I wrote the wrong post, but it’s ok because I am the birthday boy

Yesterday was my birthday (yay!), and we kicked it off with a very interesting visit to Westminster Abbey. A grand cathedral that houses the graves of many well known individuals ranging from Shakespeare himself to Nelson Mandela. I would like to briefly talk about three of the people who were buried within Westminster. Of course I have to talk about the bard first, and there is some fun info too. Shakespeare is actually not buried in Westminster, but many people have called for him to be moved there. His actual body is buried within his hometown in Stratford Upon Avon, and, despite many people’s request, it hasn’t been touched since its original burial. Westminster acts instead as a memorial for the playwright. It gives him the recognition he earned, and adds a bit more flattery to his deceased name. To my suprise, another person buried within Westminster (for real this time) was Sir Issac Newton. He was a physicist and mathematician known for his work on the laws of motion, gravitation, classical mechanics, calculus, planetary motion, optics and more. I was just shocked because I have heard so much about the man, but I have never even stopped to consider where he died. His grave forever reminds us of the world we live in and the rules that always apply. I was also a little surprised because, along with Shakespeare, both were laying with giants. The whole cathedral was filled with dead kings, queens, saints, and cardinals, and here they were, just a poet and a scientist. Lastly, for the same reason as the last two, I found Charles Dickenson’s burial to be incredibly fascinating. An author of such talent is sleeping with men and women that started wars. All three of these men give proof to the power of art, science, and overall thinking. We can change the world, move hearts, and inspire people with more than just the power of a nation. We can use our words, writing, and ideas to create an influential masterpiece. I don’t know what I’m gonna do with my life, but I hope it causes me to be buried with President Barack Obama.