Friday I'm in Love -

Jun. 22nd, 2007

8:39 AM

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Originally uploaded by llembas

This is Darwin the cat. He only likes me occassionally. Most of the time he tries to punch me in the face or chew on my hair or kick me out of Chris's apartment. One time he stuck his entire foot in my mouth, but that wasn't really his fault. And another time he got his paw stuck in a sweater I left sitting on the couch. It scared him, and he ran off. All I saw was this grey sweater dashing down the hall.

This week he has decided that I'm scary. On Wednesday, all I did was get up off the futon and all of his fur puffed up and he arched his back and looked at me like I was an invader from another planet. Then last night, I walked into Chris's apartment and Darwin took one look at me and his tail stood straight up in the air and started shivering.

Cats are very confusing. I know that most of the people on my flist are cat people. Please explain cats to me. Because, as amusing and as cute as Darwin is, I have no idea what's going through that little cat head of his.

They aren't like dogs at all. Dogs are easy to figure out.

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elicia8 wrote:

Jun. 22nd, 2007 03:48 pm (UTC)

Well, neverminding the fact that Darwin is clearly INSANE, you have to remember that cats are timid. Dogs are eager to meet people, but cats most definitely are not. They're territorial and independent. They're NOT pack animals the way dogs are. He probably really does consider you an invader.

Also, if you don't visit Chris's regularly enough, it's hard for him to get used to you and the sound of your voice.

I would try companionable silence--just sit near him, keep your voice down, don't try to GO to him. Let him get used to you. You have to be laid back with cats. They are way more like wild animals than dogs (who are really children and need the attention).

And I can guarantee that Darwin totally KNOWS you're a dog person, because cats can just TELL that kind of thing, so he might be of the "What the hell do you think you're doing here you DOG LOVER?" persuasion.

:P

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llembas wrote:

Jun. 22nd, 2007 04:19 pm (UTC)

Thank you oh wise Licia.

My new experiment will be to ignore him completely. I will keep you informed of my progress. :P

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(Anonymous) wrote:

Jun. 22nd, 2007 05:26 pm (UTC)

I predict your experiment will last somewhere between 5 and 10 seconds. Good luck.

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llembas wrote:

Jun. 22nd, 2007 05:42 pm (UTC)

Mr. Anonymous Chris,

JUST YOU WATCH ME NOT WATCHING DARWIN. I can do it. Like, right now, this very moment, I'm ignoring him all the way from work.

*ignores ignores ignores*

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elicia8 wrote:

Jun. 22nd, 2007 10:16 pm (UTC)

Just bring him drugs if the whole ignore ignore ignore thing doesn't work for ya. Or put him in a bag! Cats LOVE to be confined in small spaces like that. Especially if they get to swing around.

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llembas wrote:

Jun. 22nd, 2007 11:31 pm (UTC)

Darwin in a sack.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/llembas/541415089/

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shape5 wrote:

Jun. 22nd, 2007 10:16 pm (UTC)

That's the whole beauty of cats. They have personality. They have quirks. Most of them are at least at little bit crazy. They know what they want and they will inform of you of it, and you will comply.

And if you ignore Darwin, it won't last long because he will most likely do everything in his power to gain your attention and adoration. Then, as soon as you're his, he'll proceed to ignore you.

Also, Shmil (my gigantic monster-cat), well, he just really doesn't trust one of my closest friends. This guy possibly spends the most amount of time at our house other than the people who live here (meaning, me and my husband) and whenever he comes through the door, Shmil gets very tense and doesn't relax until he leaves. Oh, and if my friend tries to pet him, Shmil responds by trying to shred his arm.

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llembas wrote:

Jun. 22nd, 2007 11:33 pm (UTC)

They have quirks. Most of them are at least a little big crazy.

So crazy is NORMAL. Ok. That's good to know. *grins*

I want to see a picture of your gigantic monster cat. :P

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shape5 wrote:

Jun. 22nd, 2007 11:49 pm (UTC)

Here you go

I can't believe I haven't posted a picture of my monster in over a year and a half *vows to rectify as soon as exams are over*. He's bigger now. He's at least *calculates* 15 pounds.

And yes, I have yet to meet a cat who wasn't crazy.

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llembas wrote:

Jun. 22nd, 2007 11:54 pm (UTC)

awwwww! Cat!!!

I like the first picture the best, with just this big bushy tail. :)

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