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This is my cat Figgy. i love her so much. i am so lucky to have such a sweet, vibrant, silly, mysterious kitty in my life. currently resting on my pillow with my head against her. she always stays near me when i donāt feel well. she loves music. her favorite songs are My Heart Will Go On and Creep. never met anyone like her. truly my pride and joy, my best accomplishment in adulthood was raising her <3
Feb 27, 2024
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I found her at a family gathering about 7-8 years ago. The previous lady who was taking care of her & a colony of feral cats moved away, leaving her without a consistent food source. She hung around me the whole day, soaking up the sun from a lawn chair while occasionally stealing some of my mac & cheese. That day I ended up taking her home, now sheās my whole world. Since then, iāve started studying all things cat (especially feline behavior), working at animal shelters, occasionally fostering, & volunteering at other animal shelters + different pet retention services. Sheās taught me so much & has given me the motivation to be better everyday. I donāt know what iād do or be without her.
Jan 18, 2025
I adopted my cat almost 3 years ago after going my whole life thinking I wasnāt a cat person. After watching my dear friends take care of their dorm cat (Beef!) I fell in love. I never quite understood cats- I always saw them through my child eyes as being elusive and standoffish. After solidifying my friendship with Beef I realized how strong the bond between cat and (wo)man can be- because itās earned. My precious Duchess was the crustiest cat at the shelter but when she opened her big sapphire eyes I knew we were a destined pair. Duchess has sat with me through two heartbreaks, the hardest year of my life, multiple moves, long car rides, and many, many, sleepless nights. To say sheās my best friend isnāt totally correct- I feel she is truly a part of the fabric of my being. She has helped me trust myself to care for another living being, loved me on my most rotten days, and cuddled me when Iām sad (even though she pretends she hates it). I never knew such a small creature could change my entire world. On the loneliest days she licks my hand with her scratchy tongue and lays her head on my legs and I suddenly the darkness isnāt so dark. Thank you Duchess, my sweet girl, my forever love.
Feb 6, 2025
i brought in a cat off my street at 3 am one night a few weeks back. bathed her, fed her, took her to the vet. sheās my best friend right now. we spend most of our time cuddling, and, even though she gave me ringworm on my face, i cannot stop kissing her. i named her mazzy, and i swear, she speaks english. i love her with all the love i dont have anyone to give. and i love her with all the love she stirs when i wake up to her in my arms. i hope you know that, toots!
Sep 28, 2024
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having older friends who can share their wisdom and life experiences and older-person quirks is so fun and wholesome
May 20, 2024
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genuinely believe journaling has saved my mental health but doing it in public alone is such a better alternative to going on your phone and also if you have a pretty notebook it's a great conversation starter
Jun 18, 2024
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maggie nelson says āloneliness is solitude with a problemā and wrote about how if one does oneās solitude right, the prize is an ability to love without losing yourself entirely. this has really helped me reframe how i see the past few years of feeling lonely and my discomfort with being single - these days iāve been sorta leaning into my āsolitudeā and just really working on coming back to myself and my identity, and trying to see myself as whole even while on my own + appreciating the platonic love i already have in my life
Jun 2, 2024