I have heard that there is a proposed strike to take place on Monday, by immigrants in the U.S. ? First off, I wish there were some way around a strike, but honestly, if it happens, what an impact it will make. So, I am in support of it, and its causes. I also think you all should read Viggo Mortensen's response to the current issue of 'illegal aliens' in the U.S. ( [link] ). I agree, for the most part, with his reaction. Personally, I don't understand why people make such a big deal about so called 'illegal aliens.' I don't think anybody realizes the huge impact their hard work has on the U.S. economy; they deserve respect. Just because someone's not a 'citizen' of the U.S., why shouldn't they enjoy the same rights? We're all people! And who is Bush to say who is or isn't an "american." We're all immigrants to this country, and the only one's who truly have any claim to this land are Native Americans. So he's just being a hypocrit. Check out, for more information: [link]

And now, the second issue that I would like to address is global warming, again. For my english class this year, I had to write a persuasive essay. I immedietly jumped at the opportunity to write an essay about this daunting issue. I mean, I've posted about it before, but I still don't think the population in general is taking it seriously. I was thinking about posting my essay. I think I will. . . once I dig up the file. Hopefully, people will read it. . . This is one of those times where I really wish I was famous, just so I could effectively spread awareness. *sighs* Because at this rate, I'm afraid I really won't be informing too many people. Hopefully this week I'll be distributing my essay (in large amounts) at coffee shops in the area. . . if they'll let me. o.O

Buuueeenno. . . no puedo leer más sobre acueductos para . . . mucho tiempo. Sin embargo, todavía me encantan los acueductos (tan impresionante, no?), pero acabo de pintar mi dibujo del acueducto de Segovia. Tantos ladrillos. . . mi lapiz duele mis manos . . . ^^ Es para un proyecto de escuela . . . pero tal vez debo ponerla aquí?

(por cierto, no hablo lo mejor español . . . pero, estuve pensando que sería bien si yo hablara menos en inglés, y más en español. Así, por favor, díganme ustedes si tengo errores. . . ^__^)

I've just found a site that pulls at my heartstrings. It's [link] It's an online march on Washington about global warming. Check it out. Yes, I know this seems a little dramatic, but this is how I feel, and I feel that I should spread (more) awareness. Why do I march?:

The world is getting warming, and some choose to ignore it. It can't be ignored, it's all around us. I'm tired of people only taking action when something directly effects them. Even if the impact of global warming has not yet reached you, without a doubt it will. Humans are not the only living things in this world, and we have no right to destroy it. There's an opportunity to prevent further damage, why anyone would pass it up is beyond me. I live in Minnesota, and I can see the damage right in front of me. For years I've been watching as global warming crept its way into my life. I've been preaching the facts and hoping people will listen. When I was six and seven, feet of snow would blanket the ground, and stay all winter. There was always snow at christmas time, it always dropped below zero, and there was no reason to worry about thin ice. Now, I couldn't even go ice skating in mid-January because the ice was so thin, because the weather was so warm. I haven't been able to sled, play hockey, or admire nature's way of refreshing the world. It RAINED in DECEMBER. It makes me sick, when people comment "what a wonderful day, it's so warm. I wish we had more days like this," during the winter, during months that should be -20 degrees. Well, those people will get their wish if globing warming continues, if no one takes action. Now that I'm sixteen, I feel like it's my duty to do something about it, to join the others fighting to save the world, even if the only impact I have is through this statement. I complain about it being warm, while others complain about the cold. My heart aches when I walk through the mud that should be snow and ice, when I hear the dripping sounds around me, or notice that the trees have been fooled into budding three months early. There are bigger things at stake here than the lack of ice for ice-skating and snow for sledding. The world is melting. Animals are dying, plants are dying, the ocean is warming and rising, and the climate is indelibly changed. It's obvious that, even were global warming some part of a 'natural cycle,' humans have increased that rate triple fold. If we're causing it, then what's preventing us from stopping it?! I beseech the world and all the people in it, open your eyes. I march for the earth.

I FINALLY saw Brokeback Mountain, and my gosh, it was amazing. One of my favorite movies, ever. Truly. I despise romance movies with all my heart, but there was so much more to this one than romance. It was so sad, and artistic and, well. . . wonderful. The way it was shot, the scenery, the acting, it all seemed so real. I'm so glad that a movie like this can be made, and it was groundbreaking. I'm going to buy the DVD when it comes out, for sure. It deserves all the awards it gets, more even.

Eh. . . well, now I DO have 200 pageviews. That makes me even happier. . . I'll still do a request, even if you're not the 200th, I suppose, because I guess it's on 201. *shrugs*