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do you think are all the questions for today?..


Originally Posted by Alison Joy

3. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment?
c) I love my new cell phone
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REally?...wich one brand is?..
can you show us with a link?...


now something about the cyberspace!...


-How do you find TCS my friend?

-Before to meet TCS wich one place you visit very oftem?
-do you
on internet very regularly?
-Wireless? or wire modem?...

-Internet Explorer or Firefox or Chrome Or Safari?..

-Site for default everytime that in to Internet?...

-PC or MAC?

-Desktop or Laptop?

-Facebook or Twitter?

-Msn or Yahoo?...

-mp3 gadget or Ipod...

-Landline or cellphone?...

-If you have a cellphone wich one brand is?...

 

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Now, this is what I call the lightning round
! My oh my...


First off, my new cell phone is the LG Neon. I had read the reviews online and they were quite negative, but a couple of my friends have this phone and have had no issues with it whatsoever. And, so far, while I've only had the phone for about 36 hours, I am loving it. Here is a link to it: http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/cell-phone-details/?device=LG+Neon(TM)+-+Green&q_sku=sku3790232. Oh, and mine is the green one!

-How do you find TCS my friend?
I found TCS just by googling cat forums. I wanted to find an active, friendly, and knowledgable community for cat lovers and it looks like I hit the jackpot on all accounts. Once I found TCS, I never looked back!

-Before to meet TCS wich one place you visit very often?
I used to frequent an eating disorders recovery forum, but I rarely visit anymore since it was purchased and outsourced. I also visit Facebook and other social networking sites, news sites, YouTube, Netflix, and other random (and not so random) websites.

-Do you on internet very regularly?
I do have my laptop on, for the most part, when I'm at home. But, I am not on the computer obsessively. I try to keep it in the foreground of my like rather than in the forefront.

-Wireless or wire modem?
Wireless all the way!

-Internet Explorer or Firefox or Chrome Or Safari?
I mainly use IE, but I do have Firefox installed. I prefer Internet Explorer, though, as I have issues running Firefox. And, as far as Chrome and Safari are concerned, I haven't a slightest idea what they are. So, that should make it clear that I don't use either of those
.


-Site for default everytime that in to internet?
I'm boring. My default browser is good 'ole Google.

-PC or MAC?
PC. I'm not cool enough or technologically savvy enough for a MAC.

-Desktop or laptop?
As stated above, I have a laptop. We do have a desktop as well, but I rarely use it as laptops are so much more portable and, in my opinion, user-friendly.

-Facebook or Twitter?
Definitely Facebook. I am not a Twitter person. At all.

-MSN or Yahoo?
I'm going to go with Yahoo though I do use MSN frequently.

-MP3 gadget or iPod?
As much as I would love an iPod, I presently don't have one. I do, however, use an MP3 player with some regularity. But, nowadays, every phone, computer, and gadget plays music. It makes things easier, but also confuses things as well. So, I stick with my MP3 player and laptop and leave the rest to the techies who understand how to sync them all together and who have the money and time for every new "thingamajig" that comes out.

-Landline or cellphone?
I have and use both
.


-If you have a cellphone wich one brand is?
Please see above. I have AT&T and the cellphone make and model is the LG Neon.
 
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Brilliant answers my friend & congratulations on the phone!...

A couple of years ago I got the Sunshine LG, was great my friend!...


Ready?...


1. Have you ever to sleeped on satin sheets?

2. Can you whistle?..

3. Favorite color?...
4. Would you be a Pirate? (Disguise for Halloween…..arrrrrrrrrrgh!)…

5. What songs do you sing in the shower?...

6. Favorite Girl's Name?...

7. Favorite Baseball Team?..

8. Favorite boy's name?...

9. What's in your pocket right now?...

10. Last thing that made you laugh?....


 

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Short set this morning - Travel...

