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Cat Pets :Dreams… The “Bad” Kind

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 03:21:59 +0000

At one time or another, everyone has experienced nightmares, anxiety dreams, or even night-terrors. Some people experience them so often, they become physically afraid to fall asleep or learn to “block their recall entirely” (The DREAMS Foundation). I, myself have had

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At one time or another, everyone has experienced nightmares, anxiety dreams, or even night-terrors. Some people experience them so often, they become physically afraid to fall asleep or learn to “block their recall entirely” (The DREAMS Foundation). I, myself have had the pleasure of experiencing all three (please note, I say this with dripping sarcasm). Many think that there is little or no difference between the three, except for how in-tune your unconscious is to your physical, mental, and emotional selves; while I agree with that vein of thinking, I can tell you from experience, there are definite differences. With this post, I, in no way, mean to have anyone worry about my state of mental health or start to worry I am not getting any sleep. I just had my own anxiety dream and didn’t want to wake Mister, so I figure this is the next best thing to help me get back to sleep!I’ll start with the weakest of the three, nightmares. A nightmare is defined as “a terrifying dream in which the dreamer experiences feelings of helplessness, extreme anxiety, sorrow, etc.” These are the most common types of “bad” dreaming. It’s actually a huge misnomer that nightmares are “bad” dreams! “They are often indirectly warning us about current behavior patterns or psychological imbalances that we need to remedy if we don’t want such unpleasant dreams to repeat, or worsen.” (The DREAMS Foundation) Take for instance, one of the most common nightmares, falling off a cliff/precipice/ledge into the dark unknown; what could possibly be the warning your unconscious is trying to tell you, when you suffer through that vision and feeling of an endless spiral into darkness? For me, I know it represents a loss of control. My “falling nightmare” usually comes around the time of a big family get-together, where I have to remember that I am still someone’s child, grandchild, little cousin, sister and it causes my brain to worry. I worry that I may offend someone, not fight right into the already established family dynamic, cause a huge wide-spread fight that never resolves itself; Once I jerk awake, I am able to look at the dream and remind myself, just because I am someone’s child, grandchild, little cousin, sister, doesn’t mean I have to lose sight of me, what I represent to myself, and what beliefs, morals, etc. are important to me.Do you remember those wonderful dreams you had before the first day of school? You know the one where you walk confidently through the school hallways, strutting your stuff like the cock-of-the-walk, everyone is looking at you… because you are NAKED! Phew! I don’t know about you, but just thinking about it make my chest tight. That is one example of an anxiety dream; in my opinion, they are one step above nightmares, since that tight feeling and anxiety takes a little longer to leave your system then the falling feeling. According to an article by meaningofdreams.org, “Anxiety dreams are not always nightmares but they are easily identified by the strong emotional energy that is always present. A typical scenario is trying to cope with umpteen tasks at the same time or a never-ending single task.” For me, I find anxiety dreams come at a time when I have something very important to do, or something for which I’ve done all the planning. For instance, in my anxiety dream last night, the task was wedding planning. In my dream, all the wedding guests had arrived to the venue early, so instead of waiting till late in the evening to celebrate I decided to move the reception first! I thought I sent someone to tell all the vendors, so when we sat down to eat and all the food was wrong, I started to panic. I had people yelling at me, going to yell at the caterer, and Mister trying to calm me down. Even in my dream I was hyperventilating! I have been doing all the meticulous grunt work since January, and the weeks are winding down, so to think that I’ve missed something major, is very anxiety-ridden.If you think you’ve never had a night terror, you are probably right! Only 2.2% of adults experience onset of night terrors. These types of dreams are more common among children between the ages of 4 and 12, and are characterized by frequent recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear during sleep, with difficulty arousing the child (eMedinceHealth). In most adult cases, the symptoms can elevate to sitting upright in bed or bolting up out of bed and running around the house; letting out a “blood-curdling” scream, kicking and thrashing, heart racing, sweating, a look of intense fear, and the inability to respond to outside voices. Once the dreamer does awaken, they may often experience confusion, not knowing where they are or what has happened (SleepEducation.com). I know, first hand, night terrors are no picnic. I’ve had dreams where I’ve screamed, and I’ve had dreams where I couldn’t discern the dream from reality; ones where I’ve woken up on my own and remembered every little detail, and ones where Mister’s had to wake me and I couldn’t remember a thing. While it’s easy to figure out in nightmares and anxiety dreams, what your psyche is trying to tell you, comprehending night terrors may need the help of a professional. In most cases of nightmares, the dreamer can turn and face the menacing problem and change the outcome; in night terrors, the problem is so frightening, there is no way to fight it. I hope I haven’t given anyone reading this post scary thoughts or anxieties! Don’t worry! You and I are fine! Now, go back to sleep and enjoy whatever the Sandman brings you!

