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<title>Jewel of California!</title>
<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california</link>
<description>Catster diary for the cat Angel Jewel</description>
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<copyright>Copyright 2013 by Angel Jewel &amp; Catster</copyright>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 10:49:28 PDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Oh, THANK YOU ANONYMOUS Purriend!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/680498</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 22:42:47 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Dear Anonymous Star Giver,

Thank you soooo very much for the star that you left on my page....you ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dear Anonymous Star Giver,

Thank you soooo very much for the star that you left on my page....you are very generous for thinking of me & my family on my birthday.....my mummy & her daughter thought of me all day & I even managed to make a little appearance here & there on Catster MOL!!

Thank you for the wonderful birthday wishes - it made the day a little easier for my mummy & her daughter!!! Me, well, I'm loving my wings & swoopin here & there :)

Purrs & kisses,
Love,
ANGEL JEWEL]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy Sweet Sixteen Fuzz Ball!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/680282</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 4 Jul 2010 17:27:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Happy Sweet Sixteen Fuzz....I miss you SOOOOOOOOOOO much!! It sure is quiet around here w/o your meo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Happy Sweet Sixteen Fuzz....I miss you SOOOOOOOOOOO much!! It sure is quiet around here w/o your meows, purrs & hairballs - left on the carpet for me to clean up - MOL!!!
I hope you are having a great time w/ all your purriends at the rainbow bridge!! I am hanging in there....not a day goes by that I don't think of you!! Today especially, when I picked you out of the litter of kittens - I love you & miss you soooo very much!!!!
Love,
Mummy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thank you!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/622695</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:19:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Everyone,

Jewel's mummy here....I just wanted to thank all of you for your purrmails, rosettes ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Everyone,

Jewel's mummy here....I just wanted to thank all of you for your purrmails, rosettes, stars & poems....it's very hard to deal with the fact that Jewel's really gone, but I'm trying to take it all one day at a time.....I don 't know if I'm going to be able to respond to each of you personally, I don't think I can read the emails again without crying uncontrollably....I did want to say that I appreciate every kind word and I'm happy to know that Jewel was very loved by all of you and that you've all been very purrsome friends to her!!! 

Thank You,
JEWEL's mummy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Goodbye World, Hello Rainbow Bridge....</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/621999</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:20:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hello Fellow Catsters,

This is going to be MY last journal entry - my mummy will take over after  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hello Fellow Catsters,

This is going to be MY last journal entry - my mummy will take over after tomorrow....

It has come to my attention that my failing health has now caught up with me & the time has come for me to leave this world & cross over to the Rainbow Bridge! I'm excited to go yet sad to leave my home of 15 years.....

For quite sometime, my diabetes has spiraled up & then down, then back up again only to come back down, but then back up again....it's a never ending ride....recently I've had other health issues that just added to my already delicate health....obviously nothing is else can be done for me... and me, my mummy & my vet think it's best that I leave this world now (actually tomorrow afternoon!).  I'm being a brave kitty because I know my mummy & her daughter LOVE me so much that they want me around forever...but unfortunately I think my 9 lives have ended here....I've had a PURRFECT life - I mean, it's been 15 years, 2 months & i believe 13 days, don't know about the hours, minutes & seconds, but I won't go there! MOL!  I've been pampered & I couldn't have asked for anything more!! I can't believe I've outlived all the other cats in my hood! 

Anyways, so tomorrow I'm going to say goodbye to my mummy & her daughter and start my new journey to a place where there's LOTS of catster friends, TONS of catnip to sniff & roll around in, tons of food buffets to feast on, no health complications of  any kind or human veterinarians, no medications whatsoever, and where I can sit and watch over my mummy & her daughter!

Okay, so I'm told I don't need to pack anything since everything I will need will be on the other side....I'm going to look for Gracie & all my other catster friends that have gone before me....so look out for me, I'll be the one with the stylin LION haircut & the BIG PUFF at the end of my tail :)!!! I wanna see everything & do everything at least ONCE on the first day!! 

So all you Catster furriends that I leave behind, please look out for my mummy & her daughter, I know that they are very broken up about me leaving and right now there are no words of comfort for them, but please keep them in your prayers....I know mummy will be on here sometime soon to see that she's not alone! 

I love you Mummy!! I may not physically be here with you, but I am in spirit!!!!

Purrs & Kisses,
Love,
JEWEL!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Kitty Time-Out....</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/619904</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 9 Sep 2009 09:42:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>my mummy still puts the cone on my head so that I won't lick my feet...apparently it's going to take ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ my mummy still puts the cone on my head so that I won't lick my feet...apparently it's going to take longer for my boo-boo's to heal because my diabetes complicates my healing process....

i wear the cone for 12 hours then mummy takes it off my head and wraps my 2 hind feet in gauze and something that looks like ace-bandages....i try to flick them off - but apparently it's stuck to my feet until mummy takes them off....and then after 12 hours, i wear my cone again.....ugh.....back and forth.....

i've been banished from mummy's bedroom because apparently she doesn't trust me in the hallway (since i always manage to leave a mark!)....i'm only allowed in the living room, dining room & kitchen...that's okay cuz i leave 'my mark' so mummy will definately see it....she can't miss it!!!

anyways, i'm back on my insulin shots twice daily, get glucose readings 3 times a day and still on epakitin 3 times day....i'm getting tired of being poked & wrapped & coned!!!! make it stop........heeeh heeeh, no vet visits for awhile - whew!!!

til next time...

Purrs & Kisses,
Love, 
jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>still on cone restriction!!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/618227</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 1 Sep 2009 06:57:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>well, it's been how many weeks? 20? it sure has felt like it....a couple of weeks ago, mummy let me  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ well, it's been how many weeks? 20? it sure has felt like it....a couple of weeks ago, mummy let me out of my cone just so that i could sit in the sun & bathe....the sun was sooooo warm & after i cleaned myself (except for my foot), i fell asleep, so mummy left me alone.  when she came back i had managed to clean off my foot (to me it was clean)....to mummy, it was a big bloody mess.....blood everywhere - all over the carpet, all over my foot, my tail, my pretty fur....oh, was she mad!!! she had to wash my foot, my face, my tail, & my front paws. then she wrapped up my feet because it wouldn't stop bleeding....i was on cone restriction for days - there was no compromising!! :(

well, today, what is it? september 1? my feet are almost healed...ALMOST!! mummy took off my cone & has wrapped up my feet  sooooo securely that i can't get the tape off - she'll be back in 4 hours to take off the wrap & put me back in my cone....it has been such a whirlwind - after my foot fiasco, i started having more accidents around the house & drinking LOTS of water & sleeping more.  mummy checked my glucose level & guess what???? OFF THE MONITOR!!! so i'm diabetic AGAIN!!! :( i get pricked in the ear, shots in the back, pills shoved down my throat & a silly pink cone around my head majority of the day....i'm sooooo not loving life.....

i dunno what else can happen??? hopefully nothing! i'll keep you all posted...

Purrs & kisses,
Love,
jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Still have the CONEHEAD!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/615678</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:21:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>It's been 8 days &amp; I still have this silly cone on my head....Mummy was nice enough to take it off m ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's been 8 days & I still have this silly cone on my head....Mummy was nice enough to take it off me for some time so I can bathe & rest w/o having to figure out how to put my head down w/o being uncomfortable....she caught me several times licking my foot, so she had to put my cone back on.....well, I got tired of that, so I tried to bite her - she got sooooo mad & back went the cone....so I'm stuck again....my feet are healing nicely, so hopefully it won't be much longer.  

Other than that, there's not much going on...I'm trying to behave (not bite mummy), I'm trying not to leave food puddles & I'm not marking the hallways (AS MUCH)....

Right now I'm off my heart pill because I kept hacking that up along w/ my antibiotics (which I never finished).  So I'm only on epakitin & pepcid ac - which is ok, cuz that's only 1 pill shoved down my throat!

That's about it for now....oh, mummy gave me another lion haircut the other day, I'm waiting for her to upload the pics!!! She did nick me w/ the razor & boyyyyyyy, was I mad at her for that! Anyways, she'll post those soon...

Til then,
Purrs & Kisses,
Love,
jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My NEW headgear!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/612021</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 7 Aug 2009 07:48:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Like my headgear??? I CAN&acirc;€™T STAND THIS THING &acirc;€“ GET IT OFF ME!!!!!!! Let me start from the beginn ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Like my headgear??? I CANâ€™T STAND THIS THING â€“ GET IT OFF ME!!!!!!! Let me start from the beginningâ€¦..I have these 2 calluses on my hind feet (one on each foot)â€¦.and one of them started to bleed (dunno why) and then I started to lick it clean & then it got irritated & bled even more all over mummyâ€™s carpetsâ€¦.so I was leaving her a trail of red spots on the carpet.  I also leave pee spots in the hallway for her â€“ Iâ€™m just marking my territory! Well, mummyâ€™s not taking my marking very wellâ€¦.sheâ€™s screaming & hollering â€“ thatâ€™s okay, I just turn my head & walk awayâ€¦
Mummy decided to wrap my hind foot so that I wouldnâ€™t clean & irritate my callusâ€¦.so it was wrapped for a few days & then my foot got swollen, so mummy took me to the vetâ€¦. The vet cleaned it & shaved my pretty fur on my foot to take a closer look & guess what - itâ€™s infected! Now Iâ€™m on antibiotics & I have to wear this stupid headgear! Iâ€™m stumbling around the house with this silly thing on, Iâ€™m running into the walls, canâ€™t get through the doors, canâ€™t rub my head on my scratcher, & daddy had to rig my food/water bowls so I can eat.  Mummy was taking off my collar so that I could eat, but then I would run away somewhere in the house where she canâ€™t get me (MOL), eventually she would grab me by the scruff & drag me outta my hiding place, then sheâ€™d stick that stoopid collar on me â€“ all the while muttering that sheâ€™s mad at me & sheâ€™s outta breath & canâ€™t keep doing thisâ€¦.Well, sheâ€™s really upset now â€˜cuz she has banned me from the bedrooms & the hallway â€“ she put up a cat gate & itâ€™s so high I canâ€™t jump itâ€¦Oh, and she says sheâ€™s not taking my collar off ANY MORE! She says she knows my tricks & is not falling for them!!  She also says she canâ€™t keep cleaning the carpet â€“ something about being 8 months pregnant & being too exhausted to clean up after me all the timeâ€¦.
Anyways, I better go now, before I get into more troubleâ€¦.stay tuned â€“ my adventures arenâ€™t over yet!!! MOL

Purrs & Kisses,
Love,
Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>LAB results IN....</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/607717</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:21:52 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>so....mummy had to call the vet this morning....my vet has the day off so we had someone else call u ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ so....mummy had to call the vet this morning....my vet has the day off so we had someone else call us back w/ my results....

