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Let me know when! Even if I'm not jumping, I'll make sure to come down and say Hi. Happy day to you, Fozz. At least you're a bit older than me - and that makes us both teenagers!! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~
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Happy Birthday, Fozz...don't forget to have a great time, and drink a lot of beer! BTW, I've gone over to your site - you have some cool bikes.
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Yes, the count is right. The housekitties, and then the outside kitties all need food and lovin, and sometimes vet care. So I'm at my limit, both emotionally as well as financially and room wise. I can't take any more, Lisa, sorry. But when the time comes, I'll do what I can to help you find new homes. But why don't you want to take them with you? LisaH, go ahead and try the shirt trick. There's something about that which really seems to work...as you can see by the shirt stories on this thread. Don't understand it, but it does work. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~
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I'm thinking she's missing Dad...it happens. Cats can be aloof...that's part of their charm. They aren't dogs, they're cats. And they do their own thing most of the time. She'll be all right, and you will too. Let her work this through, and she'll come back around. Cats hold grudges. They really do...and it sounds like she's feeling a bit neglected. Not that you are neglecting her; she just feels that way. As for the laundry bin...it's weird; she may just want his smell, and not anyone else's. The laundry bin holds both yours and his, so perhaps she's just not 'scenting' him alone. She also may not like to be confined, or not want to get into the bin, or whatever. Go ahead and pull one out for her, and put it where she generally sleeps...that will let her know it's all right to snuggle it, and to use it for comfort. Give her his shirt, and then let me know what changes, if anything. Her meows will be different - just because it sounds "whiney" doesn't mean it is in fact whining. She will vocalize and chat about everything; like meezers, they're great conversationalists. Pity we don't always know what they're saying, you know? LOL. Try this. Take Dad's shirt, after you've given it to her, and lay it across your lap. Don't let the other cat come onto it - and lift her up. She may resist; if she does, gently place her on the shirt across your lap, and let her get down. Replace the shirt immediately in the snuggle spot. Do this a few times, and she might realize you're full of love for her, too...and find that your lap is a good spot to hang out in. Let me know how else I can help, or if you need other ideas. And why take her to a shrink, when you've got me hanging around? LOL. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~
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~Is she fixed? Cats personality do change, as they grow from kittenhood to adulthood. She's 9 months, which is about the time that physical changes and personality changes occur. Russian Blues are a lot like Meezers - they bond strongly with one person, and talk all the time. If that one person isn't there, they will get stand offish and weird. I'd bring her into the vet to check out her ears - if she doesn't like you touching them, but will rub against your feet, there might be some little issue that is going on. Nothing big, so it's probably not the whole reason, but I'd check it out. There is always catnip...they have it in a spray bottle now, and when I've got a cat that is behaving unlike themselves, or is having a hard time with hands, I spray some onto my hands and offer my hand to them. That way, they can get the smell, and used to my touching them at the same time. It's funny to see their reaction to the nip, too. And realize that like with children, cats go through phases. Sometimes they want lots of lovin, sometimes, if you kiss them in "public" they have attitude. I wouldn't be so worried about if she's mad at you. That would show up differently, and you would not need to ask the question. I'd also say that if the behavior didn't start until recently, she's not mad at the other kitty, and not mad at you; rather, she's very likely missing her Dad. As another poster said, it will probably pass. Until it does, don't treat her differently, don't really go out of your way to love on her, and let her have her space. I'd also suggest that Dad give over a stinky shirt of his so she can have his scent on her bed; that might ease some of the lonliness she probably is dealing with. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~
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Richards, when I can post without fear of recrimination, I'll post his name and put a link up. That won't be until June, though... You're right...I have turned into a perfectionist. And that's rough. Well, I can't say I've turned into one; I think that it's been a long-standing trait; if I don't do very well, then I'm a failure. Black and white. No middle ground, and that's the rough part. I guess what I'm learning is how to not be perfect, and let that be good enough. Problem is, it's a really hard lesson to learn. Nursing or PA. Not sure which just yet; ER Trauma really speaks to me, and one can't be a PA in the ER. Problem is, the nursing shortage here in the US has created a lack of nurses with high enough degrees to teach, thus creating a nursing teachers' shortage. This in turn leads to a shortage of nursing classes/seats, and so competition is fierce for each seat, and the prerequisites are tight and hard to cull the applicants so they can get a higher graduation rate. How TPTB has decided to solve this dilemma is to give "earned" seats to those with a certain GPA in the prerequisite course. About 2/3 of the seats are "earned", meaning that the GPA has brought in the students. However, the last 1/3 are done by lottery; that means anyone who's passed the prerequisites can be given a seat. Because of that, one B can inded affect my ability to get into the higher ranking schools...I might be in a position to have to rely on the lottery system, and I just don't like those odds. That's the problem...and that's why there is so much pressure to get As across the board. Funny thing is that I've heard that the pressure is far less once in the nursing school - yes, it's hard, but it's not nearly as competitive and cutthroat. And the professors are invested in graduating a certain number of students, because that's one of the ways they retain their accredidation. Sigh. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~
