Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Classical Cats

I've been cat-shopping (browsing cats and all things cat-related). Today I pretended to peruse the chuck taylors at Import House while I in fact was sneaking a visit to my current cat interests... Simon and Charlie... These two super cool orange tabby cats from the humane society. I'm also hoping to hang out with another cool looking cat named Clive.

I call them Cat dates. It only makes sense since I think I am becoming a cat lady, and the only dates cat ladies go on are to the grocery store and the litter box.

I also have been trying to have some discipline in my life and realize I need to clear out some clutter in my brain. I did this once in high school and fasted from music. Music is a huge part of my life and it was basically impossible since if I wasn't directly listening to something I was thinking about something music related or absentmindedly humming. These aren't bad things, just something that's always on my mind. Anyway, in an effort to simplify, this week I have limited myself to a type of music I have neglected the past couple years: Classical.

If you have never listened to Chopin's Nocturnes you haven't lived. They'll make you feel sad and peaceful and filled up with something important you can't describe. Nocturne Op. 9 No. 2 is probably the most popular, but if you're really feeling reflective... There are 21 and they are all amazing. You might cry a little thinking how something so pretty exists in the world. Then again, maybe that's just me.

2 comments:

kelley said...

BETSY. I HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO CHOPINS NOCTURNES. I AM NOT KIDDING. also, in regards to being around ever, I am in fact around sometimes, although if you're speaking of leadership on friday specifically I keep forgetting that there is leadership on friday and keep telling people I will hang out with them then, and then subsequently become irritated at myself for forgetting about leadership. but I really do miss your face so much and want to see you SOON. and I am not kidding.

zoe said...

bets. whadda about mama and the kittens! They were so stinking adorable. I think it's cute that you are going on cat dates. You do realize that simply because you have a cat does not mean you can't go on "dates" with friends. I'm sure a lot of your friends would get pissed if you spent all of the little free time that you do have with a cat. just saying.