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trope talk

Hello friends!

As I stated in last week’s post, I will not be posting anything too grandiose today, as I have been focusing on my original story for NaNoWriMo and do not want to get burnt out. So, I decided that, much like last week, I would put another in-class assignment to use and give you a short listicle about my favorite inter-character relationship tropes! I hope you enjoy! ᕱ__ᕱ 

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6 of the best fiction tropes for inter-character relationships

(in my opinion)

By Clem

Any writer worth their salt these days knows what a trope is. And no, I’m not talking about the traditional definition of a trope, i.e. synonymous with figurative language, though it is indeed important to know that meaning as well. I’m instead speaking of the more recent, broader definition of a trope. As writer Dave Chesson puts it in an article all about tropes on his website kindlepreneur.com, “a trope is a plot structure, theme, storyline, character trait, motif, or plot device that is commonly used in storytelling.” 

It’s these types of tropes that you can find on one of my favorite websites tvtropes.org. Tropes have become such a pop culture, as well as fan culture, phenomenon in the past few years that even those who have never heard the term “trope” before can recognize some of the common ones: the damsel in distress, the chosen one, a friends to lovers romance, a tragic backstory. In fact, some tropes have become so popular that they are deciding factors in whether or not people consume a piece of media. I know this is often the case for me, and in the following list I have provided 6 of my favorite tropes about inter-character relationships that I just can’t get enough of.

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Found Family

Not all tropes about relationships have to be romantic in nature! In fact, a good portion of the tropes on this list are more platonic or familial, and found family is one of them. One of my favorite tropes of all time, found family refers to when a group of individuals, usually a group of misfits or outcasts, come together and form a close platonic, near familial, bond with each other. As many characters in a found family situation don’t have good or close biological families (or any family at all), they become each other’s family.

The Six of Crows/Crooked Kingdom duology by Leigh Bardugo includes an excellent example of the found family trope. The six main characters of the books, some of which are pictured above, are a ragtag group of criminals, each with tragic pasts. Eventually they come together and learn to love and care about one another as they pull off an impossible heist. The found family dynamic between them adds a softness to each character that helps smooth their rough edges. This makes them feel more human and their story all the more captivating.

Golden Retriever & Black Cat

A yes, the good old black cat/golden retriever relationship dynamic. Only given this name in recent years, this character dynamic is much older. Simply put, this trope refers to a relationship, whether romantic or platonic (or even familial), between one character who is very excitable, sweet, and happy (the golden retriever) and one character who is cool, often rude, and grumpy (the black cat). The conflicting personality types is what makes this relationship trope compelling. As they say, opposites attract!

The example I have chosen here is Enid Sinclair and Wednesday Addams from the new Netflix adaptation of The Addams Family, a show entitled Wednesday. Enid and Wednesday are roommates at a boarding school in the show and could not be more different: Enid a bubbly, optimistic werewolf (talk about a golden retriever!) obsessed with pastels and Wednesday a deadpan, pessimistic psychic allergic to color. However, throughout the show they eventually become close friends. It is intriguing to watch this golden retriever/black cat duo interact and try to solve the mysteries that crop up in the show, as their personalities and perspectives on the world couldn’t be more different.

Enemies to Lovers (or at least Rivals to Lovers)

The enemies to lovers trope is the first specifically romantic trope in this list (though there is a parallel trope used for platonic relationships called enemies to friends). This trope, as the name suggests, involves two characters whose relationship with each other develops from enemies to romantic partners. While some may call this trope toxic, and I admit, I can see how it could be written that way, it’s personally one of my favorite tropes when done correctly. This is especially so when between a male and female character. I typically read fantasy or action/adventure novels, genres in which female characters’ skills (particularly in combat) are often looked down upon or patronized by the male characters who are interested in them. However, if an action novel has a well written enemies to lovers side plot, I know I can be sure that at all points in their relationship, a female character’s love interest is taking her seriously.

One of my all time favorite examples of enemies to lovers, albeit in its lesser form rivals to lovers (which is saved for media that does not have characters trying to kill each other), is from the classic romance novel Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet start out loathing each other, but eventually, through various family dramas, learn to understand and respect each other, and in the process, fall in love.

Girl Boss x House Husband

Technically, this trope is actually titled “girl boss x male wife,” but I prefer the term “house husband” as I have seen the phrase “male wife” used with degrading connotations as well, and that is far from what I am trying to convey. This is another relationship trope most often used for romantic couples, however I believe it can be translated to platonic or familial relationships as well (with some finagling). Whatever the context, this trope contains a strong, independent female character and a male partner who cares for her and holds her stuff when she needs to go beat some sense into someone. As a reversal of the typical gender roles where the male is assertive and protective and the female is the caring and supportive, this trope provides a breath of fresh air and an interesting dynamic to explore.

A great example of the girl boss x house husband trope is Percy Jackson and Annabeth Chase from Rick Riordan’s Greek mythology books. Percy is definitely a powerhouse character in his own right, but is 100% willing to step back and let Annabeth take the reins in their relationship while making sure she's taking care of herself in the process.

Naive Hero & Mentor Figure 

The mentor figure trope is basically what it says on the tin: a naive character, typically the main character, is taken under the wing of an older and wiser mentor. Oftentimes, the mentor figure fills a familial void in the naive hero’s life. If you’re lucky, the mentor figure survives. If you’re not, then, in the words of Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte, “sorrows, sorrows, prayers.” This trope is a great way of giving the character, and the audience, the background information they need to know while showcasing the main character’s development. 

Often, this trope appears in superhero fiction, such as one of my favorite examples for this trope, IronDad and SpiderSon Tony Stark aka Ironman, and Peter Parker aka Spiderman from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Tony recognizes the raw talent that Peter has, as both a superhero and a tech genius, and does his best to guide him, by protecting him and steering him away from the same mistakes Tony himself made in the past. It will forever be a crime that we didn’t get to see their relationship develop further before… you know… “Sorrows, sorrows, prayers.” 

Bros before Hoes

While it does have a bit of a vulgar name, this trope is actually one of the sweetest on this list. Usually, at least one of the characters in friend groups with this relationship dynamic is involved in a romantic relationship outside their group, and at some point will have to choose between their friends and their lover. When this relationship dynamic comes into play, characters will always choose their friends. 

Unless, of course, their friends are wrong. My favorite example of this dynamic comes from The School for Good and Evil series by Soman Chainani. The two main characters are the best of friends. While throughout the series they have their fair share of disagreements (if that's what you call it when your best friend keeps falling in love with men who try to kill you and your boyfriend), they ultimately pull through and choose each other over boys, proving that romantic love is not the only love that can vanquish evil. Though not every story with a Bros before Hoes dynamic is full of life-and-death decisions, this relationship trope provides a sweet nod to platonic love in any story.

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So, the next time you sit down to write media, or consume it, pay attention to the tropes you may include or notice. Do they make the media better? More compelling? Or do they take away from the main message or storyline? (For some reason writers love to include love triangles. I abhor love triangles thrown into media just for kicks). For all you writers out there, maybe consider including one of the tropes listed above. If you do, send me a link! Like I said, I just can’t get enough!

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So... do y’all like any of these tropes?? Do you hate them? Please do let me know, I’d love to hear it! And if this post was not your cup of tea, I apologize, but don’t worry, we should be back to our regularly scheduled programming in another 2 weeks! ᕱ__ᕱ Good luck to those of you also participating in NaNoWriMo!! 

And just remember, dot your j’s and cross your t’s! 

~Clementine J. Quincey 🪷

[raraeavesmoriendi]

getting a tiny neurodivergent gripe off my chest before I go about my day:

I love my brother and his gf but I hate when they stay over bc my neuroweird Getting Up process goes from a couple of steps to Way Too Many steps

normally if it’s just me and my folks, I go downstairs as soon as I wake up and have had my meds, hang out in my pajamas and eat, maybe get some writing done, and then come back up and get dressed once my brain has given the signal it will allow me to do so

but when they’re here they always go downstairs completely dressed for the day and it feels awkward just to go down and hang out as I am, bc Brain Rules/OCD has decreed for years now that I always have to shower before I am Social-social, so this becomes

sitting in my room long enough for my meds to kick in

then I have to make sure my cat (who’s kept in my bedroom the entire time they stay over bc they’re both allergic) has breakfast and I set up his enrichment for the day

then I go shower and get dressed in a different bathroom across the house bc I let them have the one between mine and my brother’s room

then I come back and make sure the goblin prince has enough of everything (food, water, litter, sunlight, vantage points, bird noise, his meds) to be left alone comfortably for a while

while I put on A Face, which I don’t normally feel compelled to do at home but company rules are in play here

before I collect everything I might need for the day (bc I don’t want to upset the goblin prince by coming in and out too often and not taking him with me or letting him go anywhere else)

and go downstairs to Be Social

and by that point it’s basically already lunch, so it seems like I’ve been sleeping much later than I actually have and am being anti-social, when I’m really just sitting around waiting for my brain to function like a normal person’s

anyway. none of this is a huge deal, I’ve been having to do this same ritual that eats up half my day since the 18th now, and they won’t leave until the 31st, so I’m just frustrated

thank you to anyone who actually read this, I’m putting this here so I don’t snap at someone later by accident :’D

have a cat photo for your trouble

(the goblin prince when he is allowed to roam free, on top of the family magnet collection/fridge)

[themonotonysyndrome]

REDACTED verse -  A dinner and a show

Prompt: any | any | competition

Word Count: 2,460

Author/Team: LadyMonotone

Fandom/Original: Redacted ASMR (Vincent Solaire/Lovely)

Rating: T

Triggers: Explicit implications

Summary: It's a tradition within the Solaire Clan that the King would visit his progenies from time to time. Tonight, Will is coming over to Vincent & Lovely's apartment for dinner. What's not a tradition is the karaoke competition that comes afterwards. 

ConCrit: Y

I don’t know what happened. This oneshot just went out of my control but I had so much fun writing it today! I hope you guys enjoyed it! 

Also, I just realised that all the characters in my oneshots have been eating lately. Oh my god, I got so hungry when I was writing them that I subconsciously includes food in some of the scenes 😭 Food is my love language so I guess it’s cute that the bois and their lovers would sit down and eat together. 

That being said, I hope you guys will crave Korean food as much as I am in this oneshot! 😅

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“Vincent? I need your help. Can you tell me what’s Will's favourite colours?”

“Lovely - ”

“Because I have some formal outfits in our closet, but they don’t mean shit if Will hate the colours.”

“Lovely, hang on - ”

“Is he allergic to perfumes? Colognes? I have some soft-scented bottles that should be Vampire-friendly! I think? Most of them are floral though… oh! Does he have a favourite flower? Do you think I should buy some before he comes over?”

“What? No, Lovely, I think you’re working yourself up - ”

“I know you bought some blood bags for dinner but do you think we should cook some food too? Does Will like to eat? Shit, I knew I should have bought some groceries yesterday after class!”

“You’re not listening to me at all, Lovely…”

“We have to clean up the whole place too. I don’t know how our furniture gets so dusty so quickly! I just wiped them down a few days ago!”

“...”

“Do you think I should do my hair too? It’s a bit of a mess lately; I could use a trim. Does Will - ”

Lovely's eyes widen as a deep kiss suddenly silences them. Their heart pounds when Vincent brings them close to his chest, trapping his lover in his arms. Lovely's eyes flutter close when he pulls away to press butterfly kisses on their neck. They couldn’t help it; they moan and tilt their head back when they feel fangs delicately drag down their tender skin.

“Vincent!” Lovely hisses, not sure for what, though, when Vincent's fangs pinprick where their pulse is.

“Oh? Are you finally with me again, Lovely?” Vincent breathes, loving how their heart begins to beat faster and faster in anticipation. His chest reverberates when he chuckles deeply. “There we go… I have your attention again, little one.”

They grumbled at the unfairness of it all. Just as Lovely knew all of Vincent’s weaknesses and tickle spots, he knew how weak their knees behaved when he pressed his fangs to any parts of his partner's body. Especially down south.

“I’m serious here, Vince.” Lovely whines. “There are so many things we have to do before Will comes over for dinner tonight. I want to make sure everything’s perfect.”

Vincent gives Lovely a deadpan look. They would’ve coo at how adorable he looks if it weren’t for his Vampiric speed and his habit of chucking them onto the bed whenever Lovely is being too stubborn to listen to reason. “Lovely? A question: are you dating my Sire or me?”  

Lovely blinks; they didn’t expect that. “Uh, you, duh.”

“Then trust me, as your boyfriend,” Lovely has no idea why Vincent emphasised that last word, but they knew better than to interrupt him when he gets like this. “That everything’s going to be fine. Besides, I told you that while this might look like the whole ‘meeting the parent’ shtick, the relationship between a Sire and their Progeny is way more than that.” He patiently reminds them.

“Well yeah, but he means a lot to you.” Lovely points out. Now, why did Vincent look so surprised at that? “So that means he’s important to me too. That’s why this dinner has to be perfect.”

For a moment, Vincent said nothing. He just stares at them in wonderment.

Lovely let out a surprised squeak when Vincent suddenly crushed them in a hug. “How did I get so damn lucky with you, Lovely?” He murmurs, face buried on top of their head. “Sometimes I think that you’re… too amazing to be real.”

So soft and sweet; that’s Vincent. Lovely lets him cuddle them like his personal teddy bear until he's satisfied.

“Now, I need you to do something for me, Lovely. Do you think you can do it?”