1. What countries have you visited? Would you visit them again?

2. Which was your favourite overall?

3. Which was your favourite trip?

4. Would you live in any of them longterm?
 

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Fun questions and answers!

Really - you MUST create some ritual that involves chocolate!

And WHY do mothers refuse to share recipes with daughters? What is with that????? They need to help us learn how to make it right!


I'm going with an easy "lightening round" question:

Tell us 25 things about yourself you haven't already told us.
(I had to do it!!)
 

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1. Have you ever to sleeped on satin sheets?
No, I have never slept on satin sheets. Satin, where just the material is concerned, feels wonderful against the skin, but I'd be concerned that to sleep on satin it would be very uncomfortable. Satin tends not to breathe and I do not like being too warm during the night. Also, I'd be concerned that they would be slippery -- I move around quite a bit during the night and would be worried that I'd find myself sliding off the bed and onto the floor. But, nonetheless, I do think it would be interesting to sleep on them for one night. I love my jersey cotton and flannel sheets, but, I suppose you never know.

2. Can you whistle?
I can usually whistle, but I had oral surgery a couple of weeks ago and it has since become too painful to do so. However, I am quite a good whistler and cannot wait for my mouth to be fully healed so that I can whistle to my heart's content again!

3. Favorite color?
This one is easy. Overall, my favorite color is pink. But, that being said, blue would be a very close second.

4. Would you be a pirate?
For Halloween, perhaps, I would consider being a pirate. But, I would never want to actually be a pirate in the true sense of the word.

5. What songs do you sing in the shower?
Oh, this one is tough. I sing everywhere! I love when no one is home so that I can sing at the top of my lungs! But, what exactly do I sing? Well, everything! I can go from show tunes (Broadway) to rap to country to pop to rock and all the way back again. So, I don't really have a specific repertoire that I "perform." But, I do have a fun time entertaining myself -- no matter what song I sing! Oh! I just remembered! If I did have to pick some songs that I sing more often than others, they would be the funny little songs that I concoct and sing about my pets and animals!

6. Favorite girl's name?
My favorite girl's name would have to be Julianna. I think I'm normal (actually, I hope I am
!) in that I daydream about what my childrens' names will be. And, for as long as I can remember, I've wanted to have a little girl named Julianna. I think it's very feminine, sweet, and not so popular that my poor child would be in a class full of other girls with the same name. Of course, my opinion may change by the time I actually have a child, but I think it will always be one of my favorite names.


7. Favorite boy's name?
My favorite boy's name would have to be Ryan. I also love the names Matthew and Christopher. I like the more traditional names, I think. I do love the name Matthew and it would be my top pick, but it's also my brother's name and I don't know if I could name my child after my brother (though I do love him very much). I have other names I like as well, but those are my top favorites...at least for now...

8. What's in your pocket right now?
I'm wearing a sundress with a cardigan. No pockets here for me!

9. Last thing that made you laugh?
The last thing that made me laugh was my dog, Madeline. She was frantically trying to get under the afghan on the sofa. She's so silly sometimes! Anyway, she was trying to get under the blanket and when I wouldn't drop everything immediately to let her in, she looked up at my and did this funny "puppy sound" that made me instantly start cracking up. If there's anything that makes me smile or laugh, it's my animals and pets.
 

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1. What countries have you visited? Would you visit them again?
I live in the United States and, where countries are concerned, have visited both Spain and France.

2. Which was your favourite overall?
Overall, given the circumstances, I much preferred Spain to France. For one, I was an adolescent in junior high school when we took the trip (it was a school trip) and I had experience with some Spanish, but no French. Therefore, it meant that I was able to communicate with more ease in Spain as opposed to the little French I knew which barely got me by. Also, I found France to be a frightening country. I'm sure my outlook would be different now, but as a child (I was 12 years old) I was confused by the French people's rudeness (this was my experience in the eyes of a child -- I am certain it was not like how I remember and that there are many kind, virtuous people in France). I was nearly thrown off of a subway on the trip when a man pushed me to get by and I also had an unfortunate run-in with a drunk fellow who chased us for a stretch. And, I also found France to be dirty, which, for someone with OCD, was uncomfortable. Spain, however, was beautiful and the people were kind. Perhaps, over time, my mind has made Spain look better than France, but this is how I experienced the two countries.

