
what tent is that?
By 007ben, at 11:15 PM, June 30, 2006
It's a Hubba Hubba by MSR. Fantastic tent.
By , at 1:32 AM, July 01, 2006
Pooooor Rupert - I hated having Wednesday in the hospital. Our kitty had similar symptoms after we had been feeding her "better" cat foods for a while. Hers was a stomach problem though - she suddenly started barfing, so to remedy that problem she decided not to eat anymore. Then she was put on Hills Feline i/d, but she wouldn't eat it after a few days -- BLAND. Now she eats hills science diet... "Sensitive Stomach" formula.
Good luck with poor Rupert.
By Lazy Lightning, at 9:15 PM, July 01, 2006
Aww, poor Poopert. I hope he is back to normal soon.
Have fun in Amsterdam! Say hi to Aunt Julie and the girls for me. We'll have to get together when we are both in the states to share photos and stuff.
love love love!
By , at 6:36 AM, July 03, 2006
I hope duperty-doo is feeling better. Give him my love. And have a safe flight blah blah blah. I'll come by evetually to pick up good ol' fran. Thanks! Love you!
By Titania, at 7:56 AM, July 04, 2006
Science Diet is like crack in cat food form, srsly.
By Rachel, at 11:25 AM, July 04, 2006
Hi -- I stumbled onto your blog after reading your comments over at Not So Simple.
The whole "staying in the moment" thing is a definite struggle (according to my therapist the fact that so many of us can't these days is somewhat of a "cultural neurosis"). I'll check out the book you recommended.
And I can definitely relate to the whole anxiety/meds thing... I recently decided to go back on meds myself and they're made all the difference.
I checked out Consumating. Not sure I completely "get" it yet... Anyway, ramble over.
By Ashley, at 9:27 PM, June 22, 2006
Hi Ashley, welcome!
Yeah, staying in the moment is a huge problem. I think it's linked inextricably to information overload syndrome, which more and more people who work in the average office setting suffer from. I know it made/makes me a nutcase. I've been on citalopram (Celexa/generic Lexapro) for a few months now, and so far so good. I'm trimming back appointments with my counselor as the summer is an easy time for me to let myself relax, but I know she's there when I need her.
As for The Power of Now- it's an excellent book but do take it with a grain of salt. I'd tell you to skip the intro, but doing that will guarantee you'll read it! Anyway, the intro is a bit heavy-handed and turns a lot of people off (myself included) but if you can get past it, it's a great read with good exercises.
There's really no point to Consumating, I suppose. It's just social networking with a bunch of geek toys. Hard to stop once you get the ball rolling on your popularity tho!
By Kat, at 12:01 AM, June 23, 2006
Thanks for the tips about the book. I'll keep them in mind!
Re: meds... Citolopram sounds like a good combo. I was on Lexapro for a while and it helped, but I think my current med is better for me. It's a newer one called Cymbalta that is very similar to the drugs in the SSRI category.
I have some major anxiety. For a while I was determined to handle it through stress management techniques like meditation etc, but I finally came around to the idea that I needed something just to help me "get out of the starting gate" so to speak.
As for therapy, for me it's really feeling like I need it to stay sane, but I'm truly fascinated by the whole process of growth and self-discovery. I resent the "stigma" that sometimes gets attached to it. But I'll get off the soapbox! ;)
By Ashley, at 4:13 PM, June 23, 2006

So glad to hear that you are feeling better!
love you.
By , at 10:14 AM, June 18, 2006
That festival looked like a lot of good, random, nekkid fun.
Next time bring me!!
By , at 10:19 AM, June 18, 2006
I may be going to the country fair this year (for boob painting and all) with my friend Shanti. I hope it's ultra crazy! The freemont parade looks pretty awesome. :-)
By Titania, at 2:16 PM, June 19, 2006
Glad you're doing well, Kat. Chemical imbalances are real, for which reason a wise man once said, "Medication is Good."
By Abhilash, at 3:00 PM, June 19, 2006

HAWT!!
By Lazy Lightning, at 2:33 PM, June 12, 2006
uhhh... why aren't you a model, again?
By , at 5:21 PM, June 14, 2006
That's hot
By , at 1:05 PM, June 16, 2006
i'ma jump you and take your hat.
serrrrriously.
By , at 2:24 PM, June 16, 2006
Kat has done some modeling in the past. Probably not a lot of opportunities in Seattle though.
By , at 3:08 PM, June 16, 2006
Yeah, I've done a little bit, but it's not my thing. I freeze up in front of the camera, which usually leads to an awkward facial expression. And they'd want me to lose at least another 10-15lbs for most major modeling jobs, which I am not ready, willing, or able to do easily.
By Kat, at 3:13 PM, June 16, 2006
what a fun picture!
- meegan
notsosimple.net
By , at 6:55 PM, June 19, 2006

KAT! if/when i get married you're totally hirred to take my pictures.
these are beautiful!!!! you're amazing.
By , at 9:56 AM, June 12, 2006
take me with you, then you won't have to travel solo ;)
By , at 4:27 PM, June 03, 2006
beings as I front the local chapter of the Dutch Mafia and you ARE going to the homeland of my people, you should take me with you for protection. this will garentee you safe travel throughout the land of holland.
make sure you take pictures of the Canals. everyone talks about Venice and it's canals but fails to realize the AWESOMENESS that is AMSTERDAM.
By , at 8:24 PM, June 04, 2006
yeah I'll help out in the solo traveling department too if you like. :D. (erm, too bad I can't afford to travel...) Say hi to julie for me!
By Titania, at 4:20 PM, June 05, 2006
Take me !! Remember - I worked for a Dutch company for 5 years while in NJ and filled one passport with AMSTERDAM in-n-out stamps... hey Kat - I'll be sending you some tips, places and info soon !! luv the Dutch but they can take some time to warm up to you. ok - a few other places in Europe to vist also will be arriving soon.
groet!
Jeff
By , at 8:50 PM, June 08, 2006
dude, post bikini pix.
By , at 1:21 PM, June 09, 2006
Anon: You first.
(Why would I take pictures of myself in a bikini?)
By Kat, at 1:28 PM, June 09, 2006