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<title>Whatever you're doin, I WANT IN</title>
<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in</link>
<description>Catster diary for the cat Toki</description>
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<copyright>Copyright 2013 by Toki &amp; Catster</copyright>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 22:25:24 PDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Aaawwwww yeeaaahhhh!</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 13 May 2013 20:01:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Gosh I'm almost surprised anybody even recognizes me, it's been so long since I've been here. Catste ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Gosh I'm almost surprised anybody even recognizes me, it's been so long since I've been here. Catster! My friends, I've missed you. Thank you so much for all of my birthday gifts and messages in March. I'm so sorry I haven't responded to or thanked anybody in months. My mom has been busy with work and Catster just fell by the wayside.
But here I am! Cat of the Week! Wow! I am four years old now, a MAN. I have a new sophisticated way of acting. Mostly. I mean- Sometimes. I try, anyway. :)
Thanks so much for the love! This week is going to be awesome.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Frosty Moon, Beaver Moon</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 29 Nov 2012 03:24:15 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Last night and the night before was the full moon. It's called the Beaver Moon, or Frosty Moon. Mom  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last night and the night before was the full moon. It's called the Beaver Moon, or Frosty Moon. Mom said that those kind of sound like stripper names. Full moons usually bring out some extra zoom zoomies, but I felt pretty relaxed last night actually. Maybe it's cuz the moon's so tiny right now. it is supposed to be the smallest full moon of this year, and if you look at it, it really does look smaller than usual! Very cute little moon glowing up in the sky.

Ahhh, winter. I'm loving my good old spot up on my high shelf under the heating vent. Toasty. 

Unfortunately, winter brings on a nasty habit of my mom's. Eating ORANGES. Yucky big navel oranges. For some reason she always craves them in winter. She's sitting at the table peeling one now. I took one whiff and jumped down, then took off running. I'm crouching across the room, staring at her with my Most disapproving SQUINT, and I'm wrinkling my nose in disdain. Yeah, that's right, you-- you ORANGE EATER. My own mother, peeling an orange ball of yuck. She better wash her hands before she tries to pet me.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Caped Invader</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/804149</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 6 Nov 2012 08:04:07 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>There's a suspicious character hanging around my yard lately. This cat is white with a solid grey ma ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ There's a suspicious character hanging around my yard lately. This cat is white with a solid grey mask and cape. This caped invader keeps coming up to my mom and squeaking at her. Yeah that's right, SQUEAKING. For some reason my mom thinks this weird squeaking sound it makes is very charming, and she always runs inside to grab some food to put out. Meanwhile, I'm staring out the window at my mom giving away food that should be going to ME. I don't really get it. The caped invader is definitely not a stray, because he or she is kind of chubby and has sparkling clean fur. And yet somehow my mom is so charmed by that squeaking that she can't resist. I actually have not been hissing at the caped invader. YET. I kind of admire his/her style. Much better than that punk Greystripe cat that comes by.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ALVINNNNN!!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/798844</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 27 Sep 2012 06:33:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Yes my friends! I have done it again! I am TOKI!! Chipmunk-bane!!! 

There he was, gorging himself ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yes my friends! I have done it again! I am TOKI!! Chipmunk-bane!!! 

There he was, gorging himself under the birdfeeder when I spied him from my spot by the drain pipe. Silently, I crouched lower with the grace passed down by my ancestors. The foolish chipmunk continued to stuff his face full of seeds, oblivious to his peril. Suddenly I struck, descending upon him like a biblical plague... (SHUT UP MOM, stop muttering and rolling your eyes! This is MY story!) uh- where was I? Oh yes: DESCENDING upon him like a biblical plague! The chipmunk squirmed and fought, scrabbling with his paws, but to no avail. I had him in my jaws. Standing up tall, I puffed out my chest and walked proudly to the door so I could bring my prey inside. I waited. My mom stared down at me with dismay. She cursed. I clenched the chipmunk in my jaws and waited. And waited. Mom started begging me, pleading for the chipmunk's life. She pointed out the seeds visible in the poor chipmunk's mouth. I ignored her and waited. (Seriously MOM, what's your DEAL? Why couldn't I just bring him inside? He was stupid enough to get caught!) I waited and waited. I looked at my mom with wide eyes, but she refused to open the door. 25 minutes! My heartless mom let me stand there with a chipmunk in my mouth for 25 minutes and wouldn't open the door! Finally I put the darn chipmunk down to adjust my grip, but my mom dragged me away and the chipmunk took off. Speedy little sucker. Okay, so maybe I can't call myself Chipmunk-BANE. But I could have been!

Hey, btw guys, thank you everybody for the pirate flags!! I hope everybody is doing ruthless pirate-y things! Take no prisoners but take plenty of chipmunks!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Stinky Slithering Snake</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/793100</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:05:27 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>So I was outside in the yard, walking on the leash, when my mom said, &quot;look Toki! A snake!&quot;
It was  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So I was outside in the yard, walking on the leash, when my mom said, "look Toki! A snake!"
It was a garter snake, about 18-20 inches long. I've seen dead snakes before, and I paid no attention to them, so mom didn't expect me to get so into this one. But as soon as this snake started slithering, I went to work. Pawing and biting, I grabbed that snake up in my mouth and started strutting around. Mom started saying, "Toki, don't kill it" but I was too involved in my battle with the snake to pay attention. Mom tried lifting me up, but the snake was still slithering around in my mouth, so she put me back down. Finally I let it go (just so I could play some more) and mom dragged me away. I was meowing and meowing, "I wasn't finished! Let me at 'im!" The snake had some blood on him and he was laying still in the sunshine. I was still struggling and meowing, so mom had to carry me inside.
Suddenly, mom noticed the smell. "Eew! Toki! You stink!" she said. Apparently, garter snakes let out some kind of gross stinky secretion when they are being attacked, and I had it all over me. I started grooming, but mom couldn't stand it.
I had to have a bath. I got a shampoo and mom was extra thorough rinsing me off. I don't mind baths, but I think my mom went kind of overboard with her effort this time. That stink was pretty gross though. Ick! At least I know I vanquished that dragon, I mean SNAKE.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm possessed</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/783456</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 7 Jun 2012 14:53:00 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I think I'm possessed by a dog or maybe a beaver. I have this strange compulsion to pick up branches ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I think I'm possessed by a dog or maybe a beaver. I have this strange compulsion to pick up branches whenever we go out for walks. Long ones, short ones. I like to chase them when mom throws them or drags them along the ground. I pick them up in my mouth and carry them all the way home. Then I want to bring them inside. Mom won't let me.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>butterflies are free... for a snack</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/777689</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:31:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I have developed what my mom calls a &quot;terrible habit&quot;. I am a butterfly eater. Walking outside, we s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have developed what my mom calls a "terrible habit". I am a butterfly eater. Walking outside, we see lots of insects. I love insects. I love their crunchy outsides and smushy insides. I love their bite-sized goodness. I love to catch their buzzing little bodies in my paws and munch them up. For some reason, my mom does not feel the same way. After I chew up a crunchy little insect, I look at my mom with a happy, satisfied expression, and I expect to see an expression of pride and motherly indulgence on her face. Instead, what I see is: revulsion. Disgust. Horror. And sometimes even nausea. I love juicy fat flies. and squiggly spiders. and cccrrrrunchy cccrrrrickets.
Recently I have discovered a new taste sensation. Butterflies. the little white ones. So far I have caught 3 and gobbled them up before mom could stop me.
And why would she want to stop me, that's what I'd like to know? Doesn't the hunter have a right to his kill? Isn't that a law of the jungle or something? And butterflies are lovely, aren't they? They fill me with hope! I can feel it in my stomach.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>scream queen</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 16:19:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Today mom and I went to the park. It was beautiful and sunny and the park was full of people. There  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today mom and I went to the park. It was beautiful and sunny and the park was full of people. There was a couple and a beagle with a baby carriage. Hmmm- did I say that correctly? A couple with a beagle and a baby carriage. The beagle was not in the baby carriage. (Too bad, that would have been funny.) Anyway, the beagle and I both strained at our leashes to get to one another. Mom doubted that this meant true love, so she picked me up. I have a tendency to go right up to dogs and puff my tail up. The man in the couple dragged the beagle away, saying to it, "You won't have a nose anymore if you do that." He must have seen the fires of mischief in my eyes. It's funny, because mom read that many Abyssinians get along well with dogs. Not me. So far I have been pretty confrontational with any dog that I have met one-on-one, but I am calm if there are lots of dogs. I know when I'm outnumbered.
Well, we continued our walk. I spotted a squirrel and took off after it. Mom dropped the extendable leash handle thingy by accident, and it hit the ground, bouncing after me as I chased the squirrel. Mom screamed "Toki!" but I didn't run into the street or anything. I just ran to the base of the tree that the squirrel ran up. I gave mom a funny look, like "what are you screaming for?" She picked up the leash and we continued on.
I found a nice spot in the grass, under a cherry blossom tree, and lay down. Mom sat too. She loves cherry blossom trees. We chilled for a while.
Then we got up and walked around some more. Suddenly I spotted another squirrel and gave chase. Mom accidentally dropped the handle thing AGAIN and screamed, "Toki!" as I ran after the squirrel. Bounce bounce bounce went the leash handle. The squirrel ran up a another tree and I looked back at mom as she screamed. Man that's an irritating habit she's developing.
Mom decided that she was being a putz today with the leash and we walked home. She picked me up as we were walking towards our door. I was in her arms, very calm and cool, as she reached for the door. She sees a big brown spider on the door frame and SCREAMED right above my head. LOUD. Needless to say, I practically jumped out of my skin. She held on to me though, opened up the door, and hustled inside, leaning way over to the side and avoiding the spider. She slammed the door and I jumped out of her arms.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>kitty crack</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 9 Apr 2012 20:26:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi hi! Hope you all had a hoppy Easter- hardy har. Thank you to everyone for my awesome Easter eggs! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi hi! Hope you all had a hoppy Easter- hardy har. Thank you to everyone for my awesome Easter eggs! My page is full of color and cheer. I'm sorry I'm not thanking you separately; you can blame my mom for that. We didn't really get to celebrate because mom was busy working on stuff. No ham, no turkey, no love for Toki. Just kidding, I got plenty of love. I got some Halo liv-a-littles freeze dried chicken treats- aka kitty crack. It's funny, mom gives me regular baked chicken all the time, and it is my favorite treat, but there is something in those freeze-dried chicken treats that makes me into a WILD-EYED MANIAC. I frantically chomp like a piranha when mom has it out, getting bits all over my face. I lick the dust off the floor and go crawling around. Mom said I look like a chicken junkie. I even try my hardest to open the treat drawer where the jar is kept, hooking my claws on the edge and pulling with all my might. I WANT IT! I WANT IT! What do you suppose they put in that stuff? In the ingredients, it says "marinade". So they soak it in some kind of deliciousness that makes it all.. MMMMMM CHICKEN raahhhgglglllgllglhhhhhh.....(open mouth drooling like Homer Simpson)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>slide slide slippity slide</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/773039</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 31 Mar 2012 20:19:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hellooooo. What's happening, everybody? Whatcha been up to? So, you want to know what my newest thin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hellooooo. What's happening, everybody? Whatcha been up to? So, you want to know what my newest thing is? The slide! When mom takes me to the park, there is a little playground/jungle gym thingy, with plastic slides. Before, I used to always jump up and stand at the top and look out. I would stick my head out and stare down, but mom always held me back. One day, I jumped up onto the levels, and suddenly ran down the slide before she could stop me. Now, every time we go to the park, I like to run down the slide. It makes mom laugh every time, especially when she sees other people's surprise. Here is a video of me:

<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert(\'Catster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.\');" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lnw9rh5EMko&feature=channel">Toki loves the slide</a>

After I go down, mom has to go down the slide too. Luckily she is only 5'2" and won't break it. I hope. That would be embarrassing! :P]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I need your opinion on cat toys</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/768515</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 3 Mar 2012 14:24:15 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hey, mom wants to get me some new toys, but she is not sure if I will like any. She wants to try out ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hey, mom wants to get me some new toys, but she is not sure if I will like any. She wants to try out some that are not wand toys. I have a ton of wand toys, and they are great, but I need variety.

Does anyone have this?  <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert(\'Catster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.\');" href="http://www.amazon.com/SmartCat-3833-Peek---Prize-Pet/dp/B0006VMN4O/ref=sr_1_17?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1330811433&sr=1-17">peek a prize cat toy box</a>
and if so, do you like it? Mom is very iffy on it. It's a lot to pay for something I might ignore.
Here is another version of it, except smaller:
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert(\'Catster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.\');" href="http://www.amazon.com/SmartCat-3841-Peek---Play-Pet/dp/B000JTDP18/ref=sr_1_105?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1330811741&sr=1-105">peek and play</a>

This one my mom just ordered: <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert(\'Catster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.\');" href="http://www.amazon.com/Bergan-70130-Starchaser-Cat-Toy/dp/B003IWHLXQ/ref=sr_1_161?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1330811875&sr=1-161">bergan starchaser</a>
I hope it's good!
 
Here is one of those dvds for cats. Sorry Tabbies, it's all BIRDS: <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert(\'Catster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.\');" href="http://www.amazon.com/Mewvie-Motion-Picture-Your-Cat/dp/B003QTDI6A/ref=pd_sim_petsupplies_18">Mewvie Birdland Bonanza</a>
and another one that looks much better: <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert(\'Catster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.\');" href="http://www.amazon.com/Go-Cat-Sitter-DVD/dp/B000F6UOXC/ref=pd_sim_petsupplies_2">Cat Sitter dvd</a>

I only watch tv very rarely. But I definitely react to nature sounds on tv.

So.... What do you guys think?]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>well here it is</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 26 Feb 2012 21:04:14 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, here it is. the post article

It's not as big a train wreck as I thought it would be, but it ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, here it is. the <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert(\'Catster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.\');" href="http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/cat_xRbL9fVap7Nx7lMwMr8MfJ">post article</a>

It's not as big a train wreck as I thought it would be, but it could've been better. The writer didn't put in all the stuff mom said about me. Mom told about my personality, how I'm really smart and that I taught myself to open the toaster oven door, and other stuff. Instead she did include that mom wants to get a female aby some day, which is true, but taken out of context, without all the good things she said about me, it kind of makes it seem like she is dissatisfied with her cat. Also, mom said that I am calm during photo shoots, which is true, but mom doesn't want people to get the wrong idea about Abys, that we are very calm quiet cats. We Abys are very curious and active and need a lot of attention.
Also, the writer edited out Zach's name! When describing the Bond inspired untied Bow tie, mom said it was a custom request for Zachery, a tuxedo cat. She said how James Bond was his idol and how the collar looks on a tuxie, because they already have the tuxedo part on, it just looks like they had a wild night drinking martinis at a casino. At least the writer did put in the part about it being for a cat whose idol was James Bond. Sorry Zach! I wanted your name to be in there too.
One thing that mom said that was kind of dumb was that the collars can be adjusted to fit any size cat, which is not really correct because they can only be adjusted within an inch. But that is mom's fault, she was tongue-tied and didn't say it right. Oh well. The funny thing is mom didn't get any orders today! She did get a lot after the buzzfeed thing, and laughing squid and jezebel. interesting. It must be that people who read stuff online are more likely to be interested in that sort of thing.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Almost famous</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/767240</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 25 Feb 2012 05:09:28 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>OMG, I am... I am FAMOUS! Things seem to be blowing up for me online. I am on buzzfeed and laughing  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ OMG, I am... I am FAMOUS! Things seem to be blowing up for me online. I am on <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert(\'Catster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.\');" href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/etsys-hottest-new-cat-model">buzzfeed</a> and <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert(\'Catster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.\');" href="http://laughingsquid.com/a-herringbone-newsboy-cap-made-just-for-cats/">laughing squid</a> and look at this: <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert(\'Catster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.\');" href="http://www.kedidefteri.com/?p=3945">turkish(?) site</a> I don't even know what language that is, maybe turkish?
Mom said all the attention is going to my head. She said to stop calling her bedroom "The Green Room" and that I'm not on a reality show called America's Next Top Modelcat. Also, that I can't start demanding to be fed only free-range organic chicken and that she doesn't have any crystal goblets like the Fancy Feast cat has. I told her that she's the worst personal assistant I've ever had and knocked her iphone onto the floor.

Seriously, though, my mom has been overwhelmed with work and she is actually feeling panicked about the whole thing. She had a couple big deadlines at her job in addition to the etsy stuff, and she has barely had enough sleep lately. She is just abysmal at time management. I am being totally neglected! Mom feels so guilty. :( Yesterday we had a nice night finally. Mom put all her work aside and spent some quality time with me. We had the Great CHicken Night, when she bakes my chicken for me in the toaster oven. This time I was so excited I opened the toaster oven door while it was still baking and mom had to scold me. She doesn't want me to get burned. I just wanted to see how it was doing.
So, mom is back to scrambling around today. Tomorrow, Sunday, there is going to be an article about me, I mean CatAtelier, in the NY Post pets section. If anyone is in the NY area, please check it out. The interview is going to be pretty bad, mom said, because half of it was a phone interview and mom went blank and said dumb things. She sounded like a moron. I was there, gaping at her. She is terrible on the phone. Really embarrassingly bad. But there will be lots of pictures of ME. And I'm the REAL star. I am America's Next Top Modelcat! (Oh come on mom, I'm only joking. Kind of.) The reporter also asked about mom's inspiration for different items. When she asked about the Bond inspired untied bow tie, mom told her it was a custom request for Zachery, a tuxedo cat from Catster, and that James Bond is his idol. So unless she edits what mom said, Zach will be mentioned in the Post too! Anyway, mom is nervous about that article. Everybody she knows reads the Post and she is worried she will have to go into hiding from embarrassment. We will see.
I hope you all are doing well. Mom and I are sorry we haven't been able to check in on you and see what you are doing. Mom hasn't even finished Tully's and Ingen's prizes from my contests! Isn't that just awful? Soon though.
Take care, my friends! I miss you!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>DESPICABLE! and shocks of a different kind</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/765786</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:57:32 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Do any of you guys read New York magazine? If you do, then you might know about their Approval Matri ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Do any of you guys read New York magazine? If you do, then you might know about their Approval Matrix. They put things, people, events, etc., all over it. Mapped out under Highbrow, Lowbrow, Brilliant, and Despicable. It's pretty funny. Mom always giggles at it.
But guess what! Mom's etsy store is on there under Despicable!!

<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="nymag.com/arts/all/approvalmatrix/approval-matrix-2012-2-20/">New York magazine's Approval Matrix!</a>

Don't worry, mom actually thinks it's really funny and kind of fabulous to be on there, even under despicable. It's like CatAtelier has really arrived. It's like free advertising! Dressing cats is definitely not for everyone, and mom already knew that when she started making stuff. One of her best guy friends said it was "a little creepy", but that dressing dogs was ok. Mom said "Whatever. You don't know ANYTHING." heeheehee. She stubbornly still continues doing it. Yup, future crazy cat ladies like my mom are tough, resilient creatures. :P

Hey, by the way, I feel like winter is finally ending. I can't wait to go for real, long walks outside. I've been sooo bored! And the squirrels need to be taught a lesson. They're getting way too smug. Sitting there, flipping their tails, eating their stolen birdseed. I can just hear them singing like that annoying Willow Smith song, about their tails instead of their hair: "I flip my tail back and forth, I flip my tail back and forth!" Bunch of miscreants, they are.

