Determined. Very Determined.

I have waited a long time for this particular Spring Break.  I have toiled.  Granted, I complained the whole time, but I toiled and I get credit for that.  As such, I have determined that I am entitled to enjoying this vacation.  Whatever forces that may be at work trying to thwart my enjoyment can take a hike.  I am firm in my resolution.  My break.  My time.  My happy.

The past twenty-four hours have been a test of that determination.  Nothing life-threatening.  Just very annoying, filled with lots of people making suggestions that are well-meant but not particularly helpful in my unique situation and potentially very expensive.  However, it is possible to ignore just about anything if you really, really try.  And I have the equivalent of a PhD in Denial so, as far as I'm concerned, today is just a nice, sunny day and the first day of my school vacation.  I am viewing the fact that I was without transportation as a good thing because it gave me an excuse to stay at home and be all rested.  

See how I did that?  Silver lining, baby!  I'm a master.  

So, to that end, let's look at something kind of funny.  I am still putting some miles on the Invisibility Shawl and think that you've been tortured with that particular project enough for one lifetime.  I'll see about doing something of a more fibery nature tomorrow.  For now, let's all smile at the Big, Fluffy Kitty.  She is very glad to have Mommy home for a week and delighted to be the source of my entertainment.  First, let's take a look at what the BFK looks like on an average weekend:

Cute and really easy to locate in the event that an emergency cuddle is needed.

And this is what the BFK looks like after her Mommy has purchased her a nice, new Loco!Motion automated activity toy:

Hah!  I almost had it!

Feel my Paws Of Fury, Foul Feather!!!

I am a master in Kitty Karate!  You shall not escape me!

Harder to see, I'll grant you.  But very, very entertaining.  She's an old gal and not one for hours of play at a time.  But she is pretty impressive in her determination to snag that whirling feather.  There are those who might suggest that twenty bucks is a bit much to spend on a kitty toy.  I, however, feel that I have gotten my money's worth over the past two days.  I can now talk on the phone, read and eat my dinner unaccosted by a furry little interloper.  It's worth every penny!

And knit.  I forgot to mention how much knitting a person can do without a cat in the lap!  I may get some pretty impressive knitting done whilst I'm stranded here at home...

SA