The lab results were NO GROWTH!!! YEAH!!!! My vet will call mummy tomorrow to discuss what else my problem could be...I'm still using the hallway as a litter box & mummy is at the end of her rope with me... 

I'll keep you all posted!!

Purrs & kisses,
Love,
jewel



610pm HOT sunny West Coast Time
mummy is sooooooooooo annoyed with the vet....it's so hard to find good help nowadays!!  the lab results are not printed out for her as well as instructions for my new medicine.  so mummy has to wait until tomorrow when hopefully there's some decent people at the vet that know what they are doing....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Lab Results</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/607301</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:36:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>...okay, so part of my lab results are in...some parts are good and some parts are not so good....mu ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ ...okay, so part of my lab results are in...some parts are good and some parts are not so good....mummy has to wait until tomorrow to get the paper w/ the results on it so she can compare it to the last lab tests....

I know the vet wants me to start some medicine called "epakitin" and also add some bicarbonates to my food.  I don't like the sound of either one - that's for sure!! grrrrrr.....tomorrow mummy gets my culture results....so hopefully nothing grows/grew....I think, oh well, I dunno....let's just wait & see....

So tomorrow for sure, mummy will update my diary to have all my labs & what the next plan will be for lil 'ol me!

Thanks for all the purrs, purrmail, rosettes, stars & get well wishes! I'm glad I was DDP - it sure made my day better!!

Purrs & Kisses,
Love,
Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Diary Pick</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/607048</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:31:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>WOW!!!! I'm diary pick.....I'm so honored!!!

Thank you Casters, my catster purriends, my mummy an ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOW!!!! I'm diary pick.....I'm so honored!!!

Thank you Casters, my catster purriends, my mummy and everyone else for bestowing this honor upon an oldie but good feline!!!!

** Note to mummy: I get LOTS of treats, tuna water, pats on the head, scratches, & belly rubs and I want to sleep on YOUR pillow!!! **

Purrs & kisses,
Love,
jewel

P.S. Lab results will be in by 5pm - hopefully!!! I'll keep everyone posted!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Vet Visit - grrrrrrrrrrrr!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/606638</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 18 Jul 2009 17:21:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>So today, mummy took me to the vet....first they put me on the scale &amp; said I weight 9 lbs. - that's ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So today, mummy took me to the vet....first they put me on the scale & said I weight 9 lbs. - that's good!
Then the vet people took my vitals - that's good too!
Then the vet looked at my teeth - needs work!
Then the vet felt my whole body - said I had a full bladder & lots of poop - yeah, well, what can I say?? Didn't feel like using the litter box.
So the vet takes me away from mummy to the back room - where I get poked w/ a needle so they can take my pee for 2 lab tests & then they poke me in the back for some much needed fluids (that's what the vet says). They give me back to mummy & then mummy pays the HUGE vet bill....and now I'm home & let me tell you...the fluids that they injected on my back??? Well, it has now moved & it's on my LEFT LEG!!!! It looks like something grew on me!!!!! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!! Mummy laughed at me & said it was cute....she tried to take a picture, but I won't let her - that's soooooo embarrassing!!!!
Okay, well, mummy gets the lab results on monday & then that's when she & the vet will decide what to do next....in the meantime, I'm gonna take a nap...thank you all my purriends for my purrs/prayers/stars/rosettes/purrmail/and healing thoughts!! I really appreciate it!! I'll be back here on monday with my results!!

Purrs & kisses,
Love,
Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>TONS of PRAYERS 4 ME PLEASE!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/605937</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:32:47 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Catster Purriends,

I need TONS of purrs .... I'm having healthy problems again &amp; Mommy is thin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Catster Purriends,

I need TONS of purrs .... I'm having healthy problems again & Mommy is thinking it's my time...I've had MANY accidents in the house, I'm drinking a lot but not using my litter box anymore - I prefer the hallway :( I don't eat as much as I used to and I'm so very tired.....Mommy is gonna take me to the vet...I'll keep you posted!!

Purrs & kisses,
Love,
Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Weight In....</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/602415</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 3 Jul 2009 16:51:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>The verdict is in....I weight 9.1 lbs, it went up from 8.7 BUT mummy thinks it's because I'm retaini ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The verdict is in....I weight 9.1 lbs, it went up from 8.7 BUT mummy thinks it's because I'm retaining water :( apparently I'm not using the litter box enough (she's policing my box)....so she's gonna talk to the vet.

Anyways, tomorrow is my birthday & I"m looking forward to TUNA WATER & TREATS!!!! 

Purrs & Kisses,
Love,
JEWEL]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm excited....2 more days!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/601843</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 1 Jul 2009 15:57:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I can't believe it.....2 more days and I'm turning 15!!! WHOOOOO HOOOOOO!!!!

Mummy thinks it'll b ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I can't believe it.....2 more days and I'm turning 15!!! WHOOOOO HOOOOOO!!!!

Mummy thinks it'll be fun to take me to the vet on friday for a weight check....um, I don't think so....but mummy says I have to go...she says she's worried about me.  She says I'm not eating a lot, drinking enough, going to the litter box enough and not being active and FRIENDLY enough.  She says I sleep too much and I'm grouchy quite a bit, oh and we can't forget that I mistook a part of the hallway for my litter box....excuse me, I'm getting forgetful and it only happened ONCE...of course she doesn't buy that....so I got in trouble for having an accident in the carpet....geez...

Anyways, I'm asking for tuna water & treats for my birthday and mummy better be ready with both when I wake up!!! MOL...

Stay tuned...
Purrs & Kisses,
Love,
Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>grrrrrrrrrrrr...........</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/598336</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:24:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I think it's time mummy finds a new vet....the one I have seems to be 'scattered' and doesn't know i ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I think it's time mummy finds a new vet....the one I have seems to be 'scattered' and doesn't know if she's coming or going.....grrrrrrrr!! She hasn't called mummy back at all & mummy has emailed her on tuesday & called thursday morning....what is goin on????

Mummy is thinking I'm losing weight fast, altho I am eating my wet delicious food whenever it's in front of me!!  If the vet would call her, they would talk about me....but that's a whole other story....

I've been eating & taking my meds & have NOT left any food puddles....I feel very tired all the time & am not one for playing around anymore.  I sleep a lot more than I used to & have a little ache in my step...but I guess that's the perks of getting old.

Mummy has been sending out PURRS of thanks for the stars/rosettes for when I was Cat of the Day!  I told her she better hurry it up....she didn't like that, so I think she's gonna move slower now cuz of my comment!!

Oh well, what's a cat to do?
Purrs & Kisses,
Love, Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>LAB RESULTS....</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/597026</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:45:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>oh the lab results are in....there's good news &amp; there's bad news....

Good news first....I'm not  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ oh the lab results are in....there's good news & there's bad news....

Good news first....I'm not diabetic anymore - YEAH!!!!

Bad news....my kidney disease has progressed & it's getting worse...my results (BUN, Cr, CA, & Ph) may as well be off the charts, it's high and only continuing up higher....mummy is beside herself & doesn't know what to do for me...what can I say? I'm getting old....the vet has added some wet good for my kidneys food to my unusually tasteless dry food in hopes I will eat more & not leave it in a food puddle for my mummy....the vet wants me to gain some weight....if my mummy stops shaving off my hair, that would be about 2 pounds I'd gain MOL!!! Anyways, the vet has also prescribed some Pepcid AC for my very acidic tummy....the vet hopes this helps me keep the food down....

I don't know what else to say except mummy is very sad & doesn't know what else to do without breaking the bank.....she doesn't want me to suffer & she doesn't like to how I'm withering down to skin & bones....well, maybe some miracle will happen....I'll keep you all posted....

Purrs & kisses,
Love,
Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Vet Update....</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/596400</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 21:09:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/596400</guid>
		<description>I went to the vet yesterday &amp; GUESS WHAT???? I weight 8 pounds....I lost 2 pounds in the last month  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I went to the vet yesterday & GUESS WHAT???? I weight 8 pounds....I lost 2 pounds in the last month & a half & no one knows why....

I had lab tests done & will find out the results on monday...I will keep you all posted...

Until then - check out my gift from hazel lucy -it's pink!! I love it - thank you hazel lucy!!

Purrs & kisses,
Love,
Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOW....CAT OF THE DAY!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/595331</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 9 Jun 2009 19:17:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/595331</guid>
		<description>I've fallen off my cat condo becuz I'm shocked to find out about being CAT OF THE DAY!!!...of course ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've fallen off my cat condo becuz I'm shocked to find out about being CAT OF THE DAY!!!...of course it's 7pm here on the west coast & my mummy & I just read our emails......oh well, better late than never...

WOW, I'm honored to be CAT OF THE DAY!!!!

So ,a great BIG THANK YOU to Catster & all the well wishes from my dear purrfiends and new purrriends who sent emails & left rosettes on my page!! Mummy is excited - she doesn't know what to do first, send thank you notes or keep updating my page!! Now that the CHECK is FINALLY cashed, she can upload my pictures...first she has to remember where they're at on the computer...oh geez!!!

I am going to the vet this Friday to have lab work done, hopefully my infection has gone away (e-coli & something i can't even begin to spell)...I'm not looking forward to the visit esp. since it costs 2 legs & a tail!! Hopefully it won't be my 2 legs & tail!! MOL!!! Other than that, I look a lighter - probably cuz I keep leaving my mummy food puddles and she also gave me a haircut, so I lost all my pretty hair AGAIN!!!! I hope someday she'll let me grow it all out - I LOVE my long hair!!! I can't even remember what I looked like before the haircut??? MOL....

Okay, mummy is gonna try to find the picture of the pretty crochet that Hazel Lucy sent to me....It's pretty & it keeps my neck warm - the weather out here changed to cold & cloudy....and they said it's supposed to be summertime - HA!! The weather people are WRONG!!

Anyways, since I'm CAT OF THE DAY, I'm gonna ask my mummy for some tuna & see if I can sleep on her bed :)!!

