﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>katrina_21's Xanga</title><link>http://www.xanga.com/katrina_21</link><description>Latest Xanga weblog from katrina_21</description><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><image><title>The Weblog Community</title><url>http://s.xanga.com/images/xangalogobutton.gif</url><link>http://www.xanga.com/katrina_21</link></image><item><title>Wednesday, December 21, 2005</title><link>http://www.xanga.com/katrina_21/411397686/item.html</link><guid>http://www.xanga.com/katrina_21/411397686/item.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2005 12:38:10 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;P&gt;Hi everyone! I don't really have alot of time to type anything right now. Just wanted to let everyone know that I'm still among the living, and that everything is going pretty darn ok! &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/happy.gif" width=15&gt;&amp;nbsp;hahaha....&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;I'll write more soon... promise! &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/winky.gif" width=15&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;~Katrina &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/smooch.gif" width=15&gt;&lt;/P&gt;</description><comments>http://www.xanga.com/katrina_21/411397686/item.html#firstcomment</comments></item><item><title>Wednesday, October 05, 2005</title><link>http://www.xanga.com/katrina_21/361704338/item.html</link><guid>http://www.xanga.com/katrina_21/361704338/item.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2005 22:27:27 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;P&gt;Hey peeps! &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/happy.gif" width=15&gt;&amp;nbsp;Just wanted to make a quick entry before bed to say hi to everyone. Things have been going pretty well this week. I had to go to the doctor Monday about the knot on my abdomen. They ended up cutting it open so that it could drain. I know that sounds really gross... &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/shocked.gif" width=15&gt;&amp;nbsp;But at least I feel better. I won't go into anymore detail than that. &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/winky.gif" width=15&gt;&amp;nbsp;LOL&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; So....today was my first day back at work in a couple of weeks. It went really well. I have never been so happy to be back at work, and actually being able to do something. It felt good. &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/laughing.gif" width=15&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Anyway, other than that, there's not much goin' on. Just looking foward to the weekend!&lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/shy.gif" width=15&gt;&amp;nbsp;Doesn't it sound like so much fun?! &lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Well, it's about that time....YUP, it's about bedtime. Gotta be up early tomorrow for work. Yay me.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/silly.gif" width=15&gt;&amp;nbsp; hehehe... I'll write more laterz....&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;~Katrina &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/smooch.gif" width=15&gt;&lt;/P&gt;</description><comments>http://www.xanga.com/katrina_21/361704338/item.html#firstcomment</comments></item><item><title>Friday, September 30, 2005</title><link>http://www.xanga.com/katrina_21/358319470/item.html</link><guid>http://www.xanga.com/katrina_21/358319470/item.html</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2005 22:02:22 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;P&gt;Hi everyone. Just thought I would update again since it's been awhile. Well, this week really hasn't been great for me. I&amp;nbsp;was in the hospital for a few days this week with a staph infection. (For people who don't know, that's an infection that enters the bloodstream.) Anyway, a knot has formed on my lower abdomen and it is extremely painful, so hopefully it will be healed up soon. However, since I was in the hospital and missed a class, guess what... I got kicked out of my class for missing too much school. Yeah, it sucks, but what can ya do? I just hate it cause' that was a big waste of time and money, but I guess everything happens for a reason. &lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Anyway, onto something more pbeat...My mom found some funny lil' songs ~n~ stuff, so I thought I would put them on here for your enjoyment! &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/happy.gif" width=15&gt;&amp;nbsp;Leave me eprops and comments and let me know what ya think. &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/winky.gif" width=15&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;U&gt;&lt;FONT size=6&gt;Season's Greetings&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/U&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT size=4&gt;Money's short. Times are hard. Here's your shittin' Christmas Card.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS AND ALL THROUGH THE HOUSE. EVERYBODY FELT SHITTY, EVEN THE MOUSE.