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Congrats, veganmadre! Oh how I hope to amount to your achievement and hit 1000 posts!

That same night I had a dream that I was with a former close friend of mine. It made me think of her quite a bit that following day. She and I were very close. She was from China and she was new to my school (we were in fifth grade)--we became friends soon after her move (from Brooklyn, NY--where she moved to after being born/growing up in China). After finishing elementary school together, we stuck together as we made the transition to middle school (beginning with sixth grade). One day during the spring of our sixth grade year--my teacher announced to the class that she--my friend--wasn't in school because her father was killed in a car accident the previous night. I felt "kicked in the stomach", shocked, and devastated. I was keeping it in until about second period when I just couldn't take it and cried. We remained very close. That following summer, she and her mother moved back to China, partially due to the fact that her mother didn't speak very much English. That was very hard for me because she and I were so close and what bothers me now is that despite giving her my mailing address, I haven't heard from her. I'm not mad, but I do only hope that she's doing okay. Anyhow, I don't mean to be talking about myself. Though, veganmadre, the fact that you mentioned your dream amazed me by the fact that not only was it the same night I had my dream, but also that both of our dreams held very significant meaning to us even though our situations were different. By the way, Sofia is so dear and lovely--she is very lucky to have wonderful people like you and Michael in her life, as were you her. Like Tigress said, she will always be with you in spirit. I send you my best wishes as well as undying admiration for your openness and strength. I'm lucky to have finally met you in person too.

Very nicely said - my sentiment as well. Ditto!

Arty Kid http://images.blogthings.com/whowereyouinhighschoolquiz/arty.jpg Whether you were a drama freak or an emo poet, you definitely were expressive and unique. You're probably a little less weird these days - but even more talented! Who Were You In High School? http://www.blogthings.com/whowereyouinhighschoolquiz/

Sweden is a country I'd love to see. From what I've read about it--it sounds like a place I wouldn't mind living. There are many things I love about it. Although Wales is truly my home. Maybe if I really take to Sweden--it could be a second home. Your Inner European is Swedish! http://images.blogthings.com/whosyourinnereuropeanquiz/swedish.jpg Relaxed and peaceful. You like to kick back and enjoy life. Who's Your Inner European? http://www.blogthings.com/whosyourinnereuropeanquiz/

You Should Visit Costa Rica http://images.blogthings.com/whatlatinamericancountryshouldyouvisitquiz/costa-rica.jpg Costa Rica is the perfect place for you to get in touch with your inner beach bum. Relax on the beach, go for a bit of surfing, or try to communicate with the monkeys in the jungle! What Latin American Country Should You Visit? http://www.blogthings.com/whatlatinamericancountryshouldyouvisitquiz/

I remember how big that song was in my elementary school days. Your 1996 Theme Song Is: Macarena by Los Del Rio http://images.blogthings.com/whatsyour1996themesongquiz/macarena.jpg When I dance they call me macarena And the boys, they say that I'm buena They all want me, they can't have me So they all come and dance beside me What's Your 1996 Theme Song? http://www.blogthings.com/whatsyour1996themesongquiz/

You Belong in Amsterdam http://images.blogthings.com/whateuropeancitydoyoubelonginquiz/amsterdam.jpg A little old fashioned, a little modern - you're the best of both worlds. And so is Amsterdam. Whether you want to be a squatter graffiti artist or a great novelist, Amsterdam has all that you want in Europe (in one small city). What European City Do You Belong In? http://www.blogthings.com/whateuropeancitydoyoubelonginquiz/ I do like much of what I hear about the Netherlands. I'll be happy as long as I'm out of the states.

You Are a Mermaid http://images.blogthings.com/whatmythologicalcreatureareyouquiz/mermaid.jpg You are a total daydreamer, and people tend to think you're flakier than you actually are. While your head is often in the clouds, you'll always come back to earth to help someone in need. Beyond being a caring person, you are also very intelligent and rational. You understand the connections of the universe better than almost anyone else. What Mythological Creature Are You? http://www.blogthings.com/whatmythologicalcreatureareyouquiz/ I am definitely a daydreamer!

There are quite a bit of Ariens on another vegan forum that I'm a member of.

i worship conor oberst. i dont think he's vegan anymore tho, i heard somewhere he eats fish. Really? I'll remove him then.

Yeah, I only really know one of mine--Dav Pilkey.

Peter Tatchell is a British human rights activist, famous internationally for his attempts to perform a citizen's arrest on Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. Isa Chandra Moskowitz is the cookbook author of Vegan with a Vengeance. James Cromwell is an Academy Award-nominated American television and film actor. He plays the farmer in Babe and that's what actually made him go vegan. Alice Walker is an African-American author and feminist who received the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1983 for The Color Purple. Kathleen Jannaway was the former secretary of the Vegan Society and founder of The Movement for Compassionate Living (founded in 1984). Heather Small is an English soul singer. David Sztybel is a Canadian ethicist specializing in animal ethics. Brian Greene is a physicist and one of the best-known string theorists. Since 1996 he has been a professor at Columbia University. Doc Hammer is a multi-disciplinary artist, most notable as co-writer (with Christopher McCulloch), editor, and voice actor (Doctor Girlfriend, Henchman #21 and Master Billy Quizboy) for the animated television series The Venture Bros.. He is also a musician and was part of the bands Mors Syphilitica and Requiem in White with then-wife Lisa Hammer, whom he has since divorced, but still works with on The Venture Bros., where she voices Triana Orpheus. He is credited for his earlier work as E.A. Hammer. Dexter Scott King is the second son of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King.

*Michael John Burkett, more commonly known as Fat Mike, is the lead singer and bassist of the popular band NOFX, as well as bass player for Me First and the Gimme Gimmes. *Mac Danzig is an American professional mixed martial arts instructor & practitioner, and is a former champion for the King of the Cage and Gladiator Challenge mixed martial arts organizations. *Greg Cipes is an American voice and film actor. He is also a singer, musician, composer, and professional surfer. *Mutabaruka is a Jamaican dub poet. His name comes from the Rwandan language and translates as "one who is always victorious."

I believe in you, CL. Besides, I find you to be very nice. Perhaps it doesn't hurt that we're both water signs.