it wasn't exactly "nature", but this view still took my breath away. i took this from the empire state building observation deck. i'd love to go back and explore some more. want more? FLICKR!!!

trying to revive blogger

blogger is awesome, and i have to apologize to you, oh blogger because i have neglected you. i've been posting blogs on myspace instead. shame on me :\ so i am now gonna post stuff here and make this my main blog. and perhaps a new layout as i'm trying to sharpen my css skillz. oh the joys. here are some pictures of teddy, the cutest dog in the world (=

he has that "puppy dog eyes" thing down

he has that "puppy dog eyes" thing down
Originally uploaded by b_ianca.

oh teddy, you're the cutest

300

Leonidas: Before you speak, Persian, know that in Sparta everyone, even a king's messenger, is responsible for the words of their voice. Now...what message do you bring?
Persian Messenger: Earth and water.
Leonidas: [Laugh] You rode all the way from Persia for earth and water?
Gorgo: Do not be coy or stupid, Persian. You can afford neither in Sparta.
Persian Messenger: What makes this woman think she can speak among men?
Gorgo: Because only Spartan women give birth to real men.
...
Persian messenger: All the God-King Xerxes requires is this: a simple offering of earth and water. A token of Sparta's submission to the will of Xerxes.
Leonidas: Submission...Well that's a bit of a problem. See rumor has it that the ATHENIANS have already turned you down. And if those philosophers and boy-lovers have that kind of nerve...
Theron: We must be diplomatic.
Leonidas: And of course Spartans...have their reputation to consider.
Persian messenger: Choose your words carefully, Leonidas. They may be your last as king.
[Leonidas draws his sword and points it towards the Persian messenger, whose back is to a large, deep well]
Persian messenger: Madman! You're a madman!
Leonidas: Earth and water...you'll find plenty of both down there.
Persian messenger: No man -- Persian or Greek -- no man threatens a messenger!
Leonidas: You bring the crowns and heads of conquered kings to my city's steps. You insult my queen. You threaten my people with slavery and death! Oh, I've chosen my words carefully, Persian. Perhaps you should have done the same!
Persian messenger: This is blasphemy! This is madness!
Leonidas: [He looks at Gorgo, who nods to him] Madness? THIS! IS! SPARTA!!. [kicks the messenger down the well]
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"The world will know that free men stood against a tyrant, that few stood against many, and before this battle was over, that even a god-king can bleed."

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"A new age has come: an age of freedom. And all will know that 300 Spartans gave their last breath to defend it."

un_

Hey, unfaithful, I will teach you
To be stronger, to be stronger
Hey, ungraceful, I will teach you
To forgive one another
Hey, unfaithful, I will teach you
To be stronger, to be stronger

Hey, unloving
I will love you
I will love you
I will love you

- some will seek forgiveness, others escape [underoath]