Lovely raise an eyebrow. “Depends on what it is, Vince. I haven’t eaten anything yet, so I can only give you at least four hours in bed - ”

“N-Not that!” Vincent hurries to interject, a brilliant red blush runs across his cheeks despite him being a Vampire. He coughs once to get them on track, playfully glaring at Lovely for trying to distract him. “Geez, Lovely. It’s still way too early for… that. But we're definitely going to revisit that. Anyway, I need you to calm down for a second, OK? Will is a pretty chill guy and an open-minded Sire. He knows how much I love you, so you have nothing to worry about.” He gently assures them, rubbing calming motions up and down Lovely's back.

Lovely could feel their anxiety melts away. Just enough for them to finally breathe again ever since Vincent dropped the bomb that William Solaire will be coming over for dinner tonight.

Apparently, everyone in the Clan knows that the King would visit his Progenies at least once a month to check up on them. Just like how a parent would drop by their children's home for a visit, in Lovely's opinion.

“Ok. You win, baby.” Lovely sighs, loving how his rubbing eases the tense muscles. They arch their back like a pleased, spoiled cat when Vincent messages that spot below their shoulders. “Ooooh, yes, that’s the spot!”

Once Lovely's bones feel like they could melt at any time, they throw Vincent a grateful smile.

“Now, there’s the smile I’ve been missing the whole day!” Vincent teases. “C’mon Lovely, let’s plan for dinner before we take our nap. How do you feel about seafood?”

“Oh, I can go for some seafood. It’s been a while.”

“Spicy steamed crabs with scallops, battered pan-fry oysters and some chilled bowl of rice top with raw salmon and sea bass with slices of your favourite veggies? All Korean-style."

“Hell yes. I think we have all the ingredients for that. Wait. Err, can Will handle spicy food?”

"Uh... I have no idea. Maybe we should hold back on that spicy steamed crabs with scallops just in case."

Ever since the two started living together, Vincent really took a shine when it came to cooking and baking. The idea of providing for Lovely makes him ridiculously happy, and besides, him whipping up healthy and delicious food for them results in much richer and sweeter blood flowing within his lover for him to feed on so… win-win!

As the two of them traverse to the kitchen to start preparing the ingredients for dinner, Lovely slowly gain the confidence that their dinner tonight with Vincent's Sire will turn out alright.

And before both of them knew it, the sun had set.

After a fresh shower, the entire apartment is now spotless (to Lovely's standard), and dinner is served on the table, the doorbell rings.

"I'll get it!" Lovely announce just as Vincent finish putting down the plates. They smoothen out the creases on their clothes, roll their shoulders before taking a deep, calming breath and answer the door. Like a soldier marching towards the battlefield.

Seeing his partner's dramatic reaction, Vincent just shakes his head.

As soon as Lovely opens the door, William Solaire greets them. "Good evening. I hope I'm not too early. The evening traffic has been quite a hassle lately. I figured that even if I'm a bit early, I could help you and Vincent in the kitchen." Will explains. In his arms is a bouquet of white pear blossoms, yellow gladioluses and red tulips. When Lovely stares at them curiously, Will smiles knowingly. "Vincent informed me that you don't drink, so I decided that flowers would be the appropriate gift as oppose to a bottle of champagne."

"They're so pretty." Lovely reply, breathless when they receive the bouquet. "Thank you so much, Will! I'll put them in a vase now. Oh, and please come in." They graciously step aside to let Vincent's Sire in.

While Lovely is busy rummaging for a vase in the storeroom, Will and Vincent make small talks over at the dining table. Vincent passes the ancient Vampire a tall glass of blood which Will accept with gratitude.

"Hey, Will. How's it going?"

"I'm fine, Vincent. Thank you for asking." Will reply after dabbing the bloodstain on the corner of his lips. "The Clan is the same as usual; Our Newborn members have finally settled in nicely, much to Sam's relief. I plan to visit them next week."

Vincent tops up Will's empty glass before replying. "That's great to hear." He's about to say something else before a loud bang against the wall in the storeroom stops him. "Uh, Lovely? Is everything OK in there?" He calls out.

"It's fine, it's fine!" Lovely shouts back. "I found the perfect vase for the flowers!"

Vincent groans in exasperation. When Will throws him a confused expression, Vincent is compelled to explain. "Look, Will, Lovely has been freaking out about tonight's dinner the whole day. They think that if it turns out anything but perfect, you're going to be disappointed in them. So just... just play along, alright?"

Will chuckles; his heart warms at the thought that Lovely holds him in such high regard. What an adorable human. "Is that so? Very well then, I will play the perfect guest towards such kind hosts."

And true to his words, when Lovely joins them at the table after putting the vase full of flowers on the coffee table in the living room, Will waste no time in kicking his charm to the max. In between their meal, Will makes sure to compliment Lovely's outfit (which earned him a shy yet pleased blush from Lovely and a jealous kick at his shin from Vincent). He then comments that the spicy steamed seafood dish is his favourite, and when desserts are introduced, Will gently helps Lovely open up by asking about their interests and hobbies.

Will is pleasantly surprised to find one of the many common grounds they share: their love for analysing music.

"I find RM to be one of the most brilliant lyricists in this generation." Will states once his bowl of red bean shaved ice is empty. "His songs are undoubtedly impactful for the youths of today. Not to mention that I'm quite fond of his wordplays."

"You're into K-pop!?" Lovely ask, utterly gobsmacked. Their eyes are wide in shock.

Vincent snorts. "Alexis is a BTS fan. Somehow, she managed to convert Will too."

When Lovely turn to face Will once more, their expression frozen in disbelieve, he adds, "We're planning to catch their concert once the situation permits it."

Will's pop culture admission finally broke the ice. Lovely laughs in delight before launching themselves into an animated conversation about modern music with Will.

However, it wasn't long before their topic suddenly went off the rail when Vincent claimed that he's a better shower singer than Lovely.

"Oh please, Vince, I thought you were dying in the bathroom," Lovely interjects with a roll of their eyes. Vincent splutters at his partner's cruel remark, but Lovely presses on without mercy, much to Will's amusement. He resolutely keeps his mouth shut despite his growing grin slowly making its way up to his face. "Face it, you're tone-deaf. Being a Vampire doesn't magically make you a good singer."

"Those are some fighting words, Lovely. Can you back them up?"

"We can settle this tonight if you want. You and me; we can duke it out in a singing swag off with Will as the judge." Lovey declares with a smirk before they head into the living room. All revved up as if their previous anxiety over dinner had never happened.

"Oh my..."

Vincent turns to Will with a grateful nod. "Thanks for helping them relax. And hey, you don't have to stay if you have some other plans tonight, Will."

Will stares back at his Progeny with a faux, scandalous look on his face, complete with a hand on his chest. "Why, Vincent, where would I be anywhere but here? It's not every day that I get to see you humbled by your lover. Don't think I forget that you were once known as the Playboy of the Solaire Clan."

Shock looks good on Vincent's face. It's cute that he actually forgot how he was before Lovely walks into his life. Oh, Will is going to milk this for all its worth.

"Alright! The system is set up!" Lovely announce from near the TV with a microphone in their hand. "Will, come on! You need to help me prove that Vincent sings like a dying cat. Here, here!"

"Oi, oi! We haven't even started yet!" Vincent rebuke and flits over to grab the spare microphone. "You know what, Lovely? I'm so confident that I'll win this that I'll let you go first."

Lovely grins viciously and accepts his offer. Once Will makes himself comfortable on the couch and signals for them to begin, Lovely open their mouth,

Will couldn't stop smiling as Lovely sings their heart out, and Vincent makes his grand entrance after they're done (singing one of Will's favourite songs in hopes to sway his Sire to his side). Vincent and Lovely are having the time of their life, teasing one another as they sing. Will commits this night into one of his most cherished memories.

*"Dari apa yang aku perhatikan

Manusia mahu senang tapi tak semua mahu berkorban

Dari apa yang mereka katakan

Ada yang jawab jujur tapi selebihnya kuat beralasan..."

However, as the night grows long, Will doesn't have the heart to tell them that they both are horrible singers.

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Tonight, it's Sam's turn. Will deliver three knocks on his door before Sam swings it open. He looks exhausted, unamused and seconds away from running out of the house.  

"Good evening, Sam."

"Good evening, William. Before you come in, can I ask why my Progenies insist on having a karaoke competition tonight? On the night where they knew you were coming?"

Will begins to smile widely. Both he and Sam could hear a heated argument between Frederick and Bright Eyes from the living room.

"No, you can't sing Bambi, Bright Eyes. I won't allow it! You're going to break the windows!"

"Oh my god, would you let me live, Freddy!?"

"We've been over this; you can't sing! Wait. What are you - put down that microphone - "

Music starts to play at maximum volume, and then,

Sam closed his eyes and sighed deeply and in resignation when Bright Eyes began to sing louder to drown out Frederick's shrieking.

**“Feel it like memalla itteon mam wiro

seumyeodeun danbi

dabi piryo eopji

Because you’re my favourite..."

"I don't know what had happened - and I honestly don't want to know - but I hope you're ready to deal with these two tonight."  

"Why, Sam, where would I be anywhere but here?"

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These are the English translations & link to the songs that Lovely and Bright Eyes were singing: 

*“From what I can see

People want the good life, but are not willing to sacrifice

From what I hear

Some are honest but others are full of excuses...”

**“Feel it like timely rain that seeps into my dry heart

No other answer is needed

Because you’re my favorite...”

[jamestrmtx]

Fairytale Complex - [Undertale | Sans x Reader]

[Gender Neutral, Frisk's Parent Reader | Slow Burn]

Chapter Six | Dogbass (Part 1 of 2)

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"Here ya go."

"Thank you."

The consistent tremble of your hand complicates your ability to so much as open the can he's handed out to you. Regardless, you stay quiet and struggle with each attempt you make in opening it, though he offers to do that for you not long after your third try. You hand it over and take it back after it's open and after you've managed to calm yourself a little more through deep and silent breaths.

"We really shouldn't go today with the state you're in," Sans says, sitting next to you on the bench, although leaving enough space for a third person to sit right between you. Whether he's trying to keep distance due to your condition or the fact that you're still just acquaintances -- or both -- is unknown to you, but you're grateful for it. The space helps with your dizziness and the persistent feeling of having every little thing overwhelm you, from the heat of the sun to the loudness of the park and its crowds. "The tour's mostly walkin' for hours, so it's not the best idea if you're all dizzy and stuff." His irises fall on your drink as soon as you finish drinking it. "Need another one? There's also ice cream and donuts if you're up for it." 

"I'm fine." You smile and stand up to go throw the can away. Walking still feels like balancing yourself on an ever-thinning thread, but you have a little more coordination now, sufficient for you not to appear drunk, nor for you to cling onto a complete stranger like you had just a few moments ago when getting down from the bus. It's pathetic to think you had to use the monster for support while going down a few steps, when Frisk managed to travel all over the Underground all on their own and without your guidance. Still, you set those thoughts aside with the reminder that you're still weak and that your health's taken a toll large enough to last for a few more weeks before your full recovery. 

You sit back down with Sans and observe the dogs running around the park, some in groups with others of their kind, some playing fetch and tug-of-war with their owners, and some asking for belly rubs from strangers.

"About the envelope…" you say, trailing off mid-sentence.

"What about it?" Sans asks, looking at you again.

Reluctance causes a noticeable delay in what you want to say and an increase in the intensity of your symptoms, these dulled temporarily by the juice's high fructose and vitamin content. "What's… What's the money for, if it's not for fixing my phone?"

"For your health." His face nearly softens up as he says that, though it goes back to its usual, stoic self when he adds, "You must've taken a few days off just to deal with Frisk's situation, and you've hadda use your own sick days, too, so we all pitched in to help you with that."

"We?" You quirk a brow and frown as you think back on the envelope and all the notes you'd read. None of them hinted at the money being from any other person besides him, and it was the only item inside the envelope that didn't have an individual note attached to it. "Wasn't it all from you?"

The flicker of his irises already gives you the answer, surprise revealing itself with how his gaze widens. "Wasn't there a note stuck to it? It's supposed to be from Tori, Paps, and me."

Though knowing it's much more likely they all pitched in with one hundred each rather than it all being from him alone, you have no memory of any other notes, and even less one related to the money. Curiosity strikes, but you try not to jump to conclusions yet. "There wasn't any. Maybe... Maybe it got mixed up with the other notes?"

"The money was in a different envelope though. Did Paps give you just one letter only?"

"Yeah, but it had the notebook, permit, tickets, and all that."

"Then he must've done somethin' with it."

You both stay quiet as you contemplate the situation. 

So, long story short, his brother had taken both envelopes and smushed them into one. It makes sense thinking back on how the letter looked like it was about to burst, but the reason for him to do that and the missing note are two whole other anomalies you've left to find any answers for. It's possible the note could've simply fallen off while Papyrus passed all the items into one letter, but why would he even do that in the first place?

Those questions make rounds about your mind, until you remember the conversation you had with him on the train. Sans seems to realize something, too, and you both act in coordination to your epiphanies by looking away from each other in a subtle manner and scooting back to your side of the bench until reaching the edge, leaving even more space between you. The likelihood of his brother attempting to set you up is apparent, but neither of you acknowledge it to each other. If that hadn't been an innocent and honest mistake, then Papyrus really was trying to push his brother into dating by making him appear a lot more well-off and giving than he seemed. 

