Celebrate the Small Things

Celebrate the Small Things is a weekly bloghop hosted by Viklit over at Scribblings of an Aspiring Author. The idea is to post anything you want to celebrate from the last week.


I'm celebrating one main thing this week, and it's quite a big one! Last week I told you all that we had to get our dog put down. Well, it's amazing how much presence a dog can have in a house - it just felt so empty without him there. It didn't help that my mum went out of town for a couple of days, so I was on my own in the house. I had Smoky (our 15 year old cat) but it was strange without Alfie's paws pattering around.
So my mum decided it was time for drastic measures:






Yep, we got a kitten. It's incredible how such a tiny thing can bring so much life and joy. While she is no replacement for Alfie, she fills part of the hole that he left behind. I look forward to getting home now, instead of dreading returning to an empty house, so she's certainly provided a great distraction! Also, she's adorable :) She doesn't have a name yet, but we're thinking about Misty. 

I'm also celebrating the end of the A to Z challenge - we made it, yay! I'm very behind on comments, so anyone who visited who I haven't replied to yet, I'm getting there!

Also, I joined the Creative Writing Society at my university when I started my Masters course, and we've collectively published an anthology with pieces of our work in it. Three of my pieces are included, so this is definitely something to celebrate, too :)

Comments

  1. Alex J. Cavanaugh3 May 2013 at 14:33

    He's a cute little furball! Sorry, she. Misty sounds good. I had a dog with that name when I was a kid.
    Congratulations on three pieces in the anthology.

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  2. SK Anthony3 May 2013 at 15:36

    Adorable! Love Misty for a name and I'm glad she makes you smile while are still sad.

    Congratulations on getting three pieces in the published anthology, fantastic news!

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  3. jaybird3 May 2013 at 15:38

    That kitten is absolutely adorable.

    Congrats on getting three pieces included in that published anthology! That's something to celebrate for sure.

    And Misty is a cute name. Love the eyes on that kitty!

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  4. Suzanne Furness3 May 2013 at 15:39

    Oh she is just too cute! Mustn't show the picture to my girls they will be hankering after another kitten. Have fun with the little fluffball :)

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  5. Jackie3 May 2013 at 16:39

    aww. Cute kitty!
    And congrats on the pubbed anthology!

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  6. Rob Z Tobor3 May 2013 at 17:25

    It looks like a happy kitten, they tend to just leap about at that age and have not reached the point where they think they are the boss.

    Sounds like the writing is still going to plan . . . . . so well done.

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  7. Julia Thorley3 May 2013 at 17:46

    Love the kitten. Aw! And congrats on the writing achievements.

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  8. Julie Flanders3 May 2013 at 18:08

    Aww, she's so adorable! I wish I could reach through the screen and snuggle her myself. :)
    And congratulations on the anthology! Glad you had so much to celebrate this week.

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  9. Bonafide Jones3 May 2013 at 18:58

    Kittens make everything better

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  10. Outcast4 May 2013 at 00:11

    This is so adorable Laura. Hopefully it helps you get over the loss a little, I felt terrible hearing about this, so cute!

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  11. Jeff Hargett4 May 2013 at 00:17

    Aaaachoooo! ::sniff:: nice cat. ah ah achooo! :)

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  12. Unknown4 May 2013 at 01:21

    You cat is soooo cute! Congratulations on your new family member and your new writing course. What great things to celebrate.

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  13. Stephsco4 May 2013 at 01:43

    Kittens!!
    Sorry to hear about your dog. You're right that the absence of a pet is so noticeable.

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  14. DWei4 May 2013 at 06:11

    That poor thing looks so lost and confused. I just want to pick it up and wear it as a scarf or something. :P

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  15. VikLit4 May 2013 at 12:31

    AW MISTY is so cute and a lovely name!! Aw definitely worth celebrating! :)

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  16. Annalisa Crawford5 May 2013 at 20:49

    What a gorgeous kitten. My cat was fully grown when we got him, so I've never had kitten cuddles - I think I would enjoy them. I hope kitty has a name by now?

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  17. Unknown9 May 2013 at 11:30

    What a gorgeous, lovable kitty! :) I'm visiting from the A-Z Road Trip.
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  18. Inge H. Borg10 May 2013 at 13:01

    With that adorable kitten, your eyes will never be misty again-except for the joy she will bring into your life.

    You seem to have your plate full-but keep writing and, of course, publishing.

    Best wishes,
    Inge

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