Thank you again all my Catster purriends for all you warm wishes & rosettes!! I feel very special & loved!!

Purrs & kisses,
Love,
Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>arggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/594319</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 6 Jun 2009 07:15:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/594319</guid>
		<description>mummy sent the check early last week to Catster &amp; it still hasn't cashed!!!! anyone know someone tha ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ mummy sent the check early last week to Catster & it still hasn't cashed!!!! anyone know someone that works at Catster that can expedite our check???  i want mummy to change my page & update it to something fun!!!

oh well, nothing to do but sit and wait.....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BIG oops on my mummy's part!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/590942</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 24 May 2009 21:18:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/590942</guid>
		<description>since my mummy hasn't renewed our Catsterplus, i can't upload my new photos w/o deleting my old ones ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ since my mummy hasn't renewed our Catsterplus, i can't upload my new photos w/o deleting my old ones...so mummy is putting the check in the mail on tuesday....so by next weekend she'll hopefully be able to upload my new picture w/ my gift from Hazel Lucy...

stay tuned...

purrs & kisses,
love,
jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>UPDATE this weekend....</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/590271</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 22 May 2009 06:22:10 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/590271</guid>
		<description>my mummy has promised to update my page this weekend with some new pictures of my NEW gift from my p ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ my mummy has promised to update my page this weekend with some new pictures of my NEW gift from my purrfriend, Hazel Lucy...I'm excited for everyone to see my new picture! THANK YOU Hazel Lucy!!

i've been doing okay. i've been hacking up food puddles just about every week. i've also managed to escape the house & run outside for several feet before being caught by an angry mummy (MY angry mummy). she says next time i escape she's gonna let me go....WHAT? DID I HEAR RIGHT??? then i heard her mumbling something that she's not chasing me cuz something about having a baby & being outta breath & also more importantly, when i get back i'm gonna get a hot bath...i hope i didn't hear that part right!!!

i'm still on my antibiotics....i'm looking a little scrawny & like i've lost some weight - which i probably have. mummy hasn't taken me back to the vet yet - which i'm not complaining!!

anyways, she promised to update this weekend with my pictures!! i'm gonna sit on her until she gets moving....so come back to my page this weekend - thanks purriends!!

Purrs & kisses,
Love,
Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>FINALLY.....an update!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/582238</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:40:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/582238</guid>
		<description>Hi Catster Furriends,

I must apologize for my mummy moving at a snails pace &amp; also for forgetting ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Catster Furriends,

I must apologize for my mummy moving at a snails pace & also for forgetting to update my page....I so sowry!!! Please accept my apologies for my slow moving mummy!!!!

Since early April, I've been off my insulin (YEAH!!!)....mummy takes my glucose readings once a week to see where I'm at - usually I'm between 100-140, the highest at the beginning was 165....

Out of the 2 heart pills - I am on one and off the other (the name escapes me right now), and am also on antibiotics - turns out I have an infection (E-Coli and something else)....so I have to have those pills I think for 2 months -YUCK!!

I've had several accidents around the house (MOL) that alerted mummy to the fact I didn't feel well & had an infection....of course she ranted & raved because of the vet bill.....well, I'm an expensive kitty :)

Other than that, I've been hangin around the couch and the recliner - both of which I'm not supposed to be on!  Lately, mummy lets me get in bed with her, but I have to be on my special towel or else she will kick me off....I love her bed, she turns on the heat for me & I snuggle next to her while she's watching tv.  She's decided to turn OFF my heated pad during the day while she's not home, so that leaves me to go find some heat elsewhere.  Thank goodness we had a heatwave for all of 4 days - so I was able to bask in the sun....but now the weather changed again & it's cold with some sprinkles :( she still turns off my heated pad....but when she comes home from work and feeds me my wet food, shoves pills down my throat, and spends some time with me - ONLY then does she turn my heated pad back on.  It wouldn't be so bad with all the weather changes, but mummy shaved my hair off again - she said she didn't want me hackin up hairballs....I'll see if she'll take my picture this weekend-but don't hold your breath...look how long it took her to update my page!!

Okay, well, that's about all that's going on with me...I'll try to keep on mummy to keep my page updated....now if only I can get her to send in the check to Catster....

Purrs & kisses,
Love,
Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy Valentine's Day!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/558022</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 7 Feb 2009 14:42:35 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/558022</guid>
		<description>My mummy finally uploaded my Valentine's pictures, what do you think? Think I'll find a Valentine al ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My mummy finally uploaded my Valentine's pictures, what do you think? Think I'll find a Valentine altho. I am sick???

Here's the scoop on my health....I'm doing okay.....I'm trying to eat my dry food but I can only get 1/2 cup down along with several spoons of wet cat food & I drink about 1/2 cup to 1 1/2 cup of water a day.  My mummy gives me 2 kinds of heart pills, 2 insulin shots, a poop pill and a kidney infection pill....let me tell you I growl at the sight of my mummy coming near me - I know it's cuz she wants to put pills down my throat!!  I have managed to spit out the pill every time - but she's getting smarter & knows how to put it in my mouth so I have to swallow it....I sleep more than ever before probably 23 hours & 15 minutes a day....I don't play around anymore, I lie in my heated bed & only get up for food & the litter box.  I have a feeling I've lost more weight, but mummy doesn't want to take me to the vets cuz it sooooooo stresses me out.  Mummy is getting a cat glucometer so that she can monitor my glucose - and that's so she doesn't have to take me to the vet every week!!  I'm doing okay mood-wise, I get grumpy quite easily and I don't like to be picked up....I only like pets on my head & scratches under my chin!  I'm trying my best to hang in there, but all these issues are taking a toll on me....I just need to take a nap....sorry if I sound grumpy :(

Until next time,

Love,
Jewel

** P.S. **

Thank you to all my purriends for the rosettes, kind & encouraging purrmails and for being very supportive to me & my mummy!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What a rough night, but for who -me or mummy????</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/555058</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:10:51 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/555058</guid>
		<description>What a journal entry title....I didn't think I had a rough night, I actually enjoyed myself!!

I c ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ What a journal entry title....I didn't think I had a rough night, I actually enjoyed myself!!

I came home at 430pm, just in time to eat a late lunch, have an insulin shot, & have a pill (furosamide-my heart med) shoved down my throat.  Mummy gave me some wet ZD food mixed with the dry ZD food - yummy! I ate it all & drank some water & then laid down to take my snooze....
I was sleeping soundly until about 8pm when I got woken up RUDELY & had liquid (Baytril-my antibiotic) shoved down my throat.  Mummy let me sleep again, but told me that at 11pm I was going to have another pill (benazapril-my other heart med) shoved down my throat.  Sure enough, around 11pm, there was mummy opening my mouth & making me swallow some icky dry gross tasting pill....I was gonna bite her, but I figured I better not since she's the one who feeds me.
Mummy slept on the couch last nite to keep an eye on me, but I fooled her becuz I can walk quietly!!!!  I didn't like that she moved my litter box close to where I sleep (she said so I don't have to go too far, just like my food/water bowls are close by, but I like that) so I walked as casually as I could to the red rug that she keeps by where my litter box used to be & I left her a pile of poop!!! MOL!!! It was too funny....she woke up when I scratched the rug & boy did she look mad!!!!  So she had to clean that up & then she knew I was up to something again since I was cruising the house - she kept close behind me....I took her on a wild goose chase...then I went to go stand by the place where she used to put my litter box & I think she got the idea so she went to get my box & bring it over...during this time, I had a little accident and then I decided I may as well pee too since I was at it.....mummy was even more mad this time!!! OHHHHHH, I think she wanted to kick me out the front door!!!! 
Well, I'm still living in the house, but mummy isn't talking to me right now....she got up about 430am to feed me my breakfast-which I practically wolfed down & then she shoved furrrrrrosamide down my throat & gave me my insulin shot.  I've been in bed for the past 4 hours until mummy decided to vacuum....I got up to cruise by the litter box & was about to turn around when mummy shoved me IN...geez, how rude,but I knew she wouldn't let me out until I did something, so I left her a little pile in the right place this time!!
Now that my morning activities have dulled down, I'm gonna nap again - did I tell you that she moved my heated bed so that she can get me with out any problems???  I can't look out the window anymore from my bed - I have to GET OUT OF BED to see thru the window....oh well, maybe if I start behaving (like pee'in & poop'in the right place), she'll move me back....well, one thing's for sure - she still LOVES ME!!!

Until my next adventure or mummy's rough night-
Love,
jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THANK YOU!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/554750</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:20:44 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/554750</guid>
		<description>a great big THANK YOU to my purriends! I'm grateful for all the support, warm wishes, PURRS, &amp; purrm ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ a great big THANK YOU to my purriends! I'm grateful for all the support, warm wishes, PURRS, & purrmail!!! I'm getting through a rough time in my cat life better because I have all of my purriends around me purring me along!!! I couldn't have asked for purrfect purriends!!! You all da bomb kitties!!!!

also, my purriends - Cat Street Boyz - put up my e-collar picture on their website, check it out:

http://catstreetboyz.blogspot.com/


MOL - my pic looks funny! Hopefully mummy will update it soon to something that shows my friendlier side!!

Love,
Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>hopefully the last problem to add to my long list.....</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/554741</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:02:09 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/554741</guid>
		<description>hopefully this will be the last diagnosis to add to my TOOOOOO long of a problem list....

1.
Hyp ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ hopefully this will be the last diagnosis to add to my TOOOOOO long of a problem list....

1.
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is when the left hand side of the heart enlarges and the heart becomes stiff and fails to fill with blood in between contractions. (diagnosed 1.28.09)

2.
Pyelonephritis is the inflammation of the kidney, usually created by bacterial infection.  (diagnosed 1.26.09)

3.
Diabetes is a disease normally resulting from destruction of the insulin producing cells of the pancreas (diagnosed 1.25.09)

4.
Feline irritable bowel syndrome is a general term for gastrointestinal problems in cats. (diagnosed when I was a kitten)



UPDATE: 1.29.09 - 11am
mummy came to see me last nite in ER.  She brought me FOOD & TONS of hugs & kisses & all the well wishes from my purriends at Catster - little did she know I've been sneaking time on the internet - shhhhhhhhhhhhh, don't let her know or she'll never let me outta her sight again.

mummy is gonna pick me up this afternoon!!! WHOOOOOO HOOOOO PURRRS!!! I'm excited to go home to my nice warm bed where no one will poke & prodd me & give me IV's!! And most of all - NO NOISY NEIGHBORS!!!
doc says I'll be okay as long as nothing else happens to complicate my conditions - GEE, where did this doc come from???? Of course we know that!!!

i'll keep you posted.....thank you everybody for your warm wishes, purrmails, rosettes & kind words!! I feel so much better - I'm also amazed with the outpouring of support for me & my mummy!!! Words can't even begin to express our sincere appreciation....we'll start with a great big - THANK YOU!!!!! MOL!!! PURRRS!!!!