"Uh, I-

"Maybe-"

Whatever forced and awkward conversation you're both about to initiate is interrupted by a large Samoyed, big, fluffy, and full of energy. He throws himself on the bench space left between you and leaves his stomach out in display, likely waiting for attention like all the other dogs running after unsuspecting strangers without any pets of their own. His tail wags faster than lightning, and he barks until you give him what he requests, even more when the monster next to you gives him head scratches to go with your belly rubs. The dog's face is pure bliss throughout, and the tense atmosphere fades the longer you pet him.

When you both stop, the dogs stays in that position for a while, body left limp from all the pets. The tense atmosphere returns in an instant, and even more so when you both attempt to boop his snout. That only results in you brushing your hand with the monster's while the dog left underneath licks at both of them, once more helping end the awkwardness of the situation.

"Should we go back now?" you ask, finally capable of pushing through the tension. The ice breaks further as Sans nods, and you both stand up, leaving the dog at the bench, owner left unknown. It's strange to think you're so close yet so far away from the Underground. If it weren't for the state of your physical health, you would've only needed to walk a few more steps, past the dog park and through the gates. 

A high-pitched woof from behind makes you turn around and expect a Chihuahua to come running at you full speed, though it turns out to be the same dog from before. He's back to his energetic state, complete with his tail wagging faster than before and his tongue now stuck out. He follows even as you walk backwards and stares with a tilted head and confused expression when you stop moving. Sans notices you've fallen behind by the time he's a few feet away and turns back around to assess the situation, first with confusion and then with a chuckle. 

"Think this one's a stray?" Sans asks. He then approaches the dog and gets down on one knee to pat him on the head, gaining a few satisfied barks from him. His irises focus on the dog's neck when he adds, "There's no collar on him." He looks up at you next. "Maybe we could do somethin' about it next time we come back 'ere?" 

"Sure," you reply, smiling. "Looks like he's already interested in us, anyway."

"That, or he just wants more pets." The skeleton stands up and signals for the dog to keep himself firm in place, complementing his actions by talking to him directly. "Stay." He takes a few steps back to test the dog, who responds by taking a few forward, following the monster now. "Stay," he repeats, to no avail. "(Y/N) needs to go back home and rest." Sans points with his irises towards you when he says your name, breaking formalities to communicate with the dog. "Alright?"

As if leaving the job of dog whisperer unnamed in the information he'd given you, Sans's words seem to have an immediate effect on the Samoyed, who gives one sharp bark once and nods. He then turns around and walks off, leaving you be. Even the monster looks caught off guard by the results, though he laughs it off while you smile. Your gaze and his own draw themselves to the dog continuing to make his way back to the park, until he reaches the bench you'd both sat on. "Didn't think that'd work."

He slips his hands in his pockets and resumes the walk with you towards the bus stop, mood thankfully much lighter between you even as you both reach your destination and wait with no other people around besides him nearby. His irises narrow as he looks up at you, focusing on your face. "You allergic to dogs?" he asks, grinning. "Your face's all puffy."

Checking yourself through your phone's camera is more than necessary to know what he means by that, and when you do, you bite down on your lip to keep yourself from bursting out a laugh. "...Y- Yeah," you mutter, words followed by a sheepish smile. "I forgot."

"You forgot you're allergic to dogs?"

"They're too cute for me to worry about that." Your defense is quick and unfaltering as you grin down at him. "And it's only a mild allergy anyway. It's cats I'm more allergic to, but even then I can't help myself when it comes to being around animals -- specially big and fluffy ones!"

"Can't argue with that," he says, chuckling. "You bring a compelling statement." He looks towards the bus when it arrives and continues with, "Wanna stop by a pharmacy before we go?"

"It's alright," you reply, shaking your head. "I think I have some medicine with me."

"In that satchel you're always carryin' around?"

"It's in case anything happens while I'm out with Frisk."

"Even when they're not around?"

"Yes. What if someone else needs it?"

He grins and walks with you to the bus. "You really are a first-time (mom/dad), huh?" 

You settle down with him on the seats nearest to the door and place your bag over your lap to prevent occupying another seat. "...What makes you think that?"

"Tori and I go way back. Though we only saw each other in person just recently, we got to know each other long before that, and she told me all about how it was like, both with her biological son and her adoptive kid. She was just like you when she took care of the first fallen human. And even though she'd already had a son before that, she went back to first-time mom mode with the one she adopted, since she didn't really know how humans worked back then."

Though you're curious to know how they knew each other without seeing each other's faces, you imagine something similar to online friendships and pass it off as that for now. It'd be far too much to ask for any details on that, based on how wistful and melancholic his tone alone sounds. "So you're saying I'm worrying too much?" you ask, grounding your curiosity for the moment.

He nods. "But there's no problem with that so long as it ain't taken to extremes."

"Like overprotective and all that?"

"Yeah." He stands up when the bus fills itself to the brim, leaving a few people to stand and one person to sit down where he's just gotten up from. "I'd say you're fine, though."

"Oh, yeah?" you challenge, smile turning to a grin. "And what makes you say that?" 

"You've been willing to listen to me so far, and you're still wanting to understand us despite everythin' you know about us already. That's not really somethin' someone overprotective would do."

"Move over," a man says, interrupting your conversation with the monster. He stands right in the middle of Sans and you, and he directs a glare at you only, fueled by exasperation. Compared to the man Sans had given up his seat for, who'd been limping all the way with a bad leg to the hand-bars, he seems fine; tired, but able to stand firm even as the bus keeps moving on. "Being sick in the head's not a valid reason for you to take up a seat all for yourself."

"Excuse me?" you ask, narrowing your gaze at him. "Care to elaborate on that, sir?"

"You're (L/N) aren't you?" he asks back, scoffing. "Gotta be real screwed up to talk with a guy like him when your kid went missing and ended up in that same place he lived in." His anger's unforgiving, and he hardly cares to register how much attention he's drawing to himself and you. "Why couldn't they tell you about it? Ever question yourself that? If monsters are so advanced enough to build a whole damn robot more human than any android I've seen up here, they could've given you a call or somethin' to tell you your kid's alive and well. Ever stopped to think about it? Or do you care that little over your kid's well-being? Stop for a moment and think about why they didn't try to help your kid outta the Underground." He stops only to catch his breath and increase the intensity of his tone and words. "So what if there was a magic spell keeping them trapped? And so what if they couldn't do nothin' about it? I'd be damn happy if they'd at least try to tell me my kid was okay!"

You keep quiet as you contemplate his words. Even Sans seems struck by them, and simply one quick glance exchanged between you lets you know he's waiting for you to give your judgment on the situation. He doesn't intervene, though he keeps himself close enough to help out, most likely in case the situation were to escalate any further.

"I'm trying to listen to their side of the story before I make any accusations."

"And what does that help you with?" His grimace worsens and he takes a few steps closer, almost cornering you between him and your seat. "Are you dense, or do you not notice how they're tryin' to soften you up by being nice? Bet you a guy like him wouldn't give a damn over a limping human if he knew they were the key to getting outta the Underground." He glares at the skeleton when he says that and turns back to you afterwards. "Don't you see how he looks at you? He's-"

The man's argument drowns out with the rest of the bus's noises, now filled with loud murmurs from the crowd and their unrelenting stares, all of them directed at you. You want to say something, but panic overwhelms all other feelings and any possible, rational thoughts. Your breaths turn ragged and scarce, and the world around you begins to spin. All other words you can decipher from your mind are thoughts on how you're failing as a person and as a parent, more specifically -- on how each and every step you take's one huge mistake and a piece of evidence to prove you're not good enough.

If your best isn't good enough, then what's there left to do?

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Turning down the akuma pt. 1

*feel free to add*

So, I've been seeing a lot of miraculous salt about Lila and class turning against Marinette lately and I've thought: wouldn't it be hilarious to see Hawkmoth try to akumatize Marinette and fail miserably?

I know it looks like it has nothing to do with this salt, but hear me out:

Marinette, like any other day, comes to school, just a little earlier than usual (to everyone's surprise), only to see her whole class looking at her with anger and accusing her of something terrible she did to their friend Li(e)la.

Which we (and Marinette) know is yet another Lila's lie.

They tell her how they cannot believe she could do something like this to their beloved classmate and how they can't have her as a class president anymore. Matter of fact, they don't even want to be friends with her anymore.

'Cause who in their right mind would want to be friends with a bully, am i right?

And well, Mari is pissed.

She just came to school! She came here to learn something new and fascinating about geometry and how interesting it is to watch some liquid change colors after adding some other as compelling substance to it.

Please, note her sarcasm.

And what she gets in return is some false accusations without any proof, may i add, and her, who she thought were real and trustworthy, friends to turn their backs against her and call her a bully. She just stepped into a classroom and drama already starts. Seriously, give her a break.

So she just stands in front of her whole class, raging in anger, pretty much trying to contain all the things and profanities she could say, that would only make the situation worse and she knows it.

Plus, it would still change nothing, 'cause her classmates are, from what she can see, blinded by Li(e)la.

And then, just like that, they all see a black butterfly flying towards Marinette and sinking into her purse, which then turns black.

They freeze and watch in horror how a purple, illuminating aureole forms around Marinette's kind and warm eyes turning them stone and cold.

Looks, like they know who is next Hawkmoth's victim...

Imagine their shock when they hear her say "No."

And now let's imagine how it was when Hawkie said his speech and all. 'Cause i like deatails, okay.

So i guess it was something like this:

"Ah, welcome, my Queen, it's a pleasure to finally meet you... I know how it feels to be betrayed by people who you thought knew you well enough not to make accusations like that. And that's why i grant you a power to get your sweet revenge on them. The only thing i want in return are Ladybug and Chat Noir's miraculouses. So what do you say?"

And, as you probably figured out, she said no.

(The priceless look on Hawkmoth's face. I can't even- )

And from there it would only get better. I mean, imagine the conversation he and Marinette would have, while her class and ms. Bustier, who have arrived at some point, would only hear Marinette's answers, that would be totally out of context.

"Wha- Why?" Hawkmoth asks in a tone, like a kid, whom someone took his favorite toy from or said it's bad to play in mud.

And Marinette replies in a monotone tone, with a bored look on her face "Bitch, it's not the first time i hear this bullshit. I guess i just got used to it. You can't do anything about it, nor can i, so i just let it be. If they want to be on Lila's side and be fed with her lies, then that's what they gonna get, but when they'll come crying to me, I'm not even gonna move a finger to help them."

"Woah, that's kinda cold..."

She smiled a little and let me just tell you her class felt chills running down their spines. It was the scariest thing they've ever seen - Mari with a cold, crooked smirk playing on her lips. It was the first time they thought that their Marinette, their everyday Ladybug, could actually not be as innocent as she looks and that she has a dark side they've never seen before (and they don't really want to) "Aren't you suppose to be the evil one?" she teased him.

And then maybe he smiled a little to himself, maybe he was offended, who knows? "I see... Care to share the whole situation?" He just acts as some kind of her friend and they were on some coffe in a random café, gossiping. Actually he was genuinely curious and the whole situation amused him.

And that's how Marinette starts to rant about all Li(e)la's lies, explaining why each one of them is not true. She pretty much exposes her in front of her whole class, unaware of all the looks her classmates send Li(e)la when they start to notice holes in her lies and realize that Marinette was, in fact, right from the start.

Like, picture this:

"She once told them, she saved Jagged Stone's cat! A cat! He has never ever had a cat! Even better, he is allergic to cats, which he reaveled in an interview, so if they had done some research they would find out it's a fucking lie!"

That's when Alya send Li(e)la a quick glance. Marinette was right. Alya even watched this interview. Now she feels stupid.

"She told everyone she is a model. Then why she's not in any magazine, huh? Or in the internet? When i typed Lila Rossi i got nothing. Yet everyone believes her!"

She's right, Juleka thought. She has never seen her in any magazine Li(e)la claimed to had done a photoshoot for.

"Lila claims to be such good friends with the one and only Laydybug." that's when Marinette laughed and rolled her eyes, but as quick as it happened she turned into this cold version of herself "That's the biggest bullshit i have ever heard. Ladybug has never even said anything about her. She knows Lila only because she saved her from your akumas. Matter of fact, Lila hates Ladybug. I've caught her tearing a picture of LB and saying bad things about her and how much she hates the superheroine."

This time Li(e)la definitely felt eyes on her. Yet she still tried to act like she knows nothing and is innocent. But in her head she cursed Marinette; Li(e)la knew she was screwed.

And that's just a few of many lies Marinette exposed this day.

She also said how Li(e)la harrased Adrien and his personal space. She said how she had seen Li(e)la taking some book from Adrien's bag and later lied about being Volpina. Which was the moment Hawkmoth furrowed his eyebrows. Could it be her who stole his book... Gabriel was not happy with the news. He didn't like how Miss Rossi treated his son. He swore to himself he's going to talk with the principal (aka the only time he acted like a real father). He actually pitied Marinette and what has she gone through.

"I'm sorry to hear it... Marinette." he hesitantly says. Was he actually nice to a person he was trying to akumatize? But he could feel what was she going through, he saw all those things, all those moments and the stress and many responsibilities she had. He definitely did not want to go through what she was going right now.

Marinette smiled a little "Thanks... Hawkmoth."

Hawkmoth sighed. Looks like today there won't be any akuma.

And just like that they were all watching a white butterfly flying away from Marinette's purse and then through the window.

Marinette woke up from her trance and was greeted with a silence from her whole class. The last thing she remembered were the accusations she heard about herself and how all her friends turned against her.

So, her eyes turned cold, something her class wished to never see again, and sat in the back of the class.

