Saturday, September 22, 2007

felinicious CATS

Cats. A cute and captivating animal that is adored by almost anyone. Who could resist those round, large, innocent eyes, that soft, glossy fur,the soft meow, the soothing and calming effect that comes with a purr, their playful and frisky behaviour, the jumping up and down when trying to catch a dangling piece of string. Yes, cats are simply too lovable. However there are those who walk among us that detest or even hate the adorable and loving creature. One of them is me.

Why I dislike them, even I myself ponder over it. I admit, they are cuddly, and quite lovable, but i just cannot help it. There is just something about those felines that I must loathe. However, what? The round, large eyes? The calming purr? The playfulness? I doubt it is any of them. Day after day, I shudder whenever I see a cat, as if I am trying to shake of an irksome fly, the reason unbeknowst to me.

Despite all that I have stated, my family owns a cat, a cuddlesome tabby, which I know is hard to believe. We got it recently, when my younger sister begged my parents to get her one. They were reluctant at first, but eventually gave in to my sister's constant pleading. The day the cat was bought, my major disapproval was unheard by anyone as everyone had eyes for but the cat. All day I kept groaning, complaning and clicking my tounge impatientlybut the only atention I got was when my mum told me to 'shut up'.

Over time, I learnt to tolerate the cat. It is extremely irritating, always rubbing its head agaist my leg, showing signs of affection. Soon, my dislike for cats began to wane. Now, I neither like nor dislike them. You could say that my feelings towards cats are neutral.

Haziq™

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