Dearest Charles,
You and I have had a strange relationship from the start. Being my roommates cat and seeing as I am allergic to cats, I never really wanted anything to do with you. And for the first few weeks I felt we had a mutual agreement about this, you hid under my roommates bed and I went along my day. When friends would come over they would be excited to hear that we have a cat in our apartment, and I would try to change the topic to anything other than your fluffy butt.
However, Charles, you decided you no longer wanted to hide out under the bed at some point. You lounge around in all the sunny spots in the apartment and get your hair everywhere. Literally everywhere. I went through 12 sheets on a lint roller getting your DNA off of the couch one day. So now I have to deal with seeing you everyday as I try to go about my own business.
But you have taught me a lot Charles. And I would like to take time to thank you for all that you have done for me.
You taught me that the only good thing cats can do is crap and pee in a box. Thank you for at least being able to do one thing right. It's so inspirational to know that you can at least use your brain to get your crap all in one spot consistently.
You taught me that perseverance is the only way to get stuff done. When you finish your breakfast too quickly, you stalk us around the apartment and meow as loud and as often as you can until we throw more food in your bowl. You always get your way, and to me that is something so uplifting to see.
You are able to be indifferent about how people feel toward you. You don't even bother lifting your head as I am cursing your name for having stepped in your daily morning vomit.
You know how to keep things interesting. You never vomit in the same place twice.
You were able to teach me to never leave a drink unattended. Who knows what will happen to my water as I get up to get the ketchup?? Someone might drug it or you might turn around and find a cat slurping up all your water.
So thank you Charles for these valuable life lessons.
Best,
The Girl in the Other Room
P.S- Hit up my boy Charles on Insta Charles.R.Katz