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;MOM AT THE WHOREHOUSE AND DAD SMOKING GRASS. I'D JUST SETTLED DOWN FOR A NICE PIECE OF ASS.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;WHEN OUT ON THE LAWN I HEARD SUCH A CLATTER. I SPRUNG FROM MY PIECE TO SEE WHAT WAS THE MATTER.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;THEN OUT ON THE LAWN I SAW A BIG DICK. I KNEW IN A MOMENT IT MUST BE SAINT NICK.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;HE CAME DOWN THE CHIMNEY LIKE A BAT OUT OF HELL. I KNOEW IN A MOMENT THE SUCKER HAD FELL.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;HE FILLED ALL OUR STOCKINGS WITH PRETZELS AND BEER. AND A BIG RUBBER DICK FOR MY BROTHER, THE QUEER.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;HE ROSE UP THE CHIMNEY WITH A THUNDEROUS FART. THE SON OF A BITCH BLEW THE CHIMNEY APART.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;HE SWORE AND HE CURSED AS HE RODE OUT OF SIGHT. PISS ON YOU ALL AND HAVE A HELL OF A NIGHT.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;U&gt;&lt;FONT size=6&gt;The Ballad Of The Bobbit Hillbillies&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/U&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;U&gt;&lt;FONT size=5&gt;(Sung to the tune of the Beverly Hillbillies Theme)&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/U&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT size=4&gt;Come and listen to my story of a man named John. A poor ex-marine with a little fraction gone. It seems one night after gettin' with the wife. She lopped off his schlong with the swipe of a knife. (Penis, that is.) (Clean cut, missed his nuts.)&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT size=4&gt;Well the next thing you know there's a gunsu by his side. And Lorena's in the car takin' Willie for a ride. She soon got tired of her purple headed friend. And tossed him out the window as she rounded the bend. (Curve, that is.) (Pricker shrubs, wheel hubs.)&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT size=4&gt;She went to the cops and confessed the attack. And they called out the hounds just to get his weenie back. They sniffed and they barked and they pointed "over there", to John Wayne's henry that was waving in the air. (Found, that is.) (By a fence, evidence.)&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT size=4&gt;Now peter and John couldn't stay apart too long. So a dick doc said "Hey, I can fix your dong". "A needle and thread is all you're gonna need". And the whole world waited till' they heard that Johnny peed. (Whizzed, that is.) (Even seam, straight stream.)&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT size=4&gt;Well, he healed and he hardened and he took his case to court. With a cockeyed lawyer since his assets came up short. They cleared her of assault and acquitted him of rape. And his pecker was the only thing they didn't show on tape. (Video, that is.) (Unexposed, case closed.)&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
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&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT size=4&gt;Hope ya enjoy it peeps!!! &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/laughing.gif" width=15&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT size=4&gt;~Katrina &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/smooch.gif" width=15&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;</description><comments>http://www.xanga.com/katrina_21/358319470/item.html#firstcomment</comments></item><item><title>Sunday, September 25, 2005</title><link>http://www.xanga.com/katrina_21/355149490/item.html</link><guid>http://www.xanga.com/katrina_21/355149490/item.html</guid><pubDate>Sun, 25 Sep 2005 22:02:18 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;P&gt;Hello once again. &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/happy.gif" width=15&gt;&amp;nbsp;Thought I would write since I'm awake at the moment. It's been a long hard week for me. I woke up this past Thursday with a knot on my lower abdomen that was hurting a little. Well, I really didn't pay too much attention to it, but by Saturday I could hardly stand to sit, walk, or anything, and it had gotten bigger. So...I ended up leaving school early to go to the hospital. Found out that the knot was a large pocket of infection, so guess what....I got a VERY PAINFUL shot in the bum. &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/sad.gif" width=15&gt;&amp;nbsp;It burned sooooo bad, and I couldn't sit down for 15-20mins. cause' it hurt so bad. So&amp;nbsp;now I'm on a medication for the infection and the lovely Vicodin for pain. &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/pleased.gif" width=15&gt;&amp;nbsp;So now that I've been taking that, this is how I feel.... &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/whatevah.gif" width=15&gt;&amp;nbsp;Yup, I'm just like...whateva. &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/laughing.gif" width=15&gt;&amp;nbsp;LOL&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Actually, I've done nothing but sleep, but it's good cause' I've needed some rest. &lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Anyways, other than that, not much else has been going on. Since I was in so much pain Saturday, I didn't get to take pics at school. Don't worry though...I plan to take pics just as soon as I'm back in working order. &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/silly.gif" width=15&gt;&amp;nbsp;LOL&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; But I just wanted to make a update to put on here, and I'll write more laterz....