Caturday (Friday Edition)

Growing up I always wanted to live in a neighborhood with sidewalks and have friends within walking distance. You see, I’m from a mountain town and my closest friend was at least a 10-15 minute car ride away. When you are too young to drive and it’s not safe or flat enough to bike, the only options are learning to play alone or letting your brother beat you up. It only took a few times to realize that playing alone was more fun than letting my brother beat me up. I was a smart child.

It only took 1/3 of my life, but I’ve finally been able to live this dream. It began last year when Caitlin moved onto my street. And just when I thought it couldn’t get better, another blogger friend, Katie, moved to an apartment a few streets away. It’s pretty cool that this is my current living situation.

Having Katie as a neighbor has been so wonderful. Last week, me, Caitlin, and Katie sat around drinking wine and gossiping. She is already a great fit! Katie has obviously settled in and is feeling comfortable with her new neighbors. She’s already asking for 5am rides to the airport and pawning her children cats off on us. It makes me happy to know we’ve helped Katie feel so welcome.

All kidding aside, I’m happy Katie has moved to the neighborhood. She’s a fun girl, good vegetarian cook, and she comes with cats! When I heard Katie was going out of town, I was actually glad (that sounds horrible), but only because I’d get the opportunity to kitty sit.   As everyone knows, I need more cat in my life.

Katie’s cats aren’t just any cats; they are celebrities! Tell me I’m not the only one who reads Caturday religiously? Needless to say, I couldn’t wait for Katie to leave and for my chance to meet the fabulous Weasel and Ralphie. And they did not disappoint.

When I arrived, both cats were a little suspicious, naturally, but after a little schmoozing (and a few treats) they revealed their true personalities.

As you can see, we had a wonderful afternoon. The cats eventually got used to me and ignored all my attempts to cuddle. I think they like me! As long as Katie goes out of town regularly, doesn’t ask for 5am rides to the airport, and lets me sit Ralph and Weaz, we will be wonderful neighbors!