Had an... interesting day today, involving a window, a bird, and a crazy old lady.

It all started this afternoon when we heard a bird hit the window. I went outside like I always do to make sure it wasn't injured, and... it was. Pretty bad, by the looks of it. It was a rose-breasted grosbeak, absolutely gorgeous, and it was lying on the ground, wriggling around and opening and closing its beak.

Now, I'd like to mention that I don't drive due to narcolepsy (which I haven't entirely sorted out yet), and neither of my parents were home. The bird was definitely more than stunned, though it could move its head and wings, meaning its neck wasn't broken. The best thing I thought of for the moment was to move it -gently- to a shady, hidden area so it would be out of the sun and hidden from predators. I figured a cardboard box would just stress it out more, so I placed it beneath a bush in some tall grass.

I then proceeded to call the vet, who said that they don't handle wild animals. They did, however, give me a number to call, so I did. That place apparently didn't handle wild animals either, so they connected me to a wildlife rehabilitator who lives in the area. I called the number and an old lady answered, and apparently she does wildlife rehabilitation. Okay.

She offered to come to my house and get the bird, and I figured, considering the circumstances, it was the best hope for saving the bird's life. She lives about fifteen minutes away from our house, but somehow managed to get lost and it took her over an hour to get here. She even pulled into the subdivision once, but then turned around and left as I waved and called to her.

Anyway, eventually she made it to our house. She was this tiny, senile-looking old lady, but was recommended to me by a vet so I assume she knows what she's doing. I went to go get the bird and put it in a Critter Keeper and the bird, which I had just checked on not five minutes earlier, was gone from the spot where I had left it. After a few minutes of searching, we found it a few feet away and I managed to scoop it up. It clamped down on my finger with its beak and WOULD NOT LET GO (good thing I was wearing thick gloves). Eventually I managed to pry its little beak off my finger and closed the Critter Keeper, and the lady loaded it into her car. A half hour later I got a call from her, letting me know it was doing okay and had even eaten some mealworms and seeds that she gave it. Hopefully this means it will be able to recover and be re-released into the wild.

I have to say, as sad and stressful as the situation was, it was also very strange for me. I have never in my life held a little injured bird in my hands. I have never felt its heartbeat, never looked into its intelligent brown eyes as it watched me back, never seen so closely its struggle between life and death. It was an almost spiritual experience.

Got thissun from as well. :)

(x) stayed single for the whole year
( ) kissed in the snow
(x) celebrated Halloween
( ) kissed in the rain
( ) had your heart broken
(x) broke someone else's heart
(x) had a stalker
( ) went over the minutes on your cell phone
( ) had a good relationship with someone
( ) have a relationship with someone you'll never forget
( ) done something you've regretted
( ) lost faith in love
( ) kissed under a mistletoe


SCHOOL

( ) took an honours/advanced class
( ) broke the dress code
( ) got straight A's
(x) met one teacher you really like
( ) met one teacher you really hated
( ) failed a class
(x) skipped school
(x) did something you were proud of
(x) discovered a new talent
(x) proved yourself an idiot
(x) embarrassed yourself in front of the class
( ) fell in love with a teacher
( ) intentionally tripped someone at school
( ) made a varsity team
( ) were involved in something you'll never forget


OTHER

( ) painted a picture
(x) wrote a poem
( ) ran a mile
( ) shopped at Hollister or Abercrombie and Fitch
( ) posted a blog
(x) listened to music you couldn't stand
( ) went to a sleepover
( ) went camping
( ) threw a surprise party
(x) laughed till you cried
( ) visited a foreign country
( ) cut in a line of waiting people
(x) told someone you were busy when you weren't
( ) partied to celebrate the new year
(x) cooked a disastrous meal
(x) lost something/someone important to you

In 2011 I...

( ) broke a promise
(x) lied
( ) went behind your parents back
(x) cried over a broken heart
(x) disappointed someone close
(x) hid a secret
(x) pretended to be happy
( ) slept under the stars
(x) kept your new years resolution
( ) forgot your new years resolution
( ) met someone who changed your life
( ) met one of your idols
( ) changed your outlook on life
(x) sat home all day doing nothing
( ) pretended to be sick
( ) left the country
( ) almost died
( ) given up something important to you
(x) lost something expensive
(x) learned something new about yourself
( ) tried something you normally wouldn't try and liked it
(x) made a change in your life
(x) found out who your true friends were
(x) met great people
(x) stayed up 'till sunrise
( ) cried over the silliest thing
( ) was never home on weekends
(x) got into a car accident
(x) had friends who were drifting away from you
(x) had someone close to you die
( ) had a high cell phone bill
( ) spent most of your money on food
( ) had a fist fight
( ) went to the beach with your best friend
( ) saw a celebrity
(x) gotten sick
( ) liked more than 5 people at the same time
( ) became closer with a lot of people

Weird year.

Not MLP. Anything but that. ;A;

Got this from TesxaCoyote. :3

[x] You have a huge collection of books.
[x] You value your alone time.
[ ] You have trouble making friends.
[x] You are very intelligent.
[ ] You write letters regularly.
[x] You find a lesson in everything.
[ ] You have trouble doing things “the old-fashioned way.”
[ ] You’ve recently moved to a new town.
[x] You’re rather sarcastic.
[ ] You’re often accused of being a know-it-all.
Total: 5

Pinkie Pie:

[x] You’re the black sheep of the family.
[ ] You’re majorly hyper.
[x] You love to siiiing!
[ ] You’re known for throwing great parties!
[x] You’re great at baking.
[x] People sometimes don’t get your jokes.
[ ] You’re a prankster troll.
[ ] You’re a super-intense personality.
[x] You have strange pets.
[ ] You are known to go to extremes.
Total: 5

Applejack:

[ ] You’re very stubborn.
[ ] You find great joy in working.
[x] You prefer the country to the city. (sometimes)
[ ] You speak with an accent.
[x] You HATE cheating.
[ ] You have freckles.
[x] You prefer casual wear rather than formal things.
[x] You wear your hair in a ponytail(s).
[x] You have a large family.
[x] You have trouble lying.
Total: 6

Rainbow Dash:

[x] You love winning.
[ ] You like sports.
[ ] You have a funky hair color
[ ] You have fangirl tendencies.
[ ] You have no problem speaking your mind.
[x] You will give up anything for your friends.
[x] You like being recognized for good things.
[x] You have no problem defying traditional gender-roles.
[ ] You act now, think later.
[x] You’re very brave.
Total: 5

Rarity:

[ ] You love being the center of attention.
[x] You have a cat.
[x] You sew well.
[ ] It’s well-known that you’re somewhat vain.
[ ] You love the excitement of the city!
[x] You will overwork yourself to do something nice for your friends.
[x] You wear makeup.
[x] You’re prone to whining.
[x] You have original taste in fashion.
[x] You enjoy bonding with your besties <3
Total: 7

Fluttershy:

[x] You HATE being the center of attention.
[ ] You struggle with sharing your mind.
[x] You love animals and help them however you can.
[ ] You’re graceful.
[x] You’re very quiet or soft-spoken.
[x] You have a secret mean-streak.
[x] You’ve been told you could model.
[ ] You’re the eldest of your friends.
[x] You like wearing your hair loose and long.
[x] You’re very nurturing
Total: 7


...So I'm a tie between Fluttershy and Rarity? Interesting...