3. Which was your favourite trip?
The trip to Spain and France was a combined trip with my junior high school language class. It was the only time I was out of the country (although I would like to do some travel as an adult). Therefore, it was my favorite trip by default. However, as I stated above, I did enjoy Spain far more than France.

4. Would you live in any of them longterm?
I don't think I could envision myself living in either Spain or France long-term. While I would consider visiting them again, I would not want to live in either place. If ever I am to move out of the United States, the places I would consider to go are Canada and Australia. I doubt I will ever leave the US, but, should I have such an opportunity, one of those places I can see myself living in long-term, but not Spain or France.
 

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Tell us 25 things about yourself you haven't already told us.

This is a tough one! While it is a lightning round question, gee, I don't think it's easy at all
! But, nevertheless, here are 25 things about me that I haven't shared as of yet:


1. I am 5 foot 2 (with shoes on).
2. I have golden auburn, thick, and wavy hair that I occasionally like to straighten. It comes to just above my shoulders, but I am currently trying to grow it out.
3. My eyes are blue.
4. I am the oldest of three children -- my younger brothers are 22 and 20 years old respectively.
5. I have an eating disorder.
6. I have a suspected auto-immune disorder as well as other medical issues which make daily living sometimes difficult. Yet, I am a positive and optimistic person.
7. I am ambidextrous. I can also write with both my right and left hands at the same time -- the right hand writing the "correct" way and the left hand writing backwards. My right hand is my dominant hand.
8. I was a classical ballet dancer for 13 years.
9. My favorite animal (besides cats and other indoor pets) are horses. I have owned two horses thus far in my life. One was a solid appaloosa (sorrel) gelding named Flynn and the other a hackney mare named Tessa.
10. I want to, one day, become a veterinarian.
11. I used to want to be a psychologist and almost graduated with a degree in psychology and English, but had to leave school due to illness.
12. I am originally from northern New Jersey, but currently live in the Cleveland-area of Ohio. But, I have also lived in northeast Pennsylvania.
13. My favorite place in the United States is a toss up between the hustle and bustle of New York City and the quiet beauty of Albuquerque, NM.
13. I have never traveled west of New Mexico.
14. My favorite television shows are House and Criminal Minds.
15. I'm a sucker for the soap Days of Our Lives.
16. My least favorite genre of television or movies is science fiction.
17. I need to shower every night before bed or else I cannot sleep. I don't know if it is my OCD of what, but I have been like that for as long as I can remember.
18. I have to sleep with a blanket at all times -- even if it is boiling hot outside!
19. My favorite seasons, in order, are winter, autumn, spring, and summer.
20. I am terrified of insects. And, I'm allergic to bees.
21. My personality is that I am an extrovert -- I always want to be the center of attention. But, at the same time, I am quite shy and have poor self-esteem.
22. I like to think I'm funny
.

23. I'm 27 years old, but I look like I'm 16-17 at the very most.
24. My family is very unsupportive and, for the most part, I am estranged from them.
25. I'm running out of things to say and so I'm going to leave this one blank. Maybe, just maybe, I like to be mysterious...

This was, indeed, difficult. I had a hard time talking about myself. But, on the same token, I think I may have even learned something from this "little" exercise. Thank you!
 
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1. Can you drive a motorcicle?...

2 Worst injury you've ever had?...

3. Do you love where you live?...

4. How many TVs do you have in your house?....

5. Who is your loudest friend?...

6. Do you have any pets?(apart of your kitts of course
)…....

7. Does someone have a crush on you?...

8. Your favorite book(s)?

9. Do you collect anything?...
10. What song do you want played at your funeral?


 

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Do you have problems with the OCD in NY? Gary definitely does.