I'm also sick of my mom giving me electric shocks when she pets me. Isn't that annoying? I'll be all chilled out (but nice and warm) with sleepy eyes, and then my mom is like <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert(\'Catster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.\');" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BRv9wGf5pk">I'VE GOT THE POWER!!</a> and touches me and SNAP CRACKLE POP! electric static shock! So annoying.

I have been enjoying laying under the warm heating vent though, on my high shelf. In fact, I'm going to do that right now. Ciao!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Winner...</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/765614</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:44:56 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/765614</guid>
		<description>Hi guys! sorry my mom didn't get to do this yesterday- I hope it doesn't feel anticlimactic because  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi guys! sorry my mom didn't get to do this yesterday- I hope it doesn't feel anticlimactic because she didn't stick to the original "end" of the contest.

I have decided to enter all of the cats from the first contest even if they didn't comment in the second one. Their names will be added at the end of the list which is in the order of commenting.

1. River
2. Pipo
3. Ingen
4. Milo
5. Harley
6. Skylar
7. Sigmond
8. Tristan
9. Tiny Tot
10. Jezebel
11. Fearless
12. Da Tabbies of Trout Town
13. Cole
14. Tinkerbell
15. Griswold
16. Gump
17. Snow the Kitten
18. Gleek
19. Nonny
20. Vinny
21. Miss Mittens
22. Smokie-Boo
23. Nuk Anuk
24. Pixie

I'm going to go get the results now...
Good luck everyone! (does that work? it kind of cancels itself out, huh.)

OK, LISTEN UP, LISTEN UP! I did it! The winner is...

INGEN! Congratulations Ingen! MEOW! PURR. Ingen girl, you will soon be stylin' with a new collar.

Please pawmail my mom with your address. I will post a photo of the results of the sequence.

EVERYBODY! Thanks so much for entering my contest! Headbonks to you all, and I hope you will join in the next one. (You might be the winner!)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>GUESS WHAT? I am going to pick a 2nd winner! On Sunday! Comment here to enter!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/764478</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 9 Feb 2012 15:56:56 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/764478</guid>
		<description>So, it turns out that mom is making a different size for Tully because he is such a fine, majestic m ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So, it turns out that mom is making a different size for Tully because he is such a fine, majestic mancat, with a thick lion mane, so I AM GOING TO GIVE AWAY ANOTHER COLLAR TO ONE OF YOU! Mom jumped the gun and made the 9-10" collar size already, so one of you can win it. I am really happy, because I felt bad only one kitty got to win.

This time the winner won't be chosen until ***TUESDAY NIGHT. So just leave a comment here if you would like to be part of it, one kitty contestant per family.

hip hip HURRAY!

P.S.- measure your necks! heehee. The size adjusts between 9 - 10 inches, and mom recommends about 0.5"+ extra from the actual neck measurement. Have your mom/dad use a measuring tape or string, and measure tightly, but not pulling.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>contest</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/764332</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 8 Feb 2012 18:02:51 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/764332</guid>
		<description>Okay, here is what I'm going to do:
Everyone who commented/guessed gets a number in the order that  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Okay, here is what I'm going to do:
Everyone who commented/guessed gets a number in the order that they commented.

1. Miss Mittens
2. Smokie-Boo
3. Tristan
4. Tully
5. Jezebel
6. Pipo
7. Harley
8. Cole
9. Sigmond
10. Ollie
11. Zoe Autumn Sunshine
12. Nuk Anuk
13. Skylar
14. Fearless
15. Gump
16. Milo
17. Pixie

Mom is too much of a cheapskate to pay for a random drawing at random.org, so she will use one of their free services: the <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert(\'Catster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.\');" href="http://www.random.org/sequences/">sequence generator</a>

if you enter the number of entrants, it generates a random sequence of numbers, and the first one is the winner. So, I will post this entry first. Then I will do the "drawing" and announce the winner in the comments.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>super QUICK new CONTEST! Win a CatAtelier COLLAR &amp; BOW TIE! one question! !!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/763079</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 00:59:17 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/763079</guid>
		<description>HEY EVERYBODY! This is a quick new contest to win a collar and bow tie. It's really a dumb contest,  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ HEY EVERYBODY! This is a quick new contest to win a collar and bow tie. It's really a dumb contest, but my mom wanted to do something silly and fast. Soooooo....

I am pretty sure I have never mentioned the answer to this. But if I did, and you remember it, than you deserve the prize just for having a good memory. Here goes:

Guess the day of my mom's birthday! She is a Gemini, so it is any day from May 21 through June 21.

One guess per family. If no one guesses correctly, than I will announce the second round of guesses, and your family can try again. But there are only 32 days to choose from! Choose carefully!

THE WINNER gets a Round collar in holly Green, with a coordinating tie. Very cute!

All you have to do is write your guess in your comment here.
PLEASE CHECK the comments above you to see what has already been chosen. The First cat to guess correctly wins.

GOOD LUCK!! :D
meowmeowmeowmeowmeow]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>finally a cat-a-pole. and other thoughts</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/763045</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 1 Feb 2012 19:12:39 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/763045</guid>
		<description>Well well well.
On Christmas, I had a little request. I had been seeing some stuff about this new t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well well well.
On Christmas, I had a little request. I had been seeing some stuff about this new toy called a Cat-a-Pole. It's a long pole with this bendy tube attached to a mouse-bird thingy. It looked COOOOL. I wanted one. So, my mom went online, and ordered one for me. Then we waited. And waited. And waited. No Cat-a-Pole. Mom sent a polite email. No response. Then she sent a not so polite email. No response. I was so very sad every day when she came home and there was no long package for me. :(
Finally, after a full month, mom called. They said the Cat-a-Pole was going to be mailed out that very day. But they didn't offer any reason for the delay until my mom asked. They said they had been overwhelmed. Mom was annoyed, but she decided to let it go as long as the Cat-a-Pole came.
And it did! Finally! I knew as soon as I saw that long package, that it was for me. It is pretty great. I jumped and shimmied in the air, going after that mouse-bird. It's cool because the pole and bendy tube is really long. Mom doesn't think it will replace my all time favorite toy, the fishing fly toy, but I am having some fun.
Anyway, in other news, it was really warm today! Like in the 60s!  Mom took me out, and I sniffed and explored the yard. She has been home a lot, because it is slow at the studio. On cold days this winter, I just take a quick turn around and then want to go back in, but not today. I heard some rustling near the woodsy edge, and we saw some deer. They took off, jumping with their tails all white and bushy in the air. Mom has a funny relationship with the deer in our area. She calls them a**holes. It shocks me. My mom, the animal lover. It all started very early one morning when we heard sounds in the yard. Mom had been up all night working on something, and the sun was not up yet. She looked outside, and saw a doe helping herself to the birdseed in the hanging feeder. Right next to the window. She had her tongue sticking right into it and tipping the seed into her mouth, munching away. Mom went over and knocked on the window, but the doe paid no mind. I got interested too, and jumped into the window to watch. When the doe finished all the seed, it went over to the edge of the yard and took a poop. Seriously! My mom got really mad and went out and yelled, "You a**hole doe!" She really couldn't help yelling, even though our neighbors probably heard.
So that is why my mom calls the deer in our area a**holes. Because of that one doe. Today, when we saw the deer, I watched them jumping away curiously, but mom just grumbled to herself.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dreamboat #54!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/760659</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:46:14 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/760659</guid>
		<description>GUESS WHAT?!! I'm a Dreamboat!
Samoa has named me Dreamboat #54! I am now in the excellent company  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ GUESS WHAT?!! I'm a Dreamboat!
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/283038">Samoa</a> has named me Dreamboat #54! I am now in the excellent company of many other handsome mancats on her Dreamboat list. It quite makes me embarrassed, because I never thought of myself that way. Mom tells me I'm handsome all the time, but I'm no lady killer. I think I'm still a kitten at heart. But I do love getting attention! And I am honored to be chosen. I guess maybe it's cause I'm a male model... heeheehee. Maybe I should get posters printed of my face! Just kidding. :D Congratulations to all the other Dreamboats, and Dreamboats in Training, and Angel Dreamboats! I feel like I have a lot to live up to. Can someone teach me how to become a rake? I don't even know what my mom meant when she said I should be a rake, but it sounds cool. Does that mean I'll be spending more time in the yard? Raking leaves? :P huh Mom?   
Thanks so much to sweetheart Samoa. You gave my mom the giggles when she read your diary.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CRASH!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/754407</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:19:32 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/754407</guid>
		<description>I was bored. BORRRRRED. Mom was working on some stuff, sewing, etc. So I decided to find my own fun. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was bored. BORRRRRED. Mom was working on some stuff, sewing, etc. So I decided to find my own fun. 
Way up high, perched on top of a bunch of things, I saw a nice big box. It was empty, and I could tell that mom put it up there because she thought it was out of my reach. About 6 feet off the ground. Ha! A challenge. I jumped here and there, finding a pathway to the box.
Meanwhile, my mom was still fiddling around with her sewing. Suddenly she heard weird sounds. thump. Shuffle shuffle. thump.
"Toki!" Mom called. "What are you doing?" Mom went in to the bedroom just in time to see the big box tumble to the ground from it's perch. CRASH! Like a barrel going over a waterfall.
"Omigod! Toki!" Mom leaped towards the box and turned it over. The flaps were down, so she lifted them. There I was, in the box. I looked a little dazed. Mom took me into her arms, crooning "oh baby are you ok? Toki are you ok?" and checking me over. For some reason I was purring. I could see she was worried. Never one to waste sympathy, I got up and ran to the kitchen and the refrigerator. I stretched up and looked at her. Mom opened it and took some chicken out for me. I ate it and I was still purring.

So. This story has a lesson. Never try to put something out of my reach. Especially a box.

(This is Toki's mom now: I put the box up there, "out of reach", when I was cleaning and forgot to take it back down. Dumb mistake.)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Please help Pinot, he needs surgery</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/753883</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:36:19 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/753883</guid>
		<description>Hi everybody!
Mom's friend from work has a very sweet cat named Pinot Grigio. Pinot needs to have s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi everybody!
Mom's friend from work has a very sweet cat named Pinot Grigio. Pinot needs to have surgery on his leg, and possibly get it amputated, and his father is trying to raise money because it is very expensive. Pinot got out of his apt door into the hallway, and he fell out of a window 4 stories to the ground. He broke his femur. The vet has suggested amputation because the break is serious and painful and located near the hip socket. Mom's friend is very worried about the cost of this surgery, and was denied Care Credit. His friend has set up a page to donate on Paypal. Anything will help.
Mom remembers a few years ago when her friend first came in to work and told her about his new kitten Pinot, who he rescued. Her friend happily showed her all the scratches all over his arms from the little street kitten, who used to play rough. Pinot is now a grown cat and very sweet. Please help if you can.

Here is the link to donate:

<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert(\'Catster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.\');" href="http://www.victoriaucc.org/Victoria_United_Church_of_Christ/PinotGrigio.html">help Pinot get surgery on his leg</a>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>&quot;GET OFF MY TURF!!&quot;</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/752272</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 1 Dec 2011 15:58:23 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/752272</guid>
		<description>Today mom stayed home to work on etsy orders. I was really happy. The weather has been so mild latel ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today mom stayed home to work on etsy orders. I was really happy. The weather has been so mild lately, so it was the perfect day for her to take me out. and then back inside. and then out again. and in. and out. and in.
Mom wasn't getting much work done.
I was sitting in the windowsill looking out, when suddenly I saw him. Graystripe!
Graystripe is this neighborhood cat with medium length gray tabby fur. Mom calls him Graystripe after the cat in the Warriors books. She's not sure if Graystripe is a stray or is someone's outdoor/indoor cat. She thought he looked thin, but he's been looking healthier these days.
I KNOW WHY HE'S LOOKING HEALTHIER. Because he's hanging out on MY TURF catching MY birds! I bet that was him who left those dead mice in the driveway. He's taunting me!
When I saw Graystripe today I immediately started staring and getting agitated. Mom opened the window (screen down) and I started hissing. She tried to shoo Graystripe away so I would calm down, but Graystripe just sat in the driveway staring back at me. Mom felt bad because she kind of likes Graystripe (I DON'T KNOW WHY. Mom.) Anyway, she opened the front door to shoo him away, when I slipped past her.
I ran SCREAMING and YOWLING "Get off my turf!" at Graystripe. I puffed myself out so I looked huge. I am longer and taller than him, so I looked very fierce. Graystripe turned and RAN (scaredycat) and I took off after him. Mom was chasing us yelling "Toki STOP!" She was very scared that I would run into the street where cars were going by. I chased Graystripe all the way into these trees and shrubs, out of my territory. Hissing and spitting. Finally I stopped and saw mom chasing me. I allowed her to pick me up but I was still PUFFED out and angry, looking off into the trees where Graystripe had run. Mom held me and said "Shhh Toki" as she carried me back inside.
Mom was a bit shocked. She had never seen me so angry at another cat. I used to go to cat shows, filled with other cats. I am a Grand Premier! I was always chill, very relaxed. Kind of aloof. But that was neutral territory. This was MY TURF. MY YARD. MY BIRDFEEDERS. I hate that Graystripe! I see him hanging out in my yard. and I DON'T LIKE IT. I showed him. He better think twice next time.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>update on Saint Anne</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/751818</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:53:49 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I just read this in the Aby blog where I found out about Saint Anne:

update on saint Anne

It's ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I just read this in the Aby blog where I found out about Saint Anne:

<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert(\'Catster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.\');" href="http://abyaday.wordpress.com/2011/11/28/abys-in-need-update-on-st-anne/">update on saint Anne</a>

It's very strange. Her owners are now saying that St Anne has trichomen-something (intestinal parasite) and that they are giving her up because they can't afford her vet bills. I don't see why they didn't say that to begin with. Did they think the other reason was better? Maybe they got a whole bunch of negative responses to their original post. Gee, I wonder why. Anyway, I do hope Saint Anne gets the care she needs. :( It seems she has a tough road ahead until she finds a new family to help her. :(]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Abyssinian girl in Tampa Fl needs a home!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/751306</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 21:19:56 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/751306</guid>
		<description>This is something that made my mom and me very sad to hear. (Mom read about it in a great Aby blog w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This is something that made my mom and me very sad to hear. (Mom read about it in a great Aby blog written by the mother of Jacoby, who is a distant cousin of mine. And SHE heard about it from an Aby newsletter.)
A sweet 5 and a half year old Aby girl named Saint Anne needs a home. Why? Because she won't use a human toilet instead of a litterbox! :(
read the story here:
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert(\'Catster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.\');" href="http://abyaday.wordpress.com/2011/11/25/abys-in-need-saint-anne-needs-a-home/">Aby Saint Anne needs a home</a>

 It is really unbelievable. :( So mean! 
 If there is any catster near Tampa who would like to give that wonderful girl a home, PLEASE DO. She deserves better. 
See the contact info in the blog post]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>cold weather warm weather</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/749532</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:43:08 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/749532</guid>
		<description>It's been very warm out for several days now. I am happy to go out for my walks without my embarassi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's been very warm out for several days now. I am happy to go out for my walks without my embarassing sweater on. Last week was very cold, so mom kept making me wear this dumb "sweater" over my harness. It's not even a real sweater, it's just the sleeve off an old sweater of hers. I think it's interfering with my hunters crouch and my run. At the very least it's interfering with my clear thinking. Last week, wearing that sweater, I was chasing after a squirrel. I had it in a frenzy and it ran right into the big AC/heat unit on the ground. It hit so hard that even my mom heard this big BONK! sound. I ran around the side of the unit and waited for the squirrel to come around, but that BONK must have scrambled it's brain because it took an extra second. I looked back around the side to see what happened to the squirrel, which was a dumb mistake, because the squirrel used that moment to sneak around me and up a tree. I blame the sweater. Usually at this point the squirrel will shout squirrel obscenities at me from the tree, but this time it was silent. That made me feel better. That squirrel probably has a big bump on his head.
The only good thing about the cold weather last week was my mom turned on the heat. Ahhhhhh! I was so happy! I jumped right up to my special high spot on this shelf under a heat vent. I lifted my head and basked in the warm air. Then the past few days warmed up so my mom turned the heat off again to save money. That cheapskate! C'mon mom! It's still cold at night! Supposedly it's going to get chilly again tomorrow. So the lovely heater will be back. But I will have to wear the dumb sweater outside. Sigh.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy Halloween! .***** special!****</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/746757</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 05:01:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Happy Halloween everyone!

Normally my mom likes to keep this diary for only ME, and my awesomenes ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Happy Halloween everyone!

Normally my mom likes to keep this diary for only ME, and my awesomeness, but my mom has a special request: 
Please, if you can, watch the show The View today, Halloween, to see a funny costume that my mom made. Some of you may know that my mom works at costume studio, where they make costumes and props and things for theatre, film, tv, etc. Every year the studio makes the Halloween costumes for some or all of the ladies on The View. This year, my mom made the one Joy Behar (the woman with the red hair) will be wearing, and it is hysterical. Trust me you will laugh. Or maybe you won't... depending... Anyway, my mom thinks it's the funniest thing she's ever made. If you can't watch it, maybe you can catch it later on YouTube or something. 

:)
Meowmeow]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>mystery mouse</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/744759</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:18:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Somebody left a dead mouse in the driveway!

Was it a warning? An offering? A leftover? or an acci ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Somebody left a dead mouse in the driveway!

Was it a warning? An offering? A leftover? or an accident?

Today mom didn't go to work because she wasn't feeling well. (nothing serious don't worry). When mom took me out for a walk, she saw a small grey mouse. Dead in the driveway. There was a little blood, but not much. Of course I zero in on the mouse and go right up to it. Mom held me back with the leash but I tried to bat at it. She wouldn't let me touch it! Gahhhh! I so wanted to check it out! Anyway, I took a walking turn around the driveway and came back to the mouse and tried again. Still wouldn't let me get close. Finally mom picked me up and we walked to the park.

So.... Who left the mouse? And why? It could be stray cat. There are a couple in the neighborhood, as well  as several families who keep outdoor/indoor cats. Or maybe Jaime Fox or his wife and kits? But why did they leave it? Did it taste bad? Maybe a hawk dropped it. Mom has seen a hawk flying every now and then.
This is the second mysterious dead mouse in the driveway, actually. Last time there was no blood at all, and mom was afraid it was poisoned and threw it out before I even saw it. It was several weeks ago.

