Biographies

Hi my name is Laura im 26 years old i live in New Jersey. I am a MAssage Therapist . I graduated in june . I work for a Chirpractor and a Spa. I love My job. I have a cat named Wendy she is Blk And White She is my little baby. I gave a bf named doug he i a wonderful person .

What a neat thread. I have scanned through it, stopping here and there to read in depth, so I have a bunch more reading to do, but what a bunch of interesting, neat folks live here!

My name is Fran and I'm mid-50s. I share my life with Rob, who is a little older, and has a son from a previous marriage, also Rob. Our home is ruled by Suzy, a 4 year old grey tabby and white; Cindy, a 2 year old tortie; and her litter mate Fawn, a 2 year old blond hellion. OOPS, that doesn't tell you much about her, does it? We think there may be some Tonkinese in her background, given the descriptions we've encountered of that breed, but she is by no means purebred. She is, however, a delight. There are pictures of all of them in various threads. They are our kids.

I grew up in Montreal and came to Vancouver in 1974. Most of my family is still east of Manitoba, my brother in Montreal, his kids (who are sorta like mine) in the Toronto area. My Mum passed away in 1988 and Dad came west in 1991. He was not quite 80 at that point. It was pretty spunky to make that move at that age, but he wanted to get away from the Montreal winters. He's 91 now and still going strong.

Rob's immediate family -- with the exception of his son -- are all on Vancouver Island. Jr is in town, so we see a fair bit of him, and we see Rob's Mum and sisters every month or two.

I work at a small theological college, where I am responsible for the keeping of student records -- student body under 200, of whom just over 100 are on campus.

My interests are: music -- listening and performing (choral); food and drink -- preparing and consuming -- love to play in the kitchen; reading -- mostly fiction; someday I may do some serious writing -- for now it's limited to the odd poem that demands expression. Oh, and cats -- did I mention cats?

I grew up with dogs, and would have had one when I got the first place where I could reasonably have a pet, except that my lifestyle was completely wrong for a dog. So I sought a critter with whom I could have the kind of relationship I wanted, who could stand the lifestyle. Enter cats, and I can't imagine my life without at least one now.

I have not travelled, to speak of, or done anything exotic or extraordinary with my life, but I'm basically a contented person. Perhaps, when we retire, which is still a few years away, we'll think about a little travel, but essentially we're homebodies. We really enjoy being in our home with time on our hands.

Hi, everyone;

This is a wonderful thread - I have read much of it, and will go back through what I have missed.

My name is Susan (which was taken as a username already; hence, the username Suzy) - I am 34 years old and live in Minnesota. I found this forum after adopting a wonderful stray cat named Simba about a month ago. If any gibberish shows up in any of my posts, it is probably due to the fact that Simba likes to walk across the keyboard while I'm typing.

My husband and I also have 2 big dogs and an aquarium. Everybody's adjusted remarkably fast to Simba showing up so unexpectedly in our lives.

Stuff about me:

I have an undergraduate degree and work as a programmer (I'm kind of a math geek). I would like to someday pursue a graduate degree in statistics.

I am a recovering alcoholic, sober for 9+ years.

I like reading anything and everything - I read the latest Harry Potter the day it came out! I also love to sew, and sometimes delve into other crafts like cross-stitch. I love movies, and (this is a little embarassing to admit) I am a junkie of mags like People, Us, Entertainment Weekly, etc.

I have lost 25 pounds in the last 3 months on the Atkins diet, and have 20 more to go.

I especially love animals of all kinds (even this cat that is biting my hand as I type - he thinks we're playing a game...) We tend to be homebodies also - just like hanging out with the dogs & cat. It's a quiet life, but a good and fulfilling one.

This is a wonderful thread. I added a mini bio in the Witches thread, but I'll try to add more here.

My real name is Jeniffer, I go by Jeni or Jen. I'm 23 years old, though, truly I feel older. Currently, I live in Central California, with my fiance, Rob, who is 4 years my elder.

I am a writer, a poet, a web and graphic designer. I am a practicing Witch, and proud of it. I am extremely open-minded, and do my best keeping so. I accept all forms and all ways of life. I believe that each and everyone of us, is unique and we deserve to be looked upon as equals, no discrimination against anyone.

