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Charleston, you’ve won me over with your puns. (Taken with instagram)
The ariel view of the lobby/atrium. A lovely way to start the day. (Taken with instagram)
The atrium of the new job. Lovely. (Taken with instagram)
My new life philosophy! (Taken with instagram)
My real life Furby. (Taken with instagram)
Motivational poster.
(Source: silverscents, via helloszabi)
Cat: Napkin
Owner: Jen! (her emphasis)
Appearance: A
“I am particularly fond of Napkin’s little kitten socks that make it look like she is wearing white socks all the time. Her tail is fluffy and when she is walks it is always poised in a question mark shape. I never have to groom her because doesn’t get matted fur and she is more silky and lovely when left to do her own grooming.
Napkin has been noted for her super soft furs, her excellent cat posture, the little fur tufts that grow between her pawpads, and her Snickers bar colors.”
Sociability: B
“She is somewhat timid around strangers at first, but then once she determines they are friends, she won’t stop headbutting and rubbing her body on her new friends. She will give strangers purrs and kisses if she likes them and will have chirping conversations with anybody. This makes her especially ideal for having conversations about current events and telling jokes. ”What do you think of the Republican debates, Napkin?” Napkin, “Brrrrreow!”
When Napkin gets excited about food or treats, she hisses at strangers mostly from confusion. This is usually because she is overstimulated and highly excited about treats.”
Usefulness: A
“As previously mentioned, Napkin is an outstanding listener and conversationalist. She is also a very reliable bedtime snuggler as she will always crawl into bed right after I do and then snuggle into the crook of my knees. She never sleeps on my head (as some cats do) which means she is not only useful, she is also distinctly not useless. Napkin is an adept bug catcher/eater and paper shredder. She will also do tricks like give me a high five or scratch her scratching post on command.”
Huggability: A
“Napkin will let me hug, squish, moosh, and generally love her any time I want. Sometimes when I have been drinking, I will recreate the Circle of Life scene from the Lion King with Napkin playing the role of baby Simba and she always let’s me do this and then spin her around and hug her immediately afterward without a single protest.
Napkin is basically the definition of a huggable cat. She even gives me kisses/licks when we are hugging because it makes her so happy.”
Overall Grade: A
Superstar! Napkin makes the grade at Review of My Cat.
My non-lap cat has become a lap cat/my shadow since I returned for the holidays. (Taken with instagram)
npr:
The neighborhoods known as Chinatowns sprang up in the U.S. during the Gold Rush. But since then, they’ve seen gradual yet significant changes — not so noticeable to the average visitor, perhaps, but quite drastic to those who’ve called these communities home. (via The Changing Face Of America’s Chinatowns)
Photo: Rebecca Sheir / NPR
