My baby

Yesterday evening, I received a phone call from my father, saying that my cat Clara had passed away earlier that afternoon. Though not entirely unexpected, it was still a bit of a surprise.

I've had Clara for about 19 years - ever since I was just 5 years old. I'm 24. There are few memories I have that take place before getting her. She's always been there, for as long as I can remember.

Clara's death, as I mentioned, wasn't a huge shock. It was, of course, to an extent. But in the end, she wasn't doing well. She's had feline diabetes for several years now. She was completely deaf and had been for the last couple of years. Her eye sight seemed to be starting to go as well. The last time I saw her, she was fairly unsteady on her feet. I had a horrible inkling the last time I was home it would be the last time I'd see her. Unfortunately, I was right.

My parents had the vet come to our house, which is a relief to know, since car rides of any length have always stressed Clara out. The vet gave her an injection, and my mom held her the whole time. My dad told me that it was very peaceful, and that she didn't flinch as the vet gave the injection. She just snuggled into my mom's arms, and then she was gone.

I miss her. I'm always going to miss her. She was my baby, my Clara. I can't imagine ever having a cat anything like her. She's the best. I love her so much. I'm not glad she's gone, of course, but I'm so relieved she's not in any pain or suffering to any degree anymore. I always said it, but never really felt it 100% until the last time I saw her, and then I knew. I never wanted to keep her alive for my own sake, but I hated the thought of losing her. I still do. I want more than anything for her to be with us and be healthy again. But this new alternative isn't as terrible as I thought. Of course I'd rather she be with us, no question about it. But knowing she's free of pain, of suffering or struggles, that's not the worst thing in the world. Sometimes it feels like it is, but I know that given the circumstances, it's the best thing for her.

So rest in peace, my Clarey. I love you.

Clara Belle, 1990-2009

Take the leap

For the past month or so, I’ve become completely addicted to How I Met Your Mother. I was unemployed and bored, and having already seen a couple of random season three episodes, I decided to back it up and start from the beginning. I was instantly hooked.

One thing that really kept me going was the Barney-Robin pairing. I knew they hooked up, since one of the random episodes I saw was the one where they sleep together. I instantly fell in love with the pairing (NPH was a big factor in that, I must say). Watching Barney fall and then pine for Robin was fun and full of squee! moments.

And then I saw The Leap, the season four finale.

I have to admit, with some degree of embarassment, that I haven’t been that moved by a sitcom in, well, ages. I watch a lot of tear-jerking dramas (Grey’s Anatomy comes to mind...like the episode with Dr. Bailey holding a six year old girl as she is dying and her father can’t stand to watch it happen...hoo boy!), so heart-wrenching and awe-inspiring scenes are something I come by often. But that last scene, with the gang jumping across the gap to the next door’s rooftop...I can’t explain it, but I was profoundly moved by it.

I loved the way Barney immediately made the leap after Robin did, after making sure she was all right. And the look that they shared before he jumped? I’m completely in love with them. (Like I wasn’t before!) I honestly haven’t been this excited for a new couple in a long, long time.
The Barney-Robin moment was fantastic, but the rest of scene was pretty incredible, too. The song, Prophets, has been downloaded and played on my computer 45 times - and I downloaded it less than a month ago – really added to the moment. And Ted reflecting on his year, and ending the episode with the suggestion that meeting The Mother isn’t that far off anymore? Genius. I really can’t wait for the season premiere – well for the entire season, actually.

And can I just say that I think Bob Saget is the unsung hero of the series? I love that he’s the narrator. He has a very soothing voice that fits quite well with Josh Radnor’s. Maybe this is just me being a Full House fan, but I think it’s high time Bob gets some kudos. Snaps for Bob!

Legendary! (Or, Video of the Week #13)

I freaking love this.




NPH is the best!

It's all right 'cause I'm saved by the bell

In honour of the cast of Saved By The Bell reuniting for the cover of People magazine, I decided to post a link to one of the funniest sites ever created:

SBTB Quote of the Day!

Funnily enough, I didn't realize that Dustin Diamond wasn't on the cover until Perez Hilton pointed it out. I never really liked Screech, and watching the reruns as an adult, I really don't like Screech. Plus, the guy is lame - scamming his fans out of money to "save his house" (which, yes, has been confirmed to be nothing more than a scam) and releasing his porn tape. Next on the docket, he's going to release a tell-all from his SBTB days. Mark-Paul Gosselaar thinks it's pretty funny, since the cast was pretty innocent back in the day.

Dustin Diamond, you're a loser.

But anyway, enjoy the quotes of the day. They're hysterical!