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Haaaaaaaaahaaaaaaaahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahaaaaaaaaa. But you're still there...and I'm here. What to do, what to do. Keith, I'll pay you in hugs. Come out and thump this weeney for me, all right? Sartre, you're right - he is a small, small man... I've been trying to get some perspective...and I think I've managed that over the last few days. I took a break, and let it all get out of my head. You're right - a B is not the end of the world...as long as I've done my best, with a teacher who has a reputation of being an asshat, I can't do better than that. Perfection is the goal, not the starting point. I'll just keep walking and trudging along, and will get there someday. But it's not now...and that means I have to keep working really hard, but also keep my head on my shoulders and maintain the perspective. I think I can do that - for the next little while, at least. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~
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Happy birthday, you wonderful lady you!!!! Here's hoping you have many, many more...and they're all better than the last. Hugs to you!!! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~
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People lie. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~
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Beer? Nah, something a bit stronger, please. With grilled burgers and hot potatoes and a salad. Oh wait. You're in Illinois and I'm here. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~
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Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~
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I've had several wonderful instructors last semester, which is good, because otherwise, I'd really be thinking it was me and not the instructor. My anatomy professor, my biology professor, and my maths professor were all amazing and totally invested in my success. I remain in touch with all three currently, and don't see that changing at all. And that really does help; it makes me remember it's NOT me, necessarily, but rather ineffective instruction and mediocre interest in the student from the professor. Thank God I had the good ones first, because if this guy was my first professor back from a 23 year hiatus, I probably would be dropping out again. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~
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Good lord. Keith, as much as I want to take you up on that, I know you're a big guy. He's not - and he suffers from "little man's syndrom." I'm taller (by a few inches) than he is, and I'm only 5'7"! If you punched him in the mouth, he'd fall over and die! LOL. But if you're ever this way, I'll take you to meet him. I think your very presence would intimidate the hell out of him, and he'd have a heart attack on the spot. That way, you didn't do a thing to him, and the rest of the student body is free of the Nazi (and yes, that's the name he's known by). And the only remuneration I could give is a hug. But I've heard my hugs are pretty great, so maybe that would be enough?
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Cora, you're right. I really do need to get the sleep...but sometimes, I just lay there, wondering about the cashier's position. Sometimes it's so very attractive.... Sartre said It tells me that he's a sucky teacher...he and my Nazi professor should get together and compare notes on how to teach more poorly. Still and all, while I know my professor is sucky, I still have to take this class. It's a prerequisite on getting into the next level of education, and that's where my goal lies. Sigh. So I'll do what I can, the best way I can, and go from there. Richards said: Rate My Professor . com will indeed get a scathing rating from me. I don't like to do that - but sometimes, it's just necessary. I didn't do it with my chem instructor, but I will be doing it here. As for it making/breaking, my chances are lowered with every less than A grade I get. The schools I'm applying to in June are very, very competative, and I do worry that a B will hurt my chances. Realistically, it probably won't, but it will make it less than sure that I get into the school of choice. And that's what worries me. But again, I'm going to do my best as I've been doing, and work with what I've got. No choice; things are what they are, and I have to make the best of them. That's the bottom line, isn't it? And if I have some explaining to do on the interviews, well, I'm hoping his reputation preceeds him...and I know it will. Apparently, he's got a horrific reputation throughout the community. So maybe that will work in my favor. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~
