Monday 27 December 2010

3. An understanding

My parents have a cat. Her real name is Vesper, but she also goes by another: Evil Cat. Okay, so she's not really evil but...

Vesper is a rescue cat. Some time in her past, she was treated badly. She has a bit missing from one ear, and only one canine left which sticks out from her bottom jaw and tends to catch on your skin when she rubs against you. The cat is very loving, and wants a lot of love. In fact, so much love, that she'll pat you on the arm if you stop stroking her. She's very cute. But there's another side to her too. Randomly, out of nowhere, she'll attack you. The claws come out and you'd better move your hand away quickly.

The first time she attacked was bad...I wasn't ready. But the more she does it, the more you get wary of her. But I'm starting to look for the tale-tell signs, so that I can understand why she does it. I still show her love but I protect myself too.

Vesper and I have come to an "understanding". She can stay at the bottom of the bed, so long as she doesn't attack me. So far, it seems to be working.

I haven't felt so bad today; perhaps because tomorrow is my birthday and I'm looking forward to going out with friends. That, and I decided to go swimming which always cheers me up (especially the sauna). Little things. But they mean a lot.

6 comments:

  1. I've been away and so have only just see this. So, belatedly, happy birthday!!

    I hope you had a good day and enjoyed the time with your friends.

    I hope New Year's Eve goes ok for you.

    Take care xx

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  2. Belated happy birthday!
    And commiserations on the breakup. So sorry to hear that, especially at this time of year.....
    N.

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  3. Missing your posts.... are you coming back any time soon?
    N.

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  4. Just checking in here too. I hope you're doing ok.

    Take care xx

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  5. I apologise for my lack of posts. But thank you both for checking up on me :-) Have been through some difficult times lately, but I am now settled in a new home and hope to be back to blogging soon.
    I hope you are both okay.

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  6. All is fine at this end! I'll look forward to your new posts....

    N.

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