Howwwwdy !!!
I'm just sooo proud to be here! :-D
Nikita, and Daddy Kiril, awoke me this morning, with hugs, purrs, and the news of something that hadn't even crossed my mind.
A year ago, today, my life changed forever.
I don't remember who my Humans were before that day, where I lived, or how long I had been outside the previous day...
I don't even remember how I ended up at Daddy Kiril's 2nd floor doorstep.
I just knew I was scared, hungry, and had fleas so far up my behind they were crawling out my ears! :-D
The days, and weeks, that followed, over the next 3 months, were a whirlwind, as I had vet checks, got fixed, got to know Daddy, Nikita, and so many Felines (And a few Dogs, too!) from the Critter Blogging Community, it still amazes me, and begin my education, and preparation to join Nikita as a contributor to this blog.
Just how in the hell DID I end up crashing this bachelor pad, and melting hearts the whole world over?
Honey, it's a long story, and if you weren't here when it all went down, you got some catching up to do, so make yourself comfy!
The most important thing I've learned, in the year since, and something that means more to me than life itself is that...
I don't have to worry as long as I have my Fellers!
These Fellers of mine have Hearts of Gold, and love me as much as I love them.
Daddy presented me with some cool toys, this morning, in honor of this day, and it's a wonder I'm sober enough to even be doing this post! :-D
Anyway, there are just so many to thank for the encouragement, and support, and friendship, shown me since I came on the scene, that I simply can't list them all.
Checking comments, will give you some idea, though.
Just know {{{{ I love you all ! Head Bumps for everybody ! }}}}.
Special mention must go to Godmothers KC & Momma ML, as well as Anne & the Zoolatry Girls, Peggy, Goodness Gracie, Mog & Meowza, the late, great, Whicky Wuudler ( He called me a Saucepot ! ), & Love Meow... & finally, The OC Weekly, for being the first, and so far only, Media Outlet, to praise my journalistic efforts, last February.
Extra Special Thanks go to a guy, and 2 gals, Daddy, & Nikita have known for years, and named my Uncle & Aunts. :-D
My very first solo Blog post, was in September, and the full archive is here.
I followed in Nikita's Pawsteps with my first bit of Muckraking Journalism, & Opinion, when I took on a local Fiesta Association, last February, and the full archive is here.
As for the future...
I promise to resume The Elvira Factor (The 5th was in late March).
I also have plans afoot for a lot more, new stuff, with the advice, and help, of Nikita, & Daddy, so stay tuned. :-D
I'm a year & a 1/2 old, have a happy home, and a bright future ahead of me, and I hope you will come by, and read me sometime. :-D
Honey, I'm the Most Delightful Pussycat in the World, and don't you forget it! :-D
Happy Gotcha Day, Elvira!
It was a lucky day for you and your "fellers" when you showed up on their doorstep. :-)
We wish many wonderful years in your forever home!
P.S. That pic of you with your human dad is just wonderful.
Posted by: Fuzzy Tales | July 11, 2011 at 03:27 PM
Elvira, you are indeed a saucepot, and a diva, and well you live up to your namesake, and we thinks you has charmed your fellas, and the whole blogging community very nicely.
We have so enjoyed getting to know you, and we thinks your female viewpoint adds a certain zest to the blog.
Happy Gotcha Day!!!!!!
Posted by: Artemisia, Fenris, Socks & Scylla | July 11, 2011 at 04:52 PM
Elvira, your Gotcha Day Story is so wonderful.
An I was lucky enuff to be a part of it, too.
I will never furrget that email from Daddy Kiril that started out, "Oh brother, Nikita is as curious as all hell."...
Hee hee, definitely not yours regular email. I's knowed sumfing was up.
And that was Little Miss Tortie (her temporary name) being "hidden" in tha bathroom.
Today's photos of Daddy Kiril, & Elvira, and the one of Elvira wrestling wif hers nip nanna are just purrfect.
We love you so much, Elvira, and we's so happy you picked Daddy Kiril, and Nikita, out to be yours fambly.
Love & Purrs,
KC
Missy Blue Eyes
Faith Boomerang
Sol
Smokey
BJ
Mom ML
Posted by: KC | July 11, 2011 at 05:11 PM
We're so happy you picked DaddyKiril!!
You're a very lucky girl!
Posted by: The Meezers | July 11, 2011 at 05:41 PM
Happy Gotcha Day Elvira.
Posted by: Derby and Ducky | July 11, 2011 at 06:10 PM
Happy Gotcha Day sweet Elvira and thanks for all the good things you do!
Posted by: Brian | July 11, 2011 at 06:21 PM
Happy Gotcha Day, Elvira!
Posted by: jansfunnyfarm | July 11, 2011 at 07:51 PM
Hey, is Daddy Kiril growing a beard?
Just wonderin' ....
Posted by: Jaspar | July 11, 2011 at 10:12 PM
Happy Gotcha Day Elvira and many, many, many moooore!!!!
We are so glad you were goted by Daddy Kiril and Nikita!!!
((((((((BIG HUGGGGSSSS YO YOU)))))))) from your TX furiends,
Posted by: Samantha, Clementine & Maverick | July 11, 2011 at 10:39 PM
Elvira, you are most beloved by The Royals, having even surpassed Lady Gaga in Their affections!
As KC and Mom ML said, a wise choice it was, Mistress, to have selected Nikita and Daddy Kiril as your servants, uh, fambly, yeah, that's it...(*wink-wink*)
Ever your Humble - Servants - as well!
Rose and the Awestruck Royals
Posted by: Rose and the Royals | July 11, 2011 at 11:18 PM
Happy Gotcha Day, Elvira!
We sure are glad you found such a loving and wonderful home. :)
Posted by: meowmeowmans | July 11, 2011 at 11:18 PM
Happy Gotcha Day Elvira!
We hope you had a lovely day!
We're so happy that you landed so firmly on all four paws when you found your Daddy & Nikita.
We're excited to see what the next year brings for you!
Oliver & Gerry
Posted by: Everycat | July 12, 2011 at 02:52 AM
Gappy Dotcha Hay, Elvira, and many many more.
We're so glad you found your forever home and that you don't have fleas anymore!
Posted by: The Crew | July 12, 2011 at 02:22 PM
Happy Gotcha Day! I remember when you came into your Daddy and Nikita's home. I've started the new blog for the future kittens.
Drop by http://sweetpurrfections.blogspot.com
Mom Paula
Posted by: Angel Sweet Praline | July 12, 2011 at 03:44 PM