My husband and I got mystery Lower Decks figures from my daughter; he got Tendi, and I got Rutherford, which is perfect, because of course Tendi and Rutherford are the will they/won’t they couple on the show—and Tendi is secretly a warrior, and Rutherford is a softhearted engineer. In short: they’re us!

Other stuff! A purse I picked out at the beach, with horses on it! Because in addition to being nerdy, I am a horse girl. And a new Purdue sweatshirt and keychain, because yes, I am both a geek and a nerd.I got a new Purdue sweatshirt, and a Purdue keychain, because I am both a geek and a nerd.

And the pièce de résistance! Nerd Hummels!

It’s girl Kirk and Spock, done anime-style (I know her rank insignia is wrong, don’t @ me. She’s girl Kirk! That’s  my story and I’m sticking to it!)

I hope in Christmas 2025, you got the best and nerdiest gifts that told you, I see you, nerd girl! (or guy, or neither, as appropriate for you!).

And I hope your 2026 includes many more moments of being seen and appreciated for who you are!

[jboerger]

Friday night nerdfest in the study carrel! #researchproposal #nerdjoy #uw #uwaterloo #conradgrebel #grebel

[iamstrangely]

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Got to reenact my favorite part from @neilhimself's #Neverwhere in #Knightsbridge! #NerdJoy #shenanigans #latergram