The Quarter Life Chronicles

 

With everyone running on different schedules in this household, I find myself alone quite often.

I don't have a problem with being alone, often times I thrive on the solitude of being able to get lost in my own thoughts...but when you are living somewhere that isn't your own place-being alone can have the potential to be quite lonely.

Fortunately, I have not had that problem too often while here.  The cats seem to have made it their mission to come hang out in my room whenever I'm here alone.  When I stayed here for a week by myself, the older (and meaner) cat would not allow me to sit down without jumping on my lap.  Now, it's the other...more unsocialable (but more even tempered) cat who has decided that my bedroom is her bedroom. 

If I'm not at home, or at least not in my bedroom and the cat is inside...she can often be found curled up on my down blanket.  And when I'm hanging out in my bedroom?  She's usually curled up on my lap...or on my chest.  Some nights I will be awakened by the cat jumping up on my bed and jumping on top of me.

I'm certainly not complaining.  While I'm not the biggest fan of cats (I prefer dogs)...I enjoy the purring and the softness of their fur.  Now that it's chillier I like the extra warmth they radiate.  And yes, I like the extra comfort that they give me...that you can only get from an animal.

I still miss my dogs though.  I don't think that will ever go away.

 


Comments

Tammy

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 13:54:56

It's been a long time since I've spent any time alone. There is always lots of kids here. If you ever get lonely come on up and hang out with us. :o)

 

Vic Grace

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 17:03:37

I could use a cat right now since my husband is away. It has been a long time since I lived alone and then I went out to work every day so coming home to a quiet house was just fine but now I am retired and there is no where to go in the village makes being alone all day not such a great thing. If I find myself alone one day in the future I don't think I could continue to live here.

 

meleah rebeccah

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 17:54:44

I LOVE to be alone. I never get enough alone time. If I still had my own place I would totally have a pet. But, back at home...it' s a pet-free environment

 

Tara

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:33:30

My cat's not much of a lap cat, but she does like to lie as close to me as possible.

The first cat I ever had would climb on my back in the morning and would kneed her paws around the back of my neck. Then she'd lie down with her nose next to my ear and would start to purr. She was an odd cat, I miss her.

 

Absolute Vanilla

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 01:46:31

Ooh, no, couldn't do cats sleeping on top of me. And I know what you mean about alone times, I love them - but of course, ultimately it's about getting the balance right, isn't it?

 

Ys

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 07:29:53

Aww I'd love more time on my own. My house always has someone other than me in it ;)

I miss the cats sleeping on my bed since moving out of home. I miss all of my parents' many pets actually. I'm glad Sweepie's here with me. I couldn't have gone without her.

 

Autumn

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:10:17

Awww...I'm very lucky. I have 3 cats (who don't demand love very often, but when they do...!) and now <b>2</b> doggies to keep me company when Poor Hubby's out & about. Just got our new baby yesterday.

 

Linda

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:28:38

I have to admit to liking time on my own but I don't get it as much as I'd like (no offense to my daughter!). I've never had a problem being alone which I hope is a good thing!

 

The Gal Herself

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:11:07

I thrive on my alone time and don't get lonely for human contact -- just for particular people. Maybe it's because I'm surrounded by cats when I'm at home. Each feline has a very distinct and unique personality so I interact with each one differently. I'm glad they are there to help you through the quiet times with their furry presence.

 

babybull40

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:22:06

Cats seem to have that affect on you when you don't feel like having interupt you while sleeping.. being alonecan give you time to reflect on things and sometimes it can be too quiet.. Sometimes I miss the quietness of the house when there is a toddler around me.. but then when he is gone I miss the noise.. weird isn't it?

 

Gany

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:35:49

Great post. You might not be a cat person, but you sure do have to knack for describing them. Nothing is as wonderful as having one of those "engines" purring on your chest:)

 

'liya

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:21:37

Books are a good cure for loneliness too... I'm scared of cats :D

 



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