&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;~Katrina &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/smooch.gif" width=15&gt;&lt;/P&gt;</description><comments>http://www.xanga.com/katrina_21/355149490/item.html#firstcomment</comments></item><item><title>Wednesday, September 21, 2005</title><link>http://www.xanga.com/katrina_21/352624845/item.html</link><guid>http://www.xanga.com/katrina_21/352624845/item.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2005 23:23:58 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;P&gt;Hi everyone! Just got in from school and thought I would write a quick entry. Today was a long, bad day for me. &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/whatevah.gif" width=15&gt;&amp;nbsp;First off, I went to my client's house today, and I was getting ready to make breakfast for him...well, I put his plate on the counter and apparently didn't get it on there fully. It fell off in the floor and broke, and of course I had no shoes on, so I got a piece of it stuck like 1/2in. into my big toe. &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/censored.gif" width=15&gt;&amp;nbsp;OUCH!!!&amp;nbsp; So that's been killin' me all day. (Oh, and for those of you that don't know, I work for a home health agency...just to fill ya in. &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/winky.gif" width=15&gt;)&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;However, my bad day started before I even began work. Last night I had a hard time sleeping. My rule is that if I dont' get at least 4hrs. of sleep, I'm a complete bitch the whole day. Lucky for the people who had to be around me today, I finally managed to pull of 4 1/2hrs. of sleep. But the day was sooooo long cause' I was so sleepy.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;And, to top it all off, I had to go to school tonight. &lt;IMG height=22 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/wtf.gif" width=15&gt;&amp;nbsp; That turned out to be a good thing though...Around 7:30 tonight, I began to become alive and got a burst of energy, so we had a great night at school. I got to bond with my excellent classmates. There's only 10 people in my class and we've been together for 3mos. now, so we're starting to feel like one big happy family. &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/laughing.gif" width=15&gt;&amp;nbsp;LOL!&amp;nbsp; When I have more time, I'll write more about em'. We actually have class Saturday, and I'm taking my boyfriend's digital camera to take some pics, so I'll post them on here when I write about them. &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/winky.gif" width=15&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;In conclusion, someone left me a comment on my last entry to congratulate me on my anniversary with my boyfriend, and said that I should post a pic of us. Well, I thought it over and....I THINK IT'S A GREAT IDEA!!!&amp;nbsp; &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/laughing.gif" width=15&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/heart2.gif" width=15&gt;&amp;nbsp;So, for your viewing pleasure...me and my amazing other half...love ya dear!!! &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/heart2.gif" width=15&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;IMG height=360 src="http://us.a1.yahoofs.com/users/41a4dcb9z5a9b1428/4c78/__sr_/1b9f.jpg?pham1MDBGy1DzrW1" width=480&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;IMG height=360 src="http://us.a1.yahoofs.com/users/41a4dcb9z5a9b1428/4c78/__sr_/ec04.jpg?phZm1MDBAD0vXqB6" width=480&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;IMG height=360 src="http://us.a1.yahoofs.com/users/41a4dcb9z5a9b1428/4c78/__sr_/b105.jpg?phZm1MDBRsiiQNwi" width=480&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
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&lt;P&gt;~Katrina &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/smooch.gif" width=15&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;</description><comments>http://www.xanga.com/katrina_21/352624845/item.html#firstcomment</comments></item><item><title>Tuesday, September 20, 2005</title><link>http://www.xanga.com/katrina_21/351894416/item.html</link><guid>http://www.xanga.com/katrina_21/351894416/item.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2005 21:35:32 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;P&gt;Hi everyone!&amp;nbsp; Thought I would update this since it's been awhile and let ya know how things are going. Well, I'm FINALLY 21!!! &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/laughing.gif" width=15&gt;&amp;nbsp;Yay me!&amp;nbsp; LOL!