OTW Guest Post: Josué Cardona
| Interviews by Fans | |
|---|---|
| Title: | OTW Guest Post: Josué Cardona |
| Interviewer: | Claudia Rebaza |
| Interviewee: | Josué Cardona |
| Date(s): | November 16, 2018 |
| Medium: | online |
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| External Links: | "OTW Guest Post: Josué Cardona". Archived from the original on 2019-01-18. |
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OTW Guest Post: Josué Cardona is a 2018 interview done as part of a series. See OTW Guest Post.
Some Topics Discussed
- GeekTherapy.com
- fandom as therapy
Some Excerpts
How did you first find out about fandom or fanworks?
I must have heard about fandoms for the first time in my early 20s. Around the same time, I learned the term “Geek.” I discovered that there were other people who cared as much about the things I cared about as me and it was a transformative experience. I don’t remember exactly but I’d bet it was around the time when I was re-watching Buffy and Angel and discovered that not only were there comic book continuations of both series but that there were a lot of other Buffy fans out there as well, who shared that love of that world with each other, years after the shows had ended.
What would you recommend to fans in other parts of the world who are also undergoing a collective crisis?
My experience was unique, even in Puerto Rico. I was very fortunate to have access to a generator and some internet access. But I still prepared as best I could by having comic books downloaded on my phone and some physical books available. I bought an extra battery pack for my phone and Switch. I downloaded as much Netflix as I could to my phone.
Thankfully hurricanes move slowly and give you enough warning to prepare in that way. So if you can prepare or have an emergency stash, even if it’s just a few of your favorite books, that might be helpful. I connected with my friends as soon as possible and that really helped so I would say that you should try to connect with people as soon as possible. Try to be with other people and see if you can connect with any interests. A Switch is great but some board games, even a deck of cards, could make a big difference in breaking the ice and help you interact.
What fandom things have inspired you the most?
Remember when I said I was very prepared for the hurricane? That’s my inner Batman. Batman is more aspirational than inspirational to me but I pride myself in being very prepared for lots of things. Shark Repellant Bat Spray is my totem. I wish I was that prepared all the time. Perhaps the fandom that has most inspired me recently is Doctor Who. I see myself in the character of the Doctor a lot and I hope to continue to be as curious and to do the right thing when presented with the opportunity. No matter where or when.