Apollo was such a good boy at the vet Friday and the staff kept commenting on it – I felt like such a proud cat mom! Apollo was eager to get out of his carrier and explore and roll around on the floor. He even tried to get into the back office of the clinic. Ha. I wonder if he remembers it from when he was a baby and that’s why he was so comfortable? (He was born there and lived there for about 3 months!)
We moved his annual appointment up a few weeks because he’s had some infrequent bloody stool (the asked how we knew it was his – cause he’s the only one who does naughty poops outside of the box and that’s where we see it). The vet prescribed more fiber (pumpkin). So far, so good!
The vet jokingly called me a crazy cat lady while I was there, which he also did last time, when I brought Penny in. Both times were in reference to caring for outdoor cats. I really like our vet, and we joke around, but I let him know I hate being called a crazy cat lady. Just cat lady is fine, but please don’t call me crazy. He was like “yeah, you aren’t crazy, crazy would be [situation I am not going to write out].” I could write a lot more about this (he’s not the only one who has called me that). But guys. How often do you see me even mention our cats on here? I talk about flying more. And I don’t blab about our cats in real life either. I know most people don’t care. I am somewhat self-aware. ANYWAY.
Another thing I could write more about: me being friendly and funny isn’t always well accepted at work with certain clients, and I have to be so serious, and it’s just NOT ME. UGH. I know we don’t get to be 100% ourselves at work all the time but UGH UGH UGH.
I am still struggling with typing on my phone. I generally can’t stand it. Insert old lady emoji here.
Alani has this caramel apple flavor drink called Witch’s Brew that apparently only comes out once a year and it’s my favorite and I can’t find it anymore and I only have one can left (saving for a special occasion). WAH!
Ha! I forgot I had this down here. Another thing I could write more about: sometimes I have to wait to make decisions about doing things until I am in a different mindset, otherwise I will just say no. Anyone else?
Sigh, who behaved better – Apollo or the vet? It’s not even a close contest. I think the vet meant to say “you are an awesome human being” but it came out wrong.
Have you given Apollo any pumpkin yet? Doggo is OBSESSED.
I don’t do well in “non-friendly, non-funny” situations. Booooooo.
Ha! Thank you for that! And I know he does think that and was just razzing me but I’ve felt touchy about it for a while, and no, I am not going to ignore a needy animal who decided to live in my backyard!
I have! He is fine with it! I have to make sure Ned doesn’t eat it cause it makes him throw up. Is Doggo using it for the same reason?
I think I *am* a crazy cat lazy, lol. But I understand not liking that label!
Lila is the SWEETEST when she’s at the vet. She’s a monster to get into her carrier but once she’s there, she just wants to burrow into the vet’s jacket and let herself be petted, lol.
It’s so hard to walk that line between being yourself and being professional, isn’t it? I think it’s even worse when you are client-facing!
Hi! I’m Kim, a 40-something-year-old living in northeastern Illinois with my husband Steven, and our cats, Khaleesi, Apollo, Starbuck, and Eddard aka Ned. My current main hobbies are running, painting rocks, flying, reading, and eating. I follow a vegan lifestyle and am employed by the federal government. I write about a variety of topics and consider this a “life” blog – a place I can share anything that’s on my mind. Please visit the “About” page to get a better idea of who I am! 🙂
Sigh, who behaved better – Apollo or the vet? It’s not even a close contest. I think the vet meant to say “you are an awesome human being” but it came out wrong.
Have you given Apollo any pumpkin yet? Doggo is OBSESSED.
I don’t do well in “non-friendly, non-funny” situations. Booooooo.
Ha! Thank you for that! And I know he does think that and was just razzing me but I’ve felt touchy about it for a while, and no, I am not going to ignore a needy animal who decided to live in my backyard!
I have! He is fine with it! I have to make sure Ned doesn’t eat it cause it makes him throw up. Is Doggo using it for the same reason?
BIG BOOOOOO!!!!
I also struggle with people at my work being sooo serious. Thankfully I’ve found a few that I can be more “loose” around, but most are not that way.
Ugh. Glad you have a few at least. Totally rolling my eyes and making an eww face over here. And sighing.
Awww, Apollo, so cute – I bet he does remember that place.
You are the most generous cat lady I know – absolutely not crazy!
And yes, to saying no to stuff when not in the right mindset… Usually when people first ask me something, and I haven’t had time to digest it yet…
I am glad the comments on your blog are working again (hope I don’t jinx it) 😉
Thank you Amy! I appreciate you saying that!
I feel bad cause I want to help people plan but I need to respect my mental health. They get it.
GAH ME TOO! HA!!! Thanks for commenting!
I talk about my cat and dog non-stop in real life and on my blog. I think you talk about a lot of things way more than you talk about your cats!!
Can Apollo talk to Zelda about how non-scary the vet is? She gets so stressed about it and pukes. Every time. And tries to hide in my shirt.
Thank you! I love seeing your pics of your animals!!! You take such nice photos.
Oh no! I will see if I can get him to call her 😉 I’m sorry it stresses her out so much!
I think I *am* a crazy cat lazy, lol. But I understand not liking that label!
Lila is the SWEETEST when she’s at the vet. She’s a monster to get into her carrier but once she’s there, she just wants to burrow into the vet’s jacket and let herself be petted, lol.
It’s so hard to walk that line between being yourself and being professional, isn’t it? I think it’s even worse when you are client-facing!
Ha! Own it!
OMG Lila! Silly girl! I am glad she is fine when she is there!