...and being an extrovert and shy at the same time has got to be tough!


When buying beer or wine or something, I got carded well into my 30s, so I know that one.


I know you said you like outdoor stuff, so here are some questions related to that.


Have you been....

Sailing?
Kayaking?
Canoeing?
Jet skiing?
Water Skiing?
Whitewater rafting?
Skiing?
Cross country skiing?
Snow shoeing?
Snowboarding?
Fishing?
Hiking?
Camping? (Tough with the bugs thing and OCD!)
Do you like swimming?

...and on a different note, what's your favorite breakfast?

 

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Saturday morning. Good morning! Hodgepodge for today...

1. Do you like veggies? What is your favourite?

2. Are your grandparents still alive? Do you know them well?

3. When you have a 'lazy' morning, how late do you sleep in?

4. Do you drive? Do you like to or is it a necessary evil?

5. What is your first language? What others do you know - not necessarily fluently, but enough to be understood?

6. How do you like your eggs cooked?

7. What is your favourite type of movie?

8. When you go to a movie do you stay to read the credits?

9. What behaviour would you ask your cats to explain, if they could speak?

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1. Can you drive a motorcycle?
I cannot drive a motorcycle. And, while it may be fun to ride on the back of one at some point, I think it's for the best that I don't do the driving! I am neither coordinated enough or confident enough to drive a motorcycle. And, for that fact, I feel it would be dangerous and uncomfortable for everyone involved. But, riding on one might be fun -- so long as the person driving was experienced, comfortable, and confident.

2 Worst injury you've ever had?
My worst injury was one I sustained after a serious riding accident (horseback riding). While I did not experience any broken bones, it was by far the most painful. The girth on my saddle snapped and I began sliding down the underside of my horse. I was on a trail, alone, and was not wearing a helmet, but, at that point, had no chance of fighting my way upright. On the right side of the trail was a cliff and on the other side a rocky, muddy patch of ground before another drop. So, given the circumstances, I decided to take my chances and allow myself to drop onto the rocks and mud so that I had a chance of walking away from the fall. And, I did walk away, but only barely as I nearly shattered my left hip. Remarkably, I made it through the fall and was able to get back up on my horse and return to the barn, but it was a painful event and required a lot of physical therapy and pain management to get through. Now, I've broken many, many bones in my life, but that, despite not breaking anything, was what I consider to be my worst injury.

3. Do you love where you live?
I do love where I live. I never thought I'd love Ohio, but, after many years of living here, I love it as much as I loved living in northern New Jersey. I often fantasize about living in other states or parts of the country and world, but Cleveland is home for me. And, at least for now, I wouldn't have it any other way.

4. How many TVs do you have in your house?
We have two televisions in the house -- one is in the family room and the other is in my roommate's part of the house. However, we do not have cable and a lot of what I watch is seen via the internet and from Netflix.

5. Who is your loudest friend?
Hmm, my loudest friend? I don't think I can answer that as I am typically the loudest one out of my group of friends
. But, if we're talking about who is loudest next to me, then I would have to say my friend Amy M. She is hilarious, loud, and full of life, and fun! And, I'm so thankful and grateful that she is my friend and in my life
.


6. Do you have any pets (apart of your kitties of course)?
Aside from my cats, Emory, Cassidy, Delaney, and Finnegan, I have two dogs -- a toy fox terrier named Madeline and a rat terrier (mix) named Mackenzie. I also have a white-faced cinnamon cockatiel named Duncan, 4 hamsters, and 2 guinea pigs. So, yes, I do have other pets aside from my kitties
.


