reaching out

[PKRWUD]

Get a cat.

I live by myself in a 3 story condo, and have for 8 or 9 years now (except for that trip down Hell Lane when my ex lived here for a year), and I love it. I would probably lose my mind though, if it wasn't for my cats. Dogs are cool, but cats are better for a single guy. They are virtually zero maintenance (unless you get a diabetic one like I did), so if you get busy, you don't need to stress over them. They have made my life very enjoyable, and quite honestly, have me prefering them to humans, most of the time. lol.

My Mother is the only family I have, and I don't know how I'm going to handle things when she dies. She is the most important woman in my life, and I would do anything she asked, even though she never does. She's an awesome woman, and I love her endlessly. Unfortunately, she lives near Melbourne, Florida, which means I not only have to do my own laundry (lol), but I don't get to see her very often. I usually go there for a couple weeks at Christmas every year, but that's not going to happen this year, and it makes me sad. I get sad sometimes when I feel like I'm all alone, too, but 9 times out of 10, a cat jumps in my lap before that thought has the chance to go from sadness to depression, and life is good again.

I have grown to love being single, and with only one brief exception, haven't even given marriage a passing thought for 3 years. I'm too selfish. I like things my way, and I don't have to answer to anybody. I am free to come and go as I please, but I find myself staying at home most of the time, by choice.

Going out and meeting people is a great idea, but that's easy for socialites to suggest. It's harder for those of us that don't do well in large arenas. Go at your own pace, and don't set any expectations. The most important thing in the world, IMO, is to find yourself, and discover who you are. Once you love yourself, the rest is easy.

I'm serious about the cat, too. I have seven.

805-650-BONE

Call me anytime.

Take care,
~Chris