Maybe I should call in Sobelock Holmes. Or Pharaoh Loki- I know he's writing a Sherlock Holmes story.
Unfortunately I think this mystery may never be solved. What a waste of a mouse.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>buttercup don't break my heart</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/743146</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 8 Oct 2011 14:16:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>So this week was the Feast of Saint Francis, celebrating St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So this week was the Feast of Saint Francis, celebrating St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. Last year mom took me to the annual Blessing of the Animals to get blessed, and this year she decided to take me again. But the church of St Francis, in the city, where we went last year, had the blessing last Saturday, and my mom had to work.

When mom told me, I meowed "ohhhhhhhh! DARN. I was really looking forward to that!" Of course I was being sarcastic.

But my mom said "Don't worry Toki! I found one that is next Saturday! And it's in NJ, so we won't have to go into the city."

yay. isn't that great.

So this morning, mom snapped me into my harness, put me into the cat carrier, and we were off in the car. Last year I was really good until the ride home, when I complained loudly the entire way home. This year I decided to get a head start on complaining, and started meowing as soon as we started driving. Mom usually opens the top of the carrier and let's me stick my head out. I decided that this wasn't enough, and when I wasn't meowing, I was trying to squirm out of the carrier. Mom had to hold my harness with one hand, and I meowed and meowed. And then mom remembered the radio. She put it on and found some old song and started singing along,

"Why do you build me up- buttercup baby- just to let me down
and mess me around and then worst of all, you never call baby when you say you will..."

I stopped meowing and looked at her with my mouth slightly open with an expression of surprise and pleasure. At least that's what she told herself. It was actually an expression of fascinated horror.
Since we were on our way to a church, I decided to say a prayer:
"Dear Lord please forgive my mother, for she knows not how she sounds." Yes, you're welcome mom.

In any case, the singing worked to keep me quiet for the car ride. It usually does. Shocks the hell out of me every time. The heck, I mean. So we get to the blessing, which was very small and informal, on the church lawn. I was the only cat there, among many different kinds of dogs, so mom kept me on the side. The priest came and said the prayer for me, but he didn't put water on my head like the priest last year did. He was very nice and asked what breed I was, and said he had a Bengal cat at home. Last year the priest at the church of St Francis was wearing a monk's robe and sandals, like Saint Francis, which made my mom really happy because she is silly like that. She loves when people dress for the occasion, whatever occasion it is. Anyway, this year the priest was not in a robe, and my mom was secretly disappointed. After I got my blessing, a man came up and asked to take my picture for the local paper. Mom was not surprised, I get a lot of attention when I'm out. Plus I was the only cat there. He took a bunch of pics of me, trying to get my face, but I kept looking away. He was making that "pssshpssshpsssh" sound that people do for cats, but that sound doesn't work with me. I prefer clicking sounds. But he finally got the shot.
I was very good through all this, and mom told me so. We left and on the way home I was very calm. Mom decided to stop at a pretty little park with a duck pond/stream so I could have a fun walk. But guess what: It turns out I don't like ducks. I'm not scared of dogs, vaccuums, fireworks, repair men, or many other things, but ducks are WEIRD. I walked in the grass happily, but then I looked at the stream with the ducks swimming and quacking and flapping their wings, and I slunk down low and... slinked away. (are those real words? slunk? slinked?) Mom picked me up and tried again, but I didn't want to look at those weird ducks. So we left.
When we got home, I relaxed and groomed myself. It was a long morning. But I am blessed.

"but I love you still- I need you- more than anyone darling- you know that I have from the start. Build me up! Buttercup don't break my heart!"]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MEOW!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/741564</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:23:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom:
Toki, you've been talking too much lately. Especially in the morning.

Toki:
WHAT DO YOU ME ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom:
Toki, you've been talking too much lately. Especially in the morning.

Toki:
WHAT DO YOU MEAN I'M TALKING TOO MUCH?! 
= meow! meow! rriow! mrieeerwow! meirow! meow!

Mom:
Like, way too much.

Toki:
WHAT'S WRONG WITH TALKING?!
HOW ELSE AM I GOING TO TELL YOU THINGS?!
= meow! meow! meow! meow! meow! mreeeow! meerow! meow! mriioooow!

Mom:
But I don't understand.

Toki:
I WANT TO GO OUTSIDE! I WANT SOME CHICKEN! I WANT TO PLAY! I WANT TO SEE WHAT YOU'RE DOING! I WANT YOU TO STOP DOING THAT AND PLAY WITH ME! I WANT SOME MORE CHICKEN! I WANT TO GO OUTSIDE AGAIN! I WANT YOU TO STAY HOME FROM WORK! I CAN'T SEE WHAT YOUR DOING! THAT LOOKS SO BORING! WHY ARE YOU DOING THAT?!
= meow x50

Mom:
Alright, let's go for a walk.

Toki:
DON'T FORGET THE CHICKEN!
= meow!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>lost innocence</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/736456</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 2 Sep 2011 18:57:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I woke up today in an excellent mood. For once I didn't have to press my paw on my mom's face to wak ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I woke up today in an excellent mood. For once I didn't have to press my paw on my mom's face to wake her up, because she was already up. While mom got showered and dressed, I lounged in the morning sunshine in my favorite window spot. I gave myself a good wash. Have to look my best to face the day's adventures, right?
Mom showed me my harness and I jumped right up to the table by the door to put it on. I purred and rubbed my head on mom's hands. I love morning walks! Mom opened the door and I jumped out lightly into bright sun. I walked to the side and suddenly POUNCED.
BAM! I caught a sparrow! a nice big one. Mom was shocked because it happened so quickly. I haven't caught anything since that GLORIOUS day when I caught 2 birds in one day. I have had several run-INS with cheeky squirrels, but they have eluded my paws. 

Anyway, there I was, with a big sparrow in my mouth. And you know what I did? I STRUTTED. Like Saturday Night Fever.
 
"Well you can tell by the way I use my stalk, I'm a hunting cat, no time to talk...
Birdies loud, the sunshine warm
they been tempting me since I was born
And now it's all right it's ok
You may look the other way
you can try to understand
this kitty's now a hunting man..."

I strutted right back to the door and waited to bring my bird inside. Mom saw the bird moving it's feet and trying to flutter. I had it's head in my mouth. Mom tried to get me to drop it. There was no way I was going to give up my bird. I wanted to bring it inside so I could hunt it again. In a controlled environment. I patiently, stubbornly waited. Mom begged me to put it down, ordered me to put it down, tried to make me let go by picking me up and turning me towards the yard.
Na-ah. No way. MY BIRD.
I shifted the bird and it started to flutter and I caught it back up in a better grip with my mouth. I waited. I was DETERMINED to bring my bird inside.
Meanwhile, mom was getting desperate. She couldn't get me to let it go, and she was becoming later and later for work. She had a lot to do. But she stood outside waiting for me to put down the bird for more than twenty minutes. She knows because she kept checking the time. Finally she picked me up and rushed me inside and into the bathroom and shut the door. I finally put down the bird. It didn't move. I prodded it. I batted at it. I wanted more hunting! Wake up, bird! But it was dead. Mom felt really bad. She thought I must have bit down harder when she was lifting me up. Mom had to pick me up and put me in another room so she could take the bird away and put it outside. she picked 2 flowers and laid them on the bird at the far edge of the lawn. She didn't know what to do, really. When, she came back inside, I had settled down to wash. I seemed a very cool customer. Mom shook her head and said, "Oh Toki."]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm on the Moderncat blog!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/730102</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 07:16:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi everyone! I know I haven't been showing my whiskers around here lately, but it's not my fault. It ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi everyone! I know I haven't been showing my whiskers around here lately, but it's not my fault. It's my mom's fault. She has been really busy at work with projects. Also there was that awful heatwave that made her so tired. I'm sorry I haven't been keeping up with your pages and diaries. I hope to catch up soon.

In other news: my mom's etsy store CatAtelier was featured on the Moderncat blog! My mom is beyond thrilled. We love that blog! Being the model and ambassador for CatAtelier, my pictures are all over the post. She showed it to me, and I thought, "Damn I'm good looking." UHHHHH... uhhhhhh... I mean.. uh Did I meow that out loud? What I REALLY thought was, "How wonderful for mommy!" Yeah that's what I thought. It's so exciting! And mom immediately got 5 new orders. Actually she  is freaking because she has too much to do at her job too. But it's so amazing. Here is the blog post: 

<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Catster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.moderncat.net/2011/07/27/catatelier-for-the-fashion-forward-feline/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+moderncat+%28moderncat%29">CatAtelier on Moderncat</a>

ALSO! I got the figurine of me that my mom ordered from Tigger's etsy store, the Cat Fun Attic. It's AWESOME. My mom will post pics later. I specially requested that it be me having caught a bird. (to commemorate my successful hunting.) Tigger's dad did an amazing job! It's so charming and totally captures my personality and looks. (Sorry guys, Im having a vain morning. My mom was praising me and petting me all night. There's only so many times you can hear that you are the cutest in the universe before you start to believe it.) Wait til you see the pictures! You are going to be so jealous and want one made of yourself. Get one! We should all have one!

Here is the link to Tigger's store:

<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Catster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCatFunAttic?ref=pr_shop_more">The Cat Fun Attic</a>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I AM A MIGHTY HUNTER!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/726622</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 26 Jun 2011 16:10:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>It all started with a chase.
See, when I go out for walks, I like to peek around the corner of the  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It all started with a chase.
See, when I go out for walks, I like to peek around the corner of the house into the yard at the birds and squirrels at the bird feeders. Because the leash was only 6 ft long, when I would lunge, it would hold me back and mom would get yanked forward, and I would be disappointed. A couple times my mom would hold the leash loosely, and let me lunge, because she would immediately jump after me and grab the leash. (She knows this is stupid, but let me continue the story). This worked out because when the birds would fly away, and the squirrels would go up a tree,  I would stop running.

Until the other day. I was peeking around the corner at the feeder and my mom was behind me holding the leash. Little did she know, that it wasn't only birds and squirrels I was peeking at. A chipmunk was eating spilled seed on the ground. I lunged and the leash flew out of my mom's hand. But chipmunks don't fly away or climb trees. They RUN. So when the chipmunk started running, I ran after it. Man those chipmunks can run fast! It ran all around the yard and the driveway, circling around, everywhere. And I ran after it. Meanwhile, my mom was running after me calling, "Toki! Toki!" It was like a Benny Hill chase. All we needed was that music.
I didn't catch the chipmunk. My mom finally got the leash and the chipmunk ran away. But my mom nearly had a heart attack from that chase. She decided no more letting go of the leash.
I was disappointed, to say the least. That night I was really worked up. At about 2:30am, I knocked mom's big container of threads and bobbins off a shelf, and it hit the wood floor with a tremendous crash. Tons of spools and bobbins went everywhere and the container cracked. I had some major zoomies, flying all over the place. Mom thinks it was pent up frustration from the chipmunk chase. 

Mom ordered a retractable leash that extends up to 16 ft. It came yesterday morning, but mom had to work, so I only had a very short walk before work.

BUT today...
Today I unleashed the beast. The wild cat within. Mom extended the leash out and held onto the handle. I crouched low, keeping my belly close to the ground. I crept up silently and peeked around the corner.  I stayed motionless. Then I sloooowly slowly got into position... and lunged. And I caught a sparrow! Even though my mom enabled this whole situation, she kind of felt confused about what to do. And sorry for the bird. I proudly carried the sparrow in my mouth to the front door.

"mmmm mmmmm!" open the door!
I tried to nudge open the door, but it was shut. I stood there and mom said, "No, Toki, you can't bring it inside. Let it go! Come on Toki. Let it go." I held on. Mom gave the leash a tug, but I stayed at the door.
"!!!!" open the door!
I opened my mouth to get a better grip, and the sparrow started to fly away, and I caught it again. I picked it up in my mouth again, and tried to get mom to open the door. She still refused. Finally, I walked kind of over to the yard, and I sort of opened my mouth, and the bird fluttered up. I leaped, but it flew away. Mom was happy that I hadn't killed it. She's not sure why, but she thinks I wanted to bring it inside and keep hunting it.
Even though the sparrow flew away, I was SO PROUD. I had a spring in my step. Mom feels secretly proud too. She knew I would be an excellent hunter. She is happy that I can still be safe on the leash too. She's still not sure what to do if I actually kill one. My grandpa says there are tons of birds though. What do you think?
Because this afternoon my mom took me out again, and I CAUGHT ANOTHER ONE. And my grandpa came out to see. Same scenario with me at the door with a bird in my mouth. This time it was a young sparrow. and when I went to the yard and opened my mouth, it stayed on the ground, stunned. I batted at it. My grandpa picked it up gently, and it sat for a moment in his hands, and then flew away. This one my mom isn't sure is going to be ok later. :/ What do you guys think about this?]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>too much nature?</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/723813</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 31 May 2011 15:18:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi everyone! I hope you had a great Memorial Day and took a moment to thank everyone who has served  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi everyone! I hope you had a great Memorial Day and took a moment to thank everyone who has served in the armed forces, including the dogs. I don't know if cats serve. It seems more likely that we are served by others. But anyway...

So nature is creeping inside and mom is not happy. Yesterday a big black spider ran across my mom's bed. Luckily she was not in it at the time. I was busy at a window, and I didn't see it. I did turn when my mom started screaming. She took a magazine and viciously beat the spider to death with it. Oh the violence! The horror! I could hear dramatic opera music in my head. A more sensitive cat than me would have cried into his paws and meowed "Stop it mommy! it's already dead! it's already dead." But I don't get easily phased, and I just stared at her with a bemused expression on my face. Seems like a terrible waste of a snack. That was the 3rd spider this week and mom says I am slacking. She thinks it is disgusting when I eat them, but she doesn't want them around her either. I think she would like it if I just zipped around and took care of them while she isn't home. hmph.

Jaime Fox came by the yard in the morning yesterday. It had stormed very early and was still wet, so he looked all spiky and damp. He is looking much more fit, so I guess the food pickings are better. Could it be a different fox?

I have been meowing to go out way too much, my mom says. I also paw at the doorknob. I know that the doorknob opens the door, but I don't know how to work it. Mom says she has created a going-out monster. But it's summer now! I want my nature!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>nature</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/723375</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 27 May 2011 16:33:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Today was so fun! The weather is perfect! Mild and sunny and breezy. It's supposed to thunderstorm l ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today was so fun! The weather is perfect! Mild and sunny and breezy. It's supposed to thunderstorm later, but right now it sure is fine. Mom took me out for a walk, and I wandered around, looking at things, sniffing at things, meowing at things, poking at things. I saw a bunch of these weird squirmy worms around the lawn. Mom said they are earthworms. I poked and meowed. Any time I put my face too close though mom told me to stop because she didn't want to see me eat one or something. She doubts that they are bad for me, but the sight of me chewing on a worm would be too much. I didn't want to eat them anyway, I just wanted to get a closer sniff.
I almost caught a squirrel again. I surprised it around a corner. Once again, my mom slowed me down too much because she was holding on to the leash. I was so close this time. One second faster and I would have caught it. I looked back at my mom with a disappointed look and she felt really bad. My mom is not clumsy or slow normally, but compared to me, she feels like a ball and chain.
When we came back inside, she opened up the window and I sat at the screen watching some more nature. We are living on the ground floor, and I can see everything. Mom commutes to work in the city, which pretty much sucks, but she is glad that I have some nature. The small back yard is connected to a woodsy area, so a lot of animals come by.
There was a groundhog at the edge, and I stared at that guy. He was big! He was shaking some bushes, doing some stuff at the roots. I wonder what the heck that varmint was up to.
Then I saw a rabbit. They eat in the yard everyday, in the early morning and in the evening. They are brown and pretty big and well-fed looking. My mom likes to think about the rabbits of Watership Down when she sees them. I like to think about snatching one up and how tasty it would be when I see them.
There is a little red fox that comes into our yard at least once a week. Mom calls him our neighbor Jaime Fox. She loves him. One time the fox even went to sleep in the sunshine at the edge of the yard! My mom took pictures through the window. He looks very hungry and thin. Mom wonders if he wants to eat me. One time we went out for a walk though, and suddenly I looked very alertly at the brambles at the edge. In a few moments Jaime Fox came walking out. He saw us, got startled, and hastened back into the brambles. I also hastened away towards the door to go inside. Mom picked me up and watched to make sure the fox was leaving. She feels bad because he is so thin and small, but she knows that foxes are opportunists and will take what they can get. I think he eats the rabbits, but since they are fast, he probably can't get that many. He is not much bigger than me. My mom will put up some pictures of him and you will see he is very cute. The only thing that looks terribly wild and fierce about him is his yellow eyes. We can hear him bark at night too. It's a weird scream-y sort of sharp bark.
I just jumped on mom's shoulder and slipped and accidentally scratched her back with my back paw. When mom is on the computer too long I jump on her shoulders. and sometimes right onto the keyboard.
Now she is going to trim my claws. Curses!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>mystical cat video</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/721740</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 11 May 2011 19:33:29 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/721740</guid>
		<description>Have you guys seen the mystical cat video? It's really funny

mystical cat

All of these talking ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Have you guys seen the mystical cat video? It's really funny

<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Catster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bTbAsmPOKo">mystical cat</a>

All of these talking animal videos are hysterical.

<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Catster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.youtube.com/user/klaatu42">talking animals</a>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>can you taste it</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/720806</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 2 May 2011 20:47:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Before I go into my diary entry, I would like to send purrs to Vern, who crossed to the bridge today ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Before I go into my diary entry, I would like to send purrs to Vern, who crossed to the bridge today. Poor little guy, only 10 months old. :( FIP is a devastating illness that progresses very quickly and is difficult to diagnose. My mom still has items in his auction, and I know his family will still have his vet bill to pay even though he is gone. I am not sure what is going to happen with it, but here is the link to the auction.
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Catster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/fbx/?set=a.204852286211939.52038.204848729545628">Vern's Auction page</a> 

I am sorry to move on to such an... odd topic. But here goes:

My mom gets thirsty at night and in the morning. So she keeps a glass of water by her bed. Sometimes she wakes up and takes a sip first thing.
Now I also get thirsty. Naturally, seeing a glass of water by the bed, I think, "How convenient!" It's much closer to my bed than my water fountain. How should I know that my mom wouldn't want to share it with me? Such a selfish thing would never occur to me.
This morning, my mom was getting dressed, and watching me run around and play, my innocent, happy frolicking. I go over to what I thought was "our" glass of water, and I start drinking. Mom goes, "What?! Toki! WHAT ARE YOU..? oh NOOOOOOO." She shoos me away from the glass and stares at it. She is frowning. She puts her hand over her stomach. I felt very insulted. I'll have you know that I am very clean. My butt is VERY CLEAN. I should know, I lick it every day. I bet my mom never tasted anything when she drank from that water glass.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Auction to help Vern!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/720191</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:58:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Meow everyone! Hi hi!
You all know Simone and River, right? Well Simone wrote in her diary about Ve ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Meow everyone! Hi hi!
You all know Simone and River, right? Well Simone wrote in her diary about Vern's Auction. Vern is a 10 month old orange tabby cat who is having trouble walking. His mom had to take him to a cat neurologist, who said Vern would need special diagnostic tests to determine the problem. These tests cost a lot of money! We all know how much things like that cost. So Vern's mom is having an auction to raise money for the tests and treatment. My mom has donated stuff from her etsy store to the auction. Simone's mom donated some awesome catnip toys, and Hazel Lucy's mom donated a beautiful hat. Lots of Catsters are helping out! Please everyone take a look and bid on something if you can! My mom is paying the shipping on her items! It's such a good cause! Here is Vern's page so you can read his story/diary and get the link to the auction.