7. Does someone have a crush on you?
Not that I'm aware of. But, a girl can dream, can't she?!

8. Your favorite book(s)?
There are way too many books to list in order to answer this question! I am an avid and voracious reader and have a tendency to read anything and everything put in front of me. I can, however, talk about what types of books I tend to read as well as my favorite authors. As far as authors go, some of my favorites are Jodi Picoult, Alice Sebold, and Lisa Gardner. I read a lot of novels -- mostly about current events or crimes. I also read anything I can get my hands on that has to do with animals. Be them novels or informational guides, I love reading about animals, their history, and their care. My other favorite subjects are mysteries and topics relating to human health and emotion.

9. Do you collect anything?
I'm not a collector of anything, really. I don't like a lot of clutter and, to me, collecting things would just make my space seem smaller and more cramped. Perhaps one day I will collect something, but, for now, the only thing I'm collecting is animals and dust
!


10. What song do you want played at your funeral?
This is too morbid -- especially with my OCD. And, so I'm going to respectfully not answer this question...
 

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Do you have problems with the OCD in NY?
I did have a lot of problems with my OCD in New York City. I had difficulty using public transportation and just being surrounded by so many people. However, while I no longer live in New Jersey and am now too far to visit NYC with any regularity, I miss the city and wish I could have enjoyed it more and appreciated it for what it was.

As for your other questions...another lightning round, I see...

Have you been:

Sailing? Yes.
Kayaking? No.
Canoeing? No.
Jet skiing? No.
Water Skiing? No.
Whitewater rafting? No.
Skiing? No.
Cross country skiing? No.
Snow shoeing? No.
Snowboarding? No.
Fishing? Yes.
Hiking? Yes.
Camping? (Tough with the bugs thing and OCD!) Actually, yes (I stayed in a camper, though)!
Do you like swimming? Yes.

...and on a different note, what's your favorite breakfast?
My perfect breakfast would be two eggs over medium with buttermilk pancakes and smoked applewood bacon. Oh, and, of course, real maple syrup. Now, I would rarely even consider eating all of that, but it would be super yummy. I wish I could eat like that (and now I'm hungry, too)!
 

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1. Do you like veggies? What is your favourite?
I do like vegetables, but by no means are they my favorite food group. I eat them because they are healthy and are a necessary part of my food plan. But, I don't know that I truly enjoy a great many of them. However, the vegetables I tolerate (and perhaps even enjoy) are zucchini and yellow squash, carrots and sweet peas, corn, and asparagus. I also can do broccoli and spinach. But, do I love any of them? No, not so much. But, I guess I don't hate them either.

2. Are your grandparents still alive? Do you know them well?
I have one living grandparent left. My paternal grandmother. And, where she is concerned, we do talk regularly, but I can't say that I know her well and we have never had a wonderful relationship (though it has gotten better with time). However, aside from my paternal grandfather who passed away when I was only 4 years old, I have had loving, strong relationships with my other grandparents. My maternal grandfather passed when I was a teenager and my maternal grandmother just passed a couple of years ago. I miss them dearly as we were so close, but I also can be grateful that I was able to have such long, wonderful relationships with them while they were here.

3. When you have a 'lazy' morning, how late do you sleep in?
When I have a "lazy" morning, I typically sleep in until around 10:00am. Somtimes later, though, if I can swing it
. The only thing I love more than sleeping in is taking a nice, long nap in the afternoon with the kitties and the dogs!


4. Do you drive? Do you like to or is it a necessary evil?
I can drive, but I do not drive presently due to the fact that I have had seizures in the past. I was considering getting my license again this summer, but I may have just had a series of seizures in the past week and will not be able to do so if they were, in fact, diagnosed as seizures. However, when I did drive, I did find it relatively enjoyable. I always found my time driving to be relaxing and time that I could have to take care of me. And, believe it or not, I rather miss it now that I cannot drive...

5. What is your first language? What others do you know - not necessarily fluently, but enough to be understood?
My first language is English. And, as far as other languages I can speak, I am not fluent in any. But, I can speak some Spanish and a little French.