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Mockingbird said: I will somehow make it through. I may be utterly crazy by the end of the semester, but I will make it through. I just can't imagine taking this class over summer, especially since he's teaching it then, too. So, well...I'll just keep plugging along, doing my best in less than optimum conditions, and teaching myself microbiology. It's not mandatory, and frankly, it's not really all that heavy a load unit wise. I'm in physio, micro, and english... Physio has a great instructor. I understand things when I leave the classroom, and studying reinforces and provides the details to the idea. English is a relative breeze for me; I've missed 13 points in about 300, so my A is almost guaranteed. Micro, however, is a tough subject to begin with, and with an instructor I simply don't understand, I am left teaching myself the information from the text, the web, and study groups. The two hour sleep stuff is not because I have a heavy load - it's because I stress so much about how to answer the micro questions that I lay in bed and think over things. I get up and study the flashcards I've made, and try to do my damnedest to understand things that he doesn't explain. I listen to the lectures over and over, and read the material over and over, and make flashcards, and have study groups, and still get so wigged out that I can't sleep. So it's not the load, per se, it's the time it's taking me to teach myself the material, and also a result of the stress I'm under. And yes, it is indeed counterproductive. A vicious cycle, to be sure. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~
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MLKSky said: LOL, would that it be so easy. My boobs are fighting gravity, like the rest of me. Chances are, as contrary as he is, he'd fail me for that. So the girls will remain tucked inside... LOL, yes, I am a heavyweight. Any complaint against him will have to wait until the end of the semester. He's the type to retaliate...so 'til I am sure I can get the best grade possible, I won't be saying word one. It's enough that my study buddies were with me at the time, and know the whole thing. I'm sure they'll step up if need be.... Thanks for the vote of confidence, and the bet. I don't think anyone's ever bet on me before...maybe that means I owe beer??? LOL. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~
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Prayers sent, Kenz. Sorry this has happened. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~
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Ever get the feeling someone's looking out for you?
Michele replied to ntrprnr's topic in The Bonfire
Great story, Peter. And thanks for sharing it tonight. Nothing like a reminder that things tend to work out...even when it's dark. And tell Grampa Dave I said Hi, and thanks. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ -
A Handmaid's Tale. Great book by Margaret Atwood. Hrm. I need to read that again sometime soon. You're right. And I expect that with a few bookless, pressure-less days, I'll be recharged enough to sit through his class until May 29 - the day of the final. And then I can tell him to KMA, and that he is NOT nice. Thanks for being in my corner, JayTee...it helps. Thanks all for being in my corner. It really does help. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~
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That's a great site! My herd are used to each other fussing and meowing, so the adult cat sounds didn't do a thing. Nor, interestingly, did the lions. I didn't play the angry cats, because I don't want to upset the herd. But the kitten sounds? Brought three of them running - crawling all over the computer desk to see where the babies are hiding. Right now, I've got three pairs of eyes locked on me, accusing me of keeping babies away from them. LOLOL. They want to help. Thanks for that. Made me laugh. And I understand about the scar tissue...not something I'm unfamiliar with at all. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~
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I am stressed. And he is a nightmare. And your post is perfect. Add the rest of the class cheering me on, and you've got the ideal situation. I can fantasize, anyway, about it. I can't do it, but I can sit in front of his class, dreaming about drowning him. And I bet I will. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~
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Indeed. Kitty HUGS!!!! And KITTY SNUGGLES!!!!! And KITTY PURRS!!!!!!!!! Some of the best medicine available, no doubt. I've got one in my lap right now...he's fast asleep and purring. Brought a smile to my face, the first one today. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~
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The first two are easily had...the last? Not so much. I have the confidence in clearer-minded moments to realize he's simply a jackass. In my less clear moments, like last night when I'd been preparing so hard for the Lab exam for several days and just exhausted...well, not quite so clear. And then when he told me that...well...the confidence plummeted. I'll get the best grade in that class that I possibly can. It won't be an A, but maybe I can get a high B. Thanks for understanding - and yes, you've been there. And no apology is needed, Karen. You're neither old nor befuddled...it's just a Friday. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~
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I have no doobs. If I did, I'd be smokin' them. That's why I got chocolate. As for the rest, tomorrow I will be seeing a dear friend, and we will have a few drinks. No, he's not quite my type, so no getting laid. Well, 1 out of 3 isn't too bad. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~
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I will have a ball the day I can say that. I will open up a great bottle of champagne, and celebrate. And I will get to say that...someday. For the moment, this will have to suffice: "Fuck you, Professor!!!!!! You're an Asshat of the Top Tier. And you have Little Man's syndrome, too; and to top it off, your research sucks assssssss and has no validity! I'm published, you're not, and you're a fucktard." Man, I feel better already. Someday I'll say that to his face. Or a reasonable facsimile thereof. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~