 <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/cats/1158224">Vern's Catster page</a>

Thanks! If you can't bid because you are broke too, please spread the word!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Spring Break at my place</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/718965</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 16 Apr 2011 18:12:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Tonight I had dinner with my grandpa, which is totally great because he eats delicious things like b ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Tonight I had dinner with my grandpa, which is totally great because he eats delicious things like beef and poultry, which my mom doesn't eat. He had yummy Angus beef tonight, that Mom broiled plain in the oven, with just a little butter. I ate lots of beef! Grandpa can't resist my cute face EVER! and Mom was fine with me having it, because there was no seasonings or sauce. Afterwards, she even let me lick up some beef juices and drippings from the pan. Foolishly, she knows now.

After eating, I always like to go to a high spot in the room, the highest shelf or whatever, to clean my face and lick my chest and stuff. Mom just recently put up a REALLY high shelf for me. I was up there licking my paw and cleaning my face, when suddenly, I leaned over the side of the shelf and...

THREW UP.
beef juices and drippings.

It was like someone throwing up over a balcony on spring break.

Mom looked up and I was looking down at her, interested as usual in the clean up efforts. I am FINE.

I'm a BRO. And my mom did a GREAT JOB cleaning it up. :D]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OH NO!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/718311</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 10 Apr 2011 21:19:29 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>My mom is feeling terrible because I threw up one of her hair bands/elastics. She knew I liked to pl ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My mom is feeling terrible because I threw up one of her hair bands/elastics. She knew I liked to play with them, but she had never seen me eat one. I seem fine now, but mom is really freaked out. She feels so guilty for leaving it out! :(
Right now she is going to clear out all her hair bands and put them away. I hope all of your mommies are not as careless as mine! I love my mom, but she needs to be more on point. She will be watching me closely to see if I seem sick. :(]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thanks everybody!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/715855</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 22:16:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/715855</guid>
		<description>thanks again everyone for making my birthday great! I will be sending out more pawmails tomorrow! I  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ thanks again everyone for making my birthday great! I will be sending out more pawmails tomorrow! I had such fun yesterday night! I had an awesome chicken dinner especially for me, and new toys! 2 of them I really love, these "Fuzz bugs" I got. They have catnip in them and have this shiny stuff on their tummies and they make this cool crackly sound when they slide across the floor. I was chasing them so fast my back legs flipped over my front when I stopped. :D So much fun.

And actually, I had a lot of fun tonight too. It was laundry day- YEEEEEEAAAAAHHHHH!!!!  I love playing in sheets when mommy makes the bed! Raise your paw if you love to play in the sheets!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY BIRTHDAY to ME! I am 2 years old today!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/715704</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 20 Mar 2011 14:50:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I am 2 years old today! Hurray Hurray! Let the &quot;terrible 2's&quot; begin! Just kidding. Mom hopes that &quot;t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I am 2 years old today! Hurray Hurray! Let the "terrible 2's" begin! Just kidding. Mom hopes that "terrible 2" thing doesn't apply to cats.
Mom got up in the middle of the night and found me trying to rip open this ziplock bag containing Irish Soda bread, which I love. She put it away in the cabinet. She gives me some usually, but she will only give me the parts with no raisins. Raisins are bad for dogs, and she is not sure about cats, but she says better safe than sorry. Anyway it must have been that big full moon making me all crazy. I was up cleaning shelves and tables "knocking things over" very very early. And I pressed mom's face with my paw a HUNDRED times trying to wake her up. Her mouth especially. I was NOT trying to smother her, I just wanted to WAKE HER UP. She yelled at me when I started biting the pull tie to the blinds. She doesn't want me messing with that. But HEY! It's my birthday!
When she finally got up for real (she went back to sleep after giving me breakfast) Mom gave me special chicken and lamb jerky treats that she bought yesterday. Later on she is going to give me a special dinner. She took me out for a walk, but it was very short because I got freaked out. I am usually very brave, but several weird things happened. A police car came zooming by with its lights flashing. That wasn't that bad, but then I heard children yelling at the park, and I don't like loud children. It makes me growl. Then these 2 people thought I was cute, so they started coming over to me and talking. I just thought it was weird, and I started running really fast to get home. I leaped over branches and things and mom was running to keep up with me. Luckily we weren't far from home. I ran all the way back home right to our door with my tail all fat and puffed out. Mom is surprised how easily I knew the way back.
Anyway, I am happy to be home and I am looking forward to my dinner and birthday toys.
Thank you to everyone for my special messages and rosettes and gifts! I feel so loved and happy to have great friends! Mom is going to put up one of my baby pictures again. Hey, did I tell you that I am an uncle? My younger sister, from a different litter but same parents, had kittens! So did my mom, on the same day! So I am an uncle and a brother. You can see them on the special live kitten cam
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Catster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.ustream.tv/channel/abyssinian-kitten-cam">kitten cam</a>
They are SOOOOOO CUTE. You will love them. My mom is the pretty red aby, her name is Kalahari. My sister is the pretty ruddy aby (like me but smaller), and her name is Echo. They each had 2 ruddy kittens.
Thanks again everyone! meow to you later!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>fun walk</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/715596</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 19 Mar 2011 14:30:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday morning I really wanted to go for a walk. I could feel that warm spring air! Unfortunately ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday morning I really wanted to go for a walk. I could feel that warm spring air! Unfortunately, mom had to go to work, so we couldn't go. Today, mom took the day off and we went out. Unfortunately, the second we were outside, mom took me back inside and put a sweater on me because it was windy and a bit chillier than yesterday. I felt kind of silly wearing that sweater over my harness. Mom didn't make it, she just cut the sleeve off of an old human sweater and cut some holes in it for my front legs to go through, and a dip under the back. My head goes through the "wrist" cuff. She cut a hole in the top for the leash to go through, and we were off!
We went into the yard, but all the birds at the feeders flew off the second they saw me. Cowards! We didn't see any squirrels. Then mom walked me to a park. I sniffed around, and chased the leaves blowing around in the wind. It was fun! I wish I could go off the leash, but mom is afraid I will get hurt. At the park, there was a lot of grass, but there was a sign that mom read to me that said "KEEP OFF THE GRASS. NEWLY SEEDED." We would have snuck onto it anyway, but then mom was afraid of pesticides. Isn't my mom a worrywart?
Now we are home and I am grooming myself. I've got to keep up my good looks, don't I? ;) heehee]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>tricky toki</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/715060</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:04:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Last night was the Great Chicken Night. It happens periodically, and it's AWESOME. I've written abou ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last night was the Great Chicken Night. It happens periodically, and it's AWESOME. I've written about it before in my diary, but in case you didn't read it, the Great Chicken Night is the night that my mom bakes up a bunch of chicken to cut into little bites for me, that she stores in ziplock bags in the refrigerator and freezer. After it's done, mom usually takes it out of the toaster oven and puts it to cool in the microwave (off) before cutting it into bites. Why does she put it in the microwave? Because I can open the toaster oven. (Mom doesn't use the regular oven that often.) Last night mom left the chicken in the oven to cool because she was busy with something on the computer, and I seemed very relaxed up on my spot on the top of a shelving unit . About 15 minutes later, she hears THUNK! the sound of the toaster oven door being opened. She ran in the kitchen and caught me pawing at the chicken. Darn it!
Well, at least I got to eat lots of chicken later when she was cutting it up.
Anyway, mom had taken a video of me opening the toaster oven door one time. Want to see me do it? It's a really short video. Mom had to stop recording to stop me from pawing the chicken. Which was for me anyway, so I don't know why I can't paw at it if I want. This is why my mom has to take anything that she bakes out of the toaster oven immediately. Because I am a little menace in the kitchen.

<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Catster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5V1J1ryFIQ">toki opening toaster oven</a>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>weird new toy and pirate cats</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/714272</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 9 Mar 2011 22:05:47 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I have a weird new toy, and I love it. I've been playing with it for days! Mom has been extremely bu ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have a weird new toy, and I love it. I've been playing with it for days! Mom has been extremely busy with her job, and also her etsy store, the contest, and other projects. I have been feeling very neglected. Mom was making something with leather and I was jumping around, trying to get her to play. She took a small scrap of the leather/suede and rolled it up into a tube and cut a slit into it, then tied a slim strip of the leather into the slit. And voilà! an abstract sort of mouse. She tossed it to me and I started playing!  I love that weird little thing! I've been tossing it around, batting it, pouncing on it, hiding it, finding it... Mom has no idea why I am so into it. She has dug it out from under all the furniture for me, including the portal to Bubastis, also known as under the refrigerator. We shall see how long I like that toy. Maybe she jinxed it because she talked about it.
 
Incidentally, what she was making out of the leather was a pirate eyepatch! For a one-eyed cat! Someone on Etsy contacted her through her store to make it for their one-eyed cat. For a costume. The girl sent a picture of her cat, a cute black cat with one eye. Mom made the eye patch out of red leather and put a little skull and bones on it, and it came out really cute. She took a picture of it on me while I was sleeping because she didn't want to hurt my eye or freak me out. I didn't even notice. She listed the eyepatch as a custom item, and made sure to say in the description that she took the picture while I was sleeping because she did NOT recommend covering the eye of a cat with 2 eyes while they are awake. Just to make sure people don't think that they should try it.  And so someone else saw the listing, and contacted her because they wanted a pirate eye patch TOO! for THEIR one-eyed cat. And the girl said that she had been looking for cat eye patches for weeks now! Isn't that funny? Apparently pirate eye patches for one-eyed cats is an untapped market that she found? Yo ho ho and a bottle of catnip rum! Hurray for one-eyed cats!
If you want to see the eye-patch, you can find it in the "sold orders" part of mom's etsy store www.Catatelier.etsy.com]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>AND the WINNERS ARE:</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/713149</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 27 Feb 2011 22:08:14 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>the winner of the light green gingham collar and 2 bow ties is.....

MONIDA!

the winner of the  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ the winner of the light green gingham collar and 2 bow ties is.....

MONIDA!

the winner of the Special Prize (2 collars and 2 bow ties or 1 collar and 1 bow tie and the lace trim red bib collar with ribbon bow) is.....

TUNDRA!


Congratulations to MONIDA and TUNDRA!

I am sorry to my friends who did not win! My mom wishes she could give you all stuff. Thank you so much for playing with me in this contest. I really hope you had fun!

Here are the QUIZ ANSWERS: (and where they are from)

PAGE 1
1. Azrael- from the Smurfs
2. Custard- Strawberry shortcake's cat
3. Figaro- from Pinocchio
4. Pink Panther
5. Catwoman from Batman 
6. Felix the Cat
7. Bagheera- from the Jungle Book
8. Garfield

PAGE 2
9. Cheshire Cat- Alice in Wonderland
10. Tony the Tiger -Frosted Flakes
11. Arlene -Garfield's gf
12. Lucifer- Cinderella's cat
13. Scratchy- from the Simpsons' Itchy and Scratchy
14. Catdog
15. Mr. Jinx
16. Si and Am -We are Siamese if you please! from Lady and the Tramp
17. Puss in Boots -from Shrek
18. Hello Kitty

PAGE 3
19. Stimpy -from Ren and Stimpy
20. Penelope Pussycat -Pepe le Peu's love interest
21. Tigger -from Winnie the Pooh
22. Heathcliff
23. Tom -from Tom and Jerry
24. Cat in the Hat
25. Hobbes -from Calvin and Hobbes
26. Snagglepuss

PAGE 4
27. Top Cat or TC
28. Mufasa- from the Lion King. Simba also accepted because they look so similar
29. Sylvester
30. Oil Can Harry -from Mighty Mouse
31. Mad Cat- Dr.Claw's cat on Inspector Gadget
32. Luna- from Sailor Moon

PAGE 5
33. Nermal
34. Shere Khan -from the Jungle Book
35. Liono -from the Thundercats
36. the Aristocats
37. Snowball -from the Simpsons
38. Jiji -from Kiki's Delivery Service (awesome Japanese animation film, cutest cat voice ever in Japanese language)

PAGE 6 BONUS A
Top Cat's gang
39. Benny the Ball
40. Fancy Fancy
41. Choo Choo
42. the Brain
43. Spook

PAGE 7 BONUS B
from The Cat Returns- AWESOME Japanese Animation film
every cat please watch this movie! it is so CUTE! YOU MUST SEE IT!
44. the Baron
45. Muta
46. Prince Lune
47. Haru
48. Yuki

PAGE 8 BONUS C
from Heathcliff- the Catillac Cats gang
49. Sonja
50. Wordsworth
51. Riffraff
52. Mungo
53. Cleo
54. Hector

PAGE 9 BONUS D
55. Doraemon -awesome robot cat from Japanese animation. He is also now the Japanese ambassador mascot]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>special prize announcement! -also posted in the comments</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/713023</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 17:08:35 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi! I hope you guys are sending in your entries tonight or tomorrow! I am so excited!
My mom has de ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi! I hope you guys are sending in your entries tonight or tomorrow! I am so excited!
My mom has decided that the special prize will be.... dadadadada (drum roll) 2 collars -the blue& white mini stripe and another print/color chosen to compliment your fur- and 2 interchangeable bow ties!
OR, if you want something girly instead:
the red bib collar with lace edge and bow, and a round collar in a print/color to compliment your fur and one girly bow tie. (My mom is creating some new girly bow ties that will be available in the store soon.)

See the collar and bow tie prints/colors and the bib collar in my mom's etsy store: 
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Catster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/catatelier">CatAtelier</a>

Also! If these special prizes are tempting you and you want to re-enter the quiz with all the answers, you can. Before the deadline tomorrow night of course.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>yummy spider and contest update!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/712725</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:01:16 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I just found a BIG SPIDER in the corner and I was so excited I let out a little meow and chatter. Mo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I just found a BIG SPIDER in the corner and I was so excited I let out a little meow and chatter. Mom came over to see what I was looking at. I knew what would happen if she saw it: mom would start moving things around, confusing me, and then no more spider! So I quickly GOBBLED it up. YUM! Mom was totally grossed out but I started prancing around all happy. As far as I'm concerned, I AM A HERO. my mom hates spiders, so why shouldn't I eat them? Yumyumyum!!

I want to update you about the contest! I have several entries so far for the first drawing and 2 for the special prize! Mom is still thinking about what to make for the special prize, but she has decided that for the first drawing, she will add one more bow tie to make it a collar and 2 interchangeable bow ties! :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>QUIZ TIME!! Win a free collar and Bow Tie from CATatelier! Fun!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/712274</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 20 Feb 2011 15:05:06 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/712274</guid>
		<description>IT'S QUIZ TIME! My mom had fun making up this quiz- it's a cartoon cat identification quiz. 55 cats  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ IT'S QUIZ TIME! My mom had fun making up this quiz- it's a cartoon cat identification quiz. 55 cats to identify! my mom is a child of the 80s, so she was a big fan of many of these. Some are older, some newer. I hope you have fun trying to name them. If you are less of a tv freak than my mom was, (were more cultured, more classy than she was... hehe) you can always do a little searching! Or ask a child, a friend.

You have ONE week! Contest ends on Sunday night, February 27, at 11pm Eastern (8pm Pacific).

To enter, fill out as many names as you can. Send me a pawmail with your answers.
Write: QUIZ in the subject so I know what it is.
You do not have to get the answers correct to be entered to win the collar and bow tie. Anyone who sends me a pawmail will be entered. Mom will write down your names on little slips of paper and draw one out of a hat or jar or something. You will have to trust her that she is drawing AT RANDOM.

*******Anyone who gets ALL THE ANSWERS CORRECT (including the BONUS cats) will be entered in a SPECIAL DRAWING to win an item from CATatelier, her Etsy store. She has not decided what it will be. If you win the Random Drawing prize of light green gingham point collar and supergreen bow tie, you cannot win the Special Drawing prize too. In the event that both names drawn are the same (pretty unlikely, but you never know), I will draw again. The Random Drawing will be done first.

Directions:
Get out a pen and paper- number it from 1 to 55. Questions 39-55 are the Bonus cats. there are 9 pages of pictures.

IDENTIFY!! Names- spelling does not count.

HERE IS THE LINK TO THE PICTURES!:

<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Catster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://s1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/tokinantucket/">TOKI cartoon cats quiz</a>

GOOD LUCK! I am very excited and I hope you are too! I hope a lot of cats enter! If there are not a lot of cats entered, I may send out messages telling about the contest.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Win a COLLAR and BOW TIE from mom's etsy store!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/711826</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 20:07:08 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi everyone! My mom just posted a picture up of the collar and bow tie that you can win from us! The ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi everyone! My mom just posted a picture up of the collar and bow tie that you can win from us! The light green gingham point collar and super green bow tie. It is a look from her etsy store: CatAtelier. It would be great for St. Patrick's Day!
She is making up a silly quiz- You don't have to get all the answers correct because she is just going to do a random drawing, but to enter you do have to take the quiz. Once I post the quiz up (in my diary), I will wait one week for anyone who wants to win to pawmail me with their quiz answers. I will write down every cat's name and draw the name out of a hat. Please only one entry per FAMILY. I will post the quiz up this week, and give the exact deadline. I hope everyone will try! It will be really fun and more exciting if there are a lot of cats in the contest!

Also, because this is sort of a boyish look, if you are a girl cat, she will make the collar in the round style for you instead. If you want.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>contest or drawing?</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/711211</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 13 Feb 2011 02:47:17 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hey everybody!
My mom thought it would be fun to give away a collar and bow tie from her etsy store ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hey everybody!
My mom thought it would be fun to give away a collar and bow tie from her etsy store for free to one of my Catster friends (you!) that might  want one but are on a tight budget. Times are rough but we all want to be fabulous! So a contest of some sort? Maybe a random drawing? I thought it would be fun to have a little contest or something, but I don't have any ideas yet...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>fish breath</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/711011</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 21:32:09 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom made a tuna steak in the toaster oven for dinner tonight. I was really excited while it was baki ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom made a tuna steak in the toaster oven for dinner tonight. I was really excited while it was baking because I could smell that tuna-y goodness. I waited around in the kitchen.
I got to eat lots of yummy tuna. I thanked mom by breathing fish breath in her face. "THHHHHAAAAAnks for the TUNAAAAHHHH mom"
It was a big steak, so mom only took 2/3rds of it, and left the rest in the toaster oven. After dinner I kept opening the toaster oven door and peering into it, which made mom giggle. She said I looked like a human peering into the refrigerator. She gave me another little piece of tuna then put it away in the refrigerator. Darn! Maybe we can eat the leftovers later...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>playing tag and cross-dressing</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/709596</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 1 Feb 2011 10:36:38 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I was tagged by 3 of my fine kitty friends, Pipo, Skylar, and Marrakech, but my mom was too busy to  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was tagged by 3 of my fine kitty friends, Pipo, Skylar, and Marrakech, but my mom was too busy to go on my diary with me until today! I'd say that is number 1 on my list of annoying things my mom does.
1. She neglects my Catster needs!
2. I don't like it when she opens the refrigerator and doesn't get anything out for ME! such a tease!
3. It is really annoying when she reads! Soooooo boring. I have to jump on her or tap her on the back or shoulder to get her attention. like, "um, EXCUSE ME..." taptap "Look at ME"
4. it is annoying when she oversleeps instead of joining me in my early morning birdwatching. Even though I am busy doing my thing, I want mommy to WATCH me doing my thing.
5. and THE MOST ANNOYING THING OF ALL: when mom dresses me in stuff for pictures!

