Connie Levien:
CLASS OF 1986
Churchill High SchoolClass of 1986
Winnipeg, MB
Granton Institute of TechnologyClass of 1988
Calgary, AB
C. E. Barry Intermediate SchoolClass of 1986
Hope, BC
Connie's Story
Connie is from Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba. Her schools include Churchill High School, C. E. Barry Intermediate School. She later attended Granton Institute of Technology (Forestry Engineering). She works(ed) at Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, Alberta Spay Neuter Task Force.
Connie's interests include Sea Sheperd, Calgary Fire Department, I Love Facebook Games, Winnipeg Goldeyes Baseball Club, Calgary Stampeders, Official Calgary Flames Hockey Club. Music she likes includes Depends What Mood I Am In, Everything Else Is Cool. Books she likes include Stephen King, Careers for Your Cat, Fans of Stephen King. Movies she likes include Lets See, Brokeback Mountain, Saving Private Ryan. TV shows she likes include Ice Pilots NWT, Duck Dynasty on A&E, The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
One of Connie's favorite quotes is:"" you are responsible for what you have tamed" (all animals have rights)
"If you are not part of the solution, you ARE part of the problem"
" you get what you give in life"
"the more people I meet, The more I love my animals!"".
More about Connie:"Well, what can I say....live and let live.....It has been a year now since I have finished my cancer treatments, I am still alive, and very greatful for that. I have lost sooo many family members and friends in the last year, I have a very deep view of life. I have lost my patience with people who have lost sight of what is really important, and gained patience with those who are suffering, or are alone. I love being around people who have an incredible sense of humor, can take a joke, are relaxed and love adventure! My pets are my life, as they are all I have left, and if I did not have them, I would not be here.
And hey, If you have a hot tub I"LL BE THERE!
Due to some public pressure, (lol) i have decided to update my life status! A year ago christmas I lost my uncle roger, and auntie lilie. Then in Jan my stepmother, then a reoccurence of my cancer, my dad died in may, my partner of 20 years left to be with his family out east a week later. The results of my genetic testing, came back brcca1 positive. Having said that, I have to have my ovaries and my other...Expand for more
breast removed. My mom came out to be with me through it, and she died on my couch oct17. needless to say i have not had it done yet. My employer fired me 3 days after her death for being a now show. ei to this date still has not made a decision on my claim. Two weeks later I discovered my dear kitty lucy had died under my bed. I am trying to deal with my moms estate, a career change, and my own health. So for everyone out there I apologize for sometimes being moody, but I have good days and bad days, and dont take it personally....I have not had a chance to grieve, as I am in survival mode, and my first concern is having a roof over my head for my pets sake, and trying to put my mom at rest!
Update Feb 19 2012
Its a tough road, but i keep walking ... Finallly i have an appt with a plastic surgeon in april. Perhaps after years of waiting, i can rid myself of my last cancer threat. After this surgery I can finally say ive done all i can do, and it will be what it will be. After a year of mris, cat scans, stroke scares, seeeing several neurologists, finally diagnosed with radiation neuropathy. Im learning to become left-handed, and now dwell deep into learning, meditation, creative arts and setting boundaries. I still see a phychologist on a weekly basis, as all the trauma of childhood and constant death has caught up with me. I have been batttling the govt for several years now with cpp, aish, the right to retraining etc. I probably spend more time fighting for my rights than most people in a regular work week. I am disabled in several ways, and i still constantly volunteer wherever and however i can ... thank god for my kitties and bird, and the neighbourhood pets that always keep me entertained! As i sit back and watch and listen to people, I want to scream, and tell them to live in the moment, and not stress over things that are unimportant!! treasure your family, because thats all youll have on your deathbed ... All my mine is almost gone ... and i regret not being with them more.
I am truly blessed to have each and every one of you as my facebook friend! thank you for being my friend! <3<3<3".
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