Well, I was actually terrified of bids lol but then last summer I started going into these 2 pet stores around here and looking at the birds.
I then fell in love with the african greys, i would visit them a lot during the summer and thats when i decided i wanted one for myself. although it took me awhile to even hold one(before i bought one), i am attached to the hip with my african grey haha
i am very much an animal person, i really love them.