Congratulations on your special day Waffle!! There Are some people out there who might dare to call your breed (american short hair Tabby) "Plain" or heaven forbid "Common" But you know and I know that Tabbys are among the smartest, funniest and strong willed cats around!! There is a very good reason that there are so many Tabbys in the world Genetically, you are a very strong breed . That is why over time cats always revert back to being Tabby when allowed to breed naturally. Studies have shown that Tabbys are better survivors!! But you already knew that didn't you waffle. LONG LIVE THE TABBIES!!