Tomorrow California. How did that happen so fast?

[katekat]

I didn't realize that time moves double speed when you're not doing anything but goofing around.  Or I'd forgotten.  And yet, here it is, Thursday, and we're winging our way to the coast tomorrow.  August seemed so far away just a couple of minutes ago, and now I'm worried about packing and hair color and what I'm going to do on the plane.  We're going to the reception of the century though - well, in the sense that a whole lot of people who I dearly love are all going to be gathered there.  I can't wait. 

And at the same time, part of me's lazily not wanting to prepare, not wanting to hassle, not wanting do deal with the process of getting *there*.

We're gonna be away from the internet too, unless I take my computer.  *Shudder*  *cling* I can't loose my internet.  God, I'm going to haul my computer to California.  I just realized that.  Oh well, at least I got the spanky reinforced backpack so I can do it properly.  Thank the gods for that.

The worst part is we're leaving the baby alone in the house unattended again.  (baby = felix the cat, btw)  She'll do fine, I'm sure, and it'll be better than any kennel because they only lock her in a 4 x 4 cage and she spits at them every time they walk by.  Yes, not a pleased cat.  But leaving her alone isn't really the preferable option.  Sadly, we just haven't met anyone who we trust to take care of our baby.  Not yet.  Still, I worry.  But she's better off here, in a 2 room apartment with all of her things, than she is if she was stuck in that cage. 

I'm rationalizing, aren't I?  We've made the decision.  She did fine last time we were out of town.  She'll be fine again.

So, with a bag full of computer parts and a book to finish, a kitten at home that we'll worry about off an on, and a full day tomorrow that should be full of preparation and will probably be full of procrastination, we get ready to travel.  Finally on the road!  *grin*

Comments

[malnpudl.livejournal.com]

It's always hard to leave the fur-kids behind, isn't it? My sympathies. But I'm sure she'll be fine; cats are good that way.

Have a wonderful trip!

[katekat]

Thanks lady! It is hard - I think the worst part is not being able to explain. But you're right, she's pretty self sufficient. I mean, she's a cat. That's like built in sufficiency. *grin*

[malnpudl.livejournal.com]

Yes. That's it exactly. As pet owners go, I was pretty rational, but it still brought me near tears more than once walking away and leaving my dog at a new kennel when I had to board him somewhere he'd never been. I couldn't explain why, and he had no way to know I'd be back. Hard.

That's why cats are so much easier; at least you can leave them in their own familiar homes. They miss you, but they know they're safe at home.

[lonelybrit]

Ah, well this is kinda badly timed then, LOL! Well found my way here looking for icons and I love your Wesley ones. I was wondering - when you get back - whether there's any chance of customisation? It would be for this icon of yours *points* with the text 'Still waters run deep'. If it's not possible, no problem, I love this icon as is too :)

Have a great time in California!

[katekat]

LOL - it happens! And I'd totally be happy to add the text - do you have a color pref. or would you prefer it to be white? I'll be back next week Tuesday, so you have a little time to decide *grin*

[lonelybrit]

Thank you so much! I don't have a real colour preference as such, just as long as it's legible - white/grey/black - whichever you think goes best. I utterly trust your judgement =) Again, thank you!

[lostgirlslair.livejournal.com]

Have a great trip, sweetie! The kitty-love will be just fine, though I know that's not going to make you worry any less. ::hugs::

[katekat]

I do think it's harder to leave dogs than cats - the look in their eyes! which is half the reason why, even though we have a backyard now, we haven't gotten a puppy. I'm going through sympathy sadness at how you must have felt!

[katekat]

Thanks for the reassurance! And the trip!love. I'm sure she'll be fine. *nods* I'm a huge worry wart. Oh well, that's what vacations are for - to make us very happy to come home.

[lostgirlslair.livejournal.com]

I've always thought that about vacations. The Fiance was stunned the first time we went on one and I was like 'God, I can't wait to get home!'. Because he'd only every been on them with his mother who never wants to go home again. ::shrugs:: Have a ball, sweetie!

[crayonbreakygal.livejournal.com]

I feel the same way about my babies, which is just one now. He gets lonely, I know. I have a great pet sitter that looks in on him once a day, plays with him, loves on him. He absolutely adores her. But that's only if we go away for more than two days. Then, he's on his own. Cats for the most part, are better in their own homes.

Take the computer and have a great time in California.

[katekat]

Ok, that was a brill idea! here's your icon:


http://pics.livejournal.com/katekat1010/pic/0025d2dt

And thanks! I did! I hope you had a good weekend *grin*

[katekat]

Exactly! It's the lonely factor. Although we're back at home and she did just fine, so all our worry was just that: worry. Thanks for the reassurance though! And I did have a great time, so it made coming home all the more fun.