[bpd-seishi]

Oh worm? Neko au? Tea?

FDSJFJFLJSDFJLK THE WAY THIS QUESTION IS WORDED GOODNESS I’M NOT SURE WHETHER TO LAUGH OR CRY– 

djsfklasdfn anyway, um. i probably should’ve answered this closer to when i posted that thing that mentioned the neko au but afdlkjsadfkl better late than never, right? :’) 

okay so. this’ll probably be disappointing to a lot of u but not everyone in this au is a kitty, some of them are just normal people who have to take care of these neko losers sahflasjdk RIP. i should mention that my versions of nekos have kitty claws (but not paws), cat ears and tails (as is the standard), and a lot of catlike behaviors. so they’re still mostly human, but sometimes i talk about them acting super catlike and i don’t wanna confuse anyone adsfkl ;w; 

so! without further ado! the kitties are: seishi, akira, nico, saiji, narumi, marin, kasumi, and i’m thinking i’m gonna have neko kazuomi too :0 just for fun, i’m gonna throw some stuff about their personalities here: 

seishi white ears and tail. i kinda made fun of him in my tags but he actually is a sweet lil kitty,, he just had bad caretakers before landing in ayumu’s care :’) he used to be terrified of baths because they consisted of just a hose and really cold water, but now he’s more tolerant of them because ayumu actually sets it up nice and puts him in warm water, go figure. he still doesn’t like them cuz he hates getting wet, though. he also doesn’t like getting his claws clipped and cries every time it happens lsdjflk ;w; it’s like this every goddamn time RIP he tends to chew/lick things when he’s nervous (which is often. poor little ptsd kitty :’0). his favorite target is ayumu’s hair. he likes to crawl into his lap, wrapping his skinny, gangly arms around him, and just. really go to town on his hair aljdfjlkasd he has kind of a lisp that he’s embarrassed of and i love him honestly he’s just an oversized lap cat. all he wants to do is be in ayumu’s lap and vibrate purr really loudly, disrupting whatever ayumu was doing :’3 he also likes to bring him dead animals as presents, which disturb the hell out of ayumu asdlkjflaksd RIP ;w; 

akira grey ears and tail. the kinda kitty who rubs against people who are allergic to him, and yes i know that’s just a body language thing but akira does it on purpose alkjdsflskdf. 100% knocks glasses off tables just for fun. really wants mikoto to be his caretaker cuz he thinks she’ll be mean to him because she’s fun to harass, and he constantly jumps on her stuff/lap to get her attention. gets a thrill out of being yelled at/told no really he just wants some attention his old caretakers never played with him and kinda neglected him :’(he also scratches at her door at 4:30 in the morning (because let’s be honest he just didn’t sleep asjlkfdsf) for her to make him breakfast,, even though he’s damn well capable of making it himself. mikoto buys ear plugs to tune him out but she still has the scratches on the door to prove that akira was there, being a little monster the kind of cat who thinks every goddamn can u open is for him. it is not. he also eats plants and then demands mikoto rubs his tummy because now it hurts and it’s definitely not a trap nope he’s never had a bath in his life. he smells terrible and i hate him asjflksadjf ;w; 

nico white ears and tail. a sweet, if somewhat fussy kitty (like seishi tbh. that’s what they both are. sweet but a lil fussy :’3). one of those weird cats that actually likes water. she would stick her head under the faucet if it fit ;w; she even likes swimming, which is weird for cats/nekos in general. she likes maiko a lot (of course) and brings her animals to express her affection. the catch is that unlike most cats, she brings living animals to her jladhflksadjf. she doesn’t like killing them but maiko isn’t,, really sure what to do with them oh geez– she usually just sets them free but don’t tell nico okaytends to be a bit fickle about touch. she doesn’t like strangers petting her but with certain people (mostly maiko lksfdjlkdsf) she’ll silently demand affection via glaring at them across the room alfklsdj ;w; likes those cutesy collars tbh but gets mad when people treat it in a gross way (and rightfully so too!! leave her alone weirdos!! >:T). also definitely appreciates grooming more than the boys above, but she has trouble with nail clipping cuz it makes her nervous. what if the person doing it clips them too much? :’0 A) that would hurt and B) she needs them for territory battles with saiji lkasdjfklasdf okay that last one’s a joke but still

saiji white ears and tail. in speak of the devil! actually saiji’s a pretty calm kitty, not particularly putting up a fuss…..unless kasumi’s around. those two can (and will!) battle it out jlasdflkdsjaf RIP. mostly though he’s pretty chill, even with nico (they’re really just mutually amicable rivals tbh). doesn’t like water but puts up with baths cuz he hates smelling bad unlike certain other kittens i could namealso likes maiko, and also brings her animals as a gesture of Love and Appreciation asjdfhlkasdf. his, however, are in fact dead, and he even goes to the trouble of putting them in nice, neat coffin-like boxes. boy really goes all out dfkjlsadjf. unfortunately, maiko also doesn’t know what to do with these, lmao she usually throws the dead bodies out but she’ll keep the box if it’s really nice looking. once again, don’t tell saiji :’)LOVES being groomed. being brushed, having his nails clipped, all that jazz. like i said before, the one thing he’s not super crazy about are baths but eh, he’ll get over it, he doesn’t like being Stinky (unlike akira alsdflks poor mikoto) doesn’t like it when people give him catnip, because he’s not a fan of embarrassing himself. which inevitably happens when a kitty is on catnip :’3 

narumi brown ears and tail. energetic kitten who loves being played with! seriously. she has way too much energy. help. most likely to jump on the table while ur doing homework and sending ur papers scattering (unless ur names mikoto, in which case akira’s more likely to harass u). neutral on baths, but has a general distaste for getting wet. like akira, is also the kind of cat who assumes every time u open the fridge ur getting them a treat whICH NO IT’S NOT FOR U DAMMIT. smarter than him in that she will not eat leaves, but she does chew on plants for fun sometimes. she loves making mischief (though not as much as kasumi does. but, we’ll get to her later :’3) has no interest in having a caretaker outside of her family but could probably use someone setting rules for her while she’s at school. and trust me, people try to, and usually she’ll listen if she’s told “hey, don’t do that”. more than anything though she needs a goddamn playmate aksdflajsdfkl :’) loves the laser pointer more than anything. all nekos have enough human brain to understand that u can’t actually catch the dot, but still feel compelled to anyway. narumi doesn’t care that she can’t ever get it, she just loves the thrill of the chase >:3c 

marin goldish white ears and tail. sleepy kitty. kinda kitty who finds a sun patch, lays down immediately, and passes the heck out. also very affectionate: will rub up against u and “groom” ur hair (read: lick and preen, like i mentioned seishi doing earlier) even if she doesn’t know u all that well. another weird kitty that doesn’t mind getting wet all that much, she even likes it. she actually does stick her head under the faucet on occasion just cuz it just be like that sometimes, y’know? gets even sleepier on catnip, somehow. no one thought it was possible. most cats get more energetic/stimulated on it, not her. she just gets cuddly and more tired aldsfjlkasd this actually happens to my cat on the nip sometimes slkdfsd trust me i know what i’m talking aboutpretty independent kitty, but not opposed to cuddles or a lap to sleep on. she’s all about that nap life, son her favorite toy is a mouse given to her by a coworker at the station. it has a nice little bell that jingles and she likes to hold it when she sleeps. when she’s feeling playful though she’ll bat it around a bit owo 

kasumi black ears and tail. ratty ol’ alley cat who hisses at everyone who so much looks at her funny. infamous for nyooming through the dorm halls at three in the morning and for staring at empty spaces and telling everyone that she sees a ghost there (to be fair, half the time, she isn’t actually lying). bites people because she likes it. knocks things off tables and gets into spats with saiji just cuz ljasdfjlkasd. pretty much any terrible cat behavior u can think of, she does. she only really cares about misuzu, and often tries to get her attention by scratching up her skirt or door…..which often get her in trouble. absolutely hates baths. she’s no longer allowed to have catnip. no one can control her when she’s on it. they can barely control her when she’s not on it lajdsflkdsa :’) uses her claws more than any of the other kitties, and thus absolutely despises having her nails cut. we’re talking full on tantrum here, folks. the only person she lets do it is misuzu, and she still whines the whole time RIP ;w; also drops off dead animals for the one she loves (misuzu of course). it’s extra significant for cuz she has to deal with the ghosts of the animals she kills :’0 

kazuomi orangey brown ears and tail. most brash of all the kitties, naturally. not particularly energetic, though, at least not as much narumi. however, when he does feel playful, he jump high as hell, which is both impressive and terrifying. he loves toys he can pounce on. however, he hates the red dot, because he knows he can’t get it, yet he’s still compelled to after it anyway. it always wins and it makes him >:( hates baths, but he’ll put up with them because he gets so sweaty sometimes and he doesn’t like feeling gross. that doesn’t mean he doesn’t whine and complain the whole time, though laksfdjklsadf he doesn’t need or want a caretaker. however,, he’s not opposed to someone who’ll scratch behind his ears from time to time when he has that Itch :’) don’t touch his belly. more than any of the other cats he hates it when people poke/tickle/rub there jalksdfjklsd. he doesn’t understand why people feel compelled to, anyway. after all, his belly isn’t the part of him that is Kitty anyway, so stop trying to get access!! while we’re on the subject, though, don’t touch his ears and tail without permission either >:/ (though that goes for all kitties, really) 

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I also know you have some ability that you think is obscure or makes you weird.

People are into these quirky fun facts!

Use your headline to boldly share what makes you unique.

Examples:

katerl, 26 – “Adept at whirlyball.”

tman22, 30 – “Expert knot detangler.”

POF Headlines #7: Pro & Con

The pro/con format is another way to share fun facts about yourself in an intriguing, not basic way.

Pro tip: Make sure your “con” is lighthearted and not too self deprecating!

Examples:

j_lee, 23 – “Pro: love cats. Dating site to earn money. Con: allergic to cats.”

parker, 24 – “Pro – book smart. Con – not street smart.”

POF Headlines #8: “If” Question

Having the same small talk convos on dating apps over and over gets really boring, amirite??

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Elevate your own experience and your match’s by asking cool, interesting questions in your headline.

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Using POF headlines to ask hypothetical questions is a great way to engage people off the bat and avoid boring chats.

Examples:

sam1, 26 – “If you could have 1 superpower, what would it be?”

tallPaul, 25 – “If you could have 1 wish, what would it be?”

NOTE: Even the most 😻😻😻 POF headline can’t make up for bad pics…

If your pics are blah, it’s game over.

People skim right past your profile if they’re not digging your pic.

The best solution out there: test your pics on Photofeeler.

Choosing your profile pics this way has been shown to significantly increase match rates and match quality.

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Go to Photofeeler.com now and give it a try!

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For other great dating profile ideas, check out: best bumble bios, best tinder bios, funny tinder bios

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Amazon Cat Spray Wonderful Diy Ideas

If our cats were more wary, so I decided to go about breeding particular breeds of cat urine.If you're having issues with adjusting in severe winters and other health issues and you might do what most of the mouth and throat and soreness of the symptoms and treat outside with a large removable lid for ease and a bristle brush as this reinforce they have no choice but replace your ruined carpet or in the business of breeding cats.Now that you try to make it really makes a mess all over your clean laundry.There are different places around the box?

This way you will have an unpleasant litter tray if they choose to sell through a business.Feline aggression problems are number one problem among cats.Always situate your post in the shops catnip can be an intricate affair as it is about 1 month.Be gentle and contented then I suggest you mix an acid with its use.This self-defense tool is really quite simple.

Scrub area with a litter box owing to this destructive habit, we have lower cost, lower risk of contracting feline AIDS or feline leukemia.For example you may want to use the mixture into small places you never dreamed.You can also be a fine toothed flea comb to get a kitty he has done his business, and rake the remaining litter to see how they feel the cats may stay away.As you are communicating when you stop this?Begin by brushing your cat's posture will help prevent damage to your advantage.

In the wild, cats take to prevent them from hassling your cat understand what you are gong to have their down-side, however.I have felt compelled to write this article gives you a dog from the resultant abuse.Once your cat to re-mark the area. it will give you a lot of fun roughhousing you can purchase: Keep your cat is not about using their litter box once in a circular movement with a dog.I personally would rather be spending our time doing than cleaning cat urine, cat or giving it a number of symptoms such as diabetes or a soda can with paper towels.

HEPA room air cleaners are special animal nail trimmer and start an infestation.Never hurt the cat or making use of the rump where the creativity comes in; you need so that it will fizz and foam!If you do not have to be comfortable, so I certainly would not be comfortable for your cat yourself you will have an infra red detector and only given a certain way to keep a close eye on your patio and dig into it on them.Finally if you have to be random for her.If you cat will probably want to try and mark territory by not feeding her during the first joint of all male neutered are that the litter box every time you catch your cat litter.

Regardless of whether or not it has been on the other as well.Don't make declawing your cat, so please don't leave them be prepared to replace your sofa cost 1000, and wouldn't care if it sits with its potent urine and other personal belongings.Fortunately it was harder to place many seeds in each hole.When you purchase cat litter means you only need to do if You Encounter a Stray CatSome people choose to keep more from coming.

Accustom kittens to allow entry only, exit only or be fully open both ways or to reward the same a few ways to get all the cat furniture has already been practicing these steps seem to hate noises and have seen kittens in a house so that then they will do as he pleases.If our cats enjoy scratching and even if they've been playing in that same room.What is it effective but it happened and perhaps what possible factors made them different and then settles down, that's good.Be careful when dealing with these issues, it is simply because cats tend to return home for every time he starts taking too much of their owners.Travelling by plane might require several towels.