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Cat Pets :Love Those Cat Eyes!

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 03:21:59 +0000

Cat / kitten / pet / animal / funOriginally uploaded by Cuba Gallery – www.cubagallery.co.nzI came across this picture on Flickr.com. I couldn’t help to add this picture because of its almost jade color eyes! Be sure to check out Cuba Gallery’s other unique looking photos!

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Cat / kitten / pet / animal / funOriginally uploaded by Cuba Gallery – www.cubagallery.co.nzI came across this picture on Flickr.com. I couldn’t help to add this picture because of its almost jade color eyes! Be sure to check out Cuba Gallery’s other unique looking photos!

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Pet Cats :Dedicated to the One I Love…

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:57:18 +0000

I’m sorry its been so long since my last post,especially now, when you need it most.happenings in the day,drain your spirit away.But I can assure you everything will get better,once you read this little letter.Dear Mister,The cats and I would like to say,and there is no other way,to

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I’m sorry its been so long since my last post,especially now, when you need it most.happenings in the day,drain your spirit away.But I can assure you everything will get better,once you read this little letter.Dear Mister,The cats and I would like to say,and there is no other way,to express our love for youhopefully, you’ll feel better once we’re through.Whether its three in the morning whining,or four in the morning dinning,Kitty and Monkey treasuretheir sick pleasureof your dutifully getting out of bedto make sure all are fed.And though we both may moan,we know its better then sleeping alone.As for Her Royal Highness, Savannah, Queen of SlynessShe’ll never out right show,She loves you head to toe,Instead she will snuggle with your shirtand use her cat yoga to flirt. These babies and their mama running aboutis the greatest thing without a doubt.”But what about Missy?” you may inquire,as this poem proves, you inspire.You inspire me to paintwithout restraint;The cats, scenes, and flowersthere is no better way to pass the hours.You inspire me to be me,afterall, I forced you to watch “Glee”!And though you’ll never publicly admit,you liked it quite a bit!You inspire me to growlearn to go with the flow,”There is no reason to worry”"We are in no hurry.”Selfish this poem may seembut its goal is to raise your self-esteem.Its to remind you what you’ll come home to,despite your day being askew.I can guarantee,that me and cats threecannot wait till you are home*psst* I think Savannah wants a comb!<3 AlwaysMissy and the ThreeWhile writing down this little noteI’m amazed with what I wrote.Hearing back, it made you smile,makes this post all worthwhile.There is only thirty minutes left of workhere’s to hoping you don’t go beserk. I’ll pray to the traffic godsbut what are the odds?Can’t wait to see you soon! *KISSIES!*(and I took everyone off the e-mail list but you… so this one is publicly posted, but privately announced.)

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Pet Cat :Bad Kitty!

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:57:18 +0000

Well, I GUESS maybe you have been WONDERING where I’ve BEEN. Oh you know, I’ve been busy HANGING around some of my old HAUNTS. I mentioned AWHILE back that my FAMILY spent the WINTER somewhere WARM and cozy. I like warm and COZY!Ever since we’ve been BACK in the NORTH country,

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Well, I GUESS maybe you have been WONDERING where I’ve BEEN. Oh you know, I’ve been busy HANGING around some of my old HAUNTS. I mentioned AWHILE back that my FAMILY spent the WINTER somewhere WARM and cozy. I like warm and COZY!Ever since we’ve been BACK in the NORTH country, I’ve been COLD. And yes, I HAVE been in the DRYER once in AWHILE since we’ve been HOME. Mommeh may THINK that’s BAD, but the TRUTH is that the MOMMEH is the BAD one!!! Mommeh has been IGNORING my BLOGGIE! I do not LIKE her EXCUSES about WORKING and CATCHING up, and all those other BLAH, BLAH, BLAH words! Bad MOMMEH! BAD Mommeh! She says she PROMISES to be better because she KNOWS I miss my FURRIENDS. I hope she DOES what she says or I will HAVE to hurl a HAIRBALL in her SHOE! I am HAPPY to be BACK! XOXO

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Pet Cats :Let MeeEEEEOOOOOWwwwt

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:57:18 +0000

I wanna GO ooooooowwwwt! I WANNA go oooowwwt! Maybe if I say it LOUDER, she will HEAR me. Let MeeeOooOoowwwWWWt! Yay! It WORKED! Here I am in my ENCLOSURE. I like to EATS the GRASS! I am a GOOD lawn MOWER. What a GOOD helper I am! Yum, yum, YUMMY!Oh, look! I think I see a MONSTER!