6. How do you like your eggs cooked?
I like my cooks either scrambled with a little cream cheese or cooked over medium. Yum! I could really go for some eggs now
.


7. What is your favourite type of movie?
I'd have to say that documentaries would be my favorite genre overall. But, in truth, I do enjoy comedies (romantic and otherwise), dramas (especially crime dramas), and some psychological thrillers. I don't, however, like horror films filled with blood and gore. And, action movies and fantasy movies are touch and go with me.

8. When you go to a movie do you stay to read the credits?
Usually, but not always. It depends on the time, the movie, and the other people I am with at the time.

9. What behaviour would you ask your cats to explain, if they could speak?
This is a tough one! I don't think I'd want them to explain one particular behavior, but rather all of them. And, if I had the opportunity, I'd want to get into their mind and live as they do for 24 hours so that I can see, feel, smell, think, and act as they do. That's the only way I can ever see myself understanding my cats. And, even then, do I want to understand them? I love them, in part, for their quirkiness and mystery -- I don't know if I'd like to know more about them than I already do.
 

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9. What behaviour would you ask your cats to explain, if they could speak?
This is a tough one! I don't think I'd want them to explain one particular behavior, but rather all of them. And, if I had the opportunity, I'd want to get into their mind and live as they do for 24 hours so that I can see, feel, smell, think, and act as they do. That's the only way I can ever see myself understanding my cats. And, even then, do I want to understand them? I love them, in part, for their quirkiness and mystery -- I don't know if I'd like to know more about them than I already do.
Right ON!!
I've always said I'd love to spend 24 hours in their little furry heads.


So some more kitty questions, then...

Of all the kitties who have been in your life...

1. Who is/was your heart kitty?

2. Who is/was the silliest? the mushiest? the grumpiest?

3. Who is/was the most challenging? in what way?

4. Any purebred among them? what breed?

5. Have you ever thought about adding a particular type of cat, whether actually purebred or not, to your crew? What breed or what specific characteristics would you be looking for? Why?
 
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Thanks you for answering my questions my friend,
...The main topic of today would be Cats and also other stuffs...(Yep!...more questions about kittys!....
)

1.- How many cats have you ever had in your enterely life?

2.- could you tell us the name of the list above?

3.- Do you have any preference about of Breeds of cats?

4.- Do you dream with cats when you sleeps?

5.- Have you ever to give catnip at your kittys to play?

6.- Wich brand do you prefer to give at your kitty in Wet and Dry food to eat?

7.- Would you like to work like a volunteer on a Cat shelter?

another stuffs...

8.- Wich one is your favourite colour to wear?
9.- Do you have some earrings with shape of cat?
10.- do you have some blouse with stamps of cats?
11.- do you collect or you have handcraft of kittys?
12.- how many purses do you have?

.....I hope not boring you with my questions my friend...
..Cheers chick!...
 

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Even though my week is over, I had these leftover questions to answer. I hope that's okay!

1. Who is/was your heart kitty?
This is a difficult question as I have had two true heart kitties. The first would have to have been my snowshoe-mix, Opal. She was a gift to me from my parents when I was a freshman in high school. My mother had gotten her from a rescue organization, but she was too young to be away from her mother and siblings, had a horrendous upper respiratory infection, and was infested with fleas. But, despite that, she was beautiful. And, she immediately took to me. My grandfather named her due to her stunning blue eyes and, when he passed, that seemed to only strenghten my bond with her. She never left my side and was the most amazing companion. Opal helped me get through some very difficult points in my life and I will forever be grateful to her for that. Unfortunately, I lost her when she was just 8 years old due to kidney and liver failure. But, she will always remain my heart kitty. My other heart kitty would have to be my current ginger and white DLH, Cassidy. I fell in love with her the moment I saw her photo on the local animal shelter's website. There was something about her -- I can't explain what it was, but I knew from that moment that she was special. And, my instincts were right. Cassidy is my love. She has a quiet strength about her and is just a gentle, sweet girl. She was the first cat that I adopted after losing my RB kitty, Hank, and she helped to fill that void and heal me from the inside out. In fact, she continues to do that. She turned 2 years old in April and I am looking forward to many more years with her. I love and adore all of my cats, but Cassidy has a special place in my heart. I can't explain it...it just is...

