3/17 Curry~131

[Tena and Curry(GA)]

I need an attitude adjustment. Or a decent night's sleep.

Feral cats are on the prowl now. Had to go out 2x last night....one black kitty is calling for another black kitty to come out and play at midnight.....then at 3:00am Sid was going nuts....another gray kitty was sitting on the windowsill above my bed....it was silent but Sid could see it...Went out again to scare it off. I put the Scat cannister out at night on the other side of the apartment to scare off any kitties that are lurking in the darn bushes that started this whole mess w/having to isolate Curry from Sid.....

Curry's numbers are climbing again...I was hoping she would get her food from the feeder at night...but that's intermittent...Now I need to wake up at +8 to make sure she is getting her food.....I know I shouldn't complain....Overall she is healthy...But all of this is taking its toll and its really hard to enjoy Curry these days.....Seems like the only thing I'm doing w/Curry is giving her her flovent, feeding her, testing her and shooting her and organizing my life around her.....I'm trying really hard to think about this differently but I'm at a low point right now. And it seems all my money now is going toward managing Curry's illnesses and the feline aggression issue. Progress is slow on that front. There will also be some major changes at work in the next few weeks which is also adding to the stress. As I said I need an attitude adjustment. My attitude will lighten. I just need to vent and figure out a way to reclaim my life.



Went for a bike ride this morning now that the weather is getting warmer. I'm hoping the endorphins will start kicking in the more I ride during the week.


Here's a recent photo of my pissy, furry, purry Curry.

 

[Karrie and Maverick]

(((((((Tena))))))) It is just being tired. Take some time to love and cuddle them and enjoy them besides taking care of them. Its okay to have a pity party every once in a while and to vent instead of holding it all in. Its stressful. Talk with them too - :lol: Things will get better. It doesn't help that you have changes coming up and are feeling unsettled.

I have to get up four or five times a night. Once for Maverick's food - he lets me know when his plate needs a refill. Normally at 1:30AM. Then my dogs medicine at 12PM, and 3AM or 4AM and then no sleeping in because dogs medicine is at 7:30 and last one at 10:30 with three or more in between. It is crazy expensive - medication for both. Do you use Fourcorners for puffers?

Their time with us is too short so remember to enjoy them while you have them.

I'd bring the wine if you were closer. Hugs.

 

[Sienne and Gabby (GA)]

(((Tena)))

That's a beautiful photo of Curry.

Our kitties are a commitment. But, would you trade them for anything else? In an odd way, that the ferals have "adopted" you is a good sign. They know where the kind hearts are. (Maybe you could leave food out for them under someone else's window?)

It looks like Curry is already green. I'm also presuming you shot last night and this morning -- you didn't fill the dose in on your SS.

 

[Karrie and Maverick]

I forgot about the picture of Curry. He is a kitty model - he is so handsome!!!

 

[Michelle and Mannie (GA)]

Love the photo - what a beautiful kitty

Hugs to you. And it's OK to vent - I think we all go there from time to time. Things will work out, they usually do. I can so understand the frustration, and the worry, and the expense of it all. I think that we all struggle with figuring our how to reclaim our lives. Some how we do. I am sure you will too. There are things that I know you love doing - try and do some of it daily, it will help.

I hope Curry is progressing with her aggression issues. That is slow going I am sure. Sorry to read that her numbers are creeping up. Hope too that will improve.

wow on the ferals. they must know a kind heart when they see one.

Good luck with everything - I wish you the best.

 

[Ella & Rusty & Stu(GA)]

Hi Tena,
It's good that you are getting out on your bike. That will help a lot--to have some time that is yours alone. It may be the cat-mating season and that may be why the feral cats are so persistent. We had that problem years ago in the backyards on our block in Brooklyn. We just waited it out. I'm really sorry that the outside activity is having such an effect on Curry and Sid.

Hang in there. And vent away. It helps! Love Curry's picture. I see why she has her name!!

Ella & Rusty

 

[Tena and Curry(GA)]

Karrie.....you are an energizer bunny....Thank you for the support. And yes, getting the flovent from 4 corners.....

Sienne.....good idea about putting food out for them.....maybe a mile away perhaps and giving them a ride to the food....

Michelle....always love your kind words.....you are amazing.....and a good role model. I recall Majorie mentioning that she was needing to get back to a self-care routine w/the meditation and yoga....that has stuck in my mind. You always seem to find a balance in your life w/self-care and kitty care.

Its got to be hormones...I'm not usually like this....Thanks for the support.

 

[Tena and Curry(GA)]

Ella...thanks for posting. You too are a wonderful role model for me. I love to hear that Rusty gets to play an hour or so w/ya each day. Curry has stopped playing since having to isolate her....I really miss time w/her.

 

[Lisa and Do Lou (GA)]

((((((Tena)))))) hang in there

 

[mybuddybinks]

aw, i don't think it's hormones...i think it is a natural reaction for someone who is giving so very much on many fronts.

i hear you on the absolute "sick and tired" of the kitty arguments...

i have gone back to nightly lockdown for the Adoptocats, and am sleeping in the living room.
i realize it's not the best solution, but there are nights when i just don't have the wherewithal to referee.

hope things ease up for you, girl.

and that's a gorgeous Curry pic!

 

[Tena and Curry(GA)]

Lisa....can always receive "hugs"...thank you.

Celi....thanks. Always appreciate the kind words. Maybe my eyes just needed a good cleaning out today.


On a darker note.....as in dark chocolate....My social work fellow's last day with me was last week....wonderful student and such a pleasure to teach.......and she gave a me a camera made of DARK CHOCOLATE. What a thoughtful gift. Maybe I'll hack off a piece tonight, eh?

 

[Christie & Willie (GA)]

OMG, Curry is a beauty!!

It is hard, Tena... and don't short change those feelings. It is much better to acknowledge them, process them, and then figure out how to deal. We've all been there! I think it would be good for you to start finding small ways to take care of yourself... bubble bath with a glass of wine... a 30 minute walk in the park, an hour to read a favorite book... find the little moments you can take to keep yourself sane.

I get out and play tennis in a class once a week, and this week, I've made myself step away from the internet at bedtime and actually read a book, even if only for 15 minutes (first up? Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain). I've also bumped Willie's shot time so that, with DST, I can go get some exercise after his PM shot. We work so hard to keep our kitties healthy and happy... we need to do the same for ourselves.

((hug))

 

[Georgia and Simon (GA)]

Tena, I just love Curry's picture. What a beautiful kitty! I hear you on feeling like everything revolves around our cats and it can get pretty exhausting. Definitely take the advice of everyone here and spend a little time doing something you enjoy. And have some dark chocolate and a glass of wine -- nothing beats the two together!