Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Silliness

Erin. I'm 35. Recent Indianapolis transplant. I'm not sure yet what I have to say, and I'm definitely not confident that anyone wants to hear it, but I'm putting it here nonetheless.Opinions are always my own, do not reflect those of my employer, and...

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Foster kittens officially have names.

From left to right: Sonia, Elena, and Ruth.

#iwillhaveenoughcatswhenthereare9

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CALLING ALL CAT LADIES

I need advice.

I had two almost 11 year old cats that are siblings and have both been with me since they just barely had their eyes open. They got along pretty much like brother and sister - occasional spats, intermittent snuggling, and sometimes just ignoring each other.

Cash passed away last week after a really short illness and Mac got checked out at the same vet visit. But other than a recommended teeth cleaning and some thyroid meds (apparently not uncommon for older cats?) she is pretty healthy.

I started immediately looking at adopting another cat because of the aforementioned never been alone thing but then I’m also equally paranoid that she might be a grumpy old lady and NOT adjust well to a new family member. So I applied for a couple of foster programs figuring that could be like a test run and we could see if anyone new clicks in a relatively low risk way.

The first few nights without him, she didn’t seem to mind too much or make a particular fuss? She was a little clingier than normal and I wasn’t sure if that was maybe her being sad or trying to comfort me or most likely a combo of the two. I went away for a preplanned trip this weekend (which I both felt shitty about and was much needed) and when I got home and got into bed last night she was def like, whining, for lack of a better word. Meowing a lot and not seeming to want to settle down in bed - which I was attributing to looking for Cash. Today she’s totally not left my side since I got home from work.

I’m just so torn between wanting another kitty and feeling like I shouldn’t rush and not knowing what’s best for me or for her. I feel all guilty for him being sick and me not knowing sooner. I feel bad that she’s alone but idk if that’s not even a thing she’s aware of. I feel bad that I feel bad. I just don’t know what to doooooooo and I need someone to fix it.

😼🙀🙀😿😾😻😹😸😺

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Tonight I came home to find this ridiculous nut of mine, Cash(ew), had left me. From the teeny tiny kitten in the last pic to a big fat fluffy goof with literally no respect for my personal space (as evidenced by several of the other photos) he and his sister have moved with me with me over almost 11 years and 5 homes in 3 states and have been my constant and loving, if occasionally frustrating, companions. I always thought I was a dog person until I was owned by cats and these two in particular. Now I don’t quite know what Macadamia and I are gonna do without him. Snuggle all your pets extra hard for me tonight please.

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This is a crap picture but by the time we moved the coop (by moved, I mean myself and the couple I bought it from carried it 3.5 blocks down the alley behind our houses aided by a playskool red wagon) and then spread the shavings and filled the feed and water and caught and moved the chickens themselves....I was too tired to stand outside long enough to coax them into being photogenic. So. I desperately need a long, cold shower and several even colder beers BUT I HAVE CHICKENSSSSSS!!!!

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File Under:

TMI/things you never needed/wanted to know.

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Unearthing important historical artifacts from the 90s.

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I know I’ve posted him before but since I guess he’s technically MY deer now....can I justify bringing him to IN and finding a spot for him in the new house? Will this freak people out or is it totally nbd? Is this type of sentimental stuffed animal better or worse than a kid’s toy one? (I’ve found a couple of those too...there is a very real temptation to also bring those back home.) Halp.

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I mean - I NEEDED her, didn’t I? 😍 Now I’m just bummed I have to wait until the end of the month to bring her home. 😭

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I moved into my home today. Not my house. My Home.

That feels awesome.

B and I went to a beer festival. He got drunker than I did and revealed some...let’s say neuroses. I want to just fix him because he’s actually awesome and doesn’t realize it like, AT ALL and I feel like that’s how other people see me too?

We’re two fucked up peas in a pod.

He’s asleep now and I should be too.

Goodnight y’all.

[the-brodie-set]

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How’s your Tuesday going Erin?

Oh, pretty swell - I came home to find my internet not working and was super ugly and condescending to one Comcast representative and then had another call me back and leave two concerned voice mails because I was so hysterically crying when I hung up the phone.

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Weirdly cropped due to someone else’s phone being in the whole lower 1/4 of the frame thanks to my superb photography skillz but you guys. 😍I bawled like an absolute maniac almost the whole show. Seriously. I still absolutely would have preferred to be able to do this with Daddy (and Mama too for that matter) but it was one of the most amazing things I have ever had the opportunity to experience.

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I feel like this is me lately. Either a ball of useless sad emoshunz or BAD ASS WITCH WHO IS GETTING SHIT DONE.

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Welp. I think I’ve officially done it. I’ve reached Peak Cat Lady. SIGH.

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OFFER ACCEPTED!

I DONT HAVE TO LIVE IN A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER!!!!!!

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🏡🤞🙏

I looked at a house today that is PERFECT for me. It’s not exactly in the hip trendy Indy neighborhood I’ve been shopping in but it’s two blocks away and still just absolutely fucking amazing. I put in an offer and I am desperate for it to be accepted. I know this is 1000% a first world thing and I don’t really post much anymore but please send whatever positivity you can spare my way.

Edit: I have to add some pics because ugh it’s amazing and I’m in love.

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A sponsored or staff post just reminded me that Blake Shelton somehow won people’s sexiest man alive last year and I am still fucking salty about that travesty.