I am the very definition of "nerd". I play D&D. I know how to write programs and build a computer. I play an extraneous amount of video games. I use words like extraneous. I'm in IB. For years, I've been part of the outcast clique. My friends and I had more cult classic references than most people had songs in their iPod. But then, all of a sudden, being nerdy became cool. All of a sudden, you could buy tee shirts with Mario on them. A band called N.E.R.D. came out. TV shows like Chuck and The Big Bang Theory became popular. Just recently, Buddy Holly glasses and dress shirts became the fashion. All considering, I shouldn't be complaining. The things I've been enjoying for years are becoming mainstream, allowing me and my friends to better relate to our peers. However, I feel as if I've lost my very own "super secret club" amongst my friends. I feel as if I've lost my individuality, the very thing that set me apart from the crowd for so long. It's selfish of me, but I really do wish I could have kept all the nerdyness to myself and my friends.