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21 Tuesday Jan 2014
21 Tuesday Jan 2014
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20 Monday Jan 2014
Posted in animals & pets, cats

It seems like just yesterday that little Morcilla was this eensy little kitten. Even now almost fully grown (she’ll be 10 months old on February 7th) she’s still quite small, not even as big as Luna. But she has been going into heat lately and – much worse! – today started peeing on stuff. At least I think it’s due to being in heat. Today was actually the first time I’ve noticed her doing this and I caught her at it three times – am starting to worry about leaving her with the run of the house. Because man it stinks!
Anyhow, I called the vet and she said the earliest she can operate (!!!) is on Friday morning. Meanwhile, I guess that will give Morcilla some time to get out of heat as they say it’s more dangerous to operate then. Also, it may be an infection so I’ll keep my eye on her and check for traces of blood (none in today’s pee). Honestly, this is so weird. I’ve never had a female cat do this before when in heat, but my vet (and google) have informed me it’s not uncommon. Eep.
13 Monday Jan 2014
09 Thursday Jan 2014

By the time you read this I’ll be on the super-fast AVE train on my way to Barcelona (or I may even be there already). In any case, one thing’s for sure and that’s that I will be missing these guys like crazy. Four whole nights away! What was I thinking? My original plan was to stay three nights but then I realised this would only give me two full days in Barcelona and I wondered if this would be enough, especially after all that travelling. Then it turned out that to stay an extra night at my fab hotel would only cost an extra 45€, so what the heck. I mean, it’s been 7 years since I was last in Barcelona and who knows when I’ll get back again. And so, four nights. Which seemed like a great idea until I thought about the cats. Ah well…
If you follow me on Twitter or Instagram watch for the #BCNbirthday hashtag.
07 Tuesday Jan 2014
Not that every birthday isn’t special but I kind of like that I am 57 today, born in ’57. On the 7th.
So far I’m having a fab day. Started off with my “traditional” birthday pastries in bed, with coffee and cats. Now it’s off to the gym and then I’m meeting friends for lunch (follow @SevillaTapas for birthday tweets). Oh, and there’s also Barcelona to look forward to.
Thanks to everyone for being here on my 57th saucy birthday.