2. Who is/was the silliest? The mushiest? The grumpiest?
My silly kitty is my 7 month old kitten, Finnegan. He has a way about him that has me always smiling and laughing. He is such a goof! I don't know whether it's his looks (he is short and stout with a HUGE, foofy tail!) or his personality, but he is just a silly little guy. He is always finding trouble and is a terror, but, somehow, he gets away with all of his crazy antics. In fact, I kind of find them endearing. I love his silly personality and, in some ways, he reminds me of myself. He's just a wonderful kitten and I couldn't imagine my family without him. As for my mushiest kitty, I would have to say that would be my RB cat, Opal. She was my snuggler and would sleep with me and groom me each night. She was never more than 10 feet away from me at any time and was my constant companion. I've written enough about her already, but she was and is in my heart. And, as for the grumpiest kitty, I think that title should go to my childhood cat, Sandy. She was my mother's cat and did not accept anyone else. In fact, as a baby, they would have to lock her in the bedroom as they were concerned she would attack me. I have many a baby or toddler photo of me with scratches on my face, arms, torso, or legs from where Sandy caught me. She adored my mother, but she despised everyone else. And, she never tried to hide that fact! It was so bad that the way we determined it was her time was when she began to let others pet her without argument. Despite everything, I loved Sandy. And, perhaps, somewhere deep down, she loved me too.

3. Who is/was the most challenging? In what way?
My most challenging cat was my RB kitty, Henry. I adopted him from the humane society on a whim due to the fact that he was scheduled to be PTS that day. I was originally at the shelter to adopt another cat, but I couldn't let him be put down and so I made the decision to adopt him. And, despite all of his issues, I have never regretted that decision. He was a former tom who was trapped by someone doing TNR. However, once he was released, he was being attacked by another tom and, thus, he was brought to the shelter. But, despite being fostered and worked with extensively, Hank never accepted humans. He was frightened of them and became agitated and aggressive when handled. He also never learned to use the litter box exclusively and, thus, sprayed and defecated all throughout the house. He constantly attempted to escape and could not be handled. When touched, he would bite and scratch. And, these were not warning bites or scratches -- they were deep and painful and left scars (of which I have many). He was destructive to the home and nothing ever seemed to calm or comfort him. However, he was still happy. He ate, drank, and even played. And, so I know I made the right decision in bringing him home. But, one day, he clawed through the screen in one of the bedrooms and squeezed his way out of the window (which was only open a crack). I searched for him, day and night, for 8 days, but later found that he had been hit by a car. I was devastated! For, as much as Hank was difficult, he held a place in my heart. I loved him and miss him every day...

4. Any purebred among them? What breed?
No purebreds here! While all kitties are beautiful, unique, and special in their own rite, I love my moggies through and through.

5. Have you ever thought about adding a particular type of cat, whether actually purebred or not, to your crew? What breed or what specific characteristics would you be looking for? Why?
Of course, I have considered adding another cat. Maybe another DLH -- an odd-eyed white, a black and white, a calico. Or, perhaps even a pointed kitty. But, I can only think about adding another cat for just a moment. I cannot afford, financially or emotionally, to adopt another cat at this point and time. And, so, I think about adopting for just a moment and then put my thoughts back on my current (and past) kitties. For today, I am grateful for the cats I have and have had in my life. The future is the future and, that alone, is why I try to stay in the moment. Sure, they may be other cats in the future, but, for now, I love and am thankful for the cats I have in my care now.
 

