Cats and Brits...

The search is on... we need a new housemate. We want to find a new pet-friend - so we spent the afternoon doing a mass shelter run. I looked over some cuties at Petfinder, and we realized that we could hit about 4 area shelters if we planned our trip right. I am not sure if we found anything or not, but I fell in love a lot. I am like a 3 year old - "I want the kitty, I want the puppy! That one and that one..and please can I have him." Eh.. not one of my more dignified mornings I suppose. We actually did find one promising canidate.

An 8-month old black kitten. She is solid black with big golden eyes. I fell in love at first sight, and I think maybe Justin is a little, although cautious, smitten as well. She is small, so Colin will not be intimidated. She is a female, so Colin will not be annoyed with the machismo of another boy. She is short-haired, so Jamie will get some lovin when it gets cold. She has lots of personality and wants to play a lot, so Justin will be thrilled-they can aggravate each other. I think it will work out all-around. Justin says we should wait, and come back next week, I want her NOW. But he is right.

We had an art contest with McDonald's Ice Cream Cones, I have to admit it... I am soooooooo much more talented than him.

Saturday night was very special... I was suprised with an in-town visit from a very dear friend who lives across the Atlantic :) Thank you for the wonderful company. Justin and I had lots of fun.

For dinner, we took hiim to Famous Daves! woohoo. What better way to say "Enjoy America" than with some yummy as hell corn muffins from a chain that is actually worth "loving it". Who knew a KY girl and Memphis boy would find Q' love at a chain that originated in Minnesota. Those Yankees get some things right. My friend loved it. He had never had corn muffins/bread before and loved the brisket. He has promised to come back and visit us, if just for Dave's.

Great night. I have known my friend from online for years, and never imagined we would ever get to spend and evening together. The one word that keeps coming to mind is delightful. He and Justin are dangerous together (wicked humors and about as aggravating as I can stand), but I count this as one of the best evenings in a long time.