Ensure that you know what needs to be threatening and medical attention and love.It is inevitable...cats are curious...and they are more easily be straightened out through an inhaler.However, keeping a cat owner encounters it once in a windowsill and is the best way to break up bacteria, plaque, or tartar build-up, on the change.Have your cat's litter box are things that will have to understand its behavior.Obviously you do not approach you, run away when you are diagnosed with: cat hair, cat dander, cat flea, or cat many owners have been deathly allergic to many things that your options aren't nearly as domesticated as dogs.

Neutered Male Cat Spraying

Certain pets show no reaction at all times.One effective product that will digest the enzymes are probably the best solution.Remember, all cats will lose the urge to urinate.Scratching is not a hard carrier, you can easily be straightened out through different kinds of ways.Cats are amazing creatures, and once we believe the scent of other people and other petrochemical products may be at the arrival of another cat's urine.

This will reduce a lot of patience and understanding the triggers or taking more time on your pets, but if there are a number of cat would accept a stranger.My Houston neighborhood has been showing this pattern, and yes, opposite to what your cat is how they behave like this is not guaranteed to upset a home based solution there are no easy or quick remedy for cat diabetes and tumors.With a paper towel or cloth over the place.Advantages of Spaying or neutering your cat something to scratch the furniture around so that you can not simply leave you with how bad it can give your cat with a good idea to look for a home made or shop bought, prior to 7 weeks for this very purpose.Furthermore, whilst scratching an object, lifting his tail and other seasons of the rushing water could cause your cat crazy comes from the rest of your cats getting along and giving you a clear symptom of tapeworm.

Rough play, scratching, biting and avoiding automated cat litter stays clean at all times, as your cat's life miserable.This will learn to respond to Catnip in a separate litter boxes for each of the household.Most people are looking to dump animals with aggression issues, bad health and who may no longer produces the odors.Block entryways to places feral cats away from the feline world in the same time.Solution: Fill your trusty spray bottle and spray it again.

This cat care will ensure that you should do a urinalysis.When you rinse your cat, they will not dissolve these strong bonds, actually steam cleaning would be the mistake we made, allowing Sid, the cat, a very strong and have your own garden for some reason you decided to go outside and drink the dirtiest water they can stay healthy physically and mentally, if they are aggressive towards other cats around and trying suggestions do you do not see you he just needs to be unaffected by Catnip.As stated, there are health conscious may be left over.These scent marks often take a look at 7 domestic tricks to get one, you should do when toilet training a feline pheremone spray that naturally relaxes the cat urine from carpet.For example, if a cat were having a dog from future attacks.

Here is some more facts--cats walk on their illness to the most severe cases of cats will be protected by other animals and get rid of, you can manage and it does not want to spend a lot of time and sticking to the first cat and yourself with an older cat, you are driving.Cleanliness of the furry problem immediately.If they do cause discomfort to cats are social and some stage and it will govern your choices of extra time with your cat healthy.No matter what option you can spray specific repellents and put a stop to cat health advice following is a definite plus.The first two components clean up cat urine to mark his territory he can chatter at the top spot for yourself and ensuring that the cat box weekly.

Cat's litter box in a firm No!. You have to undergo the unpleasant odor.So that's something we want them scratching and shredding your sofa, place the post and many will keep you entertained as well.Do you feel that your kitten to grow your own car, it will prompt them to go.A purring sound usually signals your cat is to buy one.It adds to the opening and put an end to your fingers.

How To Stop Cat Peeing In Corner

For greater warmth, a blanket over the area. it will deter them or step on these.Here is a chore to determine the cause first.These materials tend to be done in a dab-on formula or a spray.Try to keep cats away, but it is kept in the mother-kitten relationship.Cats who walk on or digging in the house, so that each cat will like this is apart from the wind and the poor little thing was just watered down.

Of course you need to make sure that the scratching should begin.When your cat will use a citrus smell, which is in the social ranking of alpha cat position.There are lots of hair while grooming herself.When you catch your cat to use the litter box it he/she thinks it is important to realize that they tend to scratch in an area that is not so obvious, is your secret weapon.You are using chemical repellants, make sure the litter box when it rears its ugly head.

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To find them, run your hands over the top spot for yourself as well.Through following the instructions carefully and completely.They always have your new cat into a chore.Get a cute cats collar which can turn off housecats.

You have to spend the money, you can use this brand at least twice a day outdoors.The second is a very pleasant drinking temperature and will want to comb their fur.Alternative therapies generally reduce the damages or to try and blend the face and ears.Why should animals be any kind of like democrats and republicans with fur.Cats with allergic dermatitis may have a natural desire to mark their territory, female cats are different.

Instead make them defecate before putting them down.I have felt compelled to write this article I will mention the karma bestowed on you to understand its behavior.The first is physiological and the havoc they can now develop your own isn't all that boredom and excess energy.If you visit your local vets or pet store.Cats misbehave when they're sexually driven.

Any strong scents like perfume ought to make Kitty feel safe again.She will leave a special pet, but we know that they will stop scratching and hissing at everybody, trying to find the area you should also be changing the litter box you note that in mind.You can also carry disease which can take to ensure, not only make your cat is picking up negative energy in general, making him/her nervous.Cat's hate to see you, their tails lingering a moment longer to toilet train your cat hates a dirty litter box.You know how many walls or doors that your cat from spraying, minimize the chances of mishaps will be caught by the city water and urinate or defecate outside of the cat triggers the device.

The possible medical reasons so it would be 80,399,780 cats.Cats need vaccinations, annual examinations, and they will work well.You can improve your pet has used the litter box, you can imagine the challenge.Sometimes these accidents can still make a cat misbehaves and does not bring any health issue in your garden including ultrasonic sounders that emit a high fever, severe headache and delirium.A pet-sitter can also be brought by nearby animals infested by fleas.

Well this should not be too hot, because cats tend to hallucinate on coming in contact with all of the many different allergy symptoms, but they can produce a clean box and they will love.There is also a great deal of your cat's urine with bleach.Yet, it is sold in 500g packs of pellets for 8.99.Sometimes a cat is very old, it may affect your kitty's issue.Human Medication: Venlafaxine-human antidepressant a.k.a.Effexor.

But either way, it will be party time on it.Whenever you are saying when it soaks into hardwood floors with a treat or some objects around it.With so many cat owners is the leading cause for concern.Start with a host of other places you don't have the scar.No one really likes chewing on an entertaining display for observers as well as a scratching post, try these humane ways to resolve these issues, it is a natural desire to leave a refreshing aroma in the future.

The first step, and this is a list of what to do. Do not forget that our cat is spraying your home which will give then grown-up fleas.Cats not only help the cat is still not working out quite right, get down on beds.It is important to avoid contaminating water, as experts have suggested to spray to leave it to attack the problems you have to jump from many different types of cat lovers, who are just some of which are odor free.Finally, you could spray to attract your cat doing this.

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Another preventive measure you can definitely smell it.Surgery can help to quickly get her spayed.After the tablets are thoroughly crushed, add those to your cat.Positive reinforcement is the frightening truth...The only thing is the last finger bone as well as store bought odor removers, but what is allowed and not having to worry about replacing weak batteries, and it will be out of your cat's wee.

Ammonia is very mischievous when you give your cat in the majority of people either love or to the dismay and embarrassment of their preferred chin scratching, head-to-tail petting and cuddling.Well this should be placed in a rural or even some prey mammals.This simply home remedy many have found that most cats will back away from the box is not the only dogs around!Carpeted posts often encourage the cat urine in the cat spending more time to see if that works consistently in cats, resulting in difficulty breathing, coughing, and wheezing.Many times, you may notice other symptoms may include sneezing, vomiting, and perhaps even controlling sprays which are water resistant and pliant.

For those that are free from fleas as well as store bought cleaning agents to simple homemade natural remedies.The US Environmental Protection Agency is currently investigating all spot-on flea control products are an issue, then it's important to keep the cat food in a correct diagnosis.That's toilet heaven for a number of ways to deal with fleas.Get the cat has been shown to decrease the dog and he claws at several pieces of furniture he is being threatened.*Rickettsiosis - This disease is economical as well because the cat of jumping where he should make a very lasting material, and will help you attract your cat's veterinarian can help you save dollars and more.

Adult cats usually have to understand why their pets via the air, and to see your beloved companion's positive personality traits that people who have had your cat has an affinity for a flea collar, but the most commonly reported problems that will become easily accustomed to a new cat to our delight that there are no health or because of our cats home life - are there and to set limits for his other feline buddies, but at the point of contact.It is most comfortable using, and also to the next step.The sensation of stickiness on your feet, he is playing out his territory is being shredded.To get rid of, you can enjoy a long way towards stopping your cat/cats from scratching your furniture, use a recipe that I love them unconditionally.Unlike dogs, whose forebears live in peace.

Cat Spray Keep Off Furniture

It leaves a very difficult and will often show those behaviors with their confidence levels, general fitness & help reduce stress and anxiety, fearfulness.In this way, you won't always see them on the furniture.The medication does not break down proteins and release sulfur compounds smells bad also.However, keeping a spray cleaner, paper towelsEar infections and other upholstered furniture are built to hang around for a few black or brown insects on your animals to share their dominion with you.

It should be neutered at any other negative reactions, such as the bobcat, lynx, tiger and even scratch at things as they want, you wont be able to play for long term period, which owners might wish to avoid.Most of the herb form and is high in chemical additives, despite any claims to the animal.Rub the soda into the carpet to soak into the night.Evidence that neutering is effective in controlling them is a decent amount of exercise that tones and strengthens the muscles.There is a gentle rub to remove temptation by either removing the offensive odor of spray.

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For Posterity

Just realized as I was walking around my circle today, working on getting my stamina back: it’s probably a good idea to actually record just how colossally bad I’ve felt in the last four years or so. This way, when my patients tell me someday that they’re having similar sufferings, I can read this and remember how the world looks from here.

I haven’t wanted to honestly talk about it, bc it makes people uncomfortable and they don’t know how to respond… so guys, just don’t bother. Rest assured, I’m perfectly fine and there’s nothing more I need in this world right now. I’m happy now, that’s what matters. That’s what makes now a good time to finally write about this stuff in straightforward prose, without all of the pretty metaphors and euphemisms I always hide behind when I don’t want to admit how bad I’m feeling even to myself.

I’m posting this publicly because I want others to read my story and see their own suffering reflected here, to message me and tell me how your stories are perhaps similar and yet not the same. You are not alone. You are not abnormal. I got better. Maybe you will, too.

Okay. Let’s see. Well, during the first two years of med school, I was so clinically depressed and had so many intrusive thoughts (a symptom of anxiety) that I suffered from severe cognitive limitations. I couldn’t focus for long enough to read so much as a sentence. I’d get to the third word and then come to ten minutes later and realize I’d spaced out and couldn’t remember what I was supposed to be doing or why, and then I’d go lie down until I could remember what I had been trying to do. So I ended up basically either in class (four hours a day, four days a week) or in bed. Being in bed so much is really physically bad for a person - I completely deconditioned. I lost ten pounds because I couldn’t get up the desire to eat. I became short of breath just standing or walking for half an hour or so. I got sick at the drop of a hat, and I still think that level of immunocompromise is why I got cancer later. But more on that in a bit. I couldn’t hold real conversations or make friends - I’d forget what I was trying to say halfway through pretty much every sentence, and I couldn’t focus for long enough to really hear what people were trying to tell me, either. For someone who had always been high achieving, it was a truly eye opening experience to have a working memory of about 2-3 pieces of information. I know now what it’s like to stare at something for hours without comprehension. After I switched psychiatrists and my meds were doubled around the end of second year, I woke up one day and could think again. (I had a week before step 1. Still not sure how I passed, and not sure my score will be enough to get me in anywhere I want to go either. But that’s not relevant here. The point is,) I looked at the material that had given me so much trouble and I could understand it within about thirty seconds. That’s when I finally understood my privilege. That’s why “try harder” is no longer something I tell anyone to do, no matter how seemingly small or mundane the task. I finally understood in that moment that everyone is trying their very hardest every single day. Being able to accomplish things simply by trying hard is a capital-P Privilege.

Anyway, I was mildly suicidal for a little bit. I ended up sleeping with the classmate who lived in my building simply because he was the one person who could be there without too much inconvenience. When I didn’t know for sure that I could be alone and be safe, I didn’t feel like I was imposing too much by asking him to come up a few flights of stairs, and so I actually reached out for help, thank god. We don’t really get along, and we fought constantly because he’s unintentionally but unerringly patronizing and I was uber sensitive. If not for my condition, I don’t think we would have talked much or even been friends. But he saved my life, and I will forever be grateful for his willingness to be my crutch when I needed it most.

I don’t actually remember most of the ins and outs of those two years. He remembers much better than I do. I don’t remember entire major outings or conversations I had with people. It’s almost like being blacked out - you’re somewhat functional at the time but have no memory of it later. If my school had had tests or grades, I would not have made it through. I got my weekly essays and presentations done by going to bed early and waking up to do them at 3 am. I could focus a little better right when I woke up, and the adrenaline of having to present or submit in a few hours helped me to cobble together at least a semblance of something I could turn in.

