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| I harbor a motherly love for my smol son... but I sometimes wish I could totally marry my cat. I imagine this is what he thinks of me. |
'SUP, NERDS?!
Today I fell in love with She and Her Cat, a manga published by Vertical Inc. In case it wasn't clear enough as is, I am a crazy cat lady. I've always been a dog person, but I rescued the sweetest widdle kit-kat, Captain Hook, last fall. Since taking him, he revolutionized my life.
She and Her Cat
She and Her Cat is a pretty self-explanatory title in itself. Miyu takes in a cat, who she names Chobi, and the story is told from his perspective. Chobi describes the ups and downs Miyu experiences in her young adulthood. He ponders Miyu's life outside of their home based upon her moods and baggage she brings home.
Miyu takes care of and loves Chobi, who becomes her respite from the outside world. Although this story was first an animated-short by Makoto Shinkai, artist Tsubasa Yamaguchi delves further into Miyu's struggles than the short does. Miyu experiences conflict between work, her family life and friendships.
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| Capt. Hook, Tinkerbell and my roomie/bestest friend await me. |
How this relates
I see Miyu and Chobi as a fictional version of my life lately. I've been grasping at straws for validation and love when I have Capt. Hook already doing the job for me. Every day he greets me at the door and gives meCapt. Hook has been a little naughty lately, knowing that I'm frustrated with him and has been avoiding bedtime snuggles. After some recent emotional trials, he just knew what I needed and embraced me for the mess I am. He's been in-tune during a time of need.
Me and My Cat
My cat knows what's up. At least someone can understand me, in a world hazed with confusion and pressures. My cat is the only "person" I can feed every emotion and receive unconditional love, even on the bad days. Not only does he love me, but my friends and family do too--but it's difficult to share myself when humans can always talk back and criticize. Whatever. I'll do what I have to do to pave a happy and meaningful life, my cat carrying me through it all.
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| A particular page that struck me. |
How much do you love your pets? I really hope you care for them as much as they care for you. They domesticated themselves into being your partner for a reason. Love your fur, feather and scaley babies every moment you can.
LATER, DWEEBS!
Loverly Liz
cats are so important. I feel as I soon graduate college even though I sometimes think about adopting a cat I am afraid to make that commitment. I think my biggest concern is if I wouldn't be ale to pay for potential medical bills for said cat if the kitty were sick. I guess also I don't know exactly what my future will be.. if I will be staying at home a lot or somehow travel a lot for my art stuff so finding someone to take care of the cat. It helps that I have a boy at home though. I think if I didn't have him over pretty often I would find myself with the need for the cat because id get LONELY!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad Cap' Hook has been able to provide you with that wuv. Very important !!!!