College and Cats

part romanticized college student blog, part cat cuteness blog

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The Housemaid by Frida McFadden

Rating: 4/5

Review: I actually saw the movie before reading the book (which I never do), and the movie was so good I had to read the book. I had read another of McFadden's books, "The Coworker" a couple years ago and loved it so I gave this one a shot.

Overall, it was really good. The writing is pretty straightforward, not much long, flowery prose or imagery, but it works well given the pacing of the book. Since I'd seen the movie, the plot twists didn't hit quite as hard, although they definitely did in the movie. I was pleasently surprised to find a few things changed in the movie from the book, so there was still a considerable element of surprise.

Content warning: there is mental illness, murder, discussion of SA, domestic abuse, and sex. I didn't find anything too descriptive or graphic, and the mention of the characters sleeping together rarely went beyond mentioning that's what they had done.

[authorkristineclancy]

I mean, I guess they figured out how to get their dinners..... at this point I'm not sure how they've lived this long. Every night, they have trouble figuring out where I put the food, even though it goes in the same place every time.

[authorkristineclancy]

I mean, I guess they figured out how to get their dinners..... at this point I'm not sure how they've lived this long. Every night, they have trouble figuring out where I put the food, even though it goes in the same place every time.

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We moved (well the cats did, I'm still in a dorm for school) and they've adjusted pretty well to the new house. I'm so glad they're doing well and still best friends.

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Claudius has decided to try his hand (paw?) at yoga. Or possibly at being a pretzel. I'm not really sure but neither is he. He's adorable though and thats all that matters

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Back at school and getting into the hang of an 8am class again as well as dealing with other things. But life is going forward and thats all anyone needs sometimes

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There is not better way to sleep than with you cat curled up and sleeping next to you.

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Little man likes to sleep in the strangest positions. I can't believe that's comfortable but to each their own, I guess.

[authorinthemaking]

Writing is wild. One day you’re unstoppable and the next day you’re staring at your keyboard like it personally betrayed you.

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Bob decided to try his hands at being both a pretzel and a Christmas gift today. He's the strangest creature, but also the most loveable.

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My sweet Cleo came over and laid down for cuddles while I was watching my TV show. She fell asleep like that. She's just the sweetest little cat ever.

[formerlyluckymanticore]

Reblog if you will never. Ever. Use AI in your writing.

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Nothing beats spending the evening watching Christmas movies and snuggling with your cat. I love how Claudius sleeps with his face against things (when I'm not worried about him being able to breathe of course)

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This was a wonderful Christmas with wonderful people

[academic-vampire]

𝔠𝔥𝔯𝔦𝔰𝔱𝔪𝔞𝔰 𝔠𝔥𝔢𝔢𝔯𝔰

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I can't believe it's almost Christmas Eve. Its definitely the best time of the year, even if its still warm where I live. I'm so excited for my favorite holiday.

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Took a short weekend trip and now that I'm home Claudius is trying to climb into my skin. He hasn't stopped purring for minutes. I get to bring him to college next semester and I'm so glad. We both miss each other too much. (He is also not a fan of the flash)