I went to Williamsburg, Virginia for about a week so my family and I could tour the "Historic Triangle" (Yorktown, Williamsburg, and Jamestown), but that isn't what I'm here to talk to you about...

Well the idea, per se, is relevant.

Independence. Democracy. I've overlooked it for so long, but last week I was reminded of freedom's meaning. My ancestors fought for my right to be here, talking freely today, but right now there's a similar struggle occurring. Iranians are dying. But their spirit is so incredible... I'm really speechless. I hope this time the overthrow of the government --if it happens-- will be BETTER for the people.

So I dedicate my thoughts and prayers to those brave souls over in Iran right now. God bless you all, and may your dead rest in peace.

Rest In Peace, Neda [link]
The Struggle Persists [link]

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My friend from Ontario is so amazing. He showed me a piece of Heaven, and now I am showing you.

Rock on my fellow classic rockers!

As for my beautiful parakeets, they're with me constantly. We're still working on finger-perch training, but we're getting there... gradually. Once they're more comfortable with me, I'll take pictures of them.

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P.S.- Woooa, 5k pageviews! Thank you thank you thank you! I'm going to start attending art classes with my step-grandmother tomorrow. So maybe I can do something in that class. We'll see, haha.

On Saturday, I bought two blue parakeets from Petsmart. Their names are Thalia and Apollo (though we're not sure if Apollo is indeed a boy...). I've never had a bird as a pet before, so this is really a surreal experience. I've made toys for them and am constantly playing Tchaikovsky and Chopin, hehe. So expect to see these beautiful birds in some photos soon.

While I've done my homework on the birds, I'd still like some firsthand advice. If you've ever had a bird --or more specifically, a parakeet-- as a pet, please leave any suggestions.

Thanks!

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So, to get rid of meh sad thoughts, I'm taking a nerd quiz. ;D I already know what's going to happen in this, though, lmfao.

ANIME/MANGA NERD
[x] You watch anime.
[x] You read manga.
[x] You buy/collect anime DVDs or manga volumes
[x] You own some other form of anime/manga merchandise.
[x] You have referred to an anime character as 'hot' before.
[x] You have cosplayed.
[x] You have done so in public.
[ ] You have been to an anime/manga convention.
[x] You have created/joined a fanclub for an anime/manga character.
[x] You have created/joined a hateclub for an anime/manga character.
[x] You have squealed when you found out somebody had the same name as an anime character you knew.
[x] You enjoy drawing anime.
[x]People know you as the 'anime' person.
[x]You know that it is pronounced 'mawnguh' and not 'manga' like it is spelled.

Anime/manga nerd: 13/14 (-_- oh god lmao)

ART NERD
[x] You like art.
[x] You actually consider yourself an artist. ( just not a good one)
[x] When using art supplies, the brand of them matters to you.
[ ] You have a favorite brand.
[x] You have asked for art supplies as a Christmas/birthday gift before.
[ ] You give people your drawings as gifts.
[ ] People actually ask for your drawings.
[ ] You are/were known as 'the art person' at your school.
[ ] Instead of just 'brown' or ' pink', you'd be specific; it's 'sienna brown' or 'blush pink'.
[x] You have taken an art class outside of school.
[ ] You have considered a career as an artist.
[x] Your school papers are always covered in doodles.
[x] You have a favorite artist.
[x] Your drawings have been framed.
[ ] You carry a sketchbook with you everywhere you go.

Art nerd: 8/15 ^^ I expected as much lol

MUSICAL NERD
[x] You play a musical instrument.
[ ] You play more than one instrument.
[x] You actually really enjoy playing your instrument.
[ ] You've given your instrument a name.
[x] You've participated in an extracurricular activity for your instrument.
[ ] You are known by what you play.
[x] You listen to classical music.
[x] You are wondering whether that refers to the classical music genre or the classical music time period. (rofl)
[x] You have a favorite composer.
[ ] All of your friends are from your band/orchestra class.
[ ] You write music.
[x] You've had discussions with your friends about music; your favorite composers/instruments/musical time periods/key/etc...
[ ] You have considered a professional career with your instrument.
[ ] You are never nervous playing for other people. (o.O i'm always paranoid)

Musical nerd: 7/14 damn, now i wanna play piano more

VIDEO GAME NERD
[x] You play video games.
[x] You own more than 4 different video game systems.
[x] You've had debates over which system is the greatest.
[x] You play video games every day.
[x] You have played a video game for over 10 hours.
[x] You have songs from your favorite video games on your MP3/iPod
[x] You love to talk about video games.
[x] You memorize the dates for when a new game is being released.
[x] People know you as the 'gamer' person.
[x] You spend more time on video games than you do hanging out with friends. (oh god lmao)
[x] Your gaming system is in your room, not counting portable things like a DS.
[x] You have preferences when it comes to what company your game came from. ()
[x] You've had debates over which company is the best.
[x] You keep playing a game until you beat it.
[x] It makes you angry when you found out somebody looked up cheat codes on the internet to beat their game. (my brother is the WORST)

Video game nerd: 15/15 Pfft, tell me something I don't know

First off --and this is totally off-topic-- I'm really sorry about how horrible the world is that people have lost all respect for others, not to mention trust. I myself am a victim of this distrusting disease, and although it is not my fault about what has happened in my past, I cannot help but be weary of everyone around me. And I know that this is an axiom for most people in this world. You can try to be optimistic, but once something bad happens to you or someone you love or know or have just heard of in the news... Well, you begin to lose trust and respect as well. It's saddening, this erosion of virtue...

But on a more important note, Jackson's mayor, Frank Melton, died a little after midnight after allegedly suffering a heart attack. The man himself was the start of controversies, and I do not feel it necessary to go into detail of these debates. However, I shall say that the man had the most honorable of intentions. He truly cared for children and that they be given an innocent, carefree, and whimsical childhood. If anyone has ever been to downtown Jackson...well, that person would know that many children live very difficult lives. Melton felt that if Jackson could be purified, and cleansed of its vile habits, that the children would have a chance again. As I said, the man had wonderful intentions, but I am not sure if he went about things the right way. At any rate, that does not matter anymore. What does matter is Melton's virtuous character. God bless him and his family, and may he always be remembered as a martyr for the children.