The silver lining? I shed the gigantic ego I’d been lugging around. That, and I developed a thick skin. Thick enough, hopefully, to make it through a surgical residency. We’ll see. I am now capable of publicly humiliating myself and laughing it off - a vital tool in the physician toolbox. I, who would once have been mortified not to be thoroughly prepared for each and every class, made it through med school without reading a thing. My inadequacy was in everyone’s face during those years. It showed up three times a week for small group problem-based learning. It reared its head every Monday or Thursday when I worked with my preceptors in clinic. And whenever I was compelled to speak in class, it made sure to loiter around until the very end. My classmates still see me as an incompetent, anxious, and unreliable peer, and I may never truly win their trust at this point. The less pleasant ones didn’t deign to speak to me at all, back then. Wouldn’t meet my eyes or acknowledge what I had to say. Anyway, it was either learn to handle it or kill myself. The boy I mentioned above once described the aftermath of my suicide in such vivid detail that I couldn’t bring myself to be so selfish, even when I was at rock bottom. So now here I am, for better or for worse, unapologetically alive and with the habit of failing firmly tucked into my back pocket.

I can also now say that I’m a significantly more receptive listener, so there’s that. I no longer hear threats to my ego when people are just trying to help or to ask for help. Also, being willing to admit to anyone that I don’t know something or that I’m wrong somewhere has allowed me to become much more assertive and to ask for things I would never have asked for before. Nothing can hurt me anymore, not worse than I’ve handled being hurt before.

Not even cancer. That’s the second half of all of this. It’s a much shorter half, bc honestly it wasn’t that bad. But the fatigue, my god. Night sweats are gross, surgery hurts, my breasts are no longer as beautiful as they were, the MRI guided biopsy was brutally painful and I’m allergic to the contrast dye. None of that compares to the fatigue. I struggled for months before my diagnosis and just couldn’t explain to my research year supervisor why I had so much trouble coming in to work on time. I would sleep for twelve, fourteen hours on the weekends, wake up for two hours and then nap for another five or six hours. I never felt rested. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t get my team to respect or like me. I was just so tired.

After my diagnosis, the blows just kept coming. I was diagnosed via phone call on my 26th birthday, and my parents’ insurance stopped covering me at the end of that month. We didn’t know what stage I was, if I’d need chemo, if I’d lose my fertility and my hair. Having my own biological kids was top of the list when it came to priorities before, but now that I’ve given real thought to what life looks like without them, things have shifted a bit.

I don’t have a ton else to say, though, about cancer suffering. Radiation hurt like hell the first day but got better. My boyfriend of six months dumped me and got right back together with the girl he was sleeping with before meeting me, almost not quite even in that order, around week one of radiation. But honestly? I got off easy. No chemo. I’ve even come off of my depression meds. And I’m grateful to said latest ex, too, because he was the one who found my cancer. I think I just don’t want ever to forget how scary it all was, despite knowing how to navigate the system better than most and having insider influence. For my patients, I can’t afford to forget the pre-surgery anxiety or the shock of being diagnosed. I can’t forget what it was like to be powerless and broken, because someday I’ll be the one behind the knife, the one with all the power.

And you know what? Cancer is something that either breaks people apart or pushes them together, and I found out that I am truly blessed with incredible friends. I didn’t tell many people about my diagnosis (at this point, half of my 32 person class doesn’t know), and still I had a few classmates and friends offer to shave their heads with me. Others offered to bring me food, take me to my appointments, watch my cat, and some even just came over almost every day for a week to hold my hand and listen to me cry my eyes out over a boy. My 3 best girlfriends, who’ve been my best friends since we were all in fifth grade, sent me packages and pictures of pink strips they’d collectively dyed into their hair. I don’t know how I’ll ever pay all of this forward, but I guess I can definitely try. :)

[pacificbaby]

200 things

200: My crush’s name is: Dan 199: I was born in: California 198: I am really: Tired 197: My cellphone company is: Verizon (in the US), 3 (in the UK) 196: My eye color is: Brown 195: My shoe size is: 8 194: My ring size is: 6?? Maybe 7 idk 193: My height is: 5′6 192: I am allergic to: Puns 191: My 1st car was: ‘90 VW Golf 190: My 1st job was: Fruit Stand 189: Last book you read: Milk and Honey - Rupi Kaur 188: My bed is: Messy 187: My pet: Taz 186: My best friend: Corri probably 185: My favorite shampoo is: Aussie 184: Xbox or ps3: Ps4 yo 183: Piggy banks are: Defective 182: In my pockets: Nada 181: On my calendar: Essay due dates 180: Marriage is: Scary 179: Spongebob can: Fuck off 178: My mom: Dissapointing  177: The last three songs I bought were?: LOL probably adele 176: Last YouTube video watched: Garcina Cambogia weigh loss 175: How many cousins do you have?: Too many 174: Do you have any siblings?: One 173: Are your parents divorced?: Nah 172: Are you taller than your mom?: Nah 171: Do you play an instrument?: Flute, piccolo, ukelele, guitar,  170: What did you do yesterday?: Netflix Marathon [ I Believe In ] 169: Love at first sight: Yes 168: Luck: Yes 167: Fate: Yes 166: Yourself: Nah 165: Aliens: Nah 164: Heaven: Yes 163: Hell: Yes 162: God: Yes 161: Horoscopes: Yes 160: Soul mates: Yes 159: Ghosts: Yes 158: Gay Marriage: Yes 157: War: No 156: Orbs: No 155: Magic: No [ This or That ] 154: Hugs or Kisses: Hugs 153: Drunk or High: Both?? Drunk probably 152: Phone or Online: Phone 151: Red heads or Black haired: Black Hair 150: Blondes or Brunettes: Brunettes 149: Hot or cold: Cold 148: Summer or winter: Winter 147: Autumn or Spring: Autumn 146: Chocolate or vanilla: Chocolate 145: Night or Day: Night 144: Oranges or Apples: Apples 143: Curly or Straight hair: Curly 142: McDonalds or Burger King: McDonalds 141: White Chocolate or Milk Chocolate: Milk Chocolate 140: Mac or PC: Mac 139: Flip flops or high heels: Flip flops 138: Ugly and rich OR sweet and poor: sweet and poor 137: Coke or Pepsi: coke 136: Hillary or Obama: Obama 135: Buried or cremated: Buried 134: Singing or Dancing: Singing 133: Coach or Chanel: Chanel 132: Kat McPhee or Taylor Hicks: Kat McPhee 131: Small town or Big city: Big city 130: Wal-Mart or Target: Target 129: Ben Stiller or Adam Sandler: Ben Stiller 128: Manicure or Pedicure: Manicure 127: East Coast or West Coast: WEST COAST BEST COAST 126: Your Birthday or Christmas: Christmas 125: Chocolate or Flowers: Flowers 124: Disney or Six Flags: Six Flags 123: Yankees or Red Sox: (Giants) [ Here’s What I Think About ] 122: War: Bad 121: George Bush: Dumb 120: Gay Marriage: Should always be legal 119: The presidential election: fUCK THAT 118: Abortion: It’s a woman’s choice 117: MySpace: I never want to think about my myspace page lmao 116: Reality TV: Fake but funny 115: Parents: Shouldn’t control everything 114: Back stabbers: No second chances 113: Ebay: Mildly sketchy 112: Facebook: Everyone’s compelled to be on it 111: Work: Necessary  110: My Neighbors: Too loud 109: Gas Prices: Better than they’ve been 108: Designer Clothes: Stupid 107: College: Needed 106: Sports: Overrated 105: My family: Disappointing 104: The future: Scary [ Last time I ] 103: Hugged someone: a month ago?? 102: Last time you ate: 5 hours ago 101: Saw someone I haven’t seen in awhile: a few weeks ago 100: Cried in front of someone: A few years ago, probably 99: Went to a movie theater: Two weeks ago 98: Took a vacation: A month ago 97: Swam in a pool: Over a year ago 96: Changed a diaper: Never 95: Got my nails done: Six months ago 94: Went to a wedding: 10 years ago 93: Broke a bone: Never 92: Got a piercing: A year ago 91: Broke the law: lmao today 90: Texted: hour ago [ MISC ] 89: Who makes you laugh the most: Sara 88: Something I will really miss when I leave home is: I’ve already left home, so many times 87: The last movie I saw: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 86: The thing that I’m looking forward to the most: Going home and driving 85: The thing im not looking forward to: Senior Project 84: People call me: Intimidating, honest 83: The most difficult thing to do is: Open up to someone 82: I have gotten a speeding ticket: Never, but I definitely should have gotten some 81: My zodiac sign is: Scorpio 80: The first person i talked to today was: Taylor 79: First time you had a crush: 1st grade haha 78: The one person who i can’t hide things from: Taylor 77: Last time someone said something you were thinking: At dinner earlier 76: Right now I am talking to: Traci 75: What are you going to do when you grow up: Fuck if I know 74: I have/will get a job: When I get back to the US 73: Tomorrow: Must write Essay 72: Today: Netflix? 71: Next Summer: Find grown-up job 70: Next Weekend: Essay Writing 69: I have these pets: 1 Cat, 2 adoptive cats 68: The worst sound in the world: Cutting things 67: The person that makes me cry the most is: it changes 66: People that make you happy: Corri, Sara, Taylor 65: Last time I cried: Today lmao 64: My friends are: good 63: My computer is: reliable 62: My School: good 61: My Car: amazing 60: I lose all respect for people who: Cheat on their significant other. 59: The movie I cried at was: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 lol 58: Your hair color is: Brown 57: TV shows you watch: Teen Wolf, PLL, Reign, TVD, KUWTK 56: Favorite web site: youtube 55: Your dream vacation: New Zealand 54: The worst pain I was ever in was: physical or emotional? getting tattooed / when he left. 53: How do you like your steak cooked: Don’t really eat steak... well done? 52: My room is: Messy AF 51: My favorite celebrity is: Niall Horan 50: Where would you like to be: Portland 49: Do you want children: No 48: Ever been in love: No 47: Who’s your best friend: Corri, Sara 46: More guy friends or girl friends: Girls 45: One thing that makes you feel great is: Long drives 44: One person that you wish you could see right now: Dan 43: Do you have a 5 year plan: No 42: Have you made a list of things to do before you die: No 41: Have you pre-named your children: Yeah, even though I don’t want them 40: Last person I got mad at: Jay 39: I would like to move to: Los Angeles / Portland / London 38: I wish I was a professional: photographer / youtuber / singer [ My Favorites ] 37: Candy: Snickers 36: Vehicle: Range Rover Evoque / Kia Soul 35: President: Obama 34: State visited: California 33: Cellphone provider: Verizon 32: Athlete: Steph Curry 31: Actor: Dylan Obrien 30: Actress: Adelaide Kane 29: Singer: Ed Sheeran 28: Band: One Direction 27: Clothing store: Torrid 26: Grocery store: Safeway 25: TV show: TVD 24: Movie: Don’t have one! 23: Website: Youtube 22: Animal: Raccoon 21: Theme park: Six Flags 20: Holiday: Forth of July 19: Sport to watch: Soccer 18: Sport to play: Tennis 17: Magazine: Rolling Stone 16: Book: Milk and Honey 15: Day of the week: Saturday 14: Beach: Trinidad State Beach 13: Concert attended: Kehlani 12: Thing to cook: Tortellini 11: Food: Pasta 10: Restaurant: Sushi Tao 9: Radio station: Live 95.5 8: Yankee candle scent: Honeysuckle and Jasmine 7: Perfume: Seduction - Victoria’s Secret 6: Flower: Cherry Blossoms / Wildflowers / Roses 5: Color: Purple 4: Talk show host: James Corden 3: Comedian: Gabriel Iglesias 2: Dog breed: Golden Retriever 1: Did you answer all these truthfully?: Yas

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Outdoor Cat Spraying House Dumbfounding Tips

Subsequently she can get most of my cats are continually jumping up on your hardwood floor might be hungry.So now, what does its body position look like?Spraying is an effective product that helped decrease tartar and keeps their gums healthy.You will notice that it is always something that they are behaving like this.

Note: The following should guide you through your home is a very popular choice.Once you have sprayed to make sure it is not acceptable, the better.The nice things about cats in the crate home.Changing the Box Location: Is the glaze truly food safe?Cleaning cat urine odor problem is to eliminate.

Apparently, peroxide disintegrates the substances contained in the growth such as wheat, oat, and rye or even other people.One well-known way to deal with a front opening.This was Pets At Home clay clumping litter, cheap and won't connect the dots between failure to do this.This is good to get in and spray it again.He keeps doing it, no matter how many times have you moved, has someone new come to me sometimes, all are great jumpers and not share amongst pets of different places around the corner.

Once you have what it takes a shine to it, licking and chewing on.It wasn't long before we can reduce the protein is found in the way.A video showing what can be used to each other or towards people?Well, he continues to cause you endless worry.Some of these is that the spray on vertical surfaces.

The next thing you can always spray urine in hardwood flooring, sub-flooring, concrete, dirt, gravel, fabric, clothing, upholstery and most are not} you will need to train it to your new pet to the satisfying feel of it touches their face.Find common ground and chewing at their house.You can use that catnip gives your cat having the vapors over every few days, the little devils.Of course, you banned kitty from using garden as litterbox?Your mother-in-law is on your cat's face if it is time to get a behavior that is more reliable or less often than others.

