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06-20-11, 08:00 AM
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Hello everyone!
This is my first ever posting, guess it's a good place for an introduction 
My name is Katrina, I have owned and loved many animals throughout my life, but my biggest interest was always reptiles. I volunteered 4 years while in school during vacation time at a reptile zoo, and loved every minute of it (if it paid better than my lawfirm I would still be there). After moving, I had to sell and give away my collection, but I am slowly building with currently 4 corns (fire, Hypo Bloodred, Amel and Ghost) and a lipstick sunglow boa constrictor - which I am SO excited about as he is being shipped to me this thursday!! 
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06-20-11, 08:05 AM
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Re: Hello everyone!
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"Where would we be without the agitators of the world attaching the electrodes
of knowledge to the nipples of ignorance?"
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06-20-11, 08:09 AM
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Re: Hello everyone!
Welcome, It's a shame some people take wealth over happiness.
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06-20-11, 08:35 AM
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Re: Hello everyone!
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Originally Posted by jay0133
Welcome, It's a shame some people take wealth over happiness.
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I wouldn't be so quick to judge if I were you - would you be happy to try and support yourself on minimum wage your whole life, or would you be happy that you helped out such a great place for free for 4 years giving of your vacation time because you just wanted to help out when you could? It's just reality, It's not a job that would pay the bills, and it does not in any way make me a "sell-out" for choosing a job that could support myself, a family, and even my reptiles - which I could not afford if I stayed at the zoo. That zoo is small, seems to have more volunteers than employees, so I might not have even got a job there. I never even asked to be hired, because I just valued and loved the experience and education gained so much that I didn't care that I wasn't getting paid to work, and work hard - so please don't judge me because you really don't know the kind of person I am.
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06-20-11, 08:53 AM
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Re: Hello everyone!
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Originally Posted by KrazyKat
so please don't judge me because you really don't know the kind of person I am.
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Two thumbs up!
Besides that, when we have secure incomes, we can better provide for our pets.
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"Where would we be without the agitators of the world attaching the electrodes
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06-20-11, 08:59 AM
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Re: Hello everyone!
You said your self "if it paid better" I was just saying.
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06-20-11, 09:03 AM
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Re: Hello everyone!
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Originally Posted by infernalis
Two thumbs up!
Besides that, when we have secure incomes, we can better provide for our pets.
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Thanks infernalis! I do have to remember though to be careful when posting, I know it's so easy to write something that portrays a much more negative image of oneself than what is actually the case - that's what is often dangerous about writing, the lack of context. I have seen many a "beat down" on others as a result of this, or just poor choice of words...I just don't want to be one of them! 
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06-20-11, 09:10 AM
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Re: Hello everyone!
Wayne is a great Moderator, who will prevent any "beat downs"
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06-20-11, 09:11 AM
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Re: Hello everyone!
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Originally Posted by jay0133
You said your self "if it paid better" I was just saying.
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I understand that, and I agree with your point, actually. It IS sad when people choose money over passion - but in my case, I have not given up my passion, in fact, having a job that pays helps facilitate my passion that will only keep growing. Also, I do remember the staff at the zoo dissuading me from seeking a job placement there because the pay was so poor.
BUT in your defense, it was partially my fault, as I realize the statement appears to imply what you pointed out, at least on it's face. I just wanted to correct my image that I feared was already being tainted an ugly color from my very first posting! No hard feelings whatsoever
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06-20-11, 09:19 AM
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Re: Hello everyone!
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May you have more good days than bad
You never know how strong you are - until being strong is your only choice
There are no dark clouds - just well hidden silver linings!!
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06-20-11, 09:20 AM
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Re: Hello everyone!
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Originally Posted by jay0133
Wayne is a great Moderator, who will prevent any "beat downs"
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We have a zero tolerance for unnecessary beat downs, name calling or fighting.
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"Where would we be without the agitators of the world attaching the electrodes
of knowledge to the nipples of ignorance?"
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06-20-11, 09:22 AM
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Re: Hello everyone!
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May you have more good days than bad
You never know how strong you are - until being strong is your only choice
There are no dark clouds - just well hidden silver linings!!
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06-20-11, 09:26 AM
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Re: Hello everyone!
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Originally Posted by KrazyKat
I understand that, and I agree with your point, actually. It IS sad when people choose money over passion
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That was my point exactly. "It's sad when people...." Not, It's sad how KrazyKat chooses money over passion. For all I know your passion could be to work in a law firm.
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06-20-11, 02:43 PM
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Re: Hello everyone!
Welcome to the forums
Post pics:P
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06-20-11, 03:25 PM
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Re: Hello everyone!
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Originally Posted by stephanbakir
Welcome to the forums
Post pics:P
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Ok, so call me dumb for asking, but would you like me to post pics in this thread, or another? And of me, my snakes, or both? Total newbie, so please excuse my ignorance
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