My Boo Boo Kitty

Well folks, my Boo Boo kitty and I are entering week 3 of our new found friendship. Boo was brought to my attention a little over a month ago while my downstairs neighbors were moving out. Apparently, the marriage had soured and the wife took off; the husband was left moving all of their belongings out of the house and, in a cold blooded manner, left behind their cat. For nearly two weeks I was awakened every night by the sound of Boo getting into fights with other neighborhood strays. My heart ached for him because I knew that he was a common house cat thrown out into a strange new world having to scavenge for food and fight for his life. I noticed that he had been hiding in the tree next to my stairs so I started feeding him and eventually, he trusted me and allowed me to pet him. It wasn't long after that he was brought into my home and became little Boo boo...I could instantly tell how greatful he was.

So as the first week passed, he became more comfy and began to play and claw...claw me, claw the furniture, the carpet, the rugs.....I decided to have him neutered and declawed. I took him to the vet and they gave him all of his shots an deemed him healthy enough for the surgery. The next morning, Boo kitty was put under the knife and surgery was performed. My poor little guy was all bandaged up and looking pathetic when I picked him up at the vet. The next couple of days were kind of touch and go after that. He hated his bandages and did his best to let me know it, he barely ate or drank anything and he meowed a sad little meow an awful lot. He got his revenge on me by taking a piss on my couch (luckily, I caught him in the act before it soaked in) and on my living room rug. I was able to remove his bandages on Friday and I am happy to report that my kitty has returned to being normal. He has resumed usage of the litter box, hangs out on the side of the tub while I take my bubble baths, plays with his cat nip and noisy toys and curls up in my lap and demands that I pet him.

All in all, I feel terrible for putting him through the surgery. Some animals take to surgery without any issues, but it was clear that Boo was not one of them. I don't think that I will declaw another cat....at least not his age. I'm just glad that he returned back the kitty I once knew and still trusts me.

I can't understand how anyone in this world can abandon their animal. I have only had Boo for going on 3 weeks and I already love him so much that I can't imagine my home without him. I'm hardly able to live with myself for putting him through the pain of being declawed and to know that there is someone out there who just tossed him aside like a piece of trash baffles me.

PEOPLE PISS ME OFF....

Wal Martians

I go to Wal Mart every Saturday and it never ceases to amaze me at just how stupid people can be. Here are some examples:

1. Self Checkout idiots - Why oh Why do people find it necessary to use the self checkout lane at Wal-Mart when they have a full cart of groceries or large boxed items that cannot be scanned. The purpose of the self check out lanes are for people who only have a few items so that they do not have to stand behind YOU in a long line. Do you really think that you will be able to check your groceries out quicker by yourself than if you were to go to a lane with a cashier. Do you really think that I enjoy waiting while you try to scan the same item over and over again because you cannot figure out how to do it properly? Do you really find it necessary to allow your children to try to scan the items? I know you are trying to train little Jimmy for his future career and to be just as inconsiderate and stupid as you but, could you please do it on your own time?

2. Parking Lot stalkers....you know, those people who are stalking each parking lane waiting for someone to come out of the store that is parked near the front. They like to block the entire lane so that no one can get around them while the person they stalked unloads their groceries into the car, returns the cart to the cart coral, walks back to their car and then finally back out. the parking lot stalker is known to leave little room for the person they have stalked to back out. I have never really been one to try to get a spot up front....I enjoy the walk...it is healthy for you and keeps you away from all of the "door dingers".

3. Cashiers - Gee thanks you stupid bitch for putting my nice fresh loaf of bread in a bag with my 2 liter bottle of soda. I always like eating smashed bread.

4. Aisle loiterers - you know, those people who decide to stop right in front of you and block the aisle with their shopping cart. They either stop to look at items (which is fine if they are considerate enough to pull the cart out of the middle of the aisle) or they stop to talk to someone they know in which that person blocks the aisle as well. When you politely say "excuse me" they look at you as if your the one who is the problem!

5. Crumb snatchers - Gotta love those people who feel the need to bring all 10 of their children to the store with them... they all seem to start crying at the same time don't they??

6. Cell Phone chatterers - gee, just what I hoped would happen, I get to walk behind you as you slowly stroll along talking on your cell phone as you try to guide your cart with one hand. Here's a tip....tell the person that you will call them back. IDIOT

7. Magazine readers - hope you enjoyed reading that magazine in the checkout lane. You could have used that time to place all of your items on the belt so that the cashier could ring them up and the line would proceed quicker.

8. Pet people - I recently acquired a cat so I never knew this problem existed until I began shopping for cat food. The cat food is located right next to all of the live fish tanks...Gotta love the stupid people who think its cute while little Jimmy slaps his hand against the fish tanks. The fish thank you....

Howdy Folks

Well, let's see....there's not much to talk about when it comes to the old Shanniebug. My favorite word is "whatever". I use it all day everyday. I like to use the word "whatever" because it usually pisses people off; if they are pissed off then they don't want to talk to me. If they don't want to talk to me, then it means they will leave me alone and will not ask me stupid questions!! I am a very impatient person in regards to just about everything. I pray each night that God will instill kindness and patience in me and it is something that I try to work on everyday. I'm not very successful though!! Even though I sound a bit negative, I am actually very happy with my life. It is the best that it has ever been and I am finally at peace with myself. I have the love of my life, a good job (most of the time) and good health. Who could ask for more?? Well, a million dollars would help but I don't want to press my luck!!

I live in a crazy little college town that really has nothing to offer unless you're a fan of our University college teams. I no longer drink so I do not feel the need to hang out in the bars. There is really no point in going to the bars in my area unless you are a college student or a hippie anyways although there are a few little pubs that serve great food.

I have a great boyfriend that I have waited all my life to find. He lives 5.5 hours from me which has been really difficult but helps us to appreciate one another more. He and I are very much in love and are both thankful to have found one another in this crazy world of ours. We have a lot in common and get along wonderfully and I couldn't ask for a better partner. I also have a new kitty cat that I have named Boo Boo. We are still getting to know one another but it is also looking like it is going to be a great relationship as well. I'll keep you posted on the progress!