cats, and hey... a book review!

Since I just posted my essay, which is about my cats, I decided to supplement it with photos of the aforementioned cats. Also, I have nothing worthwhile to blog about. So, there you go. Cat pictures. Because if you all didn't think I was a crazy cat lady before this, now you have no doubt.

This is Rummy Cat, my fat boy. You can't tell how fat he is, but he is really, really, really fat. We don't over feed him specifically and he is healthy, but he is a chunky little fella.

He takes good pictures because he knows how handsome he is, and he likes having everyone know. I think he could be a cat-food-bag model, but I guess every crazy cat lady thinks their cat is model material.





This is Bollie, who I tend to call 'Mommy's Little Monster'. She is skinny and has big ears, and she kind of looks like a mouse or a bat (without wings). She is generally pretty ugly and awkward, but I love her. She had a really bad bout with some Dermatitis, and her fur is just now growing back right. For a while there, people would just look at her and go "What the hell is wrong with your cat?"

This is China, who we usually call 'Chi' or 'Cheese'. She is fluffy and she used to be kind of mean, but she has gotten nicer as time passes. You can kind of see her big foot at the bottom. She has seriously huge feet for a cat, which I love, cause I have size 10 feet myself and maybe I can relate to her a little, or something. Also, they look like snow shoes. What is not to like about THAT?


Hi, Chi.









P.S., since I am trying to make a habit of posting short little snippet 'book reviews' on here, since it is literary-based and I feel the need to prove I CAN READ.

I just read 'Better' by Atul Gawande, and it was awesome. I haven't read any nonfiction in a shamefully long time, but this has hooked me back on the wagon and man, it is a good read. Basically, the author presents three key virtues that he believes are integral to the foundation of a successful doctor : diligence, doing right, and ingenuity. I do feel that it carries over into all health professions, such as nursing, therefore I felt this book was relevant to me.
Instead of just describing how these three virtues can be implemented, he brings to the table a plethora of (often heartfelt) real-life examples, from both patients and doctors. It covers a wide range of issues in medicine one on the 'other side' (meaning, one who is not a doctor) wouldn't ever think of themselves. The book comes across as genuine, well-meaning, and informative. I can safely say I enjoyed it!