Do they speak CrazyBirdGuy?
Most of them do. Lucia and Nero are the big talkers, Virg is pretty good with her words too and it's so cute when she talks because lovebirds have this meek, softly sweet little talking voices most the time. Storm says a few words, normally when she wants something, treats, love, what what have you. Cassie has two phrases and those are "Thank you" and "Nope, sorry!" As for Yamato, he has a few words but his real talent is mimicking sounds. He loves to sound like my or my fiance's phone ringtone and, when we go to answer the phone the little green punk literally laughs at us! Mango, he knows how to call me and my fiance into the room by yelling "Mom!" or "Dad!" depending on who he wants but he doesn't have a lotta words to him yet. Just takes time, a LOT of time and encouragement, for some parrots to learn to really talk human and, for some, it just ain't their thing, so who knows if Mango will learn to speak better or not.
I've been inspired by a lot of people in here, from simple posts to support and great suggestions. I was on Methadone for many years and CH was a great inspiration to me. My insight that my life wasn't as normal as I had thought so and that it was indeed possible to change. Herbavore and NSA have also been a great presence when it comes to support and advice. Spot on in various and important issues I've been through - from hormones to feelings.
I feel good being able to come here whenever I can sometimes just for a little while at the end of the day. There's a lot of interesting new people onboard!
And the sort of place I can be myself totally.
I completely feel the same. I've not had any contact with Herby or NSA, but I've read lots of posts by both, they seem very kind.
Friday, Olympics games, resting break..
I don't think I'll be able to watch them either.
Have just seen the opening and found it quite innovative.
Lucky you! I'm looking forward to relocating in a month or two closer to school/work. It's gonna be like a 12 mile bike but that is better than an hour in LA traffic or hours on public trans.
I had the neighbors over for dinner tonight - it went well. This is the first time I have had non-family over to my house. In real life I'm very private and shy so this was a huge step for me. It was enjoyable.
We had to go out and buy wine glasses and a corkscrew, and the wine of course. You would think that being a heavy alcoholic for 17 years I would know something about wine - nope. Ultimately picked the wine based on a decent looking label. They drank most of it so I'm guessing it wasn't to terrible. I sent the remainder home with them.
It was nice to socialize sober and have no desire to drink. The wine didn't phase me which made me feel good - like I'm that much closer to being a normal person. Of course, I am not going to start hanging out in bars or keeping booze at my house for guests, but it was really nice to have a regular dinner with people and not be focused on the booze all night. I absolutely obsessed over the bread and chocolate cake for dessert - I haven't had bread in a few years, and I adore chocolate. I try to eat healthy but gave myself a pass tonight to indulge in carbs - it was devine lol.