Why I’ve resolved to stop thinking so much

by Veronica on January 4, 2012

in Animals

It was 1.30am and I wasn’t sleeping. The heat in the house was stifling and opening the windows only helped a little.

I got out of bed and stood, looking at the streetlight and the myriad moths battering themselves to death against it. Sometimes, the bats will hunt under the streetlight and I will stand, watching, entranced for long minutes.

Last night there were no bats, but the breeze had cooled down and it was pleasant, standing there.

I was busy contemplating everything; the growing blob inside me; plans for the morning; ways to make sure we didn’t run out of chocolate.

Deep in thought I didn’t notice the cat, as she wrapped herself around my ankle and, suddenly, viciously bit me on the toe, kicking her back legs against me for better leverage.

I can only say that thinking is dangerous and you should not do it.

Especially near cats.

mama mogantosh January 4, 2012 at 11:10 am

Sorry I’m so slow with the congrats, but WOW! So happy for you! And your last two posts have made me laugh out loud…I think this baby is a comedian. xxx

Toni January 4, 2012 at 11:47 am

Sorry to have to tell you this, but your cat looks like an Evil Overlord. Or at least like she’s planning to become one.

Veronica January 4, 2012 at 12:02 pm

Trust me, I know. I think it’s because she’s at the bottom of the cat pecking order, meaning that she has to take out her ire on humans.

Megan January 4, 2012 at 1:02 pm

Random no warning cat bites are the worst, I’m pretty sure it’s the shock of the bite. Mine has been known to bite with no warning and for no apparent reason at all.

Libby January 4, 2012 at 2:32 pm

Maybe she’s a zen cat, trying to keep you “in the moment.” Most likely though, she’s just a jerk like all the others…

Rah January 4, 2012 at 4:40 pm

She clearly doesn’t like it when you think 😉 (cats are such bitches)

river January 4, 2012 at 10:32 pm

The way to never run out of chocolate is to have all your readers send you a block of chocolate every week. How big is your fridge? Gag the cat.

Finding a skinnier me January 5, 2012 at 4:46 am

Oh how we love them though they are such horrid creatures at times. Two nights ago I was walking through the house in the dark, the cat decided to run out in front of me, trip me, where I then proceeded to smack my forehead. I have a lovely little bruise.

Congratulations btw! Such great news.

Happy Elf Mom January 5, 2012 at 6:17 am

WHoooooaaa… I wasn’t expecting that ending to this story!!

Marylin January 5, 2012 at 10:34 am

Pmsl! Only you could have an evil cat like that! Mine would steal the warm spot on my bed… but that’s as far as he’d go!

I try to make myself so exhausted by the end of the day that I don’t even have the energy to do anything on my phone when I go to bed.

That’s not been working out so well over the winter though.

I’ve been sleeping more.

Which is great, but not so much when it’s during the day, and not letting me sleep at night! >_<

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