My cat, Simon, insists on eating the instant I open my eyes, so this morning I climbed from my uncomfortable bed, and delivered Mr. narcissism his breakfast. I fumbled around in the kitchen, my eyes barely focused, and my mind in a dreamy haze, searching for the cat’s breakfast, and listening to his chorus of, MEOW, MEOW, and MEOW. Why do cats pretend you cannot hear their loud meowing instructions?
Since I saw the blood before my brain could register the pain, I just stared at the back of my hand, and imagined the effect this accident could have on the rest of my day. I ran to the bathroom and put my hand under cool running water, watching the blood wash away, and imagining my immediate future.
Simon must have accidentally scratched me in my sleep. Simon is the first cat I've ever owned, and although I love him, he will be the last. I've had dogs all of my life, so Simon
After running cold water on the cut, to stop the bleeding, I searched the medicine cabinet with my left hand for a band-aid, but I could not find one! While frantically searching the cabinet with my good hand, I tried to move the injured hand away from the running water, however the bleeding was profuse, so I put it back under the bathroom faucet. I couldn't believe I was stuck at the mercy of the bathroom faucet, because I couldn’t find a band-aid.
I may forever live in bondage over the bathroom sink, my hand under water, unable to live my life, all because I forgot to get band-aids at the drug store! I've been so busy lately, I can't remember to get things like band-aids, and other much needed items and now I was paying the price. I began to panic, but continued the search while holding my hand under the running water, until thank goodness, I found one lonely band-aid crumbled in the back of the medicine cabinet, a case of serendipity for sure.
Thank goodness, because now I was free to drive an hour to my mothers, after I let my cat Simon go free, wash the endless supply of dirty clothes that one college student can dirty, work on a book proposal, write tomorrows post, oh, and lets not forget, go to the grocery store to get what I’m going to cook tonight.
That's it, except, I feel as if I am forgetting something, which again, I do when I'm in a hurry. Oh well, if it was important I would remember, right? Well, even if there is, there is one thing of which I'm certain, something will surely happen to get my attention, and thereby help me remember.
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My cat is the same way, but she will meow maybe two or three times and then bite my ankles all the way down the stairs, into the kitchen, and as soon as I open the cabinet to get her food, she's purring and running from her dishes back to my feet, in a "OMG I'M GETTING FOOD I'M SO EXCITED" way. She's way too cute for me, I think. Cats do have their own little quirks.
LOL! Cats are something else. That is hilarious! I'm surprised you haven't fallen down the stairs! That is too funny.
Thanks for the comment!
Ann
I whole-heartedly agree that most cats are like your Simon (at least my Statzi and Juanita are), but I'm not sure all men as as you describe.
You ought to write comedy -- excellent! I was smiling throughout.
I hope your hand heals up and you rethink your plans-- I don't see Simon making it among the homeless.
Thanks for the laughs!
Bill
Bill, Thank you so much for the compliment! I'm so grateful you see the humor! I worry about that sometimes! LoL! Your kind comments really make a difference. When readers leave insightful and detailed comments, it really helps a writer build confidence, especially this writer. You are one of my favorite readers, and I appreciate you stopping by to read my posts! Have a great week-end!
Ann
Plus, you're right about Simon. LOL! He's constantly begging to go outside, if I am forbidding it, but when given the o.k. he quickly changes his mind, and is back on the couch! I guess I'm stuck with him, as you are stuck with Statzi and Juanita! In addition, you made such a good point about men that I'm going to change it to "some" or take it out completely! I'm not above acknowledging a mistake, and I appreciate you pointing it out!
:))
Hi Ann,
I appreciate your openness and complimentary considerations of my Comments. And what's it they say cats do when you call them -- look at you with that face that says, "Leave a message... I'll get back to you."
Ever since John Grey published "Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus'" people tend to see numerous human phenomena as gender-specific phenomena. Again, I appreciate your openness (no need to necessarily change... you indeed appear to be an objective, balanced and non-biased person. Being careful with our language, nonetheless, especially when people listen to us, is important).
With all best wishes to you and Simon,
Bill
I hope your hand is better now. How sad it would be for Simon if you were physically incapable of oprning another can! MEOW!!
Bill, LOL! That is perfect, that is exactly how they look at you! Thank you so much for your excellent advice on language, and you are right. It is a privilege to have someone listening to you, so you must never disregard your readers. I think I hadn't had enough coffee when I wrote it. I do apologize, and thank you again for your kindness. :))
Ann
Anne, ROTFL, He would love you!
Thanks for the comment, and stopping by. Have a great wee-end! :))
Ann
Ann, I hope you are alright?
I've tagged you.
http://janiceng.blogspot.com/2007/08/4-answers-8-questions.html
I see that Janice, thank you, and thank you for your concern. I'm walking around with a bandage on my hand, and it's slowing down my typing, but I suppose it could have been worse. However, you have to see the humor in things, don't you? I will get to tag as soon as I possible. LOL! Thank you so much for thinking of me!
Ann
Hi Ann,
As I had said... no need to apologize.
Stop by sometime and visit my blog (and Website),
Bill
Oh, I know, I just apologized anyway. I did stop by your site and blog, and really enjoyed myself. I left comment! :))
Have a great day!
Ann
Hi Ann,
That's horrible! And you could have been stranded forever, thank goodness you found that bandaid! My cat will actually get so frustrated that if she doesn't get attention fast enough she just scratches!
Oh boy, isn't life fun...lol.
Thanks, Ann, for your gracious comments about my site and blog. I'm going to eave a reply Comment to yours on my blog.
Thanks again...
Bill
Christy, You're right, I could have been stranded forever! LOL! That's what can happen to us Mom's, isn't it? Your cat scratches? LOL! What is it with cats anyway? It's been so much fun being a cat owner, I can't get over how much! LOL!
Thanks for the comment!
Ann
Bill, I'm glad you were pleased with my comment. I think your site is great, and I'm going back to read more about your titles. I was so impressed! :))
Ann
Band Aids Ann, buy Band Aids. What a great story. Sounds about right too. I hope your days goes much better than your morning started out. :)
Sandee! I left this post up to see if anyone was going to remind me to get band-aids! YOU are the only one out of 8 or 9 people who reminded me to get them! LOL! I'm going now to write a post and link it to you! Thanks Sandee I knew I was forgetting something!
Ann
Hi honey. Did you ever buy those Band Aids? I so remember this story. You wrote it so well that I had a visual. I do love your cat BTW. Have a great day honey. Big hug and lotsa lovies. :)
Okay, did you get the band aids? I thought this post sounded familiar. Good to see a post from you.
Have a fabulous day and week, Ann. Big hug. ♥
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