Speaking of which... My mom has had me cross-dressing! It's true! Girl-cat stuff! Lace and Ribbons! My mom made a bunch of things to sell on Etsy.com, and poor me, I am the model. Curse my good looks. Surprisingly, I have been taking it with good humour. Maybe because before each photo session I get some chicken, and then afterwards I get some more. Getting paid in chicken for my modelling services seems pretty cool. So do you guys want to see the stuff mom made? She made some things for Valentines Day, some are up for sale already, and a few more will be put up in a couple days. Her store is called Cat Atelier.
CatAtelier.etsy.com
There are several collar styles, bow ties, and a hat. I hate wearing hats, and unfortunately she has 3 more styles of hats coming soon. Oh dear. I'm going to post a few pictures on Catster. Please take a look on Etsy, if only to see my cute face ;)
meowmeowmeow!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Pet me in the Morning</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/706890</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 07:05:39 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I've been feeling very lovey-dovey in the mornings. I wake up my mom with sweet kitty kisses on her  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've been feeling very lovey-dovey in the mornings. I wake up my mom with sweet kitty kisses on her hand and tuck my head under her hand, trying to get the petting started. I press her face with my paw. Sometimes on her mouth, her nose, her cheek. My new thing is to press right between the eyes with my paw, or even right on top of her eye. I try to lift her arm with my paw (impossible) and continue tucking my head under her hand. I sing her sweet love songs in my perfect pitch meow. For some reason she doesn't like the singing part of this morning ritual. She actually interrupts my concert with muttering. This morning I added a special double paw hair combing with my claws. That woke her up. Mom said it's time to trim my claws (she does that every 2 weeks or so).
When mommy finally gets up, she serves me my yummy wet food and I sing praises to my food. When I finish eating, I clean my face and come back to mommy (who is back in bed) and tuck my head under her hand again. Pet me in the morning.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>so RUDE, mommy</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/705366</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:37:54 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>My mom just peeled and ate 3 clementines, and then WITHOUT EVEN WASHING HER HANDS, picked me up and  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My mom just peeled and ate 3 clementines, and then WITHOUT EVEN WASHING HER HANDS, picked me up and gave me a kiss. SO RUDE. I hate oranges and clementines. I turned my head away and squinched up my eyes. Mom put me down and said, "Sorry Toki, I forgot."]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>we found a portal to Bubastis- and mom vaccuumed it up</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/705087</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 27 Dec 2010 16:21:05 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>It all started with the blizzard. We got almost 2 feet of snow over here! Luckily mom was able to st ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It all started with the blizzard. We got almost 2 feet of snow over here! Luckily mom was able to stay home, so I was all amped up and ready for some fun. Mom filled up the bird feeders, and a feeding frenzy began. They came in droves! All types- even a hairy woodpecker (don't you love that name) and another bigger woodpecker with a pretty red head. They were pecking at the seedcake. At the feeder that sticks to the window, a big wild pigeon settled it's fat body down and started eating. I leaped up and put my face and paws right there, and the pigeon didn't even fly away! That pigeon and I were eye to eye for like 10 seconds! I was so excited! I've never been so close to a bird that big. it was so plump! Mom thought it was smart to know that I couldn't get through the glass, but i think it was pretty stupid because it came back later and sat on the clear plastic hood and started pecking at it. Mom got the idea to pour some birdseed on the windowsill, and I had a blast jumping at the birds there too. I spied on the birds and jumped at them for hours. Whenever the pigeon came, I got a wild maniacal look in my eyes.

At one point, mom got bored and started doing stuff in another room and left me to my hunt. Suddenly, mom heard the crash of a breaking dish and ran into the kitchen. I took off running away from the scene of the crime. I gave mom a very funny look: it was like- "d'oh!" See what happened was, I felt like having a snack. Mom didn't put away her dish from lunch, which was coated with roasted garlic olive oil. Mom doesn't let me eat that because she heard garlic isn't good for cats, but I love that stuff. This is not the first time I got caught licking it. Mom yelled "Toki!"
I ran into my old pyramid bed and stared at mom. I actually looked pretty worried by that crash. She felt bad and said, "Its ok, it's not your fault Toki." She picked up the large pieces and put them into a paper bag, then got out the vacuum. I stayed in my pyramid and watched her vacuum the whole kitchen. Finally, she got down on the floor and peered under the refrigerator. I watched with interest. My stuff always disappears in there. Mom gets all agitated when I start digging around under there. I can reach really far with my long front paws, and mom sees me in there up to my "armpit" and stops me. It's warm and dark under there, and I can feel crumply things. and when I pull my paw out it has some strange grey dust on it. So anyway, here's my mom peering into the dark crevice under the refrigerator, where I'm never allowed to go. It's too dark, so she gets a flashlight, and when she looks under the refrigerator, she screams. She gets a yardstick and starts sweeping stuff out from under there and screams some more. I see grey thick dust and sandy stuff. like a mummy's tomb. I see crumply things. Mom said it looks like garlic and onion skins. It looks to me like ancient spices. I see dusty mice, my missing pipe cleaners, and other cat toys. In my head, I'm connecting the dots. It IS a mummy's tomb! It's a portal to ancient Egypt! Why else would it be filled with my cat toys, sand, dust, and ancient spices? And it's warm and mysterious. I'm dreaming of Bastet and my glorious past. Hey Pharaoh Loki! It's here! Come on over!
Meanwhile, my mom is fiddling with vacuum cleaner attachments. Before I know what's happening, she starts sucking up all the dust and ancient spices. She vacuums my mice and other toys and throws out my pipe cleaners. She sticks the vacuum attachment under the refrigerator, and it's all over.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>blizzard!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/704984</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 26 Dec 2010 17:59:09 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>It's snowing! It's all frosted like yummy icing or whip cream outside! It looks delicious! Earlier,  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's snowing! It's all frosted like yummy icing or whip cream outside! It looks delicious! Earlier, my mom decided to carry me just outside to take a look. Since my fur is so short and not much protection from the cold, she decided just a peek would be good. But as soon as we stepped outside, I saw some weird bundled-up creature/snow man scraping the ground with a shovel, and I freaked! I struggled and mom quickly brought me inside and let me go. It's funny, because I'm usually not afraid of anything. I'm not even afraid of the vaccuum cleaner. The only thing that used to scare me was my own reflection in the mirror! Especially if I had a hat on- heehee- I didn't recognize myself. But that strange bundled up man with his scraping shovel scared me. I was okay once I got inside though, and I wanted to peek outside. but from the floor, sure of my own feet.
Right now mom is really annoyed because something happened with her computer power adaptor and it won't go on. She is writing this for me on her iPhone. She wanted to go online to order me some more toys. Seeing everyone's great toys made her feel like a bad mommy for getting me boring presents. Ahem ahem... nothing like GUILT to motivate a mommy in the right direction! I know what I want: more fishing fly toys! I've demolished 4 since she first got me one. They are still my fave. Mom can still order stuff on her phone, it's just a lot smaller.
Well the snow keeps coming! Maybe mom should make me a snowsuit so I can go outside! She doesn't want me to get sick though. I think I prefer to lounge on my old self-heating mat and cushion on top of the bookshelf. I still haven't tried the new bed, but I've circulated the room to my other old bed and mom's bed. Hehe. I'm a classic kind of cat.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HO HO HO! Santa Claws came!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/704856</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 25 Dec 2010 20:27:05 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hurray! Santa Claws came! We don't have a fireplace, so mom said he snuck in through the heating duc ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hurray! Santa Claws came! We don't have a fireplace, so mom said he snuck in through the heating ducts. Mom thinks he drank the milk she left out for him, but it was me. I left him a couple licks though. 
I got some new catnip toys that look suspiciously like the ones mom made for the shelter cats. I also got a new bed that I am so far completely ignoring. It takes me a while sometimes to try out a bed. I like to do it on my own terms. I also got a new stainless steel water fountain, but mom gave me that a couple of weeks ago. I've been drinking a lot more water, and I like it a lot. I always liked drinking from the faucet, so that's mom's big present to me.
MEOWY CHRISTMAS everyone! A blizzard is heading our way- I'm thankful I'm inside and warm. Mom and I are worried about any strays outside. I hope they will be ok. :(]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>happy and sad</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/704358</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:43:54 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>My mom went to the shelter yesterday to bring the catnip toys she made. She got to watch the cats re ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My mom went to the shelter yesterday to bring the catnip toys she made. She got to watch the cats receive them and play. They really liked them. Everyone there said the organic catnip smelled really potent, and even a cat that never played with toys was playing with one. She had mixed emotions, because she felt happy to see them enjoying the toys, but sad that they had no forever home. There was one tortoiseshell kitten with no eyes- too damaged, and it broke mom's heart. but the kitten did sniff at a toy and play a little. One black kitten was hoarding his toy and hissed when another one wanted to play. It was funny. Then mom went to watch the adult cats with their toys. There was a really big tabby male that seemed to be in charge of the shelter. He meowed in a very opinionated way. Very cute. It was a nice visit. Mom saw another lady bring in a big box of blankies and supplies to donate and was happy. The woman said she didn't want to see the cats though, and mom kind of understands, because it was hard seeing them.
Mom also dropped off some toys to a thrift/resale shop called CATS- Caring About the Strays. They rescue strays and ferals. They keep many cats in the store, and mom likes going there. In the past, mom has found a lot of great stuff there. One time a very cool old woman who used to be a dancer donated all her things to the shop and mom bought a fabulous 60s cheetah print coat which is now one of her favorites. The woman (dancer) must have been TINY though, because mom had to lengthen the sleeves as far as they would go, and mom is only 5'2"! Anyway, mom talked to the CATS people about making more toys for their fundraisers in the future.
I hope all of you guys are having a good Eve of Christmas Eve! heehee. Tonight mom put some frozen sugar snap peas in the microwave. I love sugar snap peas, and I also know that many other good things come out of the microwave. Mom always has to shoo me away. This time mom went to the bathroom after putting in the peas, and when she came back into the kitchen, I was sitting in front of the microwave staring in at the spinning peas. She is afraid I'm getting radiation from the microwave. Silly mom, doesn't she know that radiation will give me superpowers? I will get laser eyes and then maybe I can shoot lasers at the squirrels and birds outside. Santa Claws, I want superpowers for Christmas!
HO HO HO!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>cat's moon on the longest night of the year</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/704144</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 21 Dec 2010 08:21:41 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>It's a beautiful day out here! Last night was the winter solstice and total lunar eclipse. My mom sl ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's a beautiful day out here! Last night was the winter solstice and total lunar eclipse. My mom slept through it, or tried to. Because I sure wasn't asleep. I was raising a ruckus ALL NIGHT. Something was definately happening, because my whiskers were tingling. My mom read once that in India, when you can't sleep-- they say it's because there's a cat's moon. All I know is that I was meowing and knocking things over all night trying to get mommy up to play. Maybe it was all the catnip in the air! Last night mom finished stuffing and sewing the catnip toys for the shelter cats. So much catnip even she felt slightly light headed. And I was bananas. BANANAS, I tell you. After spazzing out, I passed out asleep for a while. Actually mom thinks that is why I was so awake later. The truth is though I felt that cat's moon magic coursing through my veins and making my eyes glow and butt wiggle. And I always love to knock things down. There is a special stuffed toy that mom keeps on a shelf. It is a beaver with patches of plush fur missing and fang marks. It belonged to her last cat Spooky, and Spooky used to carry it around like it was a kitten, and lick it and cry over it. Mom used to find it all over the place. Spooky loved her "kitten". It is a very special toy. But I love knocking that beaver off the shelf. Mom has moved it several times, but I keep managing to find it and knock it down. Mom doesn't want to put it away, so she just keeps moving it. Last night I knocked it down again, along with many many other things. Mom puts up little plastic figurines on shelves for the specific purpose of giving me something to knock off with my paw. Sometimes we play a fun game where she keeps putting out little plastic figures in front of me, one by one very fast, and knock them off with my paw as fast as she sets them up. Mom laughs and laughs. It's fun!

Today mom is going to drop off the toys to the no-kill shelter. She is very excited. We'll post a pic later. Hope you had a great winter solstice, my friends!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>give a Meowy Christmas</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/703011</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 12 Dec 2010 15:57:30 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hey everyone! Hope you guys are having a good Sunday! It's raining here. The birds at the bird feede ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hey everyone! Hope you guys are having a good Sunday! It's raining here. The birds at the bird feeder looked all rumpled. but still delicious...
I'm keeping busy playing. My mom is sewing. If you guys read River's diary, you know that his mom made a lot of catnip toys and donated them to local shelters. My mom was so inspired by this kind act that she decided to do the same thing. She sews, and has tons of fabric. (She made me the silly elf hood that I'm wearing in my pictures. sigh.) Right now she has all the pieces cut and half of them sewn for about 60 toys! Plus extra ones for me and her friends' cats. She bought organic catnip from the pet store and made some test shapes to see if I like them. And I do! Mom is surprised how much more into the organic catnip I am than the old nip she had. I've been nipping out!
My mom found a no-kill shelter about 30 min away and a stray-cat rescue and foster program based about 5min away that she will bring toys to. We will post pics! We are so excited!! we can't stop using exclamation points!!!!!

So my mom and I wanted to share with you this good feeling. It is such an amazing happy feeling. We thanked River's mom for inspiring her to do this. Maybe we can now inspire you? If we all do little things, they can add up to big things. (sorry for being corny.)
Thank you to everyone who already helps kitties in need all throughout the year. I'm excited for Tigger's new brother Sobe, who's dad rescued him from a hungry stray cat life and will have a great Christmas this year.
Keep warm everybody! Mom is going back to sewing now.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>toki the hairstylist</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/702479</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 7 Dec 2010 21:37:47 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Sometimes my mom doesn't pay attention to me because she is reading or looking at her iPhone or some ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Sometimes my mom doesn't pay attention to me because she is reading or looking at her iPhone or something. So I jump up next to her or onto the back of the couch and stick out my paw and comb her hair with my claws. On top of her head. VERY GENTLY of course. Because I love my mom. I just want her to look at ME, not that darn phone. It's very satisfying if mom has her bangs in a barrette, to comb her hair and make it stick up all crazy from the barrette. And it works! Mom giggles and stops what she is doing. And it's playtime!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Robbed!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/701826</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 2 Dec 2010 18:58:15 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm a diary pick! And a good thing too- because I need to report a robbery! My mom has been stealing ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm a diary pick! And a good thing too- because I need to report a robbery! My mom has been stealing my bugs! Somebody get me the cat police!

A week ago, I was running around doing some SERIOUS PLAYING while my lazy mom was wasting time reading. Suddenly, my superior cat senses detected some creepy movement in the corner. A spider! I sprang into action and got within range. I pawed that spider! I nosed that spider! I pawed it again! I could easily have killed it, but I felt like toying with it. All of the sudden my mom came hustling by, picked me up, moved me, spun me around. And the next thing I knew, I had lost sight of my spider. Poor naive me, I started looking for it. I looked and looked, but that spider was gone. I moved on and quickly forgot the incident.
And then! a few days later, I spotted another tasty little critter. A roly poly pillbug! By the doormat! I zoomed in and started poking it. And mom comes by, starts moving shoes around, doing stuff- confusing me. And then the pillbug disappeared! I poked around the doormat, thinking it was underneath. But I walked away empty-pawed.
Hmmmm... And that's when I figured it out. IT WAS MY MOM! she was stealing my bugs! Confusing me! Oh the betrayal! The trickery! My own mother!
My mom got some chicken treats out and I accepted the offering. But that doesn't make up for it! I need justice! Or more chicken treats! Hey hey! Ho ho! bug thievery has got to go!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>near misses</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/701232</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 27 Nov 2010 15:01:33 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Two near misses!
Yesterday, mom was lying on the futon with her eyes closed, trying to take a nap.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Two near misses!
Yesterday, mom was lying on the futon with her eyes closed, trying to take a nap. I was tearing around, trying to find some excitement. I jumped from the futon to the window, using the futon as a springboard. What I thought was the futon, anyway. It turns out it was mommy's face. My back foot dug into her face right below her bottom eyelashes on the inside. About 2mm closer, or if her eyes were open, and I would have scratched her eye. Mom screamed and I looked at her, shocked. She clutched her face in pain. Then she ran to the bathroom. She saw that she was bleeding and beginning to swell, and she cleaned it as best she could and put bacitracin on the scratch. I jumped up to the sink and tried to help. Mom told me it was not my fault. She knows I was just trying to jump to the window. Luckily she keeps my front and back claws trimmed. the scratches could have been a LOT worse. She felt llike she looked like Rocky Balboa last night, but it felt worse than it actually was. today she looks like a warrior, with two horizontal scratches around her eye. She decided not to go to the doctor because it missed her actual eyeball and the swelling is going down. That was yesterday.
Today, mom decided to make some tea. She put water on to boil in the kettle. Usually she uses the left front burner, because the right burners are near the sink, and I like to jump up to the sink and look at the birds out the window over the sink. Because there was something on the left burner, mom put the kettle on the right one, and was standing near by. And of course, right then I see a little sparrow at the feeder. I jumped up next to the sink, right next to the kettle on the burner. Mom sees my tail swish to the side, going right at the flame. She leaps at me and pushes my tail aside. I feel her do it and move closer to the window. The sparrow flies away. I look at her reproachfully for making the sparrow fly away. She said, "Toki!  you almost lit your tail on fire!" I spotted another bird, and moved to the other side of the sink to hide and watch. Mom sighed and finished making her tea.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I could have killed a million birds!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/700011</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:17:19 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>If it wasn't for the darn windowpane, I could have killed a million birds!
A while ago, mom bought  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ If it wasn't for the darn windowpane, I could have killed a million birds!
A while ago, mom bought this clear plastic birdfeeder that sticks right to the window. She bought it for ME of course, for ME  to watch. She attached it to a kitchen window, and waited. and waited! for 2wks. and no birds were coming! She was very annoyed and wanted to throw that birdfeeder out... well, throw it out the window, you know? Finally one morning my mom saw a little bird come to it, AND SO DID I. I ran to the window and slapped my paws and face to that feeder. SQUAWK!! the bird flapped and flew off. I was very excited. I waited until another bird came and jumped again. squawk again! but then the birdies must have spread the word that a cat was waiting and they stopped coming. I was disappointed and my mom felt bad. So, she went and got 2 more feeders, different kinds, and set them up near to but not on the window.
And now it's like Alfred Hitchcock out there. Birdies come in flocks! They even come to the one that sticks to the window. I wait, like a shadow, on the side. I creep up. A stupid little (pretty little) bird flutters up and sits on the clear plastic rim of the feeder. i allow it to have a few bites. then BAM! I leap up and press my fierce cat face and dangerous paws right at that bird. And SQUAWK! the little bird has a heart attack!
I have been having an EXCELLENT TIME. if it wasn't for the window pane, there would be a lot less stupid little (pretty little) birds in the world. My mom is VERY IMPRESSED with my speed and dexterity and razor sharp reflexes. DARN THAT WINDOW! how dare it block the mighty hunter, TOKI!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Want to see my baby/kitten pictures?</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/699645</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 15 Nov 2010 19:24:58 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Today I got a lovely compliment from Sassy about my Aby good looks, so I told her where she could se ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today I got a lovely compliment from Sassy about my Aby good looks, so I told her where she could see more pictures of cute Abyssinians from my family. I was wondering if anyone else wants to see? My mom-cat comes from Ataraxia cats (my dad comes from Instincts Abys), and if you go to:

ataraxiacats.com

you can see pictures of really cute Abys. In fact, if you look in "Ali and Kali's kittens 2009", you can see ME and my brothers and sisters (and cousins). Can you tell which one is me? I'm the cutest one, of course! At least that's what my human mommy tells me.

