MY GLITCH IN THE MATRIX

A lot of people ask me why I’m so into Star Trek. (Non Trekkies of course)

Well, it started by pure indoctrination lol. Both my parents were hardcore Trekkies, therefore there was always one episode of Star Trek or another on the telly throughout the background of my entire childhood. I was brought to conventions and force-cosplayed by my parents since I was literally an infant. It was just part of my life growing up.

Of course, when I became around 14 years old or so, I went through your typical teenage rebellion and wanted nothing to do with it. Got into other things.

But, after awhile, and especially after I turned 18, I found my way back to it of my own volition. Life started getting crazy around then, and at first I found myself watching Trek on whatever it was streaming on as a comfort; it felt like a safe space, a reminder of simpler times in my life, something that felt like home. But as I watched it more frequently, it became so much more than that. I grew to genuinely appreciate so many aspects of it. It felt like a symbol of hope, an ideal for a future that was inspiring to imagine. A symbol of triumph through hardship. A representation of what humanity could become.

And the reason I have chosen the character of Seven of Nine as my preferred cosplay is also deeply personal to me. It’s not just because she “looks cool” or anything superficial. It’s because I genuinely relate to her character in every way. People who know me irl who are also familiar with the character have said things like “yeah, you have her same personality”. Although I’m not sure they mean it as a compliment, a criticism, or just an observation 🤔

But nonetheless, I feel a personal connection to the character. Someone who both prefers solitude but also feels a certain emptiness without a “collective”… someone who has a hard time understanding humanity and “social context” but continues to make an effort… someone just trying to figure out where or how they fit into this existence, seeking purpose….

Yeah, Star Trek will always hold a special place in my heart, and nothing will ever change that. LLAP 🖖