&amp;nbsp; My b-day was Sept. 13th. So I had an awesome weekend. &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/happy.gif" width=15&gt;&amp;nbsp;It was also mine and my boyfriend's 1yr. anniversary (Sept. 18th) so it was a fun-filled weekend. We went to T.G.I. Friday's and I got to order my first alcoholic beverage. &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/silly.gif" width=15&gt;&amp;nbsp;LOL&amp;nbsp; So, I got a strawberry margarita. It was really good! &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/pleased.gif" width=15&gt;&amp;nbsp;hehehe...&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Anyway, other than that, I've just been keeping busy with school and work. Last night at school we finished up all of our bookwork, so now we just have a bunch of procedures to learn, and then it's off to clinicals. I know what you're thinking..."Sounds like way too much fun for a person to be having." &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/silly.gif" width=15&gt;&amp;nbsp;LOL&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Yeah, but at least it's a step in the right direction for my future, and I'm excited about it. We have a Saturday class this coming up Saturday, which really sucks though. I don't think we should have to go to school on Saturday's, and if we do, I don't think we should have to be there for 7hrs.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; YES PEEPS, IT'S NOT A TYPO...7 FULL HOURS!!! &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/stunned.gif" width=15&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; But oh well, I guess that's the price you pay for a good education...&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Well, it's about time for bed...got a full day ahead of me tomorrow, but I just wanted to keep everyone up to date on what's going on...Write more laterz.....&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;~Katrina &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/smooch.gif" width=15&gt;&lt;/P&gt;</description><comments>http://www.xanga.com/katrina_21/351894416/item.html#firstcomment</comments></item><item><title>Monday, August 29, 2005</title><link>http://www.xanga.com/katrina_21/337413204/item.html</link><guid>http://www.xanga.com/katrina_21/337413204/item.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2005 22:07:55 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;P&gt;Hey everybody...have ya heard??!!&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; If you haven't you must not communicate with the world. There's a hurricane brewing, and it's named after ME!!! &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/laughing.gif" width=15&gt;&amp;nbsp;LOL&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; I'm not saying that hurricanes are funny, but I think it's kinda neat that it's named after me. My boyfriend said that he always knew I'd find a way to mess up alot of things at one time. &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/silly.gif" width=15&gt;&amp;nbsp;LOL&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Anyway, just wanted to leave a quick entry and say hi to everyone...do me a favor while you're here...LEAVE ME SOME E-PROPS!!! I feel so left out up in herrrre. &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/silly.gif" width=15&gt;&amp;nbsp;LOL&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Laterz...&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;~Katrina &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/kiss2.gif" width=15&gt;&lt;/P&gt;</description><comments>http://www.xanga.com/katrina_21/337413204/item.html#firstcomment</comments></item><item><title>Friday, August 26, 2005</title><link>http://www.xanga.com/katrina_21/335399743/item.html</link><guid>http://www.xanga.com/katrina_21/335399743/item.html</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2005 23:36:22 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;P&gt;This brought a tear to my eye, and I'm sure it will yours...please read...&lt;/P&gt;
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&lt;P&gt;A man in Grand Rapids, Michigan incredibly took out a US $7,000 full page ad in the paper to present the HOW COULD YOU? &lt;/P&gt;
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&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=2&gt;&lt;B&gt;When I was a puppy I entertained you with my antics and made you laugh. You called me your child and despite a number of chewed shoes and a couple of murdered throw pillows, I became your best friend. Whenever I was "bad," you'd shake your finger at me and ask "How could you?" - but then you'd relent and roll me over for a bellyrub. &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;My housetraining took a little longer than expected, because you were terribly busy, but we worked on that together. I remember those nights of nuzzling you in bed, listening to your confidences and secret dreams, and I believed that life could not be any more perfect. We went for long walks and runs in the park, car rides, stops for ice cream (I only got the cone because "ice cream is bad for dogs," you said), and I took long naps in the sun waiting for you to come home at the end of the day. &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Gradually, you began spending more time at work and on your career, and more time searching for a human mate. I waited for