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Today was pretty awful. Derek, one of my birds, died. He stopped eating on Monday morning and by this morning he couldn't hold himself up anymore. It wasn't totally unexpected because he's been sick for a long time, but I was still really upset about it. And it sucks too because it's like why are you so upset? and I'm like "My bird died" and it's like what? Bird? Who cares? But I had him since I was 6 years old and I'm 17 now, so that's way over half of my life. He didn't just sit in his cage all day and chirp; he had his own little personality and I don't know. I just really loved him. I'm still pretty upset about it and I probably will be for awhile, but I guess it's getting better.

On a happier note, but computer situation is fixed. Well, the computer itself isn't, but my mom e-mailed Dell and they e-mailed back and were like "OMG we're so sorry! We'll send you another computer right away!" It's like "...what? You're just going to send us a new computer?" Seems kind of weird, but whatever, I'll take it. It probably won't get here for a few weeks, and we're going skiing in Mammoth the day after New Years, so I might not have it awhile, but at least I'll have it eventually. And I don't have to feel guilty for asking my parents for a new computer!

Two more days left before winter break. Unfortunately, I have a lot of stuff to do, including studying for chem test, writing a french essay (I really need to start that tonight, but it's not likely), finish writing/editing the play for english, and physics test (except I decided to fail it since I can afford to drop a test since I have an A in the class right now even without a dropped test, so I probably won't bother studying for it). So I should probably start working on that now.

Comments

[crazybohemian18.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry about Derek.

[bravelove.livejournal.com]

Oh man, I'm so sorry about Derek! I remember when you posted pictures of your birds -- they're cockatiels, right? My mom has a cockatiel, Charlie, and I know for a fact that she'd be devastated if she ever lost him. Even as birds, they are still every part of a family as more common pets are! Feel better soon! *hugs*

[expatiates.livejournal.com]

aww, i'm sorry about derek. i have absolutely no doubt that he had a personality of his own -- anyone who tries to act like it's "just a bird" is a douchebag. :(

*hugs*

[shellizzle.livejournal.com]

Aw! Hun, I'm so sorry about Derek. I know what you're going through right now & it sucks when people just assume that since it was a pet it can't hurt that much. I've lost two of my childhood pets & it hurt more than losing a person. I don't know if this is for you, but when I lost my dog a couple of years ago I created pet_loss to help others who were experiencing the same thing. We post about our animals, share pictures and just remember them. If you want to talk about it with people who genuinely understand, then that's the best place to do it. &hearts

[waterlanding.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear about your bird. :( ::hughughug:: You have every right to be upset.

That's pretty awesome about the computer. Good luck with all of your school stuff! ♥

[violetmist2003.livejournal.com]

Aw, I'm so sorry -hug-. Derek was adorable. ♥

[fortunateizzi.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry about your bird. It sucks that people don't understand how important and special our pets are to us... they really become a part of our family. *hugs*

[sheiswrong.livejournal.com]

Oh man, I don't know what to say. I hope something or someone cheers you up, today.