I am currently a member of Pagans Against Animal Neglect, where I am hoping to soon become a Representative for Central California.

Ashley, my 11 year old grey furbaby, is also my familiar, soulmate, and the child I can never have, as I am unable to have children. She was a birthday present, my 12th year, and we have a bond that cannot be broken.

I was also born with a rare disease called West's Syndrom (which includes Infantile Spasms and Hypsarrythmia(?)) Though I am no longer affected by this exact disease, I am the 3rd older survivor in the World, who has not died or become a vegetable from this disease. I am telling you about this, as it is who I am. I still have some lingering after affects though from this.

I never finished College, as a previous marriage denied me that luxuary. Though I was going for a double major in Accounting and Computer Science. One day, when I'm back on my feet financially, I will be going back to school, as learning is something I have always enjoyed.

At a loss of words right now, but if I think of something else to say, I will edit this post.

~Rayne

Originally posted by Yzma
I practice reiki.

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Suraya,

My dad was a 2nd degree reiki. Isn't it fascinating?

What is reiki ???

hi everyone, my name is carolyn and i live in southeastern ohio and have all my life, im 44 yrs. old and have been married for 14 yrs. i have 2 step children, mike and Kathy and 2 stepgrandchildren, Tyler and Siera, we also share 2 furbabies, blackie and stripey, i work at the Gen Mills plant making pizzas and pizza rolls and pancakes, and lots of them, have been there for 21yrs. my hobbies are helping stray animals in any way i can, and posting here at the site i dont have much time for anything elese for i also care for my parents and i am also the 3rd child of the 3 of us, i have a brother Roger who lives in PA. and a sister about 30 miles from me. thats about it.

Hi, my name is Hope. I'm a native Californian, born in San Diego, but I've lived in Los Angeles, since 1985. I just hit the big 4-0 in May, but feel like I'm only about 18. I have been married twice, but have never had any children, except for my cats and dog.


I was born of the Jewish faith, but I feel more like a Wiccan or a Pegan at heart. I've also delved into Buddahism.

I love all animals, especially horses and cats, and I have 3 cats: Two Siamese, and now, my new Bangel. My one Siamese cat Snoopy is almost 18 years old, I've had him almost all of my adult life. Snoopy is the real LOVE of my life. I also have a little Pomeranian dog.

I am an avid Kiss fan, and of course am totally in LOVE with Paul Stanley of Kiss. I also like a lot of other rock groups like Metallica, Great White, L.A. Guns, Poison, Cinderella and even some of Bon Jovi's music.

I work as a tele-receptionist, which is a glorified telephone operator. I do get to talk to a lot of famous show biz people in my job, but I still don't really enjoy it. I'm much to creative for the kind of work I do.


I enjoy reading, and collecting movies on DVD, as well as creating computer graphics, and working on my website. In fact I've even gotten some free-lance web site building jobs, because of Hope's Paul Stanley Page.

Hello my name is Henry and I'm a cataholic.

Well lets see, I'm 45 years old single father of two cats (Evul Push and Oscar) and one son Josh (Human type male). Though I don't think I can claim that anymore now that he is 21 years old. Still, like my cats he will always be my baby.

I'm retired Air Force and spend my time Writing, Reading and building desktop models for people. I consider myself a comic genius as well as a philosopher. I am deeply spiritual and have a new age slant on the world. I like to talk about just anything really. But my favorite thing is making people laugh. Rather then just ramble on here, I'll just invite everyone to just say hi!

Hankules "Please Mr. Postman" Wayne

Originally posted by PurrfectCatlove
What is reiki ???

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visit this:
http://reiki.7gen.com/index.html#Introduction

thanks Jellybelly for posting that .

Wow, this is a good idea!!! I'm new here, and I loved reading about everyone!

My name is Michele. I'm 28 years old. I spent the first 22 years of my life in Indiana and graduated from Ball State in '97 with a degree in genetics and chemistry.

After graduating college, I moved to Fort Myers, Florida. I just packed up whatever I could fit in my car and left. I didn't have a job, a place to live, and I didn't know anyone! After three and a half years, I moved to Orlando, Florida. I have been here 2.5 years so far. I share my apartment with my boyfriend and our two newly acquired kittens. I consider myself a nomad and will probably leave Orlando soon for California (if my boyfriend agrees )

Somehow, I ended up as a Network Engineer. I'm still not sure how that happened. I spent the better part of a year getting my MCSE. I also do some consulting work and design websites on the side.

