Katie T.

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Portland, ME, USA
female
single, 1 child
Speaks: Some Spanish, Very little ASL, English
Joined Sep 30, 2004

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Eight Special Gifts

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1) THE GIFT OF LISTENING...
But you must REALLY listen. No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your response. Just listening.

2) THE GIFT OF AFFECTION...
Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and handholds. Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for family and friends.

3) THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER...
Clip cartoons. Share articles and funny stories. Your gift will say, "I love to laugh with you."

4) THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTE...
It can be a simple "Thanks for the help" note or a full sonnet. A brief, handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime, and may even change a life.

5) THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENT...
A simple and sincere, "You look great in red," "You did a super job" or "That was a wonderful meal" can make someone's day.

6) THE GIFT OF A FAVOR...
Every day, go out of your way to do something kind.

7) THE GIFT OF SOLITUDE...
There are times when we want nothing better than to be left alone. Be sensitive to those times and give the gift of solitude to others.

8) THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION...
The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to someone, really it's not that hard to say, "Hello" or "Thank you." __

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Joined	Sep 30, 2004	Activist Aspirations	Casual
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Hometown	Portland, ME
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Birthday	June 15
Languages	Some Spanish, Very little ASL, English
About Me	I'm a great listener, and open-minded. I respect what others have to say, but I do have a mind of my own. I have plenty to say, but often don't get the chance to say it (for whatever reason). I love my family, for that they are all there for me, especially when it counts. I have been very blessed to have them. I love where I live. I can't imagine living too far from the ocean. Despite any negatives, I love having 4 seasons for the beauty it delivers. I've made some absolutely wonderful friends here on Care2. They may never understand how much they mean to me, but I hope they at least know that I appreciate and love them.
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Lifestyle
Pets	Guinea Pig
Activist Aspirations	Casual
Political Leaning	Conservative
Religions	Christian - Catholic, Christian - Other
Eating Habits	Chocolate - Lots of it, Love Carbs
Wild Fact About Me	Even though I love it, I'm allergic to cinnamon.
My Philosophy	You never know...
What Gives Me Hope	Courage, love, kindness, my daughter
If I were Mayor, I'd make the world a better place by
What/who changed my life and why	The birth of my daughter changed my life. Although I knew I'd fall in love with the first moment I would hold her, I could never have predicted the overwhelming love I feel for her.
What Bugs Me	people who steal and harm others, Constant Complainers and whiners
Passions	my family
Inspirations	courage
What Scares Me	Losing the ones I love
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Role Models
Quotation	People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don't believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and, if they can't find them, make them. -George Bernard Shaw When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives mean the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a warm and tender hand. The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing, not curing, not healing and face with us the reality of our powerlessness, that is a friend who cares. - Henri Nouwen In the long run the pessimist may be proved right, but the optimist has a better time on the trip. by Daniel L. Reardon
Interests	internet, Mind/Body/Spirit, Books - Author, Entertainment, Gardening/Farming, Spirituality/Philosophy
Books	The Time Traveler's Wife, The Celestine Prophecy, best sellers, Harry Potter Series
Music	pop, Classic Rock, Rock
Movies	horror flicks, Titantic, The feel-good holiday movies, Don't care much for Westerns nor War, The Princess Bride, Ever After
TV Shows	The Sopranos, Ugly Betty, Six Feet Under, The Office (US), Prision Break, Lost, 24
Favorite Foods	bread, chocolate, coffee
Favorite Places	being with family, near the ocean, cuddled up in bed with my daughter
Can't Live Without	family, laughter, chocolate and coffee, My daughter, a good book, love
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Dec 21, 2009 6:14 PM
Gala S. (127)	Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!)))
Dec 20, 2009 1:59 PM
Denise M. (100)	Christmas is forever, not for just one day, for loving, sharing, giving, are not to put away like bells and lights and tinsel, in some box upon a shelf. The good you do for others is good you do yourself... ~Norman Wesley Brooks
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Brendan K. (148)	Wishing you a good and a relaxing weekend, dearest Katie. I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving. Do keep in touch - love always.
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Michelle D. (133)	Thinking of you always, my friend! Have a great weekend! ~luv & hugs ~Michelle
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Jean M. (167)	Have a great week-end. Stay safe out there. Sending hugs.
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Brendan K. (148)	Hi Katie, Enjoy Hallowe'en. Don't let the ghosts scare you or Lilly and if they do tell them they are answerable to me.
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Black C. (105)	~ Thanks for the Green Star.~ ~ Sending hugs ~
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Debra L. (44)	Thanks for being a new friend!