Marvel_ous
Sprinting down the street
I think I may have a problem...
Pretty sure I have the parrot bug BAD.
Every time I shower, I imagine a parrot showering with me. Every time I go on walks, I think of a bird in harness, with me. Every day when I do schoolwork, I think on a feathered companion keeping me company. I dream about parrots almost every night. And yet my parents won't let me adopt even a budgie for a year or so. I am definitely ready for a parrot. I am saving pretty much everything I earn, I am free 90% of the time, and I have plans made. I even have a species in mind, although species will probably be thrown out the window if I adopt. I have been stalking these forums, but I want to be near real parrots. There are no rescues within an hour of me, no frequent bird events, and my infrequent (AKA like twice a year) visits to my favorite parrot shop leave me feeling depressed, knowing my next visit won't be for several months. My parents aren't going to drive half an hour just so I can see birds very often. Even though I am ready for a parrot, my parents are still hung up on the past and how I ignored Sky when I was younger. I have changed a lot over the past five years, but my parents are still wary. I need help!!
1. Any possible way to get a bird fix without my parents having to do much?
2. Help in convincing them that the bird won't be trouble on their end, and I won't lose interest? I'll be trying my best in terms of school and chores this year, to show them that I can be dedicated to something, long term.
3. Most important: How to I beat this obsession? I feel mildly depressed whenever my mind isn't occupied, as my thoughts drift to what can't be for at least a year more.
Pretty sure I have the parrot bug BAD.
Every time I shower, I imagine a parrot showering with me. Every time I go on walks, I think of a bird in harness, with me. Every day when I do schoolwork, I think on a feathered companion keeping me company. I dream about parrots almost every night. And yet my parents won't let me adopt even a budgie for a year or so. I am definitely ready for a parrot. I am saving pretty much everything I earn, I am free 90% of the time, and I have plans made. I even have a species in mind, although species will probably be thrown out the window if I adopt. I have been stalking these forums, but I want to be near real parrots. There are no rescues within an hour of me, no frequent bird events, and my infrequent (AKA like twice a year) visits to my favorite parrot shop leave me feeling depressed, knowing my next visit won't be for several months. My parents aren't going to drive half an hour just so I can see birds very often. Even though I am ready for a parrot, my parents are still hung up on the past and how I ignored Sky when I was younger. I have changed a lot over the past five years, but my parents are still wary. I need help!!
1. Any possible way to get a bird fix without my parents having to do much?
2. Help in convincing them that the bird won't be trouble on their end, and I won't lose interest? I'll be trying my best in terms of school and chores this year, to show them that I can be dedicated to something, long term.
3. Most important: How to I beat this obsession? I feel mildly depressed whenever my mind isn't occupied, as my thoughts drift to what can't be for at least a year more.