Cathy - ProfilesArchive

About Me

All I seek is harmony.I'm a single mom.. been divorced for 12 years, and a proud parent of two great kids. My beautiful daughter is on her own, and I find myself missing her more and more each day. So now it's just my 18 year old son, me and our two dogs. I like to think that I have become an "independent woman", and I may even come off as that. Truth is though - I get scared of doing this (life) all alone.
I have a lot of interests - and they are varied! I love outdoor activities - probably why I'd much rather be living in a warm weather state. Now that my son is older - I'm looking hard for a new job, maybe in Tennesee, N. Carolina or Texas.
I would love nothing more than to find the one that is intended for me. I don't think any of us were really meant to live our lives alone. And yeah, I'm sure someday, I will cross paths with whoever that special person is. For now, I appreciate anyone who is supportive, and understanding - and possibly a shoulder to lean on from time to time - a true friend. As for me, I am fun, adventurous and full of passion. I am creative, talented - and yeah, I'm "artsy". My compassion does not end with my own son or family. It extends to everyone I know.
Music fills my soul, and the song in my heart plays loud and clear. ...someday someone will come along, hear the song and wish to harmonize...
Make photo slide shows at onetruemedia.com

My Interests

I love going to concerts, photography, art, and festivals. Cider mills, nature, exploring rivers by kayak, hiking waterfalls... snowmobiling, boating, travelling, raising my son, my dogs, dancing and LAUGHING!
Our family portrait: Aren't we awesome?

I'd like to meet:

Creative people - that I can network with, brainstorm with, and those who also tend to feed off of one another's creative energy.

People looking for friends... seriously! Activity partners - someone to go kayaking with, enjoy a concert together, art festivals, even going out and having a drink or two!
People with HEART!

I seem to have a fondness for musicians...

Myspace Codes: MyNiceSpace.com

Oh... and I am not here to see how many people I can "collect" as friends. I will not add anyone who have nothing written about themselves. I do not wish to have fake people or fake friends. Real people only please.... and hey, if you're going to request me as a friend, take the time to drop me a message!

Music:

My taste varies and is very wide.. maybe even eclectic. I am a very passionate person, and am truly moved by music. I don't hear it.. i FEEL it. Lyrics too... i love a song with lyrics that touch me. So, it's hard to peg what I really like. It's probably easier to tell you what I dont like... as in screemo, rap, opera, and twangy country. Blues seems to have hit me at a young age, so that's my roots and probably my favorite. And the rest? ... yeah, the rest is great. I appreciate talent.. and love finding new artists I was previously not aware of. Take a listen to this.. see if it gets you movin...maybe i should have grown up down south.. this is all me

Movies:

.. I like movies that make me laugh!!!! I also like action, suspence and pixar movies. Please don't make me sit through gore and sick twisted stuff.
Baby got what?????
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Television:

Desperate Housewives, Grey's Anatomy, House, 2 1/2 Men, CSI, Law and Order SVU ..

Books:

The Gift of Forgiveness by Charles Stanley
Survival Strategies for Parents with BiPolar Children
A Woman After God's Own Heart
The Purpose Driven Life
and a few Dean Koontz novels...
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Heroes:

my kids... my son, in his fight and struggle with his bipolar disorder and my daughter for always being there, and having a heart bigger then the world itself
Jesus Christ for keeping me strong, and for reminding me that being a Christian is a person who takes HIS teachings into their daily life, and lives the word. When things get rough... I thank Jesus for giving me those challenges, and building my strength. The word Christian is a verb - not a noun.
www.hostdrjack.com
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Childhood Bipolar Disorder tears families apart and is very hard to diagnose. Awareness of this debilitating disorder is needed. Kids are misunderstood by their peers, their schools, and communities. The general population has no idea of the internal demons these kids face. So many of these young souls end their lives in suicide. Lives are at stake.
"Helpless Tears" is a poem I wrote, and reflects my son's struggle with his bipolar disorder and my own personal struggle to see him through.
Visit our store at www.cafepress.com/artrageousminds to buy products with these designs - and help support bipolar research. I update and change the products and designs frequently, so stop in often. If you have an idea in mind, but can't find it - let me know - I just may be able to make something custom for you!
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My Blog

Ten Sunny Ways to Make Your Day a Good One

Ten Sunny Ways to Make Your Day A Good One Ten Sunny Ways to Make Your Day a Good One!A good day is when I wake up remembering that a good day happens by CHOICE not chance!A good day is when ...
Posted by Cathy on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:59:00 PST

Carrots, Eggs and Coffee

I think this is the most profound email (forward) I have received in a long time. Oddly enough, it came to me in perfect timing. I hope you’ll read, and absorb the content as well. Maybe - it w...
Posted by Cathy on Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:14:00 PST

rotten little thief...

Well... my laptop was stolen this past Friday. I feel so open to the world right now - not knowing what is being read, stolen, etc. I am so angry that a kid that was considered a friend of my son's wo...
Posted by Cathy on Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:46:00 PST

Feb 10 Flint Journal Article

For my friends who don't live around here, or those who don't get the Journal - just an update on progress. If I knew more about html, I'd be able to make this come out right.... online, this isn't ...
Posted by Cathy on Tue, 12 Feb 2008 07:32:00 PST

Need your input! Let your voice be heard!!!

There is going to be an upcoming article on the efforts that I am trying desperately to do through Artrageous Minds. The reporter has asked if there is anyone else she can talk to regarding bipolar, t...
Posted by Cathy on Thu, 31 Jan 2008 06:53:00 PST

Valentines Day Gifts...

I have a few new things hot out of the studio available for sale.Just in time for Valentines Day! Need something for someone kinda special, but don't really want to give a wrong impression? One of t...
Posted by Cathy on Mon, 07 Jan 2008 08:03:00 PST

Head injuries suck!

Well.... every once in a while I have a partial memory of something, and wonder if it really happened, or if it's just some random day dream. That dang accident last summer has messed me up.OK... so I...
Posted by Cathy on Mon, 31 Dec 2007 06:17:00 PST

Listen to your heart

I subscribe to a few mailing lists that offer me some inspiration, hope, and also some newsletters that help keep my faith. I also read daily inspirational books. So, I thought I'd share some of these...
Posted by Cathy on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 07:39:00 PST

Thank you

"I thank you God,for this most amazing day,for the leaping greenly spirits of trees,and for the blue dream of skyand for everything which is natural,which is infinite,which is yes."-e.e. cummings...
Posted by Cathy on Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:09:00 PST

He Shines - new cafepress store

I have a new store at cafe press called He Shines - just in time for Christmas.This design plus others are available on shirts and products for the whole family. Please watch for even more designs to ...
Posted by Cathy on Mon, 12 Nov 2007 10:46:00 PST