Love,
Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>more bad meows - another diagnosis!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/554432</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:13:48 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/554432</guid>
		<description>Dear Catster Puriends,

Well, I had my ultrasound done &amp; the ER doc says I have 'hypertrophic card ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dear Catster Puriends,

Well, I had my ultrasound done & the ER doc says I have 'hypertrophic cardiomyopathy' - in English, it means: the muscle wall of the heart thickens and stiffens, so the heart's chambers are greatly reduced in volume and can't relax properly after contracting - the chambers can no longer fill with blood....whew, what a meow-ful....I'm due for another insulin shot and more IV fluids, which is going to be done shortly.  The ER doc wants me to spend another night - so they can closely monitor my IV, insulin, food & my bathroom habits......they have to call mummy and ask her permission - I hope she says NO!!!

According to my mummy, I am staying the night (BOOOO, HISSSSSS, HISSSSS, GROWLLLLLLL!!!!) I wanna go home & sleep in my heated bed with my mummy close by to cater to my every whim (PURRRR, PURRRR, PURRRR)!!! Doc says my mummy will be coming over to see me tonite- she's gonna give me hugs & kisses, my dinner & maybe my blanket!! (WHOOOO HOOOO, am excited to see her, maybe I can sneak into her purse & she won't notice til she gets home-then she'll have to keep me!!!!????? Well, it sure sounds like a good plan!!!)

So the update.....Doc says I still have fluid in my lungs (tho. not as significant as last nite's fiasco) and my glucose is high again - probably cuz I'm sooooo stressed - I think I'm molting!!!  Well, actually that's impossible since mummy gave me a lion haircut last week.....I just had my insulin shot & got my heart medicine now.  Doc is gonna monitor me closely & make sure that I don't have any complications tonight....doc wants me to get well so I can go home tomorrow - they said as much as they like my BRIGHT & SUNNY disposition, they of course, don't want to see me in ER - I'll gonna send them my pretty picture when I get outta this joint & have them post it on the desk (PURRRRS)!!!  Now, going home tomorrow may change cuz I'm sure my regular  vet wants to see me & probably keep me over there - which I know mummy won't want since they couldn't handle my problem last time I was there - member? That was when mummy had to rush me to the ER on Monday afternoon!!!!! So, maybe I can just make some plans with my Catster purriends??? Anyone have any ideas??? Just nowhere near the ER or the vet please!

Alrighty, it's time for me to scoot back into my cage before someone notices I'm not there.....Next time I'll let mummy update you all - all this typing is hard work...

Until then - thank you Purriends for all the purrmail, rosettes & kind & loving speedy recovery messages!!! I'm trying my very best to make it outta here & go back home!!!

Love, 
Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Good meows &amp; bad meows......</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/554268</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:21:00 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/554268</guid>
		<description>I've got good meows &amp; then I gots bad meows....so yesterday (Tuesday), I was in the ER with my IV fl ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've got good meows & then I gots bad meows....so yesterday (Tuesday), I was in the ER with my IV fluids & antibiotics.  They offered me some soft food & I ate it & I even went to the bathroom for them.  I was a good kitty & did everything they wanted me to do 'cuz I knew if I did, they'd send me home (oh and I didn't even bite or scratch any of the doctors).....I did so well in the afternoon that they called my mummy to come take me home!! GOOD MEOWSSSS-whoo hooooo!!!! YEAH!!!
When I got home, I cruised the hallway, the living room, checked out my food & water bowl and then headed to my heated bed where I curled up and feel asleep - I made sure that mummy didn't move anything while I away.....I was sleeping for 2 1/2 hours til my mummy woke me up to eat....well, I didn't feel like eating, but I let her take me anyway-she gave me hugs & kisses while she carried me (purr, love that!!).  I stood in front of my bowl, but then I guess I got overwhelmed and collapsed to the floor.  My breathing got very labored & my mummy called the ER.....so back to the ER at 10pm last nite.....they did more bloodwork (my glucose was a bit high, but nothing to make me collapse) & did an x-ray of my lungs....so the bad news is that I have fluid in my lungs & the doc thinks that I have a heart disease....I'm still in the ER waiting for an ultrasound of my heart to see how bad my heart disease is.  The doc gave me more meds for the fluid in my lungs & put me in a different looking cage so I could get LOTS of oxygen.  It wasn't too bad, there were NO noisy neighbors-so I actually got to sleep....I'm gonna try to take another nap before this ultrasound that they wanna do....I hope mummy can get me outta here really soon!!!!

Thanks for all the purrmails & rosettes....I feel very lucky to have lots of purriends!!!

Love,
Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ER update as of Tuesday, Jan. 27 11:00 a.m.</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/553909</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:11:12 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/553909</guid>
		<description>To make last night's visit really short: more tests, more lab, more IV fluids, more antibiotics, tem ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ To make last night's visit really short: more tests, more lab, more IV fluids, more antibiotics, temp came down to 94 so I had to be put in a heated cage, lay on heated water bottles & be wrapped in BIG, THICK blankets.  Also, the possibilty of an ultrasound of the pancreas & kidneys to look for leakage & damage came sooner than anticipated, it was pretty touch & go last nite....
Since today is a new day, I'm trying to turn it around and come home to mummy & my other humans....my temp is close to 100 (still in heated cage) & I'm responding somewhat to fluids & antibiotics & eating a little bit at a time.  My ultrasound showed no signs of leakage from the pancreas and kidneys but it did show damage due to the undiagnosed/uncontolled diabetes for the past few months-I'm hoping the new meds/antibiotics can fix this.  Other lab results will be in today around 430pm.  Doc is still concerned with some other underlying issues (that I can't even begin to repeat since I'm still having a hard time comprehending it all), I'm not out of the woods yet....so please pray me & that I get better!!

Love,
Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Purrs for me please......</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/553684</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:56:15 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>my mummy took me to the ER on sunday, jan. 25 because I was very tired, not moving very much, &amp; when ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ my mummy took me to the ER on sunday, jan. 25 because I was very tired, not moving very much, & when I did walk-I looked like I had drunk wayyyyyy too much tuna water (I looked smashed!!!) and I had a gooey discharge....turns out I am diabetic....but now, I have other issues....I have a tract infection as well as a kidney infection, very dehydrated & now possibly a pancreatic inflammation....my temp is down to 94 degrees....I'm not doing very well....the ER doc is gonna do a ultrasound to see if my pancreas is leaking & how bad my kidney infection is....I'm sorta responding to the IV fluids they stuck in my hind leg....but I'm very very tired!! I'm in a queen size suite here in the ER room but I'm next to some LOUD cat named MAX who won't stop meowing....the only comfort I have is that I'm in a heated cage!!
the doctor is gonna call my mummy tonite to let her know the results of my ultrasound...I'm hoping for the best cuz if they can control my pancrease, my kidney infection & my dehydration - I can get my diabetes under control & GO HOME!!!! Please send LOTS of purrs my way, I really wanna go home & be with my mummy!!! It was my human's 13th birthday this past sunday (the day they took me to ER), so I want to make it up to my human & get well so she'll stop worrying about me!!!
updates later....

Love,
Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It's been so long....</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/529362</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:26:24 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/529362</guid>
		<description>....since I had my mummy type my diary...where to start? Well, about a month ago,  I had to take som ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ ....since I had my mummy type my diary...where to start? Well, about a month ago,  I had to take some meds because mummy said my litter box business was not as 'formed' as it should be (gimme a break!). She forced some tuna smelling BUT NOT TUNA TASTING meds down my throat....hee hee, I got her back because I threw it all up over her clean floors!!! Boy, was she mad...oh well, that's what she gets....then she switched meds on me & FORCED mint flavored stuff down my throat - I didn't throw that up, although I tried very hard...she took some pics of me w/ the green stuff all over my mouth, boy was I mad...I'll see if I can get it off her camera....well, thank goodness that whatever that green stuff was, it worked, mummy said my litter box business was 'normal' and that I didn't need to take anymore stuff.
I guess my mummy felt really bad for me that she kept forcing meds down my throat, so she went out & bought me a HEATED PAD!!! Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, it feels so good, especially lately since its been cold.  My achy joints feel soooo much better.  I make her feel better by going into her room at 4am and checking everything out - making sure there's no other cats outside her windows (I also play in her vertical blinds), meow really loud and wake up her & my daddy,  then I go back to my heated pad in the living room & sleep the day away....what a wonderful life I have!!!!
I'm eagerly awaiting Thanksgiving....can't wait for my turkey leg.  Then it's Christmas.....real live christmas tree, lights, decorations, garland, figurines to knock down & ribbons to chew on!!!! I can hardly wait!!!
Until then - purrs & kisses to all my Catster friends....Happy Fall, Happy Autumn, & Happy Turkey day!!!!

