Chatterbox: Down to Earth

I suppose I should say something by way of introduction, no? I've posted a few times, but I figured I'd might as well post a "hi howdy, nice to meet'cha" tidbit.

I'm 17 (as of yesterday), a musician, history enthusiast, bookworm, vegan and homeschooled to boot.

I started out reading Spider magazine (Kate & Toady ruled, IMHO), but then graduated to Cricket I don't even know how many years ago. Let's suffice it to say "many." I still recieve Cricket, although I also get Cicada and enjoy it very much. Anyway, bona fide Cricket fan, check.

Bookaholic? Check. I carry at least one book with me wherever I go, when I bought a new purse I chose one that would accommodate a standard size paperback...priorities!

I've been doing living history since I was around 5 years old, mainly mid 18th century (French & Indian War), some early 17th century (anyone ever been to Jamestown Settlement, VA?) and I hope to start out on some early 19th century (as in War of 1812) soon-ish, though I know Mom's not going to make my clothes for that, nor cart me to events. When I get a car...... Just a question, any other history fanatics out there? Any other living history peeps? What time periods, if so?

Music is another passion. I play violin, some classical music (currently working on the Bach Double Violin Concerto), but mainly traditional Irish, Scottish and English tunes. Also the English Concertina, a marvelous little beast, it's a free reed bellows driven instrument; in plain English, related to the accordian but not the same thing. I play much the same sort of music on that, and would like to get better at playing it so I could accompany my singing of sea shanties (maritime work songs). Great fun indeed. (For those flautists of you out there-you know who you are-several of my best friends play the flute; I'm well aquainted with the joys of the little dogwhistles, though I unfortunately have never had the desire to play one.)

I adore tall ships, preferably of the square rigged variety. This summer I'm going sailing on the Brig Niagara for a month, about which I am very, very excited.

If anyone from MuseBlog is wondering, yes, I am Midnight Fiddler.

Nice to meet you all! *waves cheerily*