William and Nadia

Games, Crafts and Life. Lots of cats too.

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About Us

The Homosapiens - “We started this franchise”
Nad at 2 years old Nadia (a.k.a. Viper Vixen, SGT KD)
Trini and Black, older than Will
Born under the sign of Pisces, Nad couldn’t embody her astrologically-determined personality more than she already does.

In terms of hobbies, Nad is first and foremost a diehard Nintendo fangirl. Second, she is a stalwart General Motors girl. Third, she is a crafter of considerable skill.

Her warm and lovable exterior hides a raging ball of hatred for the following things:

  • Sony electronics
  • Honda vehicles
  • Maryland drivers

Will at 2 years old William (a.k.a. Chill Penguin, Chill Will)
Puerto Rican, younger than Nad
Born under the sign of Virgo, Will can be as anal as the sign suggests.In terms of hobbies, Will is a gamer first. Console, handheld, PC, pencil-and-paper, card and board games are all part of his favorite past time. When not gaming or performing some other activity related to it (such as reading magazine or reading web forums), he is learning about technology - in particular, Pocket PC, cell phone, anything web-based, and personal computers.
The Felines - “We cough up hairballs anywhere we want”
Harmoni (a.k.a. Harm) Harmoni: give me food, now.
calico, pretty old
Harmoni is the newest addition to the family. During a trip to visit a friend, Nad came across this deaf cat that was abandoned by her family. Fearing for her ability to survive outdoors on her own, Nad brought Harmoni home.

Much like Daredevil, this cat demonstrates no fear. Things that would strike fear in the hearts of the other cats (such as a vaccuum running, Will running directly at her, etc.) simply do not phase this cat. She wakes up every morning only to drink cold water out of a running faucet, to eat soft food out of a can, and to use the litter box. Anything else is unneccessary, and not worth her time.


Sara Honey (a.k.a. Honey, Sara Turkey, Shit Butt Cat) Sara: you want me to drink this?
turkish van, 8 years old
Sara was the oldest of the group before Harmoni joined the group. She is still sour, and her mean streak is still present. She has become more social over the years, able to sit in the same room with other cats.

She joined the family years ago when Will was asked to “watch her for a couple of weeks.” Since then, Sara has been Will’s partner-in-crime through his last three years in college, a stint living in the frat house, and now here in Maryland.


Patches (a.k.a. P. Kitty, Kiki, Punky) Patches: you have turkey?
calico, 7 years old
Patches is the last cat from Nad’s old home in NY. Adopted by Nad’s sister, Patches was raised by their dog Bubbles. As the family moved from that house to the one they current reside in, Nad swooped in and took Patches with her to MD.She seems to have a long-standing feud with Sara. They cannot occupy the same space for even a short period of time before Patches starts swinging and hissing. When she isn’t fighting with Sara, she is normally sitting at Nadia’s side or feet.

Luna (a.k.a. Lunatic, Needy-Ass Cat) Luna: you have tuna?
tortoise shell, 5 years old
Luna is the first cat we adopted after moving to MD, she is also the first cat that Nad ever paid money for, since our cats tend to be rescues or taken from someone else who can’t take care of them.This cat seems to be very insecure and in constant need of attention. Nad cannot call the name of another cat without Luna answering the call. She is the embodiment of the term “fraidy-cat,” as she seems to be afraid of damn near everything.

Tabi Leni (a.k.a. Tabby Cat, Tabbers) Tabi: it is effing cold out here!
tabby cat, 3 years old
Tabi was one of a litter of four, born to a stray cat in a friend’s neighborhood up in NY. One kitten was already adopted, leaving three. We went to NY to grab two of them for another friend. Looking down in the box, we saw the single gray kitten that had no place to call home. We felt awful. Even though we did not intend on adopting another cat, we decided to take Tabi home with us.She was the runt of the litter. Tabi has not grown much, and is significantly smaller than her siblings. She spends a lot of time running laps around the house, seemingly chasing something that no one else can see. This tabby doubles as Nadia’s alarm clock, waking her up every morning minutes before her electronic alarm clock goes off.

Leila (a.k.a. Pinky, Shadowcat, Purrlax) Leila: get the eff out of my face.
black cat, 3 years old
Leila is Tabi’s sister. She currently does not call our house home - she lives in NJ with her brother. However, when her mom needs to drop her off somewhere for extended periods of time, she comes to our house to spend time with Tabi.She is very laid back, with little want to do anything. Leila simply relaxes on the cat tree, or on the bed, or anywhere else that seems comfortable. The only time she was active during the day was in the morning when Will went to take a shower - she’d run into the room with him and sit on the toilet, presumably guarding him from the bathroom monsters that lurk on the other side of the mirror.

Todd (a.k.a. Todd Boy, Purrbox) Todd: pet me!
johnny cat, 3 years old
Todd is Tabi’s brother. He currently does not call our house home - he lives in NJ with her sister. However, when his mom needs to drop him off somewhere for extended periods of time, he comes to our house to spend time with Tabi.A large, long and slender cat, Todd enjoys following the female cats around. His presence makes them uncomfortable, which led to many hisses and scratches. Otherwise, nothing made him happier than to lay on his back in front of the window as the sun poured in. When he wasn’t doing that, he would fill in for Leila on “bathroom buddy” duty on her days off.
The Automobiles - “4 cylinders of Honda-stomping power”
Umi: beaten the hell up. Umi (a.k.a. Umichan, Overdrive)
‘96 Nissan Altima GXE, 10 years old
Purchased in Connecticut toward the end of Will’s time in college, Umi is his first car. Having her allowed him to take a job in the corporate world (since CT’s public transportation system is awful for inter-city travel).

Umi is a member of the Decepticon faction. Specifically, she is a Stunticon (since Gen1 Decepticons are typically aircraft, not cars). If you don’t know what that means, don’t worry about it. For those that do - you rock.

In mid-2003 we were involved in a car accident that rendered Umi unsuitable for driving. She still works, but she is not in good enough shape to hit the road again. She quietly waits in her spot for the chance to live up to her “Overdrive” name again.


Mimi: look into my eyes. Michiru (a.k.a. Mimi, Outrun)
‘99 Pontiac Grand Am SE, 7 years old
Mimi is Nad’s second car. Purchased in Texas toward the end of her time in AIT, she got Nad all the way from San Antonio to Washington, DC on her first cross-country trip.Mimi is a member of the Autobot faction. If you don’t know what that means, don’t worry about it. For those that do - you rock even more (assuming you knew what Umi’s faction meant too).

Nad has outfitted Mimi with several electronic upgrades (head unit, alarm system, etc.) as well as reflective vinyls that shine in the evening. She is about to hit the 100K-mile mark, the point at which many seem to believe that GM-built vehicles simply fall apart. Nad doesn’t believe that for one second, and will prove it when Mimi hits that mark.


Hotaru: I drive fast. Hotaru (a.k.a. Taru, Redline)
‘03 Pontiac Vibe GT, 3 years old
Hotaru is Nad’s fourth car and Will’s second car. The purchase of Hotaru was in response to the accident Umi was involved in. With the insurance check we received, we decided to buy a car that was both sporty and had a lot of utility. Taru brought both of those things to us.Hotaru’s faction is currently undetermined. Is she like Punch/Counterpunch, who plays for both sides, or is she like a Quintesson, who have no faction to speak of?

She is basically stock as is, with the exception of reflective vinyls that we have applied (just like the ones that Mimi has).