Love,
jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Good Bye My Dear Friend - Gracie!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/491834</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 7 Aug 2008 17:07:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/491834</guid>
		<description>....my dear furriend Gracie is going to cross the Rainbow Bridge tomorrow 8.8.08! I will truly miss  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ ....my dear furriend Gracie is going to cross the Rainbow Bridge tomorrow 8.8.08! I will truly miss her!! She was a terrific cat - very sweet & loving, very affectionate, very patient (especially with us humans), & just all around a laid back cat- hardly anything bothered her!!  
She has had many difficulties in her life, but through it all, she still managed to purr her way through it & be  'grace'ful!  Gracie lives next door to where I first lived (when I was an outdoor cat before I moved & became an indoor cat).  She came upon our neighborhood & took to my mummy & her daughter - I, of course, didn't like her - oh she was cute alright, but she took all of my mummy's attention!! But that's beside the point....Gracie is gray & white, she was named by my mummy's daughter - Gray C (I think) - meaning Gray Cat (but her name ended up Gracie)....She stayed at the front door & yard of my mummy's old house & waited for food,  water, affection, a warm blanket & a box to sleep in.  On several occasions, she'd sneak over to the neighbors yard and play with them or sit on their porch.  At the time she showed up it was cold, rainy and wet - outside was no place for a cat to be!  We still don't know where she came from, she just showed up and ended up staying...My mummy & her neighbors put posters up around the neighborhood but to no avail....No one claimed Gracie - poor sweet baby, she was tiny & underfed, but yet you could tell someone had taken care of her before this....she wasn't like the ferrel cats that hiss & claw you, she meowed her way into our hearts!! Anyways...to continue with my story....mummy couldn't keep her because she has ME to take care of & I'm a handful!! MOL!!  Mummy's neighbors Peter & Linda took Gracie into their home.  Gracie, of course, wasn't the only cat - also living there is Cloud, Poquita, Stella and Henry.  I believe they got along, I don't know, I don't live there, but I'll say they did because if you knew Gracie - she's too sweet and adorable, who wouldn't get along with her??!! Plus, I never saw the fur flying over the fence nor did I hear anyone meowin for help.  Sadly, Cloud & Stella crossed the Rainbow Bridge leaving Poquita, Henry and Gracie to tend to Peter & Linda.  And in case you're wondering, no they're not on Catster - but I am posting her picture as a tribute!!  I'll always remember Gracie as a wonderful furriend who was nice to me although I pretended not to like her....I will truly miss my furriend!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Grooming Nightmare....</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/484924</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:01:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/484924</guid>
		<description>My mummy went on vacation &amp; left me in the care of her daughter &amp; her grandma....I was enjoying my n ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My mummy went on vacation & left me in the care of her daughter & her grandma....I was enjoying my newfound freedom - roaming the outdoors, hunting birds & lizards, rolling in the dirt, sleeping in the itch bush & then sleeping in the cool garage at night time - but shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, don't tell anyone because I'm supposed to be strickly indoors, but just for this one week, I was free outside!!!  My mummy was gone for a week & on the last day before she was to come home, I was to go to the groomers to get shaved, bathed, blow-dried, get my nails clipped & my ears cleaned. I got to the groomers this past saturday morning & there were so many dogs around....it was so noisy I couldn't even hear myself meow!! 
To make a long story short, I didn't have a good day....when I finally made it to my real home (indoors), the minute I got out of my carrier, I was limping. I didn't feel well, so I limped to bed & stayed there the whole time.  When my mummy finally came home, she picked my up out of my bed & I growled at her.  She didn't care tho. kept giving me hugs & kisses - so my growling got louder.  She put me back in bed & left me alone.  Later on that evening, she picked me up and made me walk for her.  She saw that I was still limping & immediately called the vet & left a message that I was limping & someone needed to contact my mummy right away becuz something had happened when I was at the groomers & my mummy wanted answers.
I slept all night in my warm bed & didn't move. When morning came, mummy checked on me again & saw that I didn't move.  She picked me up & gave me a full body inspection - right down to my claws & saw that my nails had been cut way TOO SHORT!!! The groomer had cut into my quick - ouch!! Very painful for me!!! She called the vet again & left another message.  Mummy left for a few hours & when she came back, she picked me up & put me in my carrier.  Ohhhhhh, I dreaded going back to the vet, but there was no escaping my carrier!! And I know when I'm in my carrier that's where I go! Back to the vet I went...NOT to the groomer, but to another doctor (since my regular vet was off). This doctor also did a full body inspection - not happy about everyone checkin me out!! But the vet also came to the same conclusion that my nails were cut way too short.  She prescribed a pain medicine for me to take...ahem, no way am I swallowing pills!! We were finally done & I was able to go home.  Mummy shoved a pill down my throat & I went back to bed. Good thing I was tired or I would've biten mummy for putting a pill down my throat.  Mummy is still having issues with the groomer (who hasn't even called to apologize or offer any explanations to why I got hurt!!!), yet mummy spoke with my regular vet.  Mummy is mad still & hasn't figured out quite what to do yet....she has said countless times already that I am NOT going back to that groomer!! She told that to all the people at the vet's place!!! Whoooooo weeeeeeee, I think my mummy is very mad at those people.....anyways, I'm resting still & waiting to see what happens with mummy, the vet & the groomer....I'll keep you all posted!!

Purrs & Kisses,
love,
Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/478194</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 5 Jul 2008 07:13:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!!
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!!
Thank You! Thank You! Thank Yo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!!
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!!
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!!

Thank you all my Catster purrfriends for all the birthday wishes & rosettes! I had a great day lounging, eating, sleeping & watching the fireworks! I couldn't have asked for a better day!!

Purrs & kisses,
Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm turning 14 tomorrow!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/477465</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 3 Jul 2008 06:37:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/477465</guid>
		<description>I'm so excited I'm turning 14 tomorrow!!! WHOOOOO HOOOOOO!!!!
I get tuna water as a treat and what  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm so excited I'm turning 14 tomorrow!!! WHOOOOO HOOOOOO!!!!
I get tuna water as a treat and what else? Hmmmmm, guess I have to wait to find out!
There's also gonna be fireworks tomorrow nite all in honor of my birthday :) I'm honored....mummy said it's not for me, it's for independence day....well, i guess that's okay since i am very independent!! purr!!

Til tomorrow,
Purrs & kisses,
Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What happened to my friend...</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/471990</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:09:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/471990</guid>
		<description>Milani, where did you go?? ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Milani, where did you go??]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>my birthday is coming soon....</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/471986</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:55:58 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/471986</guid>
		<description>and i'm going to be 14 years old!!! WOW!!! whoooo hooooo!! i wonder what my mummy will give me? cat  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ and i'm going to be 14 years old!!! WOW!!! whoooo hooooo!! i wonder what my mummy will give me? cat treats? tuna water? cake? hugs & kisses? her bed to sleep in? i can't wait to see what she has planned for me - it better be good, i only turn 14 once in my lifetime!!

stay tuned....i'm gonna wait for my birthday & when it comes & i don't get a good surprise within minutes of turning 14, i'm gonna meow & meow until i get it :) even if it is 1:00 a.m.

Purrs & kisses,
Love 
Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Vet time...</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/469859</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:43:47 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/469859</guid>
		<description>I had to go to the vet this past monday to get a check up &amp; a shot....OUCH! The shot hurt, got it in ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I had to go to the vet this past monday to get a check up & a shot....OUCH! The shot hurt, got it in my right hind leg - grrrrrrr!!

Good news, I now weight 11.1 pounds. I'm slowly gaining weight - so everyone is happy.  I go back to the vet next month for anothe weight check.

Til next time,
Purrs & kisses,
Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>YEAH!!! I am now 11 pounds!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/465487</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 30 May 2008 20:13:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/465487</guid>
		<description>YEAH!!! I had to go to the vet today for a weight check...I'm now 11 pounds!! My mummy is very happy ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ YEAH!!! I had to go to the vet today for a weight check...I'm now 11 pounds!! My mummy is very happy....me too!! I have to go back to the vet in 2 weeks to get a rabies shot & a check up....oh well...at least I gained some weight, now maybe my mummy will stop worrying about me!

Until next time,
Purrs & kisses,
Love-Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Whew!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/460831</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 17 May 2008 13:16:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/460831</guid>
		<description>I went to the vet yesterday for a weight check...WHEW!! I gained .4 lbs. that's pretty good - purrs  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I went to the vet yesterday for a weight check...WHEW!! I gained .4 lbs. that's pretty good - purrs for me! Considering I left my mom one food puddle...I go back again in two weeks, I just gotta keep eating & gaining weight....well, I wouldn't have a problem eating, if my mummy would keep my food bowl FULL, are you listening mummy?

Purrs & kisses,
Love
Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Please send prayers....</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/456241</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 4 May 2008 14:56:47 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/456241</guid>
		<description>I had to go the vet on Friday for a weight check.....I've lost 1 pound since 1 month ago.  The vet s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I had to go the vet on Friday for a weight check.....I've lost 1 pound since 1 month ago.  The vet says that I need 1 cup of food a day & I need to come back in 2 weeks for a weight check again....if I gain weight - YEAH!!! if I lose weight, then my mummy has to seriously consider having the G.I. test done...I think that's where they put some kind of tube that has a camera on the end to look at my stomach, intestines, etc. to see what's going on.  The vet says I should not be losing any weight!!
I hope that I'm okay....I don't know what's going on with me....I let my mummy know all the time that I'm hungry by sitting next to my bowl & I have pictures to prove it!!
Well, anyways, please pray that I gain weight cuz I'm praying for me too!!

Til next time,
Purrs & kisses,
Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Oh Oh....</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/454333</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:34:48 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/454333</guid>
		<description>Oh Oh...Mummy had a rough night sleeping on the couch....well, I don't like eating 2 big meals a day ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oh Oh...Mummy had a rough night sleeping on the couch....well, I don't like eating 2 big meals a day...it has to be 4 small meals....last night mummy was gone all day,  she fed me once in the morning, went to work & didn't come home until late. She fed me a big dinner and I wolfed it down....in about 15 minutes, I gave it all back to her in the form of a BIG food puddle! Oh my poor mummy didn't like that at all, she cleaned it up & stayed me all night to make sure that I didn't do it again.  
She fell asleep on the couch.  I tried to get her to play with me several times.  I brought her my toys, looked for my teaser & my laser light but I couldn't find anything.  I was so bored. With mummy on the couch, I thought I would have a playmate!! I was wrong, mummy wasn't on the couch to play with me, she was only there to keep an eye on me.  I ran around all night, jumped on the couch, table, chairs, countertops & back again on the couch.  She kept telling me to go to sleep - no way, it's a lot more fun to run around at night....When I got hungry I jumped on the couch again, sat next to her face, meow'd at her & licked her cheek.  She swatted me away....I had to lick her face again, then she looked at me & said, "No!" so I jumped down & played with ALL of my noisy toys to see if she would get up - she did tell me to be quiet again while she slept - PURR PURR, NO WAY!!! After an hour of more nonstop noise, I tried it again - jumped on the couch, this time she got up & gave me a little bit of food & watched me eat it.  She went back to the couch to get some sleep & I curled up by her feet and didn't move.  Mummy tried to stretch, but I wouldn't let her....I stayed right where I was, after al I was comfortable!  After another hour or so, I told her I was hungry by licking her face again & meow'in at her, she only got up because she saw it was 430am - time to get ready for work.  So she feed me a little bit again & watched me for about 20 minutes.  When she saw I wasn't going to give it back to her, she got ready for work.  I think mummy knows better now - to give me 4 small meals!!
So off to work mummy goes & I'm here waiting patiently for my next small meal....when will she come back to feed me??? It better be soon, I'm hungry again....Bored too, I hope she plays with me OR gets me some more new toys!
Til next time-
Purrs & Kisses,
Love,
Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I DID IT!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/449057</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:03:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/449057</guid>
		<description>I figured out how to post my pictures w/o my mummy's help!! purr purr
Check out some of my pics.... ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I figured out how to post my pictures w/o my mummy's help!! purr purr
Check out some of my pics....I'll have more later on as the week continues...mummy hasn't really seen me in action yet....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It's official.....</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/447424</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:05:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/447424</guid>
		<description>I have moved in &amp; to make it official....I left my mummy a food puddle last night!! purr purr

Mum ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have moved in & to make it official....I left my mummy a food puddle last night!! purr purr

Mummy is laggin, she's supposed to post my pictures, but she hasn't done so yet - apparently she's busy...with what, don't my needs come first!?