My mom-cat is a beautiful red Aby. They have pink pads on their feet and ruddy Abys (like me) have black-brown pads.

Anyway, if you feel like it, take a look at my baby pictures.
meowmeow!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HQ is weird</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/699214</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:21:40 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/699214</guid>
		<description>What's with this weird &quot;I commented on..&quot; stuff on the friend and corrall activity? Whose weird idea ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ What's with this weird "I commented on.." stuff on the friend and corrall activity? Whose weird idea was that? I mean... like who wants to know THAT? it's just... weird.

WEEEEIIIIIIRRRRRRDDDDD!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>How to Pet a Kitty</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/698704</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 7 Nov 2010 19:55:52 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>For your enjoyment: this is a really funny cartoon-
How to Pet a Kitty 

http://theoatmeal.com/co ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ For your enjoyment: this is a really funny cartoon-
How to Pet a Kitty 

http://theoatmeal.com/comics/kitty_pet]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>happy Halloween, thankfully naked</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/697739</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 31 Oct 2010 19:06:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/697739</guid>
		<description>mom had big plans to dress me up this year for halloween, but she ran out of time and couldn't make  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ mom had big plans to dress me up this year for halloween, but she ran out of time and couldn't make my costume. so she put up my old picture of me in the lion mane she made during the summer. she is very disappointed because Halloween is her favorite holiday. she was really busy helping grandpa move and with a project due at her job. I am relieved to be naked. unfortunately she still plans to make me wear something. maybe for thanksgiving...
happy hallooweeeeeen!
meowmeow]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>my poop was chasing me</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/697077</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 23:21:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Tonight, after I finished.. uh... dropping the deuce (hehehe. Mom, that's not crude, how do you want ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Tonight, after I finished.. uh... dropping the deuce (hehehe. Mom, that's not crude, how do you want me to say it?) Anyway, after I finished doing my dirty, sinful business, I noticed that a piece of poop was sticking to my butt! I jumped out of the litter box, and started to run, hoping to outrun it. My mom heard me tearing around and laughed, thinking it was my usual happy poop run. (if you don't know what I mean, see my previous diary entry about it). So she didn't take notice until she heard me run into her bedroom where she was sitting. She looked at me and saw me trying to rub my butt against the wood floor (scooting). it didn't work, and I started running again. That poop would not stop following me. Mom chased me down and took it off my butt. Finally! then she cleaned me and the floor. Hmph. I think I should pretend this whole thing never happened. So undignified!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Mommy's Back Jungle Gym</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/696049</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 08:06:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I have a new jungle gym. It's the Mommy's Back playset. It moves around the house, in new and exciti ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have a new jungle gym. It's the Mommy's Back playset. It moves around the house, in new and exciting places everyday. I can usually find it sitting on the bed leaning over the iPhone, and I will jump right up from the floor because the bed is low. Sometimes it will be leaning over getting vegetables from the refrigerator drawer, and I can jump onto it from the counter. Today, it suddenly appeared looking for socks, and I jumped onto it from the dresser. Wheeee! Once I'm up there, I turn around and koala hug it and bite it playfully. I paw at it's shirt. I use it as a lookout point. It's great!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sunday funday</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/694934</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 18:09:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hey friends! So sorry I didn't get to thank you all for your gifts! It seems that second DDP was was ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hey friends! So sorry I didn't get to thank you all for your gifts! It seems that second DDP was wasted on me.. I didn't even write a diary entry that day. Oh well. mom has been so busy at work. This is a very hectic month. Mom gets home late so often that she's buying me guilt gifts. Toys, treats... I would rather just have my mom, but at least she plays with me lots to make up for getting home late. And I'll take the gifts...
She bought me a Go Cat toy- a deerhair mouse attached to a wire + wand. Tasha had suggested it to me a while ago because I love the fishing fly toys so much. And Tasha was right- it gets an enthusiastic paws up! Not to mention a crazed pawing at the toy bag in the middle of the night trying to get it out. Mom had to wake up and put the toy bag into the closet. It's a good toy because the wire is long enough to let me get really crazy chasing and jumping. Mom also got me sparkle pompoms, which for some reason I have zero interest in- even though I used to really like them.
Lately I've also been into pingpong balls.

Today mom finally got a rest from work, but she slept half the day! She fed me my breakfast on time, but went back to bed and I just could not get her up for morning playtime. I had a very boring morning. When she finally got up, we went outside- and it was awesome! It was a gorgeous fall day. I chirped at a dragonfly I saw, but it flew away. There was a cheeky squirrel teasing me, and I chased it with mommy running right with me. It ran up a tree and used a high phone cable to get away to the other side of the street. Mom wouldn't let me follow.
Now I am sleeping next to mom, leaning in the small of her back. I feel nice and warm.
Hope you had a great Sunday, kitties! Meowmeow]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>thanks!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/694340</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 6 Oct 2010 21:01:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I want to thank everybody for the sweet gifts! Mom
 is going to try to send out individual thanks l ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I want to thank everybody for the sweet gifts! Mom
 is going to try to send out individual thanks later this week, but tonight she said she's too exhausted. Hmph! Too exhausted for my Catster friends? Lazy lazy!
Out of curiousity, does anyone know who is that orange cat in the gift?]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Blessed</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/693862</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 3 Oct 2010 15:25:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Today mom took me to the Church of St. Francis of Assisi and I was blessed. The Blessing of the Anim ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today mom took me to the Church of St. Francis of Assisi and I was blessed. The Blessing of the Animals is to celebrate the birth of Saint Francis, who is the patron saint of animals. Even though mom is not Catholic, she believes in God and wanted me to be blessed. The priest said a prayer and sprinkled holy water on my head. I took it very well, even though there were lots of dogs there. I was very well behaved, but then I complained in the car ride home. Mom is going to post a pic of me complaining.

God bless all the animals and all my cat friends! Mom made sure to say a little prayer for my friend Bastet, who is very sick. Thank you Saint Francis for watching over us!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Geronimo!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/693508</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 22:10:20 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Every morning I have to wake up my lazybones mommy. At about 5:30am I go into action. I have many di ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Every morning I have to wake up my lazybones mommy. At about 5:30am I go into action. I have many different methods. I like to knock things down with my paw. one by one. The louder the better. I also like to stand on mommy's chest and touch her face with my paw. I press on her cheek, her nose, and her mouth. WAKE UP MOMMY! WAKE UP! IT'S TIME FOR MY BREAKFAST!! I try to tuck my head under her hand to get some petting started. Geez she is so lazy.

This morning I tried something new. 
While she was sleeping, I jumped off the top of the dresser and landed hard on her chest. GERONIMO!! Mom went "OOF!" She sat up and gave me an irritated look. Then she laughed and got up. Success! The dive-bomb worked!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>naughty foodie</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/692969</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 26 Sep 2010 20:52:00 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>List of Foods that Cannot be Left Out because I have been caught stealing or trying to steal them
 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ List of Foods that Cannot be Left Out because I have been caught stealing or trying to steal them

-all meats obviously, including:
  chicken, turkey, beef, lamb
 (cooked, raw, defrosting, etc)
-all fish including sushi, tuna salad/mayo, etc 
-sandwiches with the above meats or fish
-soups with beef, chicken, or fish in them (I knock lids off the pots)
-squid, calamari
-all cheeses
-butter
-bagels with cream cheese or butter
-eggs
-cakes, with or without frosting
-brownies
-Irish soda bread
-scones
-ice cream
-whip cream
-yogurt (especially Greek)
-hummus
-peanut butter
-chips (plain or cheese flavors)
-cheese doodles, puffs
-animal crackers
-milk, coffee creamer
-carrot

And this week's new additions:
-sugar snap peas (but mom let me eat the 2 sugar snaps I stole and gave me a couple more because I liked them so much)
-baked potatoes (I stole a little one and left it on the floor with little bites in it)

*mom wants me to tell everyone that I am not being starved by her.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>3 words: CORNISH GAME HEN</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/692101</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 18:22:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/692101</guid>
		<description>My grandpa sure knows how to live.

Tonight I ate dinner with my grandpa. He bought stuff to make  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My grandpa sure knows how to live.

Tonight I ate dinner with my grandpa. He bought stuff to make a soup, and I see him take out A LITTLE CHICKEN! little as in small. Like a perfect size FOR ME. a little chicken that would be the perfect size FOR ME! It was actually for him, but I've never seen such a cute cat-sized chicken. He said it was a Cornish game hen. And let the game begin. I knew that grandpa would give me some. And I was right! As soon as grandpa sat down to eat... HERE I AM! I'M READY TO SHARE SOME OF THAT BIRD! GRANDPA! HERE I AM! He can never resist my charming face and my paws on his leg.
Oooooh. Cornish game hen. Proof that God loves cats.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>smile, though your breath is stinking</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/691499</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 19:56:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Smile. Though your breath is stinking...

My mom has been slacking off on brushing my teeth. For a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Smile. Though your breath is stinking...

My mom has been slacking off on brushing my teeth. For a while, she had been brushing them every day. Then she bought that Petzlife spray that was recommended to her. Blech! I hate it SO MUCH! Peppermint! geez. She felt so bad for me because I made such faces when she sprayed it in my mouth that she thought she couldn't spray it anymore. So she went and bought Wysong Dentatreat, which is an enzymatic cheese powder that you sprinkle on food or can give straight. I LOVE THAT STUFF. I could eat cheese powder all day long if mom would let me. Anyway, mom has been really busy with work and became lazy about brushing my teeth. This is cool with me! I've been getting yummy cheese powder!

Unfortunately, today mom noticed that I had stinky breath.
 Uh oh. She brought out the spray, except this time she took out a dropper that she had bought. Maybe it's the spray-action that I don't like? Nope! I made the same faces when she put some drops on my teeth.
So, what exactly is in this spray? It has great reviews and is supposed to work so well. Except some moron decided to make it peppermint flavor. Ever hear of chicken? That would be a good flavor. Or cheese, like that powder. Even cream flavor would be good.
Mom decided to do an experiment. She sprayed some into her own mouth and prepared for the worst. And guess what?! She barely tasted anything! She thought it would taste all minty-hot and alcohol-y like listerine. But it tasted like... almost like nothing kind of. She almost feels ripped off, because the spray was $24. so expensive. But she's going to keep trying the drops I guess.
So I guess it's back to teeth brushing every day. And maybe a cleaning at the vet. Raaaarrrrr!!! Now Im going to breathe dragon breath in mommy's face tomorrow morning.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>caught in the act</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/689706</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 5 Sep 2010 11:18:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>This morning my mom and I went for a long walk outside. The weather is BEAUTIFUL over here. We were  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This morning my mom and I went for a long walk outside. The weather is BEAUTIFUL over here. We were a tad west of the hurricaine, so it didn't do much to us, except clear out the heat and humidity. I was still amped up when we got back in, running and playing all over the place, in and out of mom's bedroom, meowing and trilling my playtime sounds. Mom was looking at stuff online, when suddenly she noticed how quiet it was. TOO quiet. She went looking for me.

She found me under a table by the kitchen, crouching over my prize: a bagel with cream cheese that I had cleverly stolen while she was drifting away on some Internet cloud.
Mom had left the cream cheese bagel on the counter wrapped in plastic wrap on a paper plate. The plate was on the floor, next to the plastic wrap that I had pulled off. I had the opened bagel in front of me and I had already licked off half of the cream cheese. She yelled, "Toki! What are you doing?!" Which is a pretty dumb question mom, isn't it obvious? (I'm still a little miffed).
She took the bagel away and THREW IT OUT. "noooo!" I meowed. "my bagel! you didn't even want it!" meow. "why'd you have to throw it out?" She picked up the paper plate and plastic wrap and threw those out too, even though they had lovely cream cheese smeared on them, and there are starving cats in China.  What a terrible WASTE.
I gave mom a disdainful look and calmy licked my lips and cleaned my face.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>chicken night</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/689395</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 2 Sep 2010 20:55:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>It's Chicken Night tonight!
Yay!

Tonight my mom brought home a package of chicken breasts to bak ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's Chicken Night tonight!
Yay!

Tonight my mom brought home a package of chicken breasts to bake. Because she doesn't eat beef or poultry herself, she gets it specially for ME.  She bakes them, cuts them into snack size bites, and divides them to freeze in ziplock bags. One by one she keeps a bag in the fridge for me. CHICKEN!!!! When the bags run out, then comes THE GREAT CHICKEN NIGHT.
I always hang out by the sink and watch her rinse them and blot them and lay them out on foil in a pan. She bakes them plain in the toaster oven. I can smell them baking, all JUICY and CHICKEN-Y. mmmmm!!!
While they are baking, mom and I play. I am always excited on chicken night.
When they are done, mom has to take the pan and put it into the microwave to cool because I can open the toaster oven door. It would be so much easier if my mom would leave it in there, so I could help myself when it cools. It's for me, right? Anyway, when the chicken breasts are cool, then the fun begins. She takes each one onto the cutting board to cut into bites. She has to guard the cutting board because I'm right there. She can't keep me off the counter! On chicken night, I get lots and lots of freshly baked chicken while she's cutting them up. CHICKEN CHICKEN CHICKEN!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>the good life koala hug</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/687478</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:15:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Today was the first Saturday in a while that mom wasn't working, and she decided to spend it all wit ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today was the first Saturday in a while that mom wasn't working, and she decided to spend it all with me. Me me me! We went outside for more than an hour and I had a terrific time. The mighty hunter returned, but mom wouldn't let me eat all the bugs I caught. Hmph. That must be why she got bit by so many mosquitos, because they weren't scared of me. I sniffed at grass and trees and plants and the air and I knew that life is good. I saw some birds, but I generously decided to let them live. It had nothing to do with the fact that I had that darn harness and leash holding me back. When we got back inside, mom gave me a massage (checked me for ticks) and salon treatment (brushing). Then she served me a delectable meal of beef and chicken (one third of a can of Wellness grain free). I was so happy that I gave mom a koala hug to her back, which is when I jump at her and paw hug her quickly. When I am especially excited she came home or just happy in general I will koala hug her leg or her back if she is leaning over or sitting on the ground. Sometimes I throw in a lovebite. Now I am taking a luxurious nap on my throne (the green armchair) on my Morgan crate pad and a pillow. It was a good day.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>GOOD mommy, BAD mommy</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/687400</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 22:22:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I seem to be totally better from my fever. I finished my antibiotics on Wednesday, but I miss my lic ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I seem to be totally better from my fever. I finished my antibiotics on Wednesday, but I miss my lick of butter that got with my pill! Mom is surprised because every morning and evening since Wednesday I have been checking out the bedside table where she had kept the antibiotic pills, pet piller thing, syringe for water, and spoon for the butter to coat the pill. Each morning and evening she gave me the pill, then she let me have a little  lick of the butter from the spoon. I miss my butter lick. Mom said she wants to keep the butter only as a special treat. Oh well. Even though I seem better, I still have to go back to the vet for a follow-up visit. Mom's going to take me sometime next week.
    In the meantime, I will PLAY.
Tonight, after I ate and while mom ate dinner, I lay pathetically on the zippered canvas cat toy bag to show mommy how she was keeping me waiting. Finally, she got up and reached for the toy bag. I jumped up and stuffed my face into the bag as she opened it. Mom took out the fishing fly toy (one of my FAVORITES) and we played. GOOD mommy. I leaped and twisted, doing my gymnastics moves. I broke out one of my funnier moves, a springy, high, kangaroo-like hop on my back legs. I did this when mom held the toy high but not swinging it around. I caught the fishing fly and bit into it hard. Mom doesn't like me to chew on it because she doesn't want me to eat the deer hair and parts and get sick. She's always trying to take it away as soon as I bite into it. This time I tried to get a better grip into the toy and bit into mommy's index finger by accident. She said "OW!" and let go. She waited until I put the fishing fly down between my paws, then she took it and put it back into the bag. I left a little hole in mom's finger and it bled. Oops! Sorry, mommy! Mom cleaned it up and put on a bandaid.
I still wanted to play, so she found one of my rattling fur mice. The green one with the tail ripped off and the fur starting to rip off too. That one is my favorite. There is something about the green ones. Mom read that cats can see green and blue, but can't tell the difference between red and orange. I don't care, all I know is I like that green mouse. I like when mom shakes it and then throws it past me into the air. I will do a twisting matrix-like jump for it. Sometimes I catch it between my paws. I also like to block it like a basketball rebound. Mom says, "defense! defense!" and throws the mouse and I jump out and block it. It always makes her laugh. I had a lot of fun playing.

Later, mom took out something from her bag, and I came over to see, curious as always. Curiousity- the cat's downfall. She picked me up and suddenly she sprayed something into my mouth. Ew! It's an anti-plaque dental spray called Petzlife and it's PEPPERMINT flavor. Peppermint? Who the hell said cats like peppermint? I opened my mouth wide in horror and tried to breath in like "HECHHHHH" and it was so minty hot that my eyes opened wide. My mom thought I looked like a person that just ate an Altoid. I tried to lick and my mouth still had a open minty hot grimace. I couldn't believe it. I looked at my mom, the betrayer.
BAD mommy!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>egomaniacat</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/686321</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:05:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>diary pick again?
All this attention is going to my head.