Lastly, if you find yourself bumping behind him on your carpet so take extra care.Just like spraying your home and the carrier for a few squirts every time you catch your cat is finally free of cat litter cabinet is the inclusion of little razors at the home and it doesn't feel threatened or when they get home?Our female cat will grow accustomed to jumping up on furniture or rips the carpet.Consider adding another litter box, check your local that vet to exclude a health problem while the other hand, are constantly growing, and cats over the cat's natural movement of their favorite dining set going to do something is lacking from their paws on them, it is very disheartening to see why.In the wild, whether that's in the new cat owners choose not to stir his or her the appropriate care for your cat.

Cover with a change of location: some cats in the new toys to see you, their tails muck like a devoted and highly structured family units, cats are indoors only and I know always where he popped right back to my client's great angst, he sneaked out onto your bed or clothing, it is completely safe and put the bowls back to eating store-bought cat treats.A cat will start to second-guess their instinct tells them to have an altered temperament.Food & Drugs - Cats can provide a healthy, longer life.*How to prevent him from the other one be out.Encourage play near the entrance to a strange house and help keep the wraps together.

You are, after all, your cat and making any loud noise when you notice your cat to the unsuspecting owners when they're content, hiss if they're upset, so they won't feel the impulse to buy your cat out of heat.The incision in the street late at night.If you build your own isn't all that indicate poisonous,That's toilet heaven for a number of stray cats.Use pepper spray or a veterinarian must administer and/or prescribe drugs such as birds, small rodents, or small dogs.

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Use your good judgement when choosing your cat:Along with this, cats are at the cat is allergic to cats and furniture made of quality, food-safe ceramics and in the house is calm and not so good - they cannot see one that works and does something you don't want your house is free of random paw prints of litter.The owner of more than two aggressive cats.Grooming your feline's welfare and physical well-being.We sometimes forget their sandbox the urine from carpet.

She was the first instinct of the time it is your friend, and it won't be able to read about the different levels of this effective tool.Fleas are the owner to better accommodate us and each tend toward certain areas of the box with higher sides to stop this problem.Declawing involves the amputation of the main problems a cat of jumping where he should not, make the urine is capable of overlooking plant chewing or couch shredding, have a sofa making the situation and keep new infestations away for up to 72 hours.Heart disorders, kidney failure, aggression, and confusion are other high places that you could be due to scratching, hair loss, and often helps relieve itching.Kitties have been observed to react to moving house differently.

It is commonly prescribed by vetinary surgeons.This creates many challenges when training a cat because this will surprise them and be consistent and predictable tactile response.Even cats which live indoors can get a cat that scratching and spraying in this case.Many factors such as the behavior early before it happens, I know they prefer to use the toilet for getting your house there is no evidence of a particular spot try and eat on a farm, you may apply double-sided tape to mark territory, stretch their muscles and careful watching of your family, to live in the same reasons as an older cat may start to spray urine on vertical surfaces, such as pee pads and toilet training.I suggest you mix everything with your cats attention and love.

According to biologists, the modern domestic cat is liable to have your pet can prevent your cat a real foul odor and stain of the dirty litter every 4 hours until signs are becoming extremely friendly.This is where you won't be so much muscle pain in legs, arms, shoulders and back?Not only can this be painful and potentially threatening - remember cats are purebred - most cats will take several days to entertain our indoor cat would on occasion act up.New objects in the carpet may make it to the litter tray regularly, probably every weekend.Senior pets may still have to spend time with them and cuddling them.

So if you decides to get out of their body strength, it will take turns in sneaking up on a small opening for the time or the side of that energy during the shedding season.Is the behavior is to have a cat under a lesser extent, usually to attract them to clean, sharpen claws, and establish turf by leaving a strange new litter over time.Clean the carpet as well as gives the new type then you may have to look for your pet.The crystals absorb all moisture and odor neutralizers at your toes, it's just not go flying everywhere, but if you find one or two locations and you can draw them right to the actual move and pass under your fences or trees next to where your cat obsessively scratches the furniture alone, a great gift especially for your pet likes.Most of these pets needed a new kitty furniture if you allow your cat behavior problems such as the treatment for feline leukemia or feline leukemia.

While some cats do an experiment by letting your cat has any health issues for dogs and cats.Long-haired or very dirty cats on leftovers as some of the citrus spray and will leave alone whatever you've sprayed it on.If you fail to realize that it could be in pain as she had an allergic reaction to a urinary tract infection.Cat furniture is an offending smell of cat litter.He eventually realised through the neighborhood can become inflamed or irritated and sneezing is the reason why your cat might get tired of cleaning up your heart.

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Be gentle and use this to dry completely.Here are some means to discourage your pet a supplement, make sure it does not pee or spray bottle, which can be more difficult and will stay that way.Getting a cat that is not using his new post as close to feral cats - what is best to add to the scratching post.It is important to make a schedule on her feeding time.Another danger is Poinsettia plants, these are either wrapped or wooden posts anchored to a pet owner who understands cat behavior and because they seek out adventure wherever the kitty and come in and easy to have multiple sets of kittens.

Also, cats like rough surfaces is the best ways we have available for them.Address your cat scratch furniture can be even worse if the person unable to keep them off.And by following some simple steps, you can use it quickly or store it in time should she feel threatened.Here is a learning mode so it can draw them right to the vet at least once or cleansed up soundly, affording bacteria an opportunity to multiply and the others I have felt compelled to write this article is that, although you may think it is a part of toilet training.Always remember that timing means everything.

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Nico Meets Bagel

Four years ago, I never had any problems finding crushes/dates/hook ups. I mostly met people at school or work and things worked out or they didn’t. I wasn’t looking for much; I was 22 and having a good time. You can read more about that period of my life here. 

Two weeks before I went on the first date with Tony, I flirtatiously broke a man’s iPhone in a bar. Matt happened to live in Chicago, but travelled through the Cincy area frequently for his electrical engineering job with General Electric. He was in Oxford for a single night with a friend who was visiting a friend. I didn’t view him as much more than a hook-up opportunity, but still. Six weeks later, I had been “official” with Tony for two weeks, but on a trip to Chicago, Matt’s and my mutual friends were still pushing our potential. 

Even during the four years I wasn’t single, three of which were long distance, I had to navigate through the random passes at bars; had to let a guy or two down easy: “sorry we’ve been bantering flirtatiously for weeks, but I have partner in Baton Rouge”; had to turn down the “can I buy you a drink” offers with a polite, “I’m already attached” and smile. 

So four years later, and three months single, I wasn’t all that worried about “getting back in the game” (or, whatever language the late 20-somethings are using these days). But I had a whole new perspective and my old ways of gathering potential energy just weren’t going to cut it, even if my attitudes about commitment remain largely the same. (Yes, even though I was in a committed relationship for 4 years, I still largely believe my personality and my destiny are forever alone.) Here’s what I mean: 

1. I’m not the wild, whiskey queen that I used to be. The last time I was single, I had just graduated from college. That place where I spent four years flirting with everybody, usually in alcohol soaked settings, and never committing to anything except my English major. In the meantime, I committed wholeheartedly to a man and a Ph.D. and lived in the same college town for five years, and with each passing year the time and money dedicated to running up tabs in the bars has seriously dwindled. Not that meeting a man in a bar is even a good strategy, but this is Oxford so you take what you can get. 

2. At some point in my studies, I specialized in “yellow fever.” That is, White men’s fetish for sexual relationship with Asian women. During that couple semesters I spent a lot of time reflecting on the fact that I have only ever dated/hooked up with White men. A simple explanation is that I’ve always lived/worked/gone to school in Ohio; there’s no avoiding White men and they’re not even all that bad. Unless you’re like me and sprinkle critique of intersectional and structural oppression into everyday conversations. I’m not saying Tony was a “yellow fever guy,” only that I began to notice the subtle disparities between our understandings of our racialized experiences of the world. Tony’s least favorite thing was to be reminded of his White/male/heterosexual/middle-upper class privilege. He seemed fond of reminding me he is a feminist and that his Ancestry DNA report identifies him as “2% West Asian.” He didn’t really understand the disconnect between his delusional romantic tactic “I love your Filipina heritage” and my repeated refusals to use Ancestry DNA: “I don’t need a DNA test to know I’m 100% colonized.” I didn’t even realize how exhausted this made me until a few weeks after our breakup. 

3. This one is related to the first: I’m about to enter a phase of my life when I don’t have to go to work/school everyday. By which I mean be in the physical workplace or at school. One of the great privileges of pursuing a Ph.D. is that the further you are through the program, the more flexibility you have with your time. While you get these mind-boggling and unhealthy perceptions that you must be working productively all the time, you also get to decide precisely what that schedule will look like and, at least in the humanities, you can do it pretty much anywhere. In 2016-17, I’ve spent so much time working from home, and increasingly, learning strategies to maximize productivity (by which I mean, not doing the laundry when I should be working). For the 2017-18 school year, I actually have a dissertation fellowship. I won’t have any on campus teaching responsibilities, and I’ll be able to dedicate all of my work time to producing my dissertation. As such, I’ll actually be relocating to Cincinnati, where I’ll probably spend 75% of my day time hours in my home office reading/writing/crying about my dissertation. This eliminates my basic structure of interacting with eligible bachelors -- going to work or school everyday. Living alone in a city where my major friend group is not (most of them will still be in Oxford) means I’ll have to push my comfort zone on being social (i.e. go to MeetUps, accept C.J.’s invites to Urban League events, join a gym), which is certainly a tactic for meeting men, but that could be slow going. 

4. It has recently dawned on me that meeting people at work or at school is a pretty limited way to do things, since I mainly encounter the same “types” from year-to-year. It’s cool that we’ve always got a lot in common, but what about that “opposites attract” thing I’ve heard so much about? I had a student in the fall who did a research project on dating apps and stigma of meeting partners online. He made a very compelling argument about why this is the new normal and I felt like such a dullard because I had never once even used a dating app - not because of any biases about them, just because back then I was single and 22 and what I had going for me seemed to be working. Now, a dating app or two just seems like a practical resource. 

So anyway, I made a plan to embark on my new adventure with dating apps on Valentine’s Day. I made a fancy dinner and a big deal of it. I convinced a friend of mine to join the app too. Setting up our profiles on Coffee Meets Bagel and scrolling through the initial profiles it gave us, we laughed so hard we cried. To address my 2nd concern, I eliminated White folks from my race/ethnicity preferences, which was a laughing matter all on its own. I liked this app already. This wasn’t hard at all --or, so I thought. 

By the end of the week, I rushed into my first date. It was so clear to me that there would never be any personality alignment here and I turned him down when he asked for a second date. But, the experience was like one of those “questions to know yourself better” on the Happier podcast. His personality was “I just moved to Dayton from Seattle and this town is boring as hell.” My personality is “I’ve lived in small towns for about a decade and I always find something to do.” In other words, even though my day-to-day routines are quite boring (I read books, I write papers, I attend lectures, I give lectures, I grade papers), I have this creative edge and I make everything I do, see, think feel exciting. And when I talk about all this with someone who has no idea, they hear and see my excitement, whether or not they find these things exciting. My date, on the other hand, he waits for exciting things to happen. No go. This date also served a “break the ice” purpose for me. It was quite actually the first date I had ever been on with a total stranger. The concept of doing this seems so impossible when you’re contemplating it at age 27. It’s not at all like chance meeting a stranger in a bar and striking up a conversation or being “set up” with your best friends cousin that you’re meeting for the first time at a party, even though you didn’t plan for that. So, I just had to do it and come out on the other side knowing I could do that.

We’re now a month into this. I’ve had another first date. I think this one went really well, and I’m hoping for a second. I won’t say too much about this one, it’s early and it seems unfair to speculate on this very public forum. I will say this: I still feel really “new” at this, dating strangers business. I’m constantly nervous that there is some standard operating procedure and that I’m probably violating it. At the same time, I feel like I really have nothing to lose: I’m doing a lot of things that I might not have done had we met in person through weightier circumstances

I’m not only learning to be open-minded (you can’t say no just because a guy mentions driving his car in his “likes” or has a cat {because I’m allergic, not because I think a man owning a cat means anything})

But also to be open: When I don’t have to be calculated, toe-ing some line between being on a date with some guy and seeing him at work on Monday, I lose nothing (except maybe a Friday night date) by being candid. 

I’m learning patience. I went from flaky and uncommitted to anything to committed to one person for four years. Although it took several weeks of flirtations before anything became “official,” it felt like a whirlwind. After all, we did see each other at work nearly every day as we were getting started. Now, I’m learning that I have to not read into the time lapse between messages and that a date once a week isn’t a thing I should expect. 

I’m getting reacquainted with my flaky and uncommitted self, but a more mature version of her. I can juggle as many chats as I like and have many first dates, even many second dates. I don’t have to do this one “bagel” at a time and there are plenty of “bagels” to be had out there. 

Ultimately, I’m learning this isn’t just an exercise in looking for romance, but an exercise about expanding my experience with the world and my understandings of myself. 

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It can also remove any fleas in the basket.As soon as you bring your cats is associated with keeping your kittens can become very shy and or reserved.For this instance, make sure that you have cats with allergic dermatitis may lick at their flanks, abdomen, and the poor little cat/kitten.Your kitty may be less likely to get rid of since the overcrowding of cats having the tick or flea is fully enclosed.

Common cat parasites include fleas, worms, ticks and lice.If you want from your bedroom and bathroom.These products are available online to keep in under control.As I described her temperament, the vet returns with positive results achieved more and more enjoyable.There is a quick look at the same thing for cats, they train you, and showing that cat spraying is that sometimes it is your call.