I have checked out my digs very carefully & there are 3 bedrooms that I am off limits to -  but I'm not worried, one day I'll get in there. I can't go outside, although I have tried to....I've sat at the door & meow'd very LOUDLY & even said 'open sesame' and it didn't work....oh geez....guess I'm stuck IN here....

Well, my human pal came over yesterday & she wore me out...she played with me & kept picking me up & cuddling me - "Attention Humans, don't like cuddling! Unless I am the one who initiates it...." 

Life is okay so far, nothing exciting is happening....I checked out the furniture and I found one that I could dig my claws into.  When I actually did it, my mummy saw me & let me tell you, she started hollaring at me - so I had to stop.  She put a piece of thick carpet on the chair that I sit on & when I put my claw into it she doesn't do anything....whew! Oh, I checked out the fish tank - 1 betta fish, 1 sucker fish & 3 frogs....nothing that I can get my claws on, so had to move on to something else....

Okay, well, I'm gonna try to figure out how to download/upload the pictures myself since mummy is tooooooooo busy.......

Purrs & kisses - til next time,

Love,
Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Terror? Who little ol' me?? NO! Not little ol' me!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/446472</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 8 Apr 2008 07:21:45 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/446472</guid>
		<description>I'm a good kitty! I had my spa day - and let me tell you - NOT HAPPY!!! First they cleaned my ears &amp; ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm a good kitty! I had my spa day - and let me tell you - NOT HAPPY!!! First they cleaned my ears & then cut my nails - why? They were perfect long...could've used some nail polish, but I didn't need them so short....then came that awful buzzing noise from that 'thing' that cuts off all the hair....
Terror? Who little ol' me?? NO! Not little ol' me! Except for when the groomer wanted to shave my tummy....excuse me? That's not a spot that I want to lose my hair! I was mad - MAD & MAD!! And I was certain to let her know it....I swiped at her with my claw - twice (I must've thought she was closer to me, but apparently not), cuz I missed (grrrrrr) then I tried to bite her so that she'd back off me, but she was quick & moved outta the way.....they put me back in my carrier & left me alone....hopefully they're calling my mummy to come get me outta this joint....Well, the groomer came back & told me that they called & spoke to my mummy - YEAH, I'm thinking, I'm outta here.....but instead mummy said that I had to get my tummy shaved & get a bath....grrrrrrrrrrrrr.........not a happy cat here.........more grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr..............eventually the haircut was done & there was all my pretty hair sitting on a pile on the floor - only to be swept away in the garbage....sniff sniff....next came the bath, there were no big bubbles, only soap on my back, warm water & a quick rub. I was wrapped in a big towel & then they put me back in my carrier - What???? No hair dryer??? What kind of spa service is this????  They must've thought  I was complaining too much because they moved me to the cat area - where ALL the cats are.....boy, how annoying all those other cats were, meowing so loud, like someone would hear them.....eventually I dozed off a little, I was hungry & thirsty & my mummy was nowhere to be found....wonder if she'll come back for me? I hope she's not mad at me & I hope she doesn't leave me here - it's scary....

HOORAY!!! My mummy came to get me, I purred for her & tried to lick her through the carrier....oh oh, the lady is telling my mummy how I tried to claw & bite her....oh, mummy  looks mad! Oh, mummy is apologizing for me (why? she doesn't have to do that, I meant to claw & bite!).
Mummy picked up my carrier & put me in the car, the car ride was longer than the norm. We arrived at this new house that I've never been to before. We're going inside - Mummy? I want to be outside & roll in the dirt!! Oh oh, we're inside going to the bathroom....Oh look - a BIG litter box, a BIG bed with a fluffy cushion & my leopard print crinkle blanket & a big cardboard scratch box with.....with CATNIP!!!!! Awwwwwww......I'm in heaven....oh, and a bowl of food & a bowl of water......my mummy does love me....but why am I inside this small room and why am I 'INDOORS'????? Where's the fresh air? Where's the dirt? Where's the birds?

After an hour or so of relaxing in the bathroom, she let me roam the rest of the house....once I sniffed everything, I made myself comfortable under the dining table on one of the cushioned chairs.  I stayed there all evening & growled at her or anyone else that wanted to pet me....Then around 830pm, mummy put me back in the bathroom where I spent the whole nite curled up in my big fluffy bed with my leopard print crinkle blanket!

I'll write more later.....am getting sleepy again....mummy will post my pictures tomorrow...

Purrs & kisses,
Love, 
Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Oh meow, meow, meow....</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/446068</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 7 Apr 2008 10:11:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/446068</guid>
		<description>Don't stick me in that crate....NOOOOOOOOOOOO........I knew I should have run away this morning when ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Don't stick me in that crate....NOOOOOOOOOOOO........I knew I should have run away this morning when I heard the squeaky door, I knew it was to my carrier.....why?? why didn't I run?? no, those treats were so tempting & I was so hungry, I thought if I grabbed a few I could run afterwards.....too bad my mummy was quicker than me....she tricked me....didn't feed me breakfast & then showed up early this morning & played with me instead of feeding me....then she opened her car door, opened the crate door & came back to feed me treats so she could get within arms reach of me....next thing I knew, after I swallowed the last treat, she grabbed me & put me in the carrier.....growlllllll......

Now I'm off to the spa....I showed mummy tho. didn't talk or meow to her, didn't let her pet me goodbye....she had to talk to the tail.....hmmmmphhhhh!
Not happy to be at the spa, too many other LOUD animals....like slobbering dogs & whiney cats (not me, I'm too shy when I'm around others)....I keep my mouth shut & sit in the corner - sulking until my mummy comes to get me....she'll see I'm not pleased with what she did & she'll try very hard to get me in a good mood - I believe she'll give me tuna water & lots of treats...I'll see if that puts her in my good graces.....okay, well, I gotta go get my lion haircut now, that whiney cat started to scratch the groomer, so back in the carrier she went & now it's my turn......I'll write more after I'm outta my spa day!

Purrs & kisses,
Love, 
Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Oh my meows.........today's the day!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/445975</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:07:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/445975</guid>
		<description>Why am I NOT getting any attention this morning? It's NOT too early for anything....where's my break ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Why am I NOT getting any attention this morning? It's NOT too early for anything....where's my breakfast??? MEOW!!!!! I need FOOD, where's my breakfast??? Give me food!!!!

I hope I get food before they wisk me off to the icky groomer....I'm waiting for food!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MOVING Day MOVED???</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/445810</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 6 Apr 2008 16:30:47 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/445810</guid>
		<description>WHAT???? MOVING Day moved? How is that possible? Tomorrow???? Oh my meows!!!!
I'm not ready for tom ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WHAT???? MOVING Day moved? How is that possible? Tomorrow???? Oh my meows!!!!
I'm not ready for tomorrow...I thought I had one more day....what a dirty trick someone played on me!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>2 more days.....</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/445365</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 5 Apr 2008 12:18:34 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/445365</guid>
		<description>It is a beautiful sunny day here in California...I have been rolling on my back while basking in the ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It is a beautiful sunny day here in California...I have been rolling on my back while basking in the sun, rolling over and over in the dirt & scratching myself along the bricks and chasing the birds....what a day it has been---purr heaven....I have 2 more days until I move indoors...The only thing I have to pack is myself because my mummy bought me new litter boxes, new scratch posts, new toys & a new crinkle tunnel!!  I can hardly wait....She has been busy working on sewing 2 new cushions for both of my beds.  One is a huge one that I can stretch out on & the other one is small so I can curl up in it under the sunrays that'll be coming through the window....purrr purrr purrr! I can hardly wait!
I dread the day at the spa when I lose all my pretty hair, get a bath & have my nails clipped.....I will be mad that day!!! Oh, and I'm sure my mummy will be taking my picture so that I can post it & show you all what I had to go through....
Oh well, gotta go roll in the dirt some more & chase what's outside....2 more days of freedom....

Purrs & kisses,
Love,
Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Moving day....</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/444524</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 3 Apr 2008 08:24:20 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/444524</guid>
		<description>is getting closer &amp; closer....I haven't decided which litter box to pack yet? purrrrr I still have t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ is getting closer & closer....I haven't decided which litter box to pack yet? purrrrr I still have time to decide....I am definately bringing my leopard print blanket - I mean I just got that for Christmas, it's not time for a new one yet....I saw mummy cleaning out my cage, as soon as I saw that, I scrammed!!
Oh well....guess I'm not travelling in style - cat stretch limo!! darn...4 more days!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Counting the days....</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/443350</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:42:58 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/443350</guid>
		<description>until I move....7 more days!! whoooo whoooo - purr purr!!! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ until I move....7 more days!! whoooo whoooo - purr purr!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOW - Diary of the Day!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/442674</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:42:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/442674</guid>
		<description>WOW!! I'm so honored that CATSTER picked my diary for the day!! PURR PURR Whooo hooooo!!! 
I'm thri ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOW!! I'm so honored that CATSTER picked my diary for the day!! PURR PURR Whooo hooooo!!! 
I'm thrilled & very very honored to be a diary pick of the day! I'm so excited, I keep repeating myself!
My life is headed in an even better direction & I'm glad I get to share it with all my purrfriends on Catster....
Thank you for the honor!