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I wanna GO ooooooowwwwt! I WANNA go oooowwwt! Maybe if I say it LOUDER, she will HEAR me. Let MeeeOooOoowwwWWWt! Yay! It WORKED! Here I am in my ENCLOSURE. I like to EATS the GRASS! I am a GOOD lawn MOWER. What a GOOD helper I am! Yum, yum, YUMMY!Oh, look! I think I see a MONSTER! No, it’s a ROBIN. A robin is PRETTY close to being a MONSTER. See? It MAKES my EARS go BACK. Oh! I really LIKE to SNIFFS the fresh AIR! Going OUTSIDE is so much FUN! I could do it ALL day! Ok. I’m READY to go IN now.

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Pet Cats :Monday Morning Blues

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:57:18 +0000

It’s MONDAY again. ::SIGH:: I don’t know WHY the Mommeh has to go to WORK. ALL she does there, is SIT around in a CHAIR on WHEELS. She can sit AROUND in a chair on wheels at HOME. Or she could take ME with HER. I am extra GOOD at SITTING in a chair on wheels. I could put my

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It’s MONDAY again. ::SIGH:: I don’t know WHY the Mommeh has to go to WORK. ALL she does there, is SIT around in a CHAIR on WHEELS. She can sit AROUND in a chair on wheels at HOME. Or she could take ME with HER. I am extra GOOD at SITTING in a chair on wheels. I could put my FURS on the chair on wheels at WORK. Or maybe I could even SIT on her LAP. That would be very HELPFUL I’m sure. I WONDER if the chair on wheels at WORK would have a FOOD dish CLOSE to it like the chair on wheels at home does? Hmmmm. Maybe I’ll just stay HOME.

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Cats :Something’s Out There…

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:57:18 +0000

I see SOMETHING out there…. I’m NOT taking my EYES off of it either… It’s over HERE now! Don’t make any SUDDEN moves. It’s my arch NEMESIS, Shelby! Look at her on the SUN porch. Don’t get any IDEAS about coming in the HOUSE, Shelby!

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I see SOMETHING out there…. I’m NOT taking my EYES off of it either… It’s over HERE now! Don’t make any SUDDEN moves. It’s my arch NEMESIS, Shelby! Look at her on the SUN porch. Don’t get any IDEAS about coming in the HOUSE, Shelby!

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Cats :Gin The Cat

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 12:32:32 +0000

Here is Gin my one of my son and daughter-in-law’s five cats. I’m not sure how Gin got her name, but I am sure that there is a story behind it. But anyways, isn’t she a beauty!
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Here is Gin my one of my son and daughter-in-law’s five cats. I’m not sure how Gin got her name, but I am sure that there is a story behind it. But anyways, isn’t she a beauty!
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The Cat :A Cat Named Donald Trump

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 12:32:32 +0000

This is my daughter-in-law with one of their latest additions to their cats. They named him Donald Trump due to his orange mop of fur on top of it’s head. They said that it reminded them of Donald Trump! Hhhmmmm…. I do see some resemblance there!
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This is my daughter-in-law with one of their latest additions to their cats. They named him Donald Trump due to his orange mop of fur on top of it’s head. They said that it reminded them of Donald Trump! Hhhmmmm…. I do see some resemblance there!
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Pet Cats :The Barnyard Cat

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 12:32:32 +0000

Sure your domesticated house cat has his duties of ridding your house of those pesky mice. But did you ever think of the ole barnyard cat? I think that his duties are tripled! Yep, he is the unsung hero on the farm or stable. Maybe it is because he does most of his work at night!
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Sure your domesticated house cat has his duties of ridding your house of those pesky mice. But did you ever think of the ole barnyard cat? I think that his duties are tripled! Yep, he is the unsung hero on the farm or stable. Maybe it is because he does most of his work at night! I wouldn’t be one bit surprised if he isn’t the one who runs the barnyard!
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