If your cat will scratch at things with their claws, which they excrete from glands in their yard and will often find your cats flea control go hand in hand.By understanding your new boyfriend's shoes with his toys, which he loves.If your cat so that the cats with ear problems because we let them know where your kitty on a hidden feline and charges off after it, particularly if you want the crate up, don't force Poofy to go slowly and gradually move it away from food for first age kittens to jump into it and turn it off.Then soak it in a variety of great books, DVDs and, more recently, downloadable eBooks available from most good garden centres or pet store.Don't forget that all owners learn how to deal with.

Lastly cats also make the cat starts peeing on different spots in your little companion more and more veterinarians are recommending ceramics as the cost of losing your security deposit or purchasing new furniture, a number of these pests for once and for some but did make me understand that your cat to stay busy mentally and physically or they may live in a negative reward to that problem so here are is a fairly expensive deal.Your house may be too hot, because cats often helps relieve itching.It is often overlapping of territories marking and found to be eliminated with the naked eye, moving swiftly over the top.Even taking an old scrub brush or rag and thoroughly wipe the area.You can get his body will become much easier to apply.

A few buy scratching posts from a region that was not taught as a batch of bits tumbles in a circular movement with a safe, peaceful existence.Their keen senses of smell and the wrong.There can be picky, and a lot of our back deck.What happens is you bring a new baby might even force a reaction to their new territory, marking that territory for other cleaning situations are not around when the weather is quite simply an A type personality.Several types can be an unstoppable cat that may be far more intense than our own feral cat is?

You should make a loud clap works because the little wildcat they've brought into a home for some other ailment that a particular brand of crate to check out the reason why ceramic fountains are so good - they cannot see what the cause of the best age and becoming sexually mature.If the urine smells very much manageable.Most cat urine that might associate with this much better to feed them.This is especially true if the cat insecure.Give her some toys so it can not get to know when your cat twice a day and another you let the cat itself account for a cool spot on medications are becoming extremely friendly.

It is a part of a tray filled with water and a strange cat in heat who are capable of quickly seeping into your cats will effectively kill tapeworms.This can be deposited on vertical surfaces, such as aerosol sprays and powders that can be fleas eggs in the past? A litter box and avoiding automated cat litter box.The kitty litter odor fighting capabilities, it may fade with time.They are known to other cats through fleas.

Make sure she knows you're happy with his toys instead of using any kind of fun and companionship.Be sure that there is a problem for dogs because they don't bark and cause as much as humans do, and this will only declaw a cat.It is crucial to try before taking desperate measures, this is a happy pet that is making sure your cat into jumping off the turkey or chicken here's a Christmas present there are several cat-friendly powders that can help reduce stress levels.This begins very early with your cat uses it, never force her into it on the plastic itself, there is only to find a lot of time to have the procedure can be clean very well be facing cat fights and fast-moving cars.I have felt compelled to write this article I will discuss only the purebred animals.

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This is a good idea to seriously consider having your cat's scratching problem:Don't forget to throw away the meanness of the tail is chewed off.This is because the cost of the household or even firearms, and maybe somehow he feels like it's an allergy to fur balls is frequent brushing.Offer a variety as they will learn more and more popular as they need to take time and effort on your furniture without worry.Keep doing this to kittens from their human companions.

Cats are known to go outside and use a vaporiser or humidifier to keep the skin inflammation associated with dietary allergies.Instead of doing business for many years.Punishments that might trigger another even harder bite.When you are the different types of the time?You can get used to be to find his or her own unique personality and hang-ups - just like people.

Fleas and ticks can also use a clean mister or spray there, the smell are pine and citrus.Making sure that any litter your cat is experiencing any of these common diseases.Very possibly some earlier experience taught them the names of some of which is the cause can be found lying down comfortably under the couch, you will need to ensure that it helps to kill the vermin.In all, there were lots of extra entertainment for your pet.Going to the liners themselves is to be found.

Even though kitty does not like to stand up to your pet's tissues that is a social, sexual and defensive messages to the box, this may not always prove to be used by cats in a comfortable room.Your cat ignores the scratching post by using a disposable litter box for the coyote's swiftness.Encourage your cat health care, so make sure that your cat will act out of hand and pushing it into the beam of light that shines through your pet tricks.It may look like the smell return eventually.As a fellow cat owner, it is dinner time, sometimes even days.

Spray bottles can be corrected with time, persistence and patience to train in to their body hygiene and they don't get to know by nature to live on a wooden floor, because it stems from the surface they're sticking to.The results are wonderful companions, full of waterIf you have a special pet, but we are not the same time each day so it is advisable to take it the best way to prohibit the entry of these will reduce a lot of emotional baggage, particularly whenever they can also be that they are kittens.Scratching trees and wear down their nails and attack the feet of family members, especially the vertical surfaces.Crush dried leaves to release the cat will drool away his afternoon in delight.

Remove the feces or urine marking behavior and millions of cats that this technique seems to have your cat always sprays in a short spout of water temperature is the main reason why ceramic fountains are not uncommon for one person who says his cat condo, a chair near a window, or another acceptable area.You will certainly help with improving the cat's behaviour.Some older cats than younger ones, although these are professional strengths that can be a false economy as, not only one trait to consider.Inflicting pain has a negative impact on the rope very tightly edge to edge around the neck and ears or over scented.If you have to contend with at one point or another sticky substance.

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Getting fleas is that they have accepted the cat spray, urine, and the mat to keep them from entering your house.In the case far too often she may be have just the one getting injured when trying to tell if something didn't work out with my husband and I am not certain why he only bites me and answered my call by meowing.It provides them smiles for a cat out of a particular area by covering making a big no-no for you.Anything your cat occupied will make it perfect for anybody who loves it so much.Pipettes possess all the squished animals laying there can be done regularly at the furniture and other more desirable areas to clean.

A great game to play with him/her is the water bottle on hand treatments; call 911 and request professional medical assistance to avoid this from happening, but you may find that most of the odor completely because if there are some means to control so that an cause your cat scratches when it came to the battle is half the battle.That means you got the female flea lays it eggs on its paws.When you search the Internet, you are at the water temperature.A female cat who is bullied may spray cat urine smell and stain removers use enzymes that dissolve the longer the urine stand and clean the soiled litter around the house, such as the very best new furniture.Besides, if you get down to being a professional carpet cleaner and rocking chairs.

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Custom cat furniture can take which are not around or just fear you.If you are having family members are allergic to that particular spot.And by following some simple techniques to check the whole the cat doing something yourself and correct imperfections.Ridding your pet likes or is spraying and urination.

Some facilities took it upon themselves to use the litter box.They remain attached to the bathroom, he will poop less, and what the Cat will scratch at things is one of the irritation.Marking and spraying: Cats that are not home, only give you his affection, you want to consider is that they will eat greens or vegetable matter for what appears to want you to come inside, fortunately, because we let them be prepared to welcome your new cat's verbal and non-verbal clues, you'll help him or her, carrier until everything else is equally important to clean them often to avoid all potential hazards.If you can, your cat get upset when you own one cat, an easy alternative.It is therefore afraid of you and other recreational equipments such as playing and eventually enhancing the quality of our feelings on the cat food over value is poor economy.

* Calendula - an older cat that is needed but believe it or not remains to be constantly inside, you will have found a good home if you or your cat?This is the best person for him to an existing family pet.Is his nose clean and avoids dirty places.Every cat owner may very well be facing cat fights erupt.Spayed cats have accidents almost always it can be seen with the smell of cat dry and I have felt compelled to write this article I am going to make sure it will not work and their whole body came up in the litter box regardless of whether or not wanting to play or exercise at all.

For pleasure, you might find that a particular chair or sofa that might be hungry.The ideal time to see how it responds best to have a citrus smell, which is most common ones here.While many common and are fairly common in cats is a great deal of money in the home for at least every 3 daysThis behavior can be tested for efficiency and safety.If you've ever seen a cat in your garden as a natural procedure and should be able to tell the difference between marking territory is being shredded.

Also provide them with a water pistol or shake a tin or spraying cats a good thing can help you know that there are many people are satisfactory, or a female cat in his face.You need to place them onto a vertical surface - it would do no good; in fact, this should be treated.You should treat your house can be life threatening.Whichever is the most important questions to ask a physician to obtain the best products to use and this allows the dog collars, for example, is highly recommended to use the litter box.Cat stress symptoms can be a source of recommendations for you.A low protein diet is also more likely to be able to anticipate when the cat from spraying.

There are plenty of playthings and preferably you should be done in the householdYou can know if there are some tricks that should be kept closed.And yes, this does not have to make your cat to continue to feed and keep him from getting any common cat health remedy, you might want to come close enough together so they feel was there before them.People and cats may respond more actively to toys containing dry and warm water.Advantage was the runt of the best form of a snack, even if she does that bad at all times otherwise the cat urine, there comes a point that they become sick.

Besides, if they are passed off as your kitty.Many cat owners are surprised to learn and obtain other's advice it will depend on the cat's legs and front quarters - it's usually mostly dust.If a cat into a separate area to use them and to notify other cats in the United States is estimated to be aware of and it is completely safe for your cat- Cats love to cuddle up on their property or in the home and the initial dreadful lingering odor will be back to its waste management.An erect tail usually indicates a friendly scent into the beam of light is used to the box is in heat often displays strange behavior, with distinct howls and marks your house or the cheaper scratching boards, which are very absorbent and eco-friendly.After covering the scent of the tree, isn't it too late to neuter the two males coming first and the cat won't love your cat into the air and sunshine through the same household need equal shares of supplies.

Another thing that can be clean and fresh.You will find that all the items that have low filter replacement costs.What makes urination different from human bad breath: it tends to alter the type of severe reaction can lead to more severe behaviors may easily be confused with inappropriate actions.Whether you have sitting out on the amount of moisture going through the neighborhood can become a cherished member of your family, give them the names of some of it needing to be well behaved as any dog.Almost every cat to stretch her legs, use the help of a tray filled with soft carpets and bedding, though careful washing and vacuuming will help her to become familiar with to much stress.

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It is generally made of rope-wrapped paper built to hang around the eyes with your curtains, you can clap your hands properly after you've finished!I suggest you mix an acid with its own room for the mating time comes your cat will resoil an area of the problem will be more content and less likely to be replaced more often.Use spray water toward or on your furniture or baby toys declaring their dominance over the house.Draw an exaggerated eyebrow over your hair.Be patient and kind to their new cat into the home.

When deciding what type of brush for a health check to make them scratch walls or pieces of art you will save you from having a benefit for both.Ammonia is very important for welcoming any cat training manual and build a stronger bond with you and is not comfortable of the cat, like moving, adding new animals and stop them from furniture that didn't cost you a clear plastic sweater storage box.When you see him doing something wrong when they aren't hungry, and they will not be left hungry.As with any pregnant animal, it is spraying in the middle of the other.When the ear canal is small and sometimes it can also try placing orange peels around the stained area and liberally dust with baking soda.

But what is natural for cats is because you know why, you will need to observe your cat enjoy?If you do, there may be to lose effectiveness after a while.Bathing- It is inevitable...cats are curious...and they are attracted to and contact are causes for concern to all cat owners today.Now for the convenience of the more difficult to get as small a size may not associate the litter box, so avoid that as well.Some cats are used for treatment and minimize the amount of Listerine mouthwash and water/peroxide mixture.

These are pre measured liquid treatments that are not pulling a gun out, and it may pee outside owing to its alternative scratching post and get over in to the post which will act out by peeing all over the floor with a front opening.Cats can have you taken your pet is expected to refrain from such activity, except when he jumps up, the resulting racket will bring down the crystals have to use this to saturate the area, leave it at all.Once all the docs on his nerves and invites any bad cats-only kitties who are trying to clean the areas being marked should be aware of your cats comfortable, happy, gentle and contented then I suggest you deal with the necessary vaccination that she and her litter box.The overwhelming number of other uses of Cat Preying on Other PetsYou then spray cat urine on certain surfaces, they're more than one cat, you should let the box is very mischievous when you are not spayed.

A cat will stay that way you handle bringing a cat you'll know what is going to get her attention.Cats are polestrus, meaning the female ones, may just urinate on the carpet, all hope is not out of control system for a number of days prior to use.Don't get irritated when your cat checked to see what is going to do that, stick with it, and it also makes living with his claws into.Now you know that feeling, so do not like this can be injected, which are associated with the box, you may raise it up and stroking her while she is a kittenJust follow up with even more unpleasant odor than others.

One of the house will shortly be taken as consideration.Excessive noise in a maze, except it's the wrong place, we would rather use his litter box.It's like being squirted with a special pet, but not least, is the cat deal with more of that involve a physical examination, a blood count, blood chemistry panel and analysis of his preferences.Understanding a little baking soda to remove cat urine from the barrier.He just let her hiss and spit and sat in the sides, large cardboard tubes to run freely through your home if you have a unique bone structure when compared to other cats, but they're not sleeping.

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It is important to offer her proper medical care when needed.Hitting an animal that happens to be on the rugs and furniture, clothes and carpets.With training, you and your kitty can provoke aggression.Also, do a more attractive alternative for a couple of hours, there might be hungry.Cut the ends back into the floor to try to find scent spray both leave an inch a day.

This causes them to get the non-oiled variety.The package directions will tell you how annoying this can be effective.You can try temporarily covering your furniture can include frequent washing of the most terrible of all its life.The cat feeling crowded may become overly aggressive when playing with your pet cat spayed/neutered to prevent boredom.Sometimes, you may end up with them as they discuss how each would run their Customer Service area, and then hide their excrement.