Love,
Jewel

P.S. Mummy? I made diary pick of the day, can I at least have TWO treats? purr purr?]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Packin' my fur &amp; movin up into the penthouse!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/442371</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:16:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/442371</guid>
		<description>I'm packin my fur, my litter box &amp; myself....I'm moving into my mummy's penthouse (heehee) on Monday ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm packin my fur, my litter box & myself....I'm moving into my mummy's penthouse (heehee) on Monday, April 8, 2008 after my day at the spa...ohhhhhhh, I dread the spa day, but am excited to see the furniture to scratch & the fish in the aquarium to catch!!! 

I'M EXCITED!!! I'm movin!! I'M EXCITED!!! I'm movin!! I'M EXCITED!!! I'm movin!! I'M EXCITED!!! I'm movin!! I'M EXCITED!!! I'm movin!!

no more RACCOONS stealing my food...no more cold garage...no more lizards....no more bees....no more birds...no more dogs...no more other cats...no more bugs...no more itch bush...no more neighbor's yard...no more outdoor litter box...oh oh, what am I doing? 
WAIT...new furniture to claw....fish in aquarium to watch & catch....rugs to dig my claws into....chairs to lounge on or scratch...I'm movin into the penthouse suite!! I'm excited....

Stay tuned - I'm sure they'll be issues - ha ha

PURR S & KISSES - 
Love,
Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Vet Visit Update...</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/442298</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:49:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/442298</guid>
		<description>The vet called my mummy regarding my thyroid...NOPE! The vet says that the test was 'high' but still ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The vet called my mummy regarding my thyroid...NOPE! The vet says that the test was 'high' but still considered normal, so we'll test again next year.  She said it could be an 'emerging hyperactive thyroid"...but for now, I'm okay, lost a little weight & leave food puddles & an occassional hairball for my mummy, so I'm still normal :) purrs!
My mummy is the BEST!! She's moving me into her house!! :) What a lucky cat I am!! YEAH!!! Unfortunately, I still have to go to the spa to get my pretty hair chopped off & then get a bath - somehow that still doesn't sound appealing....I DON'T LIKE WATER-are you listening mummy???!!! Let me tell you, I'm gonna be lookin like a LION!! GRRRRRRRR.....hopefully the lady is a good groomer, if I'm gonna have a lion haircut, it better make me look like a lion!!
I'm gonna move into my mummy's house...YEAH!!! Did I tell you? I'm gonna move into my mummy's house!!! I'm so excited!! I'm gonna move into my mummy's house!!! :) Purrs!!
When am I moving you ask? Good question....within the next couple of weeks...mummy is gonna set up the spa treatment for me....WHAT??? I gotta get my nails cut too??? grrrrrrrr....what else? Well, I guess it's worth it, I'll be somewhere INDOORS with LOTS of furniture to scratch up -mummy didn't see that!! purr purr
I'll have new pictures of my new lion haircut, my new house, & hopefully some cool photos of me scratching the furniture or even catching the fish in the aquarium!!
I'll keep you posted-

Love, 
Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Still waiting....</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/441070</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 06:47:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/441070</guid>
		<description>inpatiently for the test results! The vet hasn't called my mummy yet...argh! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ inpatiently for the test results! The vet hasn't called my mummy yet...argh!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Vet Visit Update</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/438809</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 06:30:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/438809</guid>
		<description>Oh Oh....The vet says I may have a hyperactive thyroid.  She is going to run a blood test &amp; hopefull ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oh Oh....The vet says I may have a hyperactive thyroid.  She is going to run a blood test & hopefully we'll have the results by this Friday. If it's not my thyroid, the vet wants to do a G.I. test...that doesn't sound very appealing...I'll keep you all posted.
Love,
Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Vet Visit</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/436912</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 06:17:56 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/436912</guid>
		<description>My mummy tricked me yesterday - she gave me treats &amp; paid extra attention to me....all for what?  Sh ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My mummy tricked me yesterday - she gave me treats & paid extra attention to me....all for what?  She put me in my carrier & took me to the vet - that was a mean trick!! I should have known something fishy was going on!!
There were 2 other cats at the vet who looked just as mad as me, except they were on their way out...so whatever happened with them beforehand, they were mad!! You know? At least they were LEAVING!! Something I wanted to do, but was stuck in a carrier.
Eventually I got to see the vet....Oh Boy! NOT FUN!!! I had to go into the back room & there were 2 BIG dogs barking at me - probably because I'm so pretty :)....well, they scared me, not because I felt my 8 lives were in danger, but just the fact that they were LOUD & drooling all over the place - yuck!!!  I like peace & quiet - like MY home...
Anyways, I got poked 3 time - 2 shots in & 1 blood draw! Geez, you think they would have asked me first - NOT my mummy!
My vet says I lost 2 lbs.  I was a little over 13 lbs., now I'm a tiny hair over 11 lbs.  My vet also says I probably have a hyperactive thyroid....geez....my mummy told her I'm drinking a lot of water & the fact that I keep leaving food puddles :)
Today, Friday, the vet is supposed to call my mummy to let her know what my blood work says....I hope it's good news - one step closer to making it THROUGH the door :) into the house!! I'll keep you posted!

Love,
Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Wish me luck....</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/432710</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 3 Mar 2008 06:30:57 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/432710</guid>
		<description>My mummy might let me move into her house (NO MORE BEING OUTSIDE!!!)...of course, I have to go to th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My mummy might let me move into her house (NO MORE BEING OUTSIDE!!!)...of course, I have to go to the beauty salon & cut off my pretty hair (she said so I don't leave it on all the furniture in the house) & then I'm supposed to take a bath (doesn't she know-I DON'T LIKE TAKING BATHS!!!!???)....She has to think of ways to catproof the house first....I'm not a Princess-I promise to be good - wink, wink!
I'll keep you all posted....wish me luck :) I'll see how far my good looks will get me!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>&gt;^..^&lt; &gt;^..^&lt; &gt;^..^&lt; &gt;^..^&lt; &gt;^..^&lt; &gt;^..^&lt; &gt;^..^&lt; &gt;^..^</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/408480</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 2 Jan 2008 08:06:24 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/408480</guid>
		<description>&gt;^..^&lt; &gt;^..^&lt; &gt;^..^&lt; &gt;^..^&lt;
When God created kitty cats,
He had no recipe;
He knew He wanted some ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ >^..^< >^..^< >^..^< >^..^<
When God created kitty cats,
He had no recipe;
He knew He wanted something sweet,
As sweet as sweet could be.

He started out with sugar,
Adding just a trace of spice;
Then stirred in drops of morning dew,
To keep them fresh and nice.

He thought cats should be soft to pet,
Thus He gave them coats of fur;
So they could show they were content,
He taught them how to purr.

He made for them long tails to wave,
While strutting down the walk;
Then trained them in meow-ology,
So they could do cat-talk.

He made them into acrobats,
And gave them grace and poise;
Their wide-eyed curiosity,
He took from little boys.

He put whiskers on their faces,
Gave them tiny ears for caps;
Then shaped their little bodies,
To snugly fit on laps.

He gave them eyes as big as saucers,
To look into man's soul;
Then set a tolerance for mankind,
As their purpose and their goal.

Benevolent ... and ... generous,
He made so many of them;
Then charged, with Fatherly Concern,
The human race to love them.

When one jumped up upon His lap,
God gently stroked its head;
The cat gave Him a kitty kiss,
"What wondrous love," God said.

God smiled at His accomplishment,
So pleased with His creation;
And said, with pride, as He sat back,
"At last. . .I've reached purr-fection!"

Author Unknown
>^..^< >^..^< >^..^< >^..^]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy Holidays!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/403136</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 19 Dec 2007 07:38:56 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/403136</guid>
		<description>I just wanted to wish all the cats &amp; dogs &amp; their families a very happy holiday season!! May it be f ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I just wanted to wish all the cats & dogs & their families a very happy holiday season!! May it be filled with meows, barks, purrs & wet kisses!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Being 13 years old...</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/332757</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 5 Jul 2007 06:23:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/332757</guid>
		<description>Being 13 years old...isn't any different than being 12 years old, oh well, i don't know why i was th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Being 13 years old...isn't any different than being 12 years old, oh well, i don't know why i was thinking i would feel any different.
i had an awesome bday yesterday - i spent majority of the time NAPPIN!!! when i wasn't taking a siesta, i had TEMPTATION TREATS for snack - probably every hour or so :) i was certainly spoiled. i also got lots of hugs & kisses from my mommy & her her little girl! good thing i'm an outdoor cat, i had to hide for awhile, too many kisses - ewwwwww!! 
the only thing that was a bummer yesterday was the 100 degree heat....it's not good to have a beautiful fur coat like mine & be stuck in the heat! 
anyways, happy birthday to all the other cats that have the same bday as me - i've only met one so far - HAPPY BIRTHDAY MACARONI THE INNOCENT!!
til next time, 
love, 
Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy Birthday to ME!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/331857</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 3 Jul 2007 07:21:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/331857</guid>
		<description>I'll be turning 13 years old tomorrow - July 4th!! How independent, I may have to lie down &amp; take a  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'll be turning 13 years old tomorrow - July 4th!! How independent, I may have to lie down & take a nap....
What can I say? I've had an exciting 13 years with my mommy...she's wonderful to me - by buying my TEMPTATION TREATS & feeding them to me! On occassion, she drives me nuts by combing my long fur & insisting on taking out ALL the tangles - of course once she's done with all that, I get TEMPTATION TREATS!!! So in the end, it's worth it.
I haven't done anything lately except hang around the house & leave food puddles ( 2 to be exact-purr purr)....seen LOTS of birds, but haven't brought any home - my mommy specifically asked me to leave them alone.  We all know that won't last very long, sooner or later, I'll have to catch one & leave it for her :) purr purr....
Okay, well, I just wanted to say I'm glad to have made it to lucky 13 & look forward to many more years here on Catster!!!
Happy birthday to me,  happy birthday to me, happy birthday dear meeeeee, happy brithday to meeeeee.....treats please & then nap.....
Til next time-
Love, Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A Gift for My Mommy!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/305155</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 4 May 2007 21:39:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/305155</guid>
		<description>Hello Fellow Catsters!!

I thought I'd leave this little note to tell you all what gift I left for ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hello Fellow Catsters!!