you patiently, comforted you through heartbreaks and disappointments, never chided you about bad decisions, and romped with glee at your homecomings, and when you fell in love. &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;She, now your wife, is not a "dog person" - still I welcomed her into our home, tried to show her affection, and obeyed her. I was happy because you were happy. Then the human babies came along and I shared your excitement. I was fascinated by their pinkness, how they smelled, and I wanted to mother them, too. Only she and you worried that I might hurt them, and I spent most of my time banished to another room, or to a dog crate. Oh, how I wanted to love them, but I became a "prisoner of love." &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;As they began to grow, I became their friend. They clung to my fur and pulled themselves up on wobbly legs, poked fingers in my eyes, investigated my ears and gave me kisses on my nose. I loved everything about them and their touch - because your touch was now so infrequent - and I would have defended them with my life if need be. &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;I would sneak into their beds and listen to their worries and secret dreams. Together we waited for the sound of your car in the driveway. There had been a time, when others asked you if you had a dog, that you produced a photo of me from your wallet and told them stories about me. These past few years, you just answered "yes" and changed the subject. I had gone from being "your dog" to "just a dog," and you resented every expenditure on my behalf. &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Now you have a new career opportunity in another city, and you and they will be moving to an apartment that does not allow pets. You've made the right decision for your "family," but there was a time when I was your only family. &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;I was excited about the car ride until we arrived at the animal shelter. It smelled of dogs and cats, of fear, of hopelessness. You filled out the paperwork and said "I know you will find a good home for her." They shrugged and gave you a pained look. They understand the realities facing a middle-aged dog or cat, even one with "papers." You had to pry your son's fingers loose from my collar as he screamed "No, Daddy! Please don't let them take my dog!" And I worried for him, and what lessons you had just taught him about friendship and loyalty, about love and responsibility, and about respect for all life. You gave me a goodbye pat on the head, avoided my eyes, and politely refused to take my collar and leash with you. You had a deadline to meet and now I have one, too. &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;After you left, the two nice ladies said you probably knew about your upcoming move months ago and made no attempt to find me another good home. They shook their heads and asked "How could you?" &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;They are as attentive to us here in the shelter as their busy schedules allow. They feed us, of course, but I lost my appetite days ago. At first, whenever anyone passed my pen, I rushed to the front, hoping it was you - that you had changed your mind - that this was all a bad dream...or I hoped it would at least be someone who cared, anyone who might save me. When I realized I could not compete with the frolicking for attention of happy puppies, oblivious to their own fate, I retreated to a far corner and waited. &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;I heard her footsteps as she came for me at the end of the day and I padded along the aisle after her to a separate room. A blissfully quiet room. She placed me on the table, rubbed my ears and told me not to worry. My heart pounded in anticipation of what was to come, but there was also a sense of relief. The prisoner of love had run out of days. As is my nature, I was more concerned about her. The burden which she bears weighs heavily on her and I know that, the same way I knew your every mood. &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;She gently placed a tourniquet around my foreleg as a tear ran down her cheek. I licked her hand in the same way I used to comfort you so many years ago. She expertly slid the hypodermic needle into my vein. As I felt the sting and the cool liquid coursing through my body, I lay down sleepily, looked into her kind eyes and murmured "How could you?" &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Perhaps because she understood my dogspeak, she said "I'm so sorry." She hugged me and hurriedly explained it was her job to make sure I went to a better place, where I wouldn't be ignored or abused or abandoned, or have to fend for myself - a place of love and light so very different from this earthly place. With my last bit of energy, I tried to convey to her with a thump of my tail that my "How could you?" was not meant for her. It was you, My Beloved Master, I was thinking of. I will think of you and wait for you forever. &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;May everyone in your life continue to show you so much loyalty. &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;The End &lt;BR&gt;&lt;/B&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
