We're in the middle of packing and moving. While it should be a simple process, it is not. I have never in all of my life been so unmotivated. Now that I'm working as much as I am, I have a really hard time finding the energy to pack. When I have the energy, I don't have the time and vice versa.
It's a grueling process, finding a place to live, putting down the money, putting the gas, cable, internet in your name. Getting rid of things since we're downsizing, and finding people to help you move. Christ, that's the worst part. I hate it.
Anyway, that's what is going on. We also have to get rid of our cat. This is pretty tragic for us, as we've had him a long time. His name is poosehbewts and he's adorable. The problem with him is that he doesn't like strangers. He is loyal to a fault. This, to me, is not a problem - rather a blessing - but for strangers...it's a problem. He hisses, pounces, bites, scratches. He attacks, basically.
And the only way to get him to stop is for me to scoop him up and look him in the eye. I worry he won't find a new home. I worry no one will be patient enough with him because he is so fickle. I can relate to him in a lot of ways. I am so sad to send him away.
Dylan and I have talked a lot about it. He understands, but doesn't want it to happen. I feel the same.
It's an interesting connection between a person and a cat. It's not like a dog. With a dog, the pooch respects the human, however with a cat there is a mutual respect. I really feel like having a pet improves one's quality of life. Realistically, though, I'm not a rule-breaker. If we were allowed to bring him along, we would. The place doesn't allow it. That's just the way it is. sadly.
I wish I had more to update about, but all I have been doing is working and sleeping and packing. Occasionally I'll eat but I rarely have the time.
I'll keep this as updated as possible, we have a lot of things we're looking forward to, lots of plans in place.
"Cats are dangerous companions for writers because cat watching is a near-perfect method of writing avoidance" -Dan Greenburg
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