Being Geek Chic is a blog about one woman navigating the male-dominated industries of production and tech. It's written by Elizabeth Giorgi, Founder, CEO and Director of Mighteor - one of the world's first internet video production companies. Learn more about Mighteor here.
I have a confession: I haven’t always loved cats. In my defense, I grew up with dogs and so the aloof nature of cats was always somewhat unusual to me. In fairness, I have learned the error of my ways.
CLICK HERE OR ON THE IMAGE TO DOWNLOAD CAT PERSON DESKTOP BACKGROUND 1.
I wish I could tell you that I had a change of heart because I’m just good like that, but nope. I got a cat. And as a result of my year and a half love affair with my new cat, Alice, I’ve slowly become more sensitive to the cause. It’s pretty much impossible to find any reference in our culture to “dog dude” or “dog man” - but “cat lady” is a pejorative regular on the “not hot lady” circuit.
So I’ve had enough. And what better way to start the campaign than with a desktop background? I know. It’s probably not the greatest start, but don’t worry, I’m thinking up some more ways to get the message out there.
CLICK HERE OR ON THE IMAGE TO DOWNLOAD CAT PERSON DESKTOP BACKGROUND 2.
Before you go, let me leave you with this: Cat Lady is ALMOST NEVER used as an affirming statement towards women. The subtext is clear: if you are called a cat lady, you are an unfashionable, unsociable, unlikable, unattractive woman.
Why? It’s a bunch of BS. In large part because cats are rad and their inclusion in your life doesn’t immediately make you less lovable. So instead of banishing the term, I simply suggest you take it back. And next time someone tries to diss you with cat lady nonsense, tell them what’s up. Or just use the subtext on these here desktop backgrounds: piss off!
I’ve been committed to spending some serious digital real estate around here talking about how we can all be our own super heroes in work and in life. When I thought about a gift for my lovely readers, a reminder seemed apt. So how about some free downloads?
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE HEY YOU DESKTOP WALLPAPER
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE HI 2014 DESKTOP WALLPAPER
And of course, don’t forget to tell us how you kicked ass in 2013 by sending a note to [email protected]. We’re posting the best ones on New Year’s Day.
I’m so excited to finally spend some time with Katniss and Gale and Peeta again this week. Of course, I’m also excited to meet Finnick and Beetee and Johanna too. Tomorrow can’t really come soon enough, so if you feel the same, here’s some fun backgrounds to download to your devices.
A few months back, the astonishingly talented Natalie Willoughby sent me the sweetest email asking if she could create something for BGC readers and we agreed that Katniss was a kick-ass choice. Her Catching Fire inspired design is the perfect fit for this week.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR NEW KATNISS WALLPAPER
If you love this wallpaper (and why wouldn’t you?) then you can follow Natalie on Twitter @spcebaby and on Tumblr at Leia Shot First.
Can I also just quickly say how happy I am that we now have Thursday night showings at regular hours? Working stiffs like me still love midnight premieres, but I hate them on Friday mornings. So yay to my tickets for 8:30 tomorrow night.
If you’re a creative of any kind, just keep this in mind when times get rough.
The Doctor has two hearts. Double the heart beats. Double the heart breaks. Double the pitter patter. But of course, it also means double the love. Who doesn’t want double the love?
Get your downloadable freebie for your iPhone or Android phone after the jump, double lovers!
