Friday, February 20, 2009

K is for Karneval and for Kitty.

Kareneval started yesterday. Altweiberfastnacht is when the women (called Möhnen) storm the City Council Offices chop off the ties of men, capture the Lord Mayor and take over the administration of the City for the night. It is the official opening of the street carnival in the old city of Düsseldorf and it runs until Ash Wednesday. Basically an excuse to drink, get dressed up in costumes and mingle/flirt with others.

And whilst parts of the country are either calling in sick, nursing a hangover and/or waking up next to a stranger, i on the other side have done quite the opposite. J had the early shift this morning, so was up by 6 am. I can't tell you how painful that was to be awake so early after only falling asleep just a few hours before. I know there are thousands of people in this world who have no choice but to wake up so early in order to put bread on the table, but i'm talking about me and if i had a choice, i would not do mornings.

Usually, first thing in the morning i'm sitting with J by the sofa eating my mish-mash of cereals covered in joghurt and chilled milk. But this morning, i couldn't do it. I felt so spewy. I'm not sure whether it was the post mid-night peanut butter sandwich that caused me to feel nautious or the lack of hours. And no, i'm not preggers. The "anti-baby pill" that my gynie likes to call it should be in full working order thank you very much.

So as usual, i bid J farewell at the door and did a 90 degree angle turn towards the bedroom and straight under the sea of covers and pillows. It's so comfy, it's like my cloud.

The weather has been fickle the last few days with random snow showers and bursts of sunshine. It's all very misleading because it's actually cold as arse outside. I've been complaining that i want to go out. Being stuck indoors all week is making me cranky since the weather doesn't permit me to frolic outdoors and do some kind of activity. Yes it can be annoying. There are times i actually want to do things other than sleep.

J keeps reminding me it's Winter and that i should be patient.

But my impatience finds me twirling my thumbs and dragging myself through my project, knowing very well i've only got less than 2 months to complete it.

And it doesn't help that my search for a feline kitty is going nowhere. Apparently, it's not common/recommended to buy kittens from pet stores or shelters either. Mainly for the health reasons and that it's cruel to the animal.

Which is why owners turn to flashing their best price on sites. And just when we thought we had one, a cute little kitten that came with a super good deal which included a 2 metre high cat tree, toys and covered loo, the owner said that they had already sold it. DAMN IT! Too slow. Why didn't they remove the ad already?!

So i've been whining that they're either too expensive, too far away or just not right. And after every search it's always, "... but we're NEVER going to find one." And as supportive as J can be, he keeps telling me to be Patient. And reminds me it's like apartment hunting. It will take time until we find the right one and reassures me it won't be over night!

Great. And like a spoilt child all i can think is, i. want. it. now!

But maybe it's like The Secret. If i send enough vibes out to the Universe, maybe just maybe i'll have my request answered.

[So here it is: We're looking for an oh so very cute, healthy, a Maine Coon or Silver Tabby Female Kitten that is cheaper than the prices that have been advertised and is available now. Preferably from a Cattery located in either Düsseldorf or Köln and comes from healthy and attractive parents. Thank you and have a nice day!]

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