Appreciation

It’s been the weirdest week ever. It was a kind of bad week but it was more than that: it was just weird. I can’t expain it. It just felt strange, like it would never end, and it was weird because I felt nervous all week.

I dunno. Do you ever have weeks like that? Yesterday one of the cats (Sata) got sick, and was literally crawling across the floor, meowing in a pitiful, scary way. I was terrified he was going to die. He started throwing up and after he had emptied the contents of his stomach he found a corner and just curled up there. It was one of the scariest things I’ve ever witnessed, especially because Sata and I have become so especially close in the past week or so. He curls up with me when I go to sleep, and when I wake up he always comes in to greet me.

I was scared, but it really makes you appreciate what you have all the more. He’s a wonderful cat and I’m so happy he’s mine, especially because he just loves everyone unconditionally. Last night I thought I was going to lose him and I hated thinking that. This morning when I woke up, and he came running in to greet me, I couldn’t even explain the relief I felt. He’s just the right kind of cat.

What have you come to appreciate in the past week?

February 20, 2009 @ 8:12 pm .

General — Tags: cats, lessons, pets

5 Comments »

1. Oh my… I’m really, really glad Sata’s okay. I’m kind of a worry wart so I hate it when anyone is sick. I definitely have weeks like that… I tend to feel restless rather than nervous but I hate both those feelings anyway.

   This week, I realized how lucky I am for my best friends. I’ve been in a terrible mood lately but they’ve been trying to cheer me up non-stop. I’ve always been thankful for them but even more so this week

   Comment by Felisa — February 21, 2009 @ 1:01 am

2. Good to know Sata’s okay again. What I appreciate most right now is the fact that I have my boyfriend around no matter what. Sometimes things can get really shitty in terms of friends/family but eventually after realizing that Nino (my boyfriend) is just around, it always gives me this sense of relief that nothing could go wrong.

   Comment by Gel — February 21, 2009 @ 9:35 pm

3. It’s kind of weird that animals get sick so rarely that we don’t know what to do for them when they are, or whether or not the symptoms are bad. Neither of my cats have ever gotten sick. If they did what you said Sata did — I would be so scared! I miss my cats.

   I really learned to appreciate letters in the last week. Tangible evidence that someone is alive and thinking about you. They have become very important to me, in fact. A bit like giving someone special to me something I knitted. An expression of love.

   Comment by Stephanie — February 22, 2009 @ 5:43 am

4. I’m really glad she’s ok, my dog keeps whining when you pet his side and it really freaks me out. You’re right though, it really makes you appreciate everyone that’s in your life. Last week just made me realize how easy it can be to appreciate everything life has to offer, even little drives to Pittsburgh or random adventures with a friend. It’s nice to be reminded of the simple things, isn’t it?

   Comment by Mike — February 22, 2009 @ 12:28 pm

5. My stepmom has been a wonderful person and last week she just got back home from being in the hospital the week before. She had back surgery. She is currently in bed and in pain and even the meds are not working that well to keep the pain at bay. I told my dad that she should call me if she needs me to come over and help when he goes to work. He already took 2 weeks off to help her.

   So, I can relate to your feelings about being scared and nervous.

   Comment by Nile — February 23, 2009 @ 2:53 pm

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