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&lt;DIV align=center&gt;&lt;FONT face=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=3&gt;&lt;B&gt;"The Animals' Savior" &lt;BR&gt;Copyright Jim Willis 1999&lt;/B&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/DIV&gt;
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&lt;DIV align=center&gt;&lt;FONT face=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif size=2&gt;&lt;B&gt;I looked at all the caged animals in the shelter...the cast-offs of human society. &lt;BR&gt;I saw in their eyes love and hope, fear and dread, sadness and betrayal. &lt;BR&gt;And I was angry. &lt;BR&gt;"God," I said, "this is terrible! Why don't you do something?" &lt;BR&gt;God was silent for a moment and then He spoke softly. &lt;BR&gt;"I have done something," He replied. &lt;BR&gt;"I created You."&amp;nbsp;&lt;/B&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/DIV&gt;&lt;/TD&gt;&lt;/TR&gt;&lt;/TBODY&gt;&lt;/TABLE&gt;
&lt;P&gt;----------------------------&lt;BR&gt;A Note from the Author:&lt;BR&gt;----------------------------&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;If "How Could You?" brought tears to your eyes as you read it, as it did to mine as I wrote it, it is because it is the composite story of the millions of formerly "owned" pets who die each year in American and Canadian animal shelters. Anyone is welcome to distribute the essay for a noncommercial purpose, as long as it is properly attributed with the copyright notice. Please use it to help educate, on your websites, in newsletters, on animal shelter and vet office bulletin boards. Tell the public that the decision to add a pet to the family is an important one for life, that animals deserve our love and sensible care, that finding another appropriate home for your animal is your responsibility and any local humane society or animal welfare league can offer you good advice, and that all life is precious. Please do your part to stop the killing, and encourage all spay and neuter campaigns in order to prevent unwanted animals. Jim Willis&lt;/P&gt;
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&lt;P&gt;~Katrina &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/smooch.gif" width=15&gt;&lt;/P&gt;</description><comments>http://www.xanga.com/katrina_21/335399743/item.html#firstcomment</comments></item><item><title>Tuesday, August 23, 2005</title><link>http://www.xanga.com/katrina_21/333305865/item.html</link><guid>http://www.xanga.com/katrina_21/333305865/item.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2005 20:51:43 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;P&gt;Hi everyone!&amp;nbsp; Since I got such great responses on my last entry and how hott Randy Orton truly is...I've decided to post a few pics of the hottest of the hot on WWE. So sit back, enjoy, and let me know what ya think....&lt;/P&gt;
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&lt;DIV&gt;*STACY KEIBLER*&lt;/DIV&gt;
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&lt;DIV&gt;*CHRISTY HEMME*&lt;/DIV&gt;
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&lt;DIV&gt;&lt;IMG height=600 src="http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0TgDvAhgXK6Cna7RfV2!VLNpOqBjrgBEcZU4mVd2oCZqUfmDyeoaOcD*3i2DQ6G9QrBdx87bPymUlhPqdPZL7hrVzhC37ZZcMGCe!5v1BJ16mnf7kLGmNtQ/newpromo.jpg?dc=4675528323001468755" width=474 align=center border=0&gt;&lt;/DIV&gt;
&lt;DIV&gt;*RANDY ORTON*&lt;/DIV&gt;
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&lt;DIV&gt;Hope ya enjoyed the pics. You know I had to add more of my fave honey! :) LOL&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Laterz....&lt;/DIV&gt;
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&lt;DIV&gt;~Katrina &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/kiss2.gif" width=15&gt;&lt;/DIV&gt;
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&lt;DIV&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/DIV&gt;</description><comments>http://www.xanga.com/katrina_21/333305865/item.html#firstcomment</comments></item><item><title>Monday, August 22, 2005</title><link>http://www.xanga.com/katrina_21/332045830/item.html</link><guid>http://www.xanga.com/katrina_21/332045830/item.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2005 00:27:42 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp; Hi everyone! It's late and I'm tired, so I'll get right to the point...I just got home from watching WWE Summer Slam at my friends house, and 'The Ledgend Killer' RANDY ORTON pulled off yet another win against the Undertaker! &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/laughing.gif" width=15&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp; So, in honor of his win, I've decided to post some GEORGOUS pics of his beautiful body on my site to show everyone what he got from his mamma. &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/winky.gif" width=15&gt;&amp;nbsp;LOL&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Sit back and enjoy the beautiful sites on which your eyes are about to see.....&lt;/P&gt;
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