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A Tale of Two Kitties
1/05/2009
P1011204, originally uploaded by Cole on 4 Jan '09, 9.57pm CST PST.
Phantom and Goliath
Well, Puck had a name change to Goliath because I just wasn't sure Puck fit. I am not totally feeling Goliath yet, either so I just call him Little One. I wasn't so sure about him at first, mostly because it was a quick decision and Ryan picked him out - funny that the non-cat person picked out both of our cats. But Goliath has grown on me.
I think first he liked Phantom more and Phantom wasn't really sure. They both were very similar when we got them, very courageous and fearless. They did/do a lot of silly things which made them adorable and they both had a lot of personality.
We took Goliath home right away and they're an adorable pair. He's only about 3 months old which is the same age we got Phantom and, although he's only a few months older, he seems so big in comparison! So Phantom has become my big boy, even though he's still just a kitten himself.
They fought a bit the first night and now it's more playful and settled down. Phantom certainly seems to have let up on more of his playful characteristics and I hope it's only temporary. He was definitely a little indifferent toward us but now seems to be coming back around to his old self.
We had really been considering a seocnd cat so we would have one to balance out Phantom. We hoped a playmate would make him stay out of trouble (the tree, trash, counter tops, so on and so forth) a well as give him someone else to pick on. He's only bitten me once since we got Goliath and that was because I intervened when they were fighting.
On the other hand, having another kitten means going through all the same things we did with Phantom. The goods new is that Goliath seems to listen a bit more and not be as naturally wild so I don't think we will have a hard of time with it. Of course, he does like to walk over the laptop quite a bit, much to Ryan's dismay. d=
Elyse, that gosh darned devil, tagged me. So here you have it:
1) List five of your favorite bands/artists. 2) Choose three songs from each band/artist. 3) If you can find a link to listen to the song at Last.fm or YouTube, post it! 4) Tag five people.
I tihnk I am coming down with something. Ryan came back (and is still) sick from Nevada and he must have given me whatever it is. MY throat has felt really strange the last couple days. It doesn't quite hurt but it's sensitive, like I ate something which scratched it (but I didn't). My nos has also been runny and we're almost out of tissues. Oh noes!
I love Christmas. I love music and while I prefer the classics like "Winter Wonderland" and "White Christmas" performed in their classic way by almost anyone (Elvis, Reba, Alan Jackson, and Eurythmics are a few I love), I also love newer jingles and artists like Sarah Mclachlan, Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Shedaisy who put their own original spin on them. Of course, I love to sing along.
I love Christmas movies, especially all the clay-mation ones. Santa Claus is Coming to Town and Rudolph the Rednose Reindeer are probably my favourites but I also love Home Alone.
I love to decorate and given the resources (time, money, perfect decorations and a house which is suitable) I would probably be one of those people who lights up the entire neighbourhood. I love to put up a tree and there isn't anything like the real thing.
I love the big meal including ham and potatoes. I love seeing family and friends even if it means drama. I love the hustle and bustle and even like Christmas shopping - when I have money - no matter how frustrating.
I love gift giving and gift opening, even if it's something silly. I still hang stockings (although ours hang empty tonight) and if I ever have children, I will tell them about Santa Claus. Last night I tracked him via Norad until 3 in the morning (and he wasn't even done!)
While I do not consider myself a religious person, the holiday season makes me feel "closer to God" and everything around me seems to sparkle. Of course, if there actually is snow sparkling aruond me, that is a plus.
But it's so easy to go through the motions of Christmas and not take any joy from it. It's easy to forget what it's about, even if it's only about gifts to you but, hey!, those are as good a reason as any in my opinion.
I had been so disappointed in Christmas this year. It wasn't feeling like Christmas and this made me frustrated ans sad. I know I'm not the only one but I wanted to be in the Christmas spirit so bad I was doing myself a disservice.
I feel a better today even though things aren't perfect. I guess I forgot that Christmas is more than just a sum of its parts. Its something else entirely and while it might be extra special if everything comes together perfectly, it's not unspecial just because it doesn't.
So, with that, Merry Christmas! I hope you got what you want and - if you didn't - I hope that's okay, too.
Cole @ 4:54 PM
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