TheContendah

I taught in public schools in the USA for approx. 18 years. Loved students, much more than administration or paperwork or politics. Was the first in my family's history to obtain a college degree. Worked hard all my life until now, when I am playing just as hard. Love pets and all animals, especially doggies, and believe almost all people underestimate the intelligence of animals. If you can feel it, emotionally or physically, SO CAN THEY! I beg all people to become active in helping in any way they can the lives of animals. There is NO excuse for abuse of animals, which includes negligence. The ones we made dependent on us, we now have a responsibility to be dependable to them and give them security. Their basic needs are no different from ours! I love computer games and love poker. Love anything to do with computers, but know very little about them so far. I am very easy-going, harbor no prejudices whatsoever, respect every other human, some more than others, and respect myself as well. My values are honor, honesty, kindness, appreciation, empathy, and individuality. There is no one from whom I cannot learn and I love to do so. I have a hard time dealing with loud, aggressive, egomaniacs who are self-centered. I am open-minded and will change my mind when presented with real and impressive evidence or reasons to do so. I smoke but do not drink. My strong belief in God is real, even tho I am not a church-goer. I kinda like that person in the mirror.