I like the idea of having themed radio. That’s why I’ve stuck with Pandora, even while their users dropped away like flies. But Pandora grew stale. It seemed like they stopped using my input, stopped noticing when I skipped a song. Yes, Pandora, that indicates I have heard that song, that specific order of songs, way too many times! With that, I begrudgingly boarded the Sirius XM radio train. My arm was twisted. It sounded like a joke, $15 a month for what I can get free over the air. I hate to admit it though, but I am in the trial period, and it’s pretty cool. It’s helping me find new music, and that’s the point, isn’t it?
Geeks came on their “coffeehouse” station. I loved it. Even though I self-identify as a nerd, growing up, I basked in it and fortunately never experienced the bullying that came along with it. So for me, being a nerd was different. I was raised to be assertive, and to use my voice, to find the things that made me happy. Perhaps due to that, I intimidated anyone looking to rag on my geekiness. Or maybe, I just never noticed if people had a problem with me because I never had a problem with myself. Either way, the reality that other children don’t have the same opportunity and perspective that I had and the fact that bullies teach, rather force, geeks not to love themselves, to feel worthy, or to be independent and strong hurts me. The fight against bullying is one that I am passionate about. We will never know who’s light is being snuffed out and what significant loss we have incurred. Perhaps that is why I am drawn to this song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWX5kXHazbE