Hey, who is that handsome cat over the ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ diary pick again?
All this attention is going to my head.

Hey, who is that handsome cat over there? Why it's me in the mirror! Why, my head has grown HUGE! And.. could it BE? even MORE GOOD LOOKING?

Mommy is telling me to calm down. She is reminding me of the time I was running by the mirrored closet doors and I got so caught up in my reflection that I ran into the door frame.

Oh yeah, that's right. that did happen.
Whew!! thanks mommy, my head is back to it's normal size. thank goodness, it was way too heavy so huge.

Maybe the robot diary girl is stuck on some shuffle/repeat button. MALFUNCTION! MALFUNCTION!
me-OW
me-OW
me-OW
(Mom is remembering some Tom and Jerry cartoon with a recorded meow voice that said that)

Anyway, thanks catster! and thanks everybody!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>car rides and nanny cams</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/685851</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:58:20 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/685851</guid>
		<description>Yesterday mom took me to the vet early, and I complained the whole way.
&quot;meoooooooowhere are we goi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday mom took me to the vet early, and I complained the whole way.
"meoooooooowhere are we going nowwwww"
"meoooooowwhy do I have to goooooo"
"reeeooooowwwwe already went to the vet last weeeeek"
Mom put the radio on and found that I liked Stevie Nicks enough to stay silent, but I felt that David Bowie needed my accompaniment. When mom tried singing along with the radio, I stopped mid meow and stared at her in disbelief. Mom has a terrible voice. So terrible that I actually became fascinated, and kept staring, silently. When she stopped singing I went back to meowing my complaints, the spell broken.
At the vet, it turned out my temperature is 103.2, which he said is still higher than normal. 102 would be good. So I have to take another week of antibiotics. Sigh.
After the vet, mom took me home, then had to go straight to work. She's been really busy with a project at work, and feeling really guilty. Now that I'm feeling better, I want to play a lot. Today when mom left for work, I gave her a look promising some mischief. When mom is at work, I do funny things. When mom had a roommate at her old apt, I used to go into her roommate's bedroom and find things to interest me. One time mom came home to find her roommate's bra in the hallway where I had left it. Someday mom said she's going to set up a nanny-cam to see what I'm up to. Until then...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>wow</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/685614</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 8 Aug 2010 19:34:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Diary of the Day! Here it is night, and I missed it! Mom has been dealing with a personal problem al ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Diary of the Day! Here it is night, and I missed it! Mom has been dealing with a personal problem all day and didn't check her email at all. But she gave me extra hugs and kisses when she found out. We are going to vet early tomorrow, then she will bring me back home and unfortunately must go straight to work. Tonight mom needs to settle down and try to sleep after a difficult day. I will help by pinning her legs to the bed by sleeping on top of the blanket in her crotch, my favorite spot. Thanks everyone! It really is exciting to be famous for the day. Sorry we can't be more lively today.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thank you everyone</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/685459</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 7 Aug 2010 18:10:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/685459</guid>
		<description>I want to thank everyone for their purrs and gifts and support. I have to apologize for not thanking ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I want to thank everyone for their purrs and gifts and support. I have to apologize for not thanking you individually yet, because each one of you mean so much to me and my mom. Catster is my family, and it's full of the best, furriest, most caring, thoughtful, and funny cats ever.
I am doing much better! Very early this morning I woke up my mom, not with an anal probe, but with a kiss while standing on her chest.
The alien has apparently vacated my mother, and no further incidents have occurred. Mom is still giving me an antibiotic pill twice a day, shooting it into my mouth with a pet piller and squirting a little water into my mouth with a syringe. While this procedure is rather suspicious, the pill is way too small to be an alien microchip. I think. Anyway, she coats the pill in butter first, and everything is better with butter! I love butter!
Yesterday I played some, and today I played even more, trying to open the zippered canvas toy bag. Mom is thrilled to see me act more like my old spunky self. Hopefully my vet appointment on Monday will go well.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>my mother is an alien</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/685217</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 5 Aug 2010 20:20:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I have been anally probed.

I was awakened from a sound sleep in my favorite bed by someone, someT ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have been anally probed.

I was awakened from a sound sleep in my favorite bed by someone, someTHING, that looked like my mother. I was put on a table, wrapped in a white towel and restrained by someone else, while my "mother" stuck something with a shiny tip that beeped into my behind. I think I need to put a sign back there that says "EXIT ONLY". Of course I let the doctor examine me and take my temperature yesterday, but that was in a medical facility. And he is a LICENSED VETERINARIAN. This was an ANAL PROBE in the DARK OF NIGHT.
Anyway, my "mother" said, "the fever's gone down!"
Nice ruse, alien. I know my own sweet mother would never anally probe me. It must have been a close encounter of the third kind.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>some good news</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/685186</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 5 Aug 2010 17:14:20 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/685186</guid>
		<description>Tests are back-
Negative for FeLV and negative for FIV !! No urinary tract infection.
this is the  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Tests are back-
Negative for FeLV and negative for FIV !! No urinary tract infection.
this is the good.
the other worry is FIP. Feline Infectious Peritonitis. The vet said this is very difficult to diagnose, because there is no definitive test. It is caused by the coronavirus. The vet said approximately 50 percent of cats have been exposed to it, but only a small percentage will get FIP, which happens when the virus mutates. This is a website I found about it. 
 http://ww.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=1+2134&aid=212
The only test is one that shows whether you've been exposed and the levels of antibodies to the disease. High levels are a bad sign, but whether or not you've been exposed does not mean you will get FIP. The test showed that I have been exposed :( but the antibodies are low, which is a good sign. Unfortunately the vet said we can't rule out FIP entirely. :(
That's the bad.
As to why I was walking stiffly, it's a mystery and mom should keep an eye on it. Tonight I'm walking better and going up the stairs fine. The vet said it could have just been the fever making me stiff. For now, we are hoping the antibiotics will work, and I have an appointment on Monday to check my temperature. What is causing the fever? It could be a hidden bacterial infection. We are tentatively calling it a fever of unknown origin, which has it's own initials: FUO.

So...
 
U- G- L- Y
this fever ain't got no alibi
it's UGLY!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>update...</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/685046</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 4 Aug 2010 17:06:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Everyone, thanks so much for your purrs and paws! mom and I really appreciate it so so much. Mom was ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Everyone, thanks so much for your purrs and paws! mom and I really appreciate it so so much. Mom was feeling very alone and anxious at work while I was still at the vet. 

Some tests are back- but not the scary ones. 
So far it's ok. My blood counts and other levels are normal. The Xray on my legs didn't show anything. My temperature is still up unfortunately. Vet put me on antibiotics.  The results for the scary tests (the initials) will be in tomorrow. The vet said that 30 percent of the time with fevers, you can't find the cause. A fever of unknown origin would be better than the scary initials.

Right now I'm home and don't seem any worse. I ate some chicken, which made mom happy. I am resting. Thanks for being there for me, friends!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I am sick and mom is very worried :(</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/685001</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 4 Aug 2010 11:22:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I am sick. I am at the vet having tests done.
Since Sunday, I have been very lethargic, sleeping al ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I am sick. I am at the vet having tests done.
Since Sunday, I have been very lethargic, sleeping all day and all night. Mom noticed that I was walking stiffly with my back legs. I go very slowly up the stairs. I seemed warm. This morning mom took me to the vet, and found out I have a fever of 105. Normal is 102-103. I am having lots of tests done. Tests for really scary things with initials. Initials are never good.
Mom is terrified. Please purr for me. I am scared too.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>tagged! I'm it!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/684007</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:22:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/684007</guid>
		<description>Pipo tagged me! Fun!

1.Do you ever wake your parent up in the night?

Yes, sometimes I want to  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Pipo tagged me! Fun!

1.Do you ever wake your parent up in the night?

Yes, sometimes I want to play and will do lots of things to wake mom. I like to sweep things off shelves or the dresser with my paw. I also touch her face (cheek, nose or mouth) with my paw. Also, I wake her at 5:30ish every morning (although mom considers this night) to be fed and to play.


2. Do you ever tear up things?

I like to bite cardboard boxes and sometimes the corners of books, but I don't really tear them up.


3.What is your favorite treat?

I like those freeze-dried chicken treats (Halo), but I like lots of different foods. like Greek yogurt, cheese, any meats, ice cream... I've even tried cakes and cheetos. one time I ate a whole bunch of brownie bits from a pan that mom left out. I can open the toaster oven door, so if anything tasty is left in there, I'll take it.


4.Can you fetch something when asked to do so?

Yes, I can- but will I? That's the question. I'm bored of that game. I used to fetch my rattling fur mice over and over when mom threw them, repeatedly bringing them back. O yeah, and one time when mom was sleeping, I found a big gross wad of masking tape- used masking tape in her old roommate's bedroom, and I brought it in to mom. I put it on top of her and tried to wake her up. She opened her eyes and saw my face and then saw the gross wad of masking tape and she picked it up and threw it off of her. She tried to go back to sleep, but I kept fetching the wad of tape and putting it back on top of her. Again and again. Anyways, now I will only fetch if I feel like it.


5.Have you ever lived any place other than where you live now?

Until I was 8 months old, I lived with my breeder.


Okay, so now you copy the questions into your own diary and make your own answers. Then choose FIVE cats to tag! Have fun!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>the search for the perfect toy</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/683443</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:07:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>My search for the perfect cat toy continues. Mom buys me tons of toys, which I enjoy for a few days  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My search for the perfect cat toy continues. Mom buys me tons of toys, which I enjoy for a few days before getting bored. The toys of yesterday lay forgetten until mom puts them away. If she brings them out, I throw them in her face- no, just kidding- I just look at them with a mild expression. If mom shakes them in front of me, I will give a polite sniff, then stare at her. My feline feather flyer that I was so excited about several months ago very rarely makes me jump now. I have figured out that the laser dot is not alive, and I won't chase it anymore. 
There are a few toys that have had staying power. I still bat around the rattling fur mice. I run and leap if mom throws them for me. I still love my big stuffed ferret/stoat and will wrestle and rabbit kick it, and carry it around.
And now for my newest toy. Mom is surprised and hopeful. She bought me a fishing fly toy, and I am crazy for it. It's a real deer hair fishing fly with the hook cut off and glue put on the end so it's not sharp there. I LOVE IT. I have been playing with it every day for a solid week with no signs of boredom. I leap and flip and twist to catch it. It is AWESOME. Because it is a wand toy with a line/cord, mom won't leave me alone with it, and puts it away for safety in the zippered cat toy bag she has. I KNOW IT'S IN THERE. Every night this week mom has heard me pawing at the bag and trying to stuff my face into the zipper trying to open it. I WANT THAT TOY. When she gets up to feed me at 5:30a she takes it out and plays for a couple minutes before putting it away to get some more sleep. When she gets up for work she takes it out to play for 15 more minutes. I start purring when I see her unzip the bag. When she gets home from work, I start pawing at the bag again. She takes it out and I will play all night if she is willing. The toy is already getting beat up with the deer hairs coming out. Mom doesn't want it to fall apart completely and me to eat the parts, which would be dangerous, but I still want to play. Give me my toy! Mom wants to get some more fishing flies so she can make them into toys. So far, this is an awesome toy. Two paws up for fishing fly toys!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>the happy poop run</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/681947</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:12:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Sometimes, very often actually, after I poop, I jump out of the litterbox and hit the ground running ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Sometimes, very often actually, after I poop, I jump out of the litterbox and hit the ground running. I run run run as fast as I can. 
I can't explain it, it's just a feeling. A feeling of joy. Like, "YAY! I pooped!", and I have to run like a maniac. And then play. Mom thinks it is hilarious, and calls it the happy poop run. She says, "GO TOKI! GO!" when I poop and run. In fact, she is convinced that it's a boy-cat thing, because her old girl cat Spooky, who she had for 13 and a half years, never did it. She has witnessed her boyfriend's boy cat doing the happy poop run. And two of her friends said their boy cats do it sometimes, but their girl cats don't. It's not my ordinary superfast run. I do sometimes decide to suddenly break out into a sprint and tear across the room. What cat doesn't? But this is DIFFERENT. This is the happy poop run.

So... DO YOU DO THE HAPPY POOP RUN?]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>my prizes are awesome!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/680859</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 8 Jul 2010 13:55:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>My prizes from the Buzzin into Spring contest came yesterday, and they are AWESOME. I was stuffing m ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My prizes from the Buzzin into Spring contest came yesterday, and they are AWESOME. I was stuffing my head into the tissue paper and box before mom could even get anything open. I could smell catnip!! Here are the prizes: a totebag that says "I AM TOTALLY FABULOUS", a fuzzy rabbit that buzzes when u pull the tail, a catnip little duck/bird toy, catnip pillows with pirate skulls on them, pipecleaner bee toys, furry rattling mice toys (those are a longtime favorite of mine), a fleece crate pad with bee print, and a purple harness that Morgan's mom gave me just because my mom had admired the one that Morgan has. and a children's picture book called Boris and the Snoozebox, by Leigh Hodgkinson, about a little cat's adventure.
The toys are so fun! I was playing with everything, pawingunder the tissue paper, sliding around, going into the cardboard box, tossing around the catnip duck and pipecleaner toys. By far my favorite is the little catnip bird, I flipped it around and batted it like a Kung Fu master. Mom had seen that toy before in a store, but she wasn't sure I'd like it, so she didn't buy it. Ha. Shows how much she knows. I LOVE IT. I love picking it up in my mouth and flipping it, then catching it with my paws and beating it up. If anybody is interested, it's a Purina FEATHERED FRIEND tease me toy- catnip inside, stuffing free.
The rattling mice are an old favorite that I can never get enough of. Mom buys me dozens that I play with and lose. I get very excited when I see her sweeping a ruler or stick under the furniture, cause I know all my mice will come out.
Those pipecleaner bees are also a blast! I was fiddling with them forever with my paws. So fuzzy! so weird! morgan's mom really knows what cat's like. The catnip pillows are a good little size too, perfect for batting. All you kitties should support Morgan beds, which helps pay for Morgan's high vet costs, due to his juvenile diabetes and recent cataract surgery. The crate pad I got will be very comfy on the couch. You can see happy cats all over Catster in the round Morgan beds.
The harness fits nicely and looks great, but so far I look pretty pissed when I wear it. I just lay right down. Mom is sure I will feel differently when I get to go outside on walks, but she wants to wait until the heatwave is over.
Anyway, I am so happy with my prizes and happy I was in the contest. Good luck in the next one to all my friends! You won't be sorry you entered.
Oh yeah- the book! It's Soo cute. The illustrations are wonderful. Mom went to art school for illustration, even though she works in costume making now, but she has a soft spot for good picture books. She read it to me and we both loved it. (Actually the truth is I was too busy playing to pay attention, but I sat on the cover later, and I feel sure it's a good book.)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>3rd prize in Bee-in Cute contest!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/679857</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 1 Jul 2010 20:05:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/679857</guid>
		<description>Guess what everybody! My photo won third prize in the Buzzin into Spring -Bee-in Cute Contest! I won ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Guess what everybody! My photo won third prize in the Buzzin into Spring -Bee-in Cute Contest! I won a Bee crate pad and a buzzing duck (whatever that is) and a surprise for my mom. I am so excited and flattered after seeing all the great entries. In fact, there were some that I'm surprised didn't win. In the cute category I particularly liked the pick of Adam Dylan licking an ice cream cone, and the kitty Poppy sleeping in a flower pot. But thanks to the judges for picking me as 3rd, mom is really proud. Like I said to the contest group: I guess it was worth mom interrupting me while cleaning my little tinkler to take that photo. Congratulations to the other winners, their photos are awesome! And congratulations to Guido for winning 2nd in the Silly category. Hurray!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>the mighty fly-hunter</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/679497</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:47:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/679497</guid>
		<description>I am TOKI! the mighty fly-hunter!
Yesterday, mom watched in amusement as I leaped around after a la ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I am TOKI! the mighty fly-hunter!
Yesterday, mom watched in amusement as I leaped around after a large fly. I twisted and jumped, batting in the air at the fly, and chased it to a window. It flew stupidly at the window again and again, and my lightning quick paws danced around. SPLAT! I trapped it with my paw. Suddenly mom's amusement turned to horror as I took the fly into my mouth.
"Ew NO! No, DON'T EAT IT!" she yelled and tried to grab me.
But I, the mighty fly-hunter, was too quick for her. I ran under a table and chewed up my prize. How dare she try to take away my PREY? My big squishy crunchy buzzing black fly. I licked my lips and looked at mom happily. She said sadly, "ew, TO-ki. You ATE IT. gross."
Mom brushed my teeth for a little longer than usual last night. But today, she just saw me catch another fly, and once again was too slow to stop me from chewing it up.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>cat weightlifting: the best sport ever</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/679344</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:51:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/679344</guid>
		<description>The best sport show ever! Cat weightlifting! Please watch, this is hysterical.

 http://m.io9.com/ ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The best sport show ever! Cat weightlifting! Please watch, this is hysterical.

 http://m.io9.com/5573565/screw-the-world-cup-cat-weightlifting-is-the-sport-of-the-21st-century]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>crotch sleeper</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/673533</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 25 May 2010 09:38:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/673533</guid>
		<description>I have become a crotch sleeper. It's my favorite little nook. Yep, that's right. On top of the blank ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have become a crotch sleeper. It's my favorite little nook. Yep, that's right. On top of the blanket, but right between mom's legs. Lately, mom has been waking up in strange, uncomfortable positions because I insist on sleeping there. Even she moves, she'll wake up later with me right back there. I'm telling you, mom, it's a futile battle.
Don't judge me!
Who among you is innocent?
Let he who has never slept in a crotch cast the first stone!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>monkey business</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/671141</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 10 May 2010 19:31:58 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/671141</guid>
		<description>I am feeling frisky, my friends.

Mom came home a little late tonight. When she got home, it was l ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I am feeling frisky, my friends.

