DON'T POKE THE BEAR!!!

Some folks might think I am saying this for it's amusement factor only. I am here to tell you that underneath the Winni the Pooh exterior lies a sleeping GRIZZLY. I kid you not!

Though I go by TiggerTheTiger due to my love for the whole cast of Winni the Pooh (especially after reading "The Tao of Pooh") and my Chinese zodiac being the Tiger, the TIGER also sleeps.

Anything can wake either one.

If I wake in the morning and am already hollering at the blind cat, I'm in a BAD mood. When your boss asks you if you have had a cup of coffee and you say "No" and he then refuses to talk to you, you might not be a morning person. So, we have established I wake slowly and have a BAD temper. Oddly, both the cat and boss still like me.

I do my best to change my negative attitude because I don't think it's a nice way to be. I do believe it is in my genes having watched my other family members but I still don't think that's a reason not to at least try to be a better person. Spock from Star Trek always comes to mind. His life long struggle with his human emotions and his Vulcan ideals of no emotions.

I fail sometimes but I strive for a balance of showing the good and hiding the bad. I am not going to debate whether it is right or wrong. It is just the way I want to be. It seems to raise up the energy of those around me and I think that is a good thing.

If someone really wants to know what's wrong (and I know myself), I will discuss it in a private conversation. It usually helps me release the negative energy I have suppressed over the issue without too much damage to anyone or thing.

But if you know what my buttons are and you really like your hands, DON'T POKE THE BEAR! You may not get your hand back. I have been known to cut with my tongue so you might find the scars to not even be seen if I so desire. It's not all fun and games 24 hours a day. You have been warned.

Namaste :)