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1. How many cats have you ever had in your enterely life?
Oh, wow, this is a tough question. I'm going to only count my actual cats as it would be a difficult time to figure out all of the cats that have come and gone as fosters. So, let's see, I think, counting everyone (I hope I didn't miss one), I have had 18 cats. But, most of those cats were family pets or outdoor kitties that I called my own. Of those 18, 6 of those cats were mine and include Opal (RB), Henry (RB), Emory, Cassidy, Delaney, and Finnegan.

2. could you tell us the name of the list above?
Let's see, there was (in order, no less!) Sandy, Phoenix, Fluffy, Tabitha, Mocha, Frank, Effie, Zeus, Hattie, Spot, Pokey, Maya, Opal, Henry, Emory, Cassidy, Delaney, and Finnegan.

3. Do you have any preference about of breeds of cats?
While all kitties are beautiful, unique, and special in their own rite, I love my moggies through and through.

4. Do you dream with cats when you sleeps?

I do have dreams about kitties quite regularly. If I were to go into each and every dream here, it would likely bore you all to tears. But, my typical cat dreams center either around rescuing cats, adopting them from shelters, or nightmares (yes, nightmares) about cats in my care. Usually, the nightmares center around my fear that I have forgotten to take care of my kitties or have neglected them in some way. And, let me tell you, those dreams are frightening! But, yes, I do dream quite a bit about cats as well as other animals.

5. Have you ever to give catnip at your kittys to play?

My kitties regularly are given (and enjoy!) catnip. I put it on their cat tree as well as their scratchers and they also have many, many toys that have catnip in them.

6. Wich brand do you prefer to give at your kitty in wet and dry food to eat?
My cats are vet a 25% dry, 75% wet diet. Their dry food is Taste of the Wild and their wet food varies greatly. Cassidy eats a rotation of ZiwiPeak, Wellness Core, TOTW, EVO 95% Meat, and By Nature 95% Meat. The other cats and the kitten get a rotation of Merrick (I try for as many grain-free varieties as possible, but they are very picky with grain-free wet food), Wellness, By Nature, Natural Balance, Blue Buffalo, and EVO. I do have some Fancy Feast (including the appetizers) always on hand if they're particularly picky or as a treat as well as Purina Pro Plan for the same reason. My cats were initially very picky and refused most everything, but I've finally got them on a good diet (including some raw, but only as a treat a couple of times per week). It's what works for us and I'm thankful for that.

7. Would you like to work like a volunteer on a cat shelter?
I would love to again volunteer at the local humane society, but, at this time, it isn't possible. I have, however, volunteered in the past and have assisted with many jobs including photographing the cats, cleaning cages, playing and handling the cats, assisting with adoptions, working on fundraising events, and fostering. I know that I will return to volunteering at some point, but aside from special circumstances or emergencies, it is just not something I am able to do at this time.

8. Wich one is your favourite colour to wear?
My favorite colors are pink and blue and I love wearing them both, but I also like wearing black, purple, khaki, brown, and green. Actually, my wardrobe is fairly well-rounded in that I have a lot of the basics, but quite a bit of color as well.

9. Do you have some earrings with shape of cat?
I can't say as I do. I rarely (as in never
) wear earrings and, thus, have not purchased many. So, the few pairs of earrings I have are very basic. Perhaps, one day, if I start wearing earrings more regularly, I will have a pair in the shape of a cat, but, for now, I don't.


10. Do you have some blouse with stamps of cats?
I do have a couple of t-shirts and sweatshirts with photos or screenprintings of cats. I usually wear them as pajamas or around the house, but they are among my favorite comfy clothes to wear -- and they're cute too!

11. Do you collect or you have handcraft of kittys?
I'm not a collector of anything, really. I don't like a lot of clutter and, to me, collecting things would just make my space seem smaller and more cramped. Perhaps one day I will collect something, but, for now, the only thing I'm collecting is animals and dust!

12. How many purses do you have?
I don't think I can count that high
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This week has been fun -- thank you to all that have participated!
 
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