Mom came home a little late tonight. When she got home, it was like someone lit a spark under my butt. I tore around like a firecracker. I ate half my dinner in a big rush, then ran to see what mom was doing in the refrigerator. I could hear the sound of a drawer being opened... She was leaning over getting vegetables out, so I jumped onto the counter like I always do. Instead of just putting my front paws on her like usual, this time I jumped with all four paws onto her back. Mom was stuck leaning over with me on her back. heehee. She laughed and managed to scrape me off back onto the counter. She leaned over again and I jumped back on. Wheeeee! I could get a much better look into the beloved refrigerator from up there. I managed to jump on her back three times while she got out her veggies. She took them over to the sink to wash and I sat by the sink and played with the water. I love dipping my paw into the spray. Then mom got to chopping and made me get off the counter. Then I heard the can opener and I jumped back up. Tuna?! is it tuna? oh. chick peas. how disappointing. I went back to my own dinner. Mom ate her lame dinner of bread and salad with chickpeas. No meat tonight at all! What a looozer.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>new toy!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/670544</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 7 May 2010 17:28:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/670544</guid>
		<description>Mom has been working a lot lately, and she's feeling really guilty. Luckily, we have been visiting g ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom has been working a lot lately, and she's feeling really guilty. Luckily, we have been visiting grandma and grandpa's house, so they have been keeping me company during her long days. They spoil me with extra food like chicken and turkey, which I love! They just can't resist me when I stand up and put my front paws on them while they are eating. Mom is a little worried that I'm eating too much, but I play all day and half the night, so I'm still sexy.
Tonight mom came home a little earlier with a brand new toy for me. Yay! It's a new and better feather feline flyer. I LOVE IT. I went crazy, and I didn't even want to stop playing to eat my dinner. This is very unusual. Food is my top priority. But tonight, I ignored the yummy wet food mommy put down and went back to the feather flyer. Mom put it away and I started looking all over for it, meowing and poking around. Finally mom brought it out again and played some more. Then she hid it under the blanket on her bed so I would eat dinner. I knew it was around the bed somewhere, so I looked around and sat on the blanket. After a bit I finally went and ate my dinner. I'll be sure to demand some more playtime later. I love my new toy!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>return of the zombie cat</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/668169</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:27:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/668169</guid>
		<description>mom is hard at work on a project, and has lots of different materials all over the place. I was hard ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ mom is hard at work on a project, and has lots of different materials all over the place. I was hard at work before too, playing with all her materials and making a nuisance of myself. Feathers, fabric... I was going so fast- like Bruce Lee's fists of fury, except mine were paws of fury. Now I am so tired out, I'm sleeping with my eyes slightly open, like I do sometimes. Raaaaah! Zombie cat!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Host with the Most</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/667752</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:30:27 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/667752</guid>
		<description>Today is a better day. I was running and playing, and mom said my leg looks much better. She still n ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today is a better day. I was running and playing, and mom said my leg looks much better. She still noticed a little stiffness, but I'm not letting it slow me down. A repairman came, and I greeted him at the door like I do with all guests. I just love entertaining. I followed him everywhere to watch him work- make sure he's doing a good job. Mom is always amused with my host routine. She said I'm not like any cat she's ever had. of course not! I am unique! Welcome to my lovely home!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>:(</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/667545</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:40:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/667545</guid>
		<description>I hurt my leg. :( I was walking on the bed, and the string pull for the blinds was trailing onto the ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I hurt my leg. :( I was walking on the bed, and the string pull for the blinds was trailing onto the bed. I must have stepped into it, because my leg got caught. Mommy was sitting on the bed, and saw it happen, but it was too fast to do anything. When I tried to jump and my leg was caught, I got very freaked out and starting yanking and shaking until it was free.  I walked away, but I was limping a little. Mommy was very upset. She picked me up and checked my leg, touching all the muscles and tendons, etc., but I didn't react or wince or cry. She put me down to watch me walk, and I was being very tentative with one of my back legs, holding it a little stiff. I jumped up onto my high shelf, and all over, so mom decided to watch me and wait to see how it was later. I played, took a nap, and ate my dinner. Right now I have almost no limp, but I still look a little stiff with that back leg. :( Hopefully by tomorrow I will be ok, or I will have to go to the vet.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>lovebug</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/666977</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 17 Apr 2010 11:08:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/666977</guid>
		<description>I'm in the mood for love.
 I woke up mommy before 6 am with my usual taps on her face with my paw.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm in the mood for love.
 I woke up mommy before 6 am with my usual taps on her face with my paw. After breakfast I cleaned my face, then climbed back into bed with her, as usual on the blanket, using her legs as a cradle. Makes me feel so comforted like a baby.
Later on I began to get that loving feeling. Mommy had gone back to sleep, so I sat on the pillow and kissed her face. I'm not usually much of a face kisser, so she was very happy. Then I licked her hand and tucked my head under her hand so she would pet it. I've got to get the petting started while she's wasting time sleeping. I kissed her hand and kept tucking my head under it. Finally she was fully awake and petting. She gave me a lovely head massage and lots of kisses. Hurray! Love love LOVE!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ambush!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/666711</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 21:03:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/666711</guid>
		<description>Special Agent 00TOKI ready to report.

TARGET: mommy's leg
OBJECTIVE: take it down
WEAPONS: paws ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Special Agent 00TOKI ready to report.

TARGET: mommy's leg
OBJECTIVE: take it down
WEAPONS: paws
METHOD: pounce and tackle
PLAN: sneak attack from concealed location
NOTES: Target sighted heading towards bedroom door, oblivious to my silent death stalk. I slipped into position like a shadow to await the walk-by. POUNCE! TACKLE! Maneuver fails to take down the target.
OUTCOME: Mommy's leg remains at large.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>life in the slammer</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/666210</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 19:25:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/666210</guid>
		<description>I love FOOD. food food food! I love my cans of Wellness, but I also want some of what mom is eating. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I love FOOD. food food food! I love my cans of Wellness, but I also want some of what mom is eating. Gimme gimme! Mom said she eats like she's in prison, with one arm around her plate, and very wary. It's her fault too, cause she gives me a little sometimes. That makes me really HAPPY; I love yummy food!
Mom is happy that toothbrushing has been going well. My breath is much improved, and my gums look better. I still don't like it, but I don't fight it as much. Yesterday, mommy  heard me purring while she was brushing. She doesn't know if it was necessarily a happy purr though. Kind of strange, right? She does hold me and pet my head though, so maybe that's why. I don't even know, myself.
Anyway, it's been nice these past couple days, if a bit cold. Mom said she's been considering teaching me to walk on a harness and leash outside. For short walks. She hasn't decided though, but I sure hope so! I love adventure. meow meow!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>happy turkey- I mean Easter!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/664694</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 4 Apr 2010 13:36:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/664694</guid>
		<description>I thought I was in the clear because I made it through the whole week with no bunny ears. I should h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I thought I was in the clear because I made it through the whole week with no bunny ears. I should have known I wouldn't escape cause my name means rabbit. Yesterday, I was taking a lovely nap and she jumped me! bunny ears with PINK inside?and a PINK bow? Mommy, I think you've been working with too many theatre guys. If you wanted a girl cat, you should've gotten one. I'm going to have to see a kitty therapist.
Well I made it through that humiliation okay. When is the next holiday?

Anyway, at least today is turning out to be pretty great. I had lots of ROAST TURKEY at grandma and grandpa's. I love ROAST TURKEY. mom said the turkey was 11 pounds, and I weigh only 9 pounds. Mom doesn't eat beef or poultry (fool!) so I got to eat lots. I could eat that whole turkey, I bet. Forget bunnies, I think there should be an Easter Turkey.
I hope all my catster friends got to eat well today or for Passover. Happy Easter everybody! meow meow!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ruckus</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/663997</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 1 Apr 2010 08:11:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/663997</guid>
		<description>It's a great day! I've got a sparkle in my eye, and a spring in my step. Right now I'm kicking my st ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's a great day! I've got a sparkle in my eye, and a spring in my step. Right now I'm kicking my stuffed ferret doll and carrying it around the place so I can kick it some more. 
Mom was very grumpy last night, because I was awake making a ruckus all night. I broke 3 porcelain things that mom was foolish enough to leave out on a shelf. I've been making a ruckus every night lately. Even though mommy plays with me a lot every day, she thinks I am bored and need a friend. She feels really bad because she can't afford to keep another cat right now because money is very tight. She promised me that as soon as she can, she's going to get me a brother or sister. For now, she's just going to have to play with me more every night to try and tire me out.
Me, I'm still going to make a ruckus every night. And I'm still going to press mommy's face with my paws every morning so she wakes up with a smile.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>brusha-brusha-brusha</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/663010</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:53:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/663010</guid>
		<description>I am hiding because I am very upset.
Mommy had noticed that my breath was stinky, so she looked at  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I am hiding because I am very upset.
Mommy had noticed that my breath was stinky, so she looked at my teeth. she said my gums look red. She went out and bought a kitty toothbrush and toothpaste. yesterday, she let me taste a little. Silly me, I licked it right off. it was ok. Then, she held me and opened my mouth and started brushing away. Raaaaaaah!  I HATE IT! As soon as she put me down, I took off and hid. I got over it in a little while and decided to forgive her. 
Then tonight, she did it again! And we had been having such a fun time tonight. She bought a toy badminton racket and was hitting my toys across the place so I could run after them. It was so fun!
After all that, she had to ruin my night by brushing my teeth again. BAD MOMMY]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>damn I'm good looking</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/662609</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:01:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/662609</guid>
		<description>Today, as I was running by the sliding mirror door to the closet, I got so caught up in my reflectio ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today, as I was running by the sliding mirror door to the closet, I got so caught up in my reflection that I ran into the door frame.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>too much</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/661887</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:08:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/661887</guid>
		<description>Well, I just threw up. mom cleaned it up and comforted me. Now I'm cleaning my face. What a birthday ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, I just threw up. mom cleaned it up and comforted me. Now I'm cleaning my face. What a birthday! Goodnight, everybody!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy Birthday to Me!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/661831</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:27:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/661831</guid>
		<description>I am one year old today! I am happy to be alive and loved! my mommy loves me SO MUCH. she posted a b ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I am one year old today! I am happy to be alive and loved! my mommy loves me SO MUCH. she posted a baby kitten pic of me with one of my brothers. I didnt meet my mom until I was 7 months old, so she didn't get to experience me in my tiny kitten time unfortunately. she got tons of pics from the breeders, who are great people. I see them every now and then, they love me too. Happy Birthday to Me! Hurray!
And thank you to my catster friends for the love, happy laughs, and attention! looking forward to many years of friendship!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>spring cleaning</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/661705</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:50:34 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/661705</guid>
		<description>Spring is almost here, almost time for spring cleaning. I did my best to remind mommy, by helping he ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Spring is almost here, almost time for spring cleaning. I did my best to remind mommy, by helping her clean today. She had so much stuff out on her dresser, so I very helpfully swept it all off with my paw. The remote control, her hair clips, tissues, her wallet, envelopes, make-up, pens. I just HATE to see a messy surface. You're welcome, mommy.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>lead foot</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/661427</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:20:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>Today, while momma and I played with one of my rattling mice, she noticed that my brakes have improv ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today, while momma and I played with one of my rattling mice, she noticed that my brakes have improved tremendously.  I used to run run run! then slide slide slide! then CRASH! Into the wall or whatever. I was like a Ferrari with a reckless driver. But now, I am EXPERT at going fast then turning and stopping. Nice and tidy stop. Beee-u-tee-ful! I am still a Ferrari, but I just know how to control it. Fast and furious!
oh yeah- and Happy St Patrick's Day! Naked and free!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>the man in the mirror</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:19:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>When I was younger, I was afraid of my reflection in the mirror. Especially if my mom carried me to  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ When I was younger, I was afraid of my reflection in the mirror. Especially if my mom carried me to the mirror. Yes, I know, very embarrassing, especially since I am not afraid of almost anything now. Anyway, it's been awhile since I was scared like that. You can't fool me! That's not a strange cat!
Last night, mom was making something and giving me sneaky looks. uh oh. Suddenly, she picked me up and put something green and uncomfortable on my head. she carried me over to the mirror, and what do I see? A STRANGE CAT WEARING A GREEN HAT! I stared and the cat's eyes got bigger! I struggled and flailed out of mommy's arms and SO DID THE STRANGER! I ran as fast as I could into a bag. Mom took me out and put me on the bed. I allowed her to take a couple pics, then she took pity on me, and took off the hat.
Today, she tried again and put the hat and a collar on me. We went over to the mirror- I started to struggle, then she brought me close so I could sniff the stranger. oh. How silly of me. That's me! And don't I look great in green?
I settled down a little and we took some pictures. She even changed the collar. By then I had had enough, and tried to shake off the hat. Shake shake! Mommy took it off. Hurray! I love being naked! Happy St Patricks Day everyone! Let's spend it in the nude. At least the kitties.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Blackout!</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:45:20 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>something's happening! there are no lights on! I can hear rain and loud wind. mom told me it's a rai ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ something's happening! there are no lights on! I can hear rain and loud wind. mom told me it's a rainstorm. she lit the candles and pushed me back when I tried to look at them.
right now she is playing with my number one rival: the iPhone. she can hear me playing with a rattling mouse.
uh oh- quiet! where am I? D'oh! right by her feet.
 okay, mommy, time to throw the mouse for me!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>why, thank you</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/660413</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:41:32 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>last night I stole a beef dumpling out of the toaster oven. Mommy thinks we will have to work on my  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ last night I stole a beef dumpling out of the toaster oven. Mommy thinks we will have to work on my manners.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>no rest for the weary - part 2</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/660273</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:15:41 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>This morning I touched mommy's face with my paws. Then I sat behind her pillow and put my paws on ei ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This morning I touched mommy's face with my paws. Then I sat behind her pillow and put my paws on either side of her head like it's a crystal ball.
"I see... a can of Wellness beef & chicken!"]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>no rest for the weary</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/660239</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:01:52 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I have been testing out new ways to wake up mommy at 5:30 am.
My usual way is to knock things off t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have been testing out new ways to wake up mommy at 5:30 am.
My usual way is to knock things off the desk with my paw. pencil cup, remote control, anything. Sometimes I get on top of her chest and purr and nuzzle her face. The other day I got on her chest and I pressed my paw on her mouth. Mommy laughed and asked if I was trying to suffocate her. She told her boyfriend about it, and he said that's what the little troll does in the eighties movie "Cat's Eye". True! And mommy does love that movie, but she knows it's me, not some evil troll. As if I would let a little troll run around here! I'd squash him in the dark. Anyways... this morning I stepped on her cheek. Twice.
I just want to play and get my breakfast a little early. Wake up you lazy mommy!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>superstar</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/659387</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 7 Mar 2010 18:33:45 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Tonight mommy and I are watching the Oscars. She thinks Sandra Bullock's Marchesa dress is beautiful ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Tonight mommy and I are watching the Oscars. She thinks Sandra Bullock's Marchesa dress is beautiful. Me, I prefer being naked. We both thought the John Hughes tribute was great but should have been longer! Mommy grew up on John Hughes. If I was a John Hughes character, I would be Ferris Bueller: adorable, charming, smart, troublemaker. That's what mommy thinks, I'm actually sleeping on her bed under the blanket.  ooo- Rachel McAdams dress is great too. Meryl Streep looks amazing, like Bette Davis in Now,Voyager.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>international cat of mystery</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/659041</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 5 Mar 2010 19:14:01 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>My stomach is a melting pot. I have eaten Japanese sashimi, southern fried chicken, Korean beef and  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My stomach is a melting pot. I have eaten Japanese sashimi, southern fried chicken, Korean beef and fish, Italian and French cheeses, and Greek yogurt. Today I sampled some Irish Soda bread! I travel the world with a meow and a smile.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>more is better</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/658669</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 3 Mar 2010 18:30:04 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>We've been visiting grandma and grandpa, which has been GREAT for me. Yesterday, mommy came home a l ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We've been visiting grandma and grandpa, which has been GREAT for me. Yesterday, mommy came home a little late and ran to feed me, feeling very guilty. She watched me eat for a few moments. Then, she went back into the kitchen and saw that I had opened up the toaster oven and taken out the baked salmon steak that grandma had left in there. I had eaten half of it! salmon oil and bits were trailing out the oven door and onto the floor. Mommy groaned and said, "Toki ate two dinners!" I seemed particularly pleased.
Today, mommy came home and fed me dinner, after checking to make sure nothing was out. Then later she found out that earlier in the day, grandma hadn't properly fastened a Tupperware container, and I had opened it up and ate what was inside- little dried anchovy fish (Korean stuff). So I ate two dinners again. Grandma doesn't know the special aby rules  for putting away food.
This visit has been GREAT.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>are you gonna eat that?</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/658070</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:16:11 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>My gosh I love to hear the sound of the refrigerator door open! I come racing into the kitchen and j ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My gosh I love to hear the sound of the refrigerator door open! I come racing into the kitchen and jump onto the counter so I can peep in from the side. What're we eating this time? Yogurt? Cheese? tuna? Halo dried chicken treats? mmm I hope so! whatcha got there? lemme see! lemme smell! WHAT? ORANGES! ewwwwww! You have betrayed me, mommy.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>zombie cat!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/657366</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:10:43 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Sometimes I sleep with my eyes open. I really don't know why. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Sometimes I sleep with my eyes open. I really don't know why.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Cheerio!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/656727</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:00:23 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I had stinky breath today, so mommy took a look in my mouth and was shocked. some of my teeth are cr ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I had stinky breath today, so mommy took a look in my mouth and was shocked. some of my teeth are crooked!  Mom said I have British teeth, can you believe her nerve!? I don't know what that means, but she was giggling...
It turns out my gums look a little red. She is going to start brushing my teeth! I don't like the sound of that at all.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>welcome to the jungle (to nature, anyway)</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/656507</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:36:32 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I watched tv for the first time today! It's always on, but it's never interested me before. Today mo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I watched tv for the first time today! It's always on, but it's never interested me before. Today mom was watching a PBS program about wolves in Yellowstone national park. It caught my eye, and my ears too. I started to watch those wild wolves howling and hunting, fighting and playing, and next thing you know, I was transfixed. I got into a more comfortable position, and I watched for twenty minutes! I hope to go to Yellowstone someday, but I'm a city cat, so... The truth is, I've never been outside. How embarrassing!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Get me out of this jumpsuit!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1090264/diary/Whatever_youre_doin_i_want_in/656286</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:59:49 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Toki ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>For ten endless days, I have been wearing a straight-jacket. Mom calls it a jumpsuit, and said I wou ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ For ten endless days, I have been wearing a straight-jacket. Mom calls it a jumpsuit, and said I wouldn't have to wear it if I would just leave my stitches alone. But REALLY, is it so wrong to want to lick them with my raspy little tongue? I just wanted to CLEAN THEM, for god's sake. And they itched so badly. For some crazy reason every time I licked them she would leap at me and stop me. I mean, Doctor sent me home naked, without one of those humiliating cones (thank god), so OBVIOUSLY that means I can lick my stitches. Anyway, my silly mom went and sewed me a "jumpsuit" (straight-jacket) and I've been sadly unable to lick through it. At least I can still run and jump and pounce, even though I look RIDICULOUS. 
Today mom's boyfriend drove us to Doctor to get my stitches out. I like the boyfriend, he knows what's up. The first time I met him, he introduced me to the gourmet delicacy: Popeyes Chicken. DELICIOUS! My mom doesn't eat chicken or beef, can you believe it? crazy. When I tasted that yummy fried chicken, I knew that this guy eats the good stuff. I sniffed at mom's meal with curious disdain, and immediately dismissed it. I mean, I will try to eat her fish, her cheese, her yogurt, her ice cream... but not if there's Popeyes around. Anyway, I got off track- so I got my stitches out. Everything went great; Doctor said my incision has sealed. We arrived home and I was in high spirits, running around naked and free. I decided to go in for some innocent licking, and WHAT DO YOU THINK: mom puts the straight jacket back on. :/ Sigh. Oh well. I'm told it's only for a couple more days.]]></content:encoded>
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