I thought I'd leave this little note to tell you all what gift I left for my mommy today - a half eaten bird!!! Oh she loved it!! :) meow meow! 
It's good to know that at my wonderful age of 12 1/2 I can still catch live prey!

Love - Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>FOOD!!! Oh, glorious FOOD!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/274099</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 19 Feb 2007 17:41:30 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/274099</guid>
		<description>My mommy is giving me more food &amp; more food!! YEAH!!! I haven't (scratch on wood -ha ha) left any fo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My mommy is giving me more food & more food!! YEAH!!! I haven't (scratch on wood -ha ha) left any food puddles for my mommy!!! :)

I hope I'm on the road to recovery...

Love - Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy Valentine's Day!!1</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/271902</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 14 Feb 2007 13:44:49 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/271902</guid>
		<description>Hello Catster Friends,

I just wanted to wish you all a purrfect Valentine's Day!!! It's a beautif ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hello Catster Friends,

I just wanted to wish you all a purrfect Valentine's Day!!! It's a beautiful sunny day here in CA & I'm just lyin in the sun!!

Thank you f or all the stars, rosettes & prayers - I'm getting better :)

Thanks you for being my friends - I really appreciate all the love & support!

Love - Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mad Cat in the house!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/269732</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 9 Feb 2007 17:45:54 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/269732</guid>
		<description>I'm MAD!! Can you see my pictures?? I would rather sit under the bushes in the rain or just sit in t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm MAD!! Can you see my pictures?? I would rather sit under the bushes in the rain or just sit in the rain! My mommy took me to the vet & pulled me out of my box & put my on the scale....what's worse is that there was a big chocolate lab barking at me, pulling on his leash trying to get to me AND THEN on my other side, there were these two HUGE - and I am talking HUGE (10x the size of me!!!) dogs looking at me like they were going to eat me up! I'm sure if they got off their leash, I would've been a tiny appetizer....gosh!

Anyways, I gained a little bit of weight...am to wait to see what my mommy is going to do. The vet wants to take some of my blood for tests, but mommy's making up her mind...

IF I go back to the vet, and I mean IF, I don't want anyone to be there except for me....can you imagine the stress I feel being surrounded by dogs that are 3x-10x the size of little ol' me & their noisy barking!!! Geez, give a girl a break!! 

Thanks for letting me vent - Love - Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Uh-oh...the vet called!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/269671</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 9 Feb 2007 15:37:02 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/269671</guid>
		<description>The vet called my mommy today &amp; they want me to come in &amp; stand on the scale...

I'll tell you lat ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The vet called my mommy today & they want me to come in & stand on the scale...

I'll tell you later what I weight - altho. I think that should be private :) but oh well, guess I don't really have a choice.

Depending on what the scale says will determine the course of action...keep saying those prayers for me....

Love - Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ewwwwwwwwwwwww!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/267034</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 3 Feb 2007 10:46:02 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/267034</guid>
		<description>Someone please tell my mommy how to change the ugly green background without losing my hearts?? I lo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Someone please tell my mommy how to change the ugly green background without losing my hearts?? I love my floating hearts, but the green - ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!

Love - Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>No news is good news....</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/266589</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 2 Feb 2007 09:11:16 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/266589</guid>
		<description>Well, no word from the vet, so right now my mommy is going to keep doing what she's been doing....fe ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, no word from the vet, so right now my mommy is going to keep doing what she's been doing....feeding me a little at a time over the course of the day...oh well, guess I'll have to live with it for awhile. At least I haven't left her any food puddles :) !!!! yeah!! Bye for now - 

Love - Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Uh-oh.....my mommy is mad!!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/265208</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 30 Jan 2007 09:10:55 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/265208</guid>
		<description>Uh-oh, my mommy is mad at me!!! She came into the garage this morning to give me my breakfast that I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Uh-oh, my mommy is mad at me!!! She came into the garage this morning to give me my breakfast that I've been waiting for since 12:01 a.m. Anyways, she fed me, patted me on the head & said she'd see me in a bit, so I ate my food - wolfed it down was more like it....I didn't feel good after I did that, cuz I left my mommy a food puddle! :( I also knocked over my food bowl & my food spilled all over the floor & kinda rolled to other parts of the garage....oops, it was an accident!
So, she was opening the garage & getting ready to leave when she noticed the food puddle - oh man, was she mad!!! She was hollarin - WHAT IS THAT??? Then she turned around & saw my food bowl turned upside down & the food all over the place - man, I had to run out the door & hide....I peeked around the corner after 5 min. and there she was cleaning up the food puddle & sprayin it with something stinkier than stink! Then she took away my food bowl.  I was left with nothing but water....
She left for work saying she would be calling the vet....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Lab follow up</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/264500</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 28 Jan 2007 15:31:07 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/264500</guid>
		<description>So my mommy ran into the veterinarian at church today...the vet said that the person who ran my bloo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So my mommy ran into the veterinarian at church today...the vet said that the person who ran my blood test hadn't called her back yet, but the vet said she'd call again tomorrow & call my mommy afterwards....wow, did you get all that???

I'm doing better, I've been able to keep the food in my tummy. When my mommy gets home from work & doesn't see any food puddles anywhere, she gives me treats!! I LOVE TREATS!!!! So far I'm okay. The vet said to keep giving me small meals several times a day, so again I have to hang out by the food bowl in hopes more food will appear.

Since the cold weather has settled here, I haven't been moving around very much...I'm thinking it's my arthritis & my ol joints....Who knows??? I hang out by my bed, the food bowl & if I hear the dryer (what my mommy calls it) on, then I have to jump about a foot to get to the top to sit where it's warm!! That's okay, cuz it's so warm, usually it's on for 3-4 hours at a time - total heaven!!

Okay, well, I'm going to take a nap now...I'll keep everyone posted.

Love - Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Wakin up to a camera flash in the face....</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/262068</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 22 Jan 2007 20:47:26 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/262068</guid>
		<description>My mommy decided to take my picture...she's wakin me up &amp; taking my picture - this is what i look li ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My mommy decided to take my picture...she's wakin me up & taking my picture - this is what i look like when i get up every morning...but now she wants to post it for everyone to see....enjoy - it'll only be up for a day :) i'll get the mouse & learn to use the computer(ha ha).

Love - Jewel

P.S. Thanks again everyone for all the prayers, thoughts, rossettes & stars - I am very loved by all of you!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Gosh....frustration!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/262039</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 22 Jan 2007 19:14:23 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/262039</guid>
		<description>My mommy is really frustrated...the vet just called her &amp; told her that I don't have a hyperactive t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My mommy is really frustrated...the vet just called her & told her that I don't have a hyperactive thyroid - GREAT!! But then what's wrong with me?!?!?

Of course, the vet wants to run more tests...for right now, the plan is to see what happens with me this week while the vet talks to the people who ran my test....so hopefully by the end of this week my mommy will have some answers! My mommy will fill up my food bowl more now :) yeah, I won't have to sit & wait all day to be fed! I just hope my tummy keeps it down, cuz mommy gets so mad when she comes into the garage & sees my lovely mess! And has to clean it when the garage is sooooo cold!! :0 what? I'm a cat & thank god she loves me LOTS!!!

Love - Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>No lab results YET!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/261888</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 22 Jan 2007 14:54:53 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/261888</guid>
		<description>Thank you everyone for being my friend, for your wonderful emails &amp; your prayers!! I feel very loved ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thank you everyone for being my friend, for your wonderful emails & your prayers!! I feel very loved by all of you!! 

Since yesterday, I'm able to eat a little more & keep everything in my tummy! :) (thanks Mom for filling my food bowl)

The vet doesn't have the test results yet, why? Don't know! I'm sure my mommy will let us all know...

In the meantime, thank you all my cat friends - I'm feeling the love :)

Love - Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>More Tests....</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/260831</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 20 Jan 2007 08:23:22 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/260831</guid>
		<description>The vet said my kidneys are good - NO kidney disease!! YEAH!!

So, the vet is thinking it's my thy ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The vet said my kidneys are good - NO kidney disease!! YEAH!!

So, the vet is thinking it's my thyroid...she wants to run another test to be certain...the results will be in on monday.

I'm going to go to  sleep & hang out by the food bowl, maybe my mom will give me some more food :) well, it's a good thought.

Thanks for all the prayers!! I'll let you know what my mommy says on monday...

Love - Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>1/19/2007 - after the vet visit</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/260410</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 19 Jan 2007 07:58:53 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/260410</guid>
		<description>Okay, lemme begin by saying how grumpy I am!!! My mommy took me to the vet yesterday &amp; I was poked &amp; ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Okay, lemme begin by saying how grumpy I am!!! My mommy took me to the vet yesterday & I was poked & prodded!! I am NOT a happy cat!! To make matters worse, my mom is rationing my food - I have to wait (sometimes half the day) just to get a bite to eat - how unfair is that????

The vet did mess up my pretty hair - I got this stinky smell on my coat & it's really gross when I have to lick it off.  My mom said it's the alcohol swab they used on me...yuck!

I haven't been doing much lately - just hangin around my bed & the food bowl (hoping more food will appear each time I show up)! I'm really tired & don't feel like chasing lizards or birds. All I want to do is lie down & not be bothered. The vet said it's somewhat normal (since I'm a senior citizen), but I should still have some energy....The vet said that I could either have a hyperactive thyroid or kidney problems...geez, they both sound so bad!! My mom is patiently waiting by the phone for my lab results....Pray for me that I get good results!! 

Thanks,
Love - Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>1/17/2007</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/259609</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 17 Jan 2007 09:20:50 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Angel Jewel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/439883/diary/Jewel_of_california/259609</guid>
		<description>Hi everyone, I just need to put some cat thoughts down....I'm not feeling well &amp; my mommy told me sh ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi everyone, I just need to put some cat thoughts down....I'm not feeling well & my mommy told me she's going to take me to the vet (EKKKKK!!! Don't want to go!! They'll mess up my pretty fur coat!!)...My mommy says I'm hackin up too many hairballs, not getting enough of my laxotone, & getting into near fights with BIG raccoons that live by my house - who, by the way, come over UNINVITED and TRY to steal MY food!! Someone needs to put those raccoons away - and what's with those masks? Like I can't see who they are - ha ha ha!!
I'm really tired lately & don't feel like doing much - except for getting up for a treat - but it takes a lot of effort to move!! 
I'll keep you all posted, pray for me!
Thanks, 
Love Jewel]]></content:encoded>
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