the feline terror...

She arrived several years ago…tiny and scared. She hid for the first day. It wasn’t long until Jesika was pushing her around the living room in the Barbie limo. Chloe Kitty was riding in style! She grew quickly, as kittens always do, and developed quite a personality.

It was getting close to Christmas and the girls had taken great pains in decorating the Christmas tree. (You see where this is going don’t you?) Every ornament was in place and the lights were just right and the tree was lovely.

Enter Chloe…

At first, she just looked at the tree and checked things out. It wasn’t long until she was lying underneath it along with the presents. I guess she was channeling her “wild outdoor cat” side.

Then it happened….

We came home to find the tree toppled over and ornaments everywhere. Kylie righted the tree and painstakingly fixed the decorations and all was right with the world. However, after 3-4 times of this event occurring, Kylie threw her hands up and said “THAT’S IT!!!” She packed away the ornaments and lights and took the tree down and everything went back to the garage. We had a Christmas with no tree.

From that day forward, Miss Chloe Kitty became known as “Chloe, the cat who ruined Christmas!” lol

Chloe is still around. She’s now residing with Jes and her father in Arkansas. These days she is an outside cat who greatly enjoys sharing her food with the raccoons and chasing off dogs and rabbits and whatever creature that might venture into the yard. She gets occasional visits inside and enjoys every minute, stretching out on the back of the couch like she owns the place. When I see her, I call her “Chloe, the cat who ruined Christmas” and I swear she has a smirk on her face!

are you kidding me??????

McDonald's has a fabulous marketing team that has now come up with gourmet coffees at about half the price of Starbuck's. I tried one of their lattes the other day and to my surpise, it was delicious. So yesterday it was cold and I was craving something hot. I pulled through the drive through and ordered a biscuit and a hazlenut latte, anticipating the frothy warmth. I pull up to the window to pay and the associate says "I'm sorry, we don't have any of our gourmet coffees at the moment." WHAT????? So, I substituted with a medium orange juice, which was not my desire, but was really good.

This morning I was craving orange juice. I pull up to the drive through and place my order only to hear "I'm sorry, we're out of orange juice." WHAT!!!! It was only 8:00!!! HOW could they be out of OJ????? Are the forces against me? Should I just opt to drink water or perhaps make coffee at home and quit supporting the machine known as Micky D's????

Nahhhhhhhhhhhhh I'm a creature of habit and believe in second chances ;)

realizations.....

This past week I have several revalations...realizations of who I once was, who I am now and who I am becoming.

I treasure my solitude. Small, intimate gatherings are wonderful. However, a house full of people and children set my nerves on edge. It's better in my world to keep the "volume" down.

Also...regarding men. Guess what? I am not an option for you to keep open. Another thing...if you just want sex, keep looking. I'm sure there are plenty of willing participants to fulfill your needs, one of them not being me. I'm an intelligent, funny, warm hearted woman that deserves to be cherished. No, I do not want to have phone sex. Seriously??? One last thing...if you're married, do not lie about it. The truth always comes out and sometimes it's very ugly.

There are many opportunities in this world. If the current job is stifling your growth potential or is no longer fulfilling, there is another out there that is. Just look :)

If I want to stay in my jammies all day, it's okay. It doesn't mean I'm lazy or dirty or stinky, it just means that I enjoy a day of ease every now and again and it's okay.

I am not going to die if I miss a television show. Yes, I enjoy dishing certain shows, but if I miss an episode or an entire season, I'm pretty sure I'll still be breathing. I try not to live my life around the tube. I know that is amazing to some folks.

Animals are a good thing. They love unconditionally and do not judge. I try to get a dose of some kind of critter several times a week...more if possible.

Kids are going to do what kids are going to do. You raise them to the best of your ability and the choices they make are theirs and theirs alone. Just love them where they are.

When the day isn't going well, music always helps :)