Gosh, I wrote so much lol. You don't have to respond to all of it, so don't feel forced to. :]
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Sorry about that. <3 I found some free time now. I'm usually on the forums for most of the day just lurking around, but I don't usually post on stuff unless I have time. I've considered making myself appear offline all the time so people don't think I'm online and ignoring them lol. xD
I think she only said that because I was fairly young (in like 7th grade) and I guess she thought therapy would change things, even though I believe that you're born with a given sexuality. At the time, it all seemed scary and I obviously denied being gay to avoid any awkward situations, but now I really love who I am and she can't really do anything about it. :P I truly love my mom, and I think she's a lot more accepting now than I feel she was before. I know she'll love me no matter what, and she's mentioned those exact same words to me before, too, so I have high hopes that she'll be okay once I come out to her.
That's awesome that you have two cousins from China. That's funny you say that, actually, because I have two adopted cousins from Russia. xD We're so alike, haha. <3 They're the cutest, too, and they got really attached to me. :D Adoption is a beautiful thing. Every person on this Earth deserves a good home, set of parents, and a good life in general. I feel that we, living in this country, take for granted a lot of things that many others wish they could have. Also, I'm surprised they don't let you adopt "normal" children from China, but I suppose the ones with special needs are the ones that require more care and are probably the most rewarding to adoptive parents in the end. I mean, that's kind of insulting that China wants to "get rid" of their special needs children instead of their normal ones lol, but that's just me. I'd still adopt a special needs child just cause that's the right thing to do in my mind. I'm glad you're so open to it all. :]
I try to be fair when debating gay rights and stuff. There are some great arguments and stuff, but my argument stands on the premise that people need to accept others no matter their sexuality, religion, nationality, etc. I don't care what anyone says. In the end, we're all human beings, but of course, there will never be peace. Every president, no matter party affiliation, will always get criticized for any little thing. I find it funny how people think one person is to blame for everything that happens in this country, but to each their own.
Overplaying on the radio and stuff is usually the reason why people hate songs, like you said. There are certain songs I'll love in the beginning, but then they just become so overplayed that I have to switch stations whenever that specific song comes on. It also seems to happen on multiple stations, too, which is really annoying. Pitbull is definitely in a lot of songs these days and I'm not entirely sure why. He really fits in some, but in others, he really doesn't. I suppose he's a product of the industry like everyone else is lol. It's all about the money these days. I do have to say, though, I saw him in concert and it was really cool. xD
I've been studying my butt off all of the weekend and today for tests and finals. Sucks. Luckily it's over soon. :]
Sorry for the super long response. I kinda went overboard! Oh lawdy lol. <3 Also, sorry for the late reply again.