I love dancing and music, especially reggae music. I usually go out dancing three times a week. I also enjoy computer games.

I'm a new animal lover. A stray kitten that my coworker found during lunch turned me into an animal lover. My kittens follow me everywhere I go and always greet me at the door for head butts and kisses when I get home. They have definitely changed my life.

This is me:

perrrty! You should post it in the pictures pictures and see the members! Welcome, you will enjoy this eclectic mix of people!

I'm Heidi(lots of us Heidi's on this board!) I'm 28 and live just south of Washington DC with a house full. I have 5 human type children: Alexis 7, Brittany 5 1/2, Lauren 4 1/2, Samantha who will be 1 in a week, and Charlie who is Samantha's younger twin brother (she beat him by 2 minutes) 2 furry kids, Zowie a border collie mix of unknown age, and Simon a 4 month old ragdoll, and my 42 year old husband Jeff who still isn't quite trained up right. We're on the lookout for another kitty addition, but are taking our time as we just had a kitty die suddenly very shortly after being adopted.(Lucy was a shelter kitty and was with us less than a week.)
Hobbies are almost non existant, I goof off on the computer either internet stuff or telling myself I'm writing, read just about anything I can get my hands on, and enjoy laughing at the antics that go on around here. I stay at home with my brood, and try to keep the house from reaching disaster area status. My hubby works incredibly long hours being an "internet sales manager" for a local car dealership.
I was raised by my mother and step father along with my 2 sisters and 1 brother with a very liberal view of the world in a small conservative southern town with more churches than people(no offense to the religious folks) which makes for interesting conversations with some of the population.(oooh it's fun to mess with some people!)
I have severe sarcastic tendencies, a habit of finding any humor possible in almost any situation, and Ok, I admit it a slightly "dirty" sense of humor.

Originally posted by Jellybelly
perrrty!

You should post it in the pictures pictures and see the members! Welcome, you will enjoy this eclectic mix of people!

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Thanks for the nice welcome! I just saw the pictures thread...oops! I like seeing everyone.

OK...about me...

I am 30 yrs old and I live in Montgomery, Alabama. At this time I have 4 cats (Sassy, Sweet Pea, Lucy and Ricky) and 5 dogs (Bingo, Belle, Chip, Buster and Amy). Growing up, we were an eclectic family. We had, at one time, about 20+ cats. I could not name them all to you. I can picture them in my mind, but I cannot tell you their names.

At this time, I am at my limit with pets. Sassy is a purebred Himalayan. She is beautiful. She did have papers but the people that GAVE her to me lost them. I did not care. She was coming out of a situation that was not fun for her. The people that gave her to me had another Himalayan that chased her off the floor. If she jumped down onto the floor, the other cat chased her back onto the counter. It has been 10 months and Sassy is now getting down and walking around and socializing with the rest of the Zoo. SweatPea came from a Humane Shelter. I knew it was love at first sight. When I saw her sitting in that cage, all bundled up in that litter box I said to my self "Self, that is one pretty kitten" so I coaxed her out of the litter box and picked her up. That is when I realized that she did not have a tail. The shelter worker informed me she was a Manx at that time. Sweetie got mad at me for not paying her attention and swatted at my face which drew blood. Yep she came home with me that night.

Lucy came to me through a weird situation. I adopted another kitten I named Jinxie. I was also fostering a Corgie/Chow mix dog at the time. I came home from work the next day and the dog had the kitten in his mouth. The next week, I came home and found a puppy dead. I was devastated. The foster dog, nevertheless, went to another foster home. The breeder that I got the puppy from offered me another puppy when I was ready and that is when I got Amy. The home that the foster dog went to had a 8 week old kitten and they said that they really did not want the kitten I told them that I would take it since the foster dog would kill it anyway. So that is how I got Lucy. Lucy is one of the sweetest kittens you will ever meet!

