The process of becoming a cat lady happens in quick phases, and if you're not careful you'll wake up one morning and realize your cat has taken over your life. Being a cat lover myself, I condone residing with these furry dictators. However, be warned that your cute, furry kitten will one day turn into a cat who thinks she rules the world, and your life. If you surrender, you fall under the category of "crazy cat lady."
1. Your cat is the majority of your snapchat stories.
Every single thing Mr. Tinkles does HAS to make it on snapchat. From the conversations you have with your cat, to it's cute sleeping poses or its sassy expressions, your phone is always ready to capture the entertainment.
2. Your cat sleeps in bed with you.
It started off when she was just a kitten and letting the helpless creature sleep with you was what any good mother would do. But as she grew into a cat, she no longer fit perfectly in your arms as you slept. Instead, your furry friend now dominates your bed, forcing you onto the edge, with your body contorted to make her happy while she sleeps. Not to mention how she carelessly digs her knife-like paws into your blankets, forgetting your legs lay underneath.
3. You talk to your cat more than your roommates.
Every cat owner will understand that these creatures become a personality in your home. Over the past five months my roommates and I have owned our cat, Tessley, she has dominated our conversation. If we are not talking to the cat, (in a child voice of course) saying things like, "Tessley you're just so beautiful!" or "Tessley don't eat the pet fish!" then we are talking about the cat.
4. Your cat is the only person who understands your love life.
Sometimes, you just need someone who will listen to your problems without trying to fix them. Cats are great for this.
5. You try walking your cat on a leash.
Just a heads up, it doesn't work. Cats are, by nature, the most stubborn, independent creatures on the planet. When you try to attach a device that limits their freedom and forces them into anything, they simply lie down on the ground and protest to budge.
6. Pictures of your cat cover your fridge.
From birth, to kitten fuzz, to it's first collar and first kill, your fridge is covered with memorabilia of your beloved cat.
7. Your cat goes everywhere with you.
Have you ever brought your cat on a long road trip? It usually ends with your cat climbing into obscure places in your car and getting stuck. A cat's other favorite places to ride in the car are on your head, on top of the gas pedal, and crouched by the window, waiting for the first opportunity to escape.
8. Your cat eats on the dinner table.
Whether you like it or not, your cat thinks she can eat alongside the humans in your household. No matter how many times you gently throw her off the table, she keeps on climbing back up. Cats are unlike dogs, in that they are nearly impossible to train due to their unmovable willpower.
9. Your friends greet your cat before you when they come over.
It's getting bad when your friends only come over to see, play or take pictures with your cat.
10. You treat your cat like it's your child.
From day one, you treated your kitten like it was your child. She never left your arms unless you intently watched her take her firs steps across the padded carpet. You made sure your cat studied with you, read books and assured your cat of her identity. You blame your cat's defiance by saying, "Oh she's just going through her teenager phase." And now that your kitten has grown into a full cat, you aren't afraid to ground her from playing with her hamster toy when she runs away from home.
