I've lost so much data in the past, now I'm anal about backing up. I have 5 copies of EVERYTHING in different places. I hate losing data - especially photos. I have losing photos so much. I've lost some critical photos and it's not funny :/
For photos, I print out my favourite and most important or create photo books. Very handy and serve as a good backup too.
Definitely post your photos on here!!
Love that bird. :)