Recently, a friend of mine has a barn cat that had kittens. I went and looked at the kittens and there was this cute little white one with a few white spots and a gray tail. I said I WANT THAT ONE! and that is the one that I have right now. His name is Ricky. He is going to start socialization classes tonight with one of my dogs. He is not too keen on them right now but he needs to learn that they arent so bad and they need to learn to leave him alone. it will be one on one with me referring. fun fun huh??? he is only 8 weeks old now anyways....so he needs to start....

Ok...I will try to get some pics tonight of the kitties...i think you will like them!

Hi! I'm Amy, and as my nick implies, the mom of many cats. I'm 43, married for 13 years to Steve and no human kids. I was born and lived in Chicago for 30 years, then in Houston for a few years and now south of Kansas City for the last 11 years. I'm the youngest sibling of 5 and husband is one of 8 so we have large extended familes. My father passed away in 1986 and mom in 2000 and now struggle to keep close to my family.

I have worked in information systems for 24 years, working up from a junior programmer flunky to general manager over projects with 500+ people. Currently in the telecommunications industry. Even though I've been in information systems so long, I am still technology impaired - I only organize the work, don't do it any longer.

In my spare time, I do a lot of crafts - sewing, flower arranging, needlecrafts, cookbook making, calendar making. Also love to cook, read, surf the net, fix up my 100 year old house, gardening, etc.

A lot of my time is obviously devoted to my furbabies. We lost the last of our 5 dogs in January and am just biding time before we save another (one or two) dog(s). I have just started volunteering for a local no-kill rescue organization (www.helppets.org) and have already organized an adoption clinic at a senior center, am pulling together donated supplies to make cat trees and have become the personal pet adoption counselor to folks at work. I think I will do best at event planning.

I live in the country and am one of a handful of folks out here that are trying to take care of the ferals in the neighborhood - I'm fortunate in that most of the neighbors love animals. I TNR when I can, and socialize and adopt them out if possible. I've hand weaned 2 orphaned litters (from 3 weeks and from 10 days) and have kept 3 out of the 7 kittens from those litters (Scarlett, Muddy and Koko). We've also found homes (or owners) for a number of wandering dogs in the neighborhood.

I won't go on about my cats, as you all hear about them in the other threads. Needless to say, they keep me sane and I love them to pieces!!

Hi I'm April and I'm 44 yrs. young. I've been with my husband for 27 years 25 of them married. Our 26th Anniversary is coming up quickly Dec.31. I have 2 kittens Aragorn and Legolas and 1 dog Cisco. They take up for us not being able to have a child.

I was born in East York in Toronto and lived there until 4 yrs. ago. Going to stay in Lake of Bays until the end. It's so much fun and so many things to explore. I've seen the West Coast of Canada and the Prairies, I'm still looking forward to seeing the East Coast and the Territories. I would like to explore my own country first before going anywhere else.

I'm a photographer, I sell Natural Supplements, I make my own soaps and I'm trying to create a website. I like to read and play games on the net with my friends, go for long hikes either in Algonquin Park or on my 40 acres. I always find something to photograph!

I have to many hobbies to list, so I hope that I didn't bore anyone!

Originally posted by SkyKitty
........I'm still looking forward to seeing the East Coast and the Territories. I would like to explore my own country first before going anywhere else.

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Believe me when I say...You'll Love It!! My father was from Nova Scotia. Absolutely beautiful!

Originally posted by SkyKitty
.........go for long hikes either in Algonquin Park or on my 40 acres. I always find something to photograph!

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Guess who I am going to visit!! How did you ever get 40 acres??? I thought I was doing pretty good with my 7 acres at the cottage.

It's great to read about everyone and find out what our lives are outside of TCS!
I'm Amy and I will be 30 tomorrow. I'm married and have 2 furballs Jake and Bunnie. I've been married a little over a year now. I live in LA and work during the day as a staffing coordinator at a temp agency (I send out temps). I am a singer and songwriter and hope to make a living with music some day soon. If you are interested you can check out my website at www.amyspear.com. I also love to work out, go to the movies, and just explore LA and all that's fun to do here. However, I hope to move away from here as soon as possible. I grew up in Arizona and Colorado and I always wanted to live here in LA, but it isn't all it's made out to be. Too much crime, not enough respect and too expensive. So that's me in a nutshell!