Oh, to gain the love of a cat...

That's right, I said it! Cats are amazing creatures, contrary to some very twisted popular belief. They seem to be so self sufficient, and not in need of any real affection at all...quite the opposite of dogs. However; even while that is completely true, I still find that it warms my heart when my little Allie jumps up into my lap and lazily falls asleep...calmly purring all the while.

My other cat, Cassie, who is somewhat estranged to touch, is equally estounding in a completely different way. Like when I wake up in the mornings and she, who cannot and will not be held and is rarely ever touched, is napping just an arm's length away and blinks at me with sleepy eyes as if to say..."Thank you for not trying to pet me and allowing me to just lie here calm and secure."

Now, I do imagine that if my cats actually could speak, they would probably be much more eloquent than I could ever be while attempting to dictate their thoughts. Even though some cats are somewhat standoffish when it comes to public dispays of affection, they can still show their love in the smallest of ways - and those small displays seem to be all the more precious simply because they are only witnessed by the cat and their beloved human.

Coming Soon to a home near you...Kitty Love!

Peace & Love,
Jenni :)

Change.....is good

Well, the last 6 weeks have really brought about some huge changes for me. First of all, I quit my job of 6 1/2 years...this was the single most stress relieving thing I have ever done. Secondly, I moved out of my free apartment & in with a long-time friend...into a house with a massive back yard for my dog to run...along with my roommates 4 dogs. In addition to the 5 dogs, we also have 6 cats, 2 geckos & quite a few fish. Yes, it is safe to say that we run a moderately sized zoo! Last, but definitely not least...I got a new job doing more of what I really love...creative advertising. I really could not ask for a better place to work at this point; life is good!

You know, the whole drama from my last entry was what finally put me over the edge at work. Constantly feeling like you have to defend yourself and what you think in regards to your superior at work really sucks. I just decided that there is much more to life than having a 24/7 job...and I couldn't be happier. I work my 40 & then go home...I have every weekend off to do whatever I want...and the best part is.....I no longer live in an apartment!

I love having a driveway with a parking space that is never taken. I love being able to water my flowers with a hose like normal people & not a little watering can that must lugged through the kitchen 3 times to water everything. I love the fact that my dog no longer has to be on a leash each time we leave the house. I love not having to use a key to open my mailbox. I JUST LOVE IT!

God is good! He always knows what's best...we just have to listen...sometimes, waiting for that small little voice can be a real struggle, but when we do...it's magnificent!

Peace & Love,
Jenni :)