A fluffy snow-cat, you're always able to appreciate a soft bed and a quiet moment of thoughtful contemplation, though you don't let this mindset inhibit your social life - a friend to all, you're never too busy to offer a hug to anyone who may need it.

The Persian is a relaxed observer. She quietly takes in the details of her surroundings and is happiest in her role as a spectator. The Persian will gladly accept affection, but does not often seek it out. Her loving and patient nature makes her an ideal housemate while her stress-free nature will allow her to make friends with whoever stops by. The Persian's greatest past time is grooming her thick, tangle-prone fur, but it's worth the effort, because she always looks fabulous!

1. Many children have blankets, or a favorite nubby stuffed animal that they like to keep near them for security. Do you recall what you had for your "security blanket" as a child? When did you finally give it up? What brought that about? I don't think i really had something I would've fallen apart without... I did have Mr. Pink Panther that my aunt Jenni had given me when I was too little to remember. I loved him some much, for so long... that he's bare foam in some parts. Carol had to make him clothes so he wouldn't become unstuffed.
2. Now that you are a big kid, what do you have to give you that same sense of security? aside from my kitties, I'd go with my flying buddy: Super Grover! He's traveled many miles (back and forth and back and forth, between here and various locations of Argentina) with me, providing much needed warmth and cuddles!
3. With a little over four months left in 2002, have you accomplished everything you wanted to for the year? Is there anything that you would like to accomplish before the year is over? Phew! That's a biggie. I'm not a "New Year's Resolution" girl at all... I'm a "life long plan" kind of gal. So, yes, I've accomplished (and I'm in the middle of such an accomplishment) much in this year, on a personal note.
4. I don't know about you, but it seems to me children have it pretty good these days. Game systems, computers in the home, microwaves, cable TV, the internet, cell phones and pagers, they certainly have a wider variety of technology than most of us did as children. What modern convenience, if any, do you think it would be good for children today to do without? What would they gain? I think that all these specificly geared toys are dumb. Now you can have a MickeyD's drive-thru window, a grocery store checkout line, a kitchen with all labeled items, and much more unecessary exacts. When I was growing up, you used blocks as boxes of food... something round as a plate... and the possibilities were endless. What has been lost in the children and youth of today is their imaginations. Who needs to develop one if you have everything set-up for you?
5. Many of us have one thing in which we believe we excel. What do you do better than most? organize and sing, sometimes at the same time!
6. In the United States, and possibly other countries, teenagers in High School usually wind up falling into several social circles or "cliques." Stoners, Rich Kids, Jocks, Cheerleaders, Band, Drama, Goths, and so on (though the names are probably different today). What High School "clique" did you find yourself in? Was it by choice or did it just happen? Did you look down on other groups? (Aw it's ok, it was/is High School, we all did dumb stuff) I was really a wanderer, mingling amongst most every group. The only labels I could have actually acquired would be "Brain/Nerd" & "Jesus Freak/Holy Roller"
7. (it begins) I have great news! I won the contest and we now have plane tickets to anywhere in the world. The bad news is we have to pick a place now and leave in the morning. I can't decide where to go, so you get to pick. Where should we go, and what is the first thing we should do when we get there? do you really have to ask? Argentina here we come! First stop, pizza or papas fritas... or milanesa... or Emma's for the panqueque pile! Mmmmm the possibilities!

   BONUS: Must I beg you? To go to Argentina? Never!