Something that I've been thinking about

Some of you may know that I am a nerd. ;) Well in that nerdy state, I've been thinking about learning/playing chess again. I need something that will allow me to use my brain and have something that I know that I would enjoy. There are some email chess clubs around that I have been looking at. My fear is finding someone that I know and making a complete and total fool of myself. I'm not going to jump into this though. I will not start unless I'm sure that I will follow through with it. If there is anyone who actually reads this thing and is involved in something like this, please let me know what you think of it. I want some outside opinions on this. :) So come on, let me hear them. Thanks :D