Critty Joy

Sami

So my new bloggy friend and fellow Exemplify writer, Tracy, has been doing this fun series of introducing her pets.  I just could not resist any longer!  Yesterday I introduced you to Bella.  Today it's all about my miniature schnauzer, Sami.  

 Sami is 2 years and 2 months old.  My Mum had a friend who had some minature schnauzer puppies and I had been wanting a dog of my own.  I had, at first, wanted a cocker spaniel but after seeing those mini schnauz puppies I just could not resist!  I was able to meet and pick out Sami when she was 3 weeks old.  Goodness she was adorable.  When I first brought her home I took a lots of photos of her.... I love that her eyes still convey the same things they did when she was a puppy.  She has beautiful eyes and you can tell how she is feeling by just looking at her!  She also has the cutest eye lashes.  She is a blast to play with and loves to spend most of her time outdoors.

Sami is actually named after my favorite movie character ever.  I had actually picked her name out before I even saw her.  At the time I was going to get a boy dog but when I saw her...well who could resist?  So she became Sami Gamghee instead of Samwise Gamghee :)

She has several different names we like to call her....Sami, Sam, Sami girl, and a personal favorite Nosey Rosey.  She loves to get her nose into anything! 

I had to make Sami sit and answer these questions....she is quite the on the go pup!

 1. What three words best describe your personality?

Fun loving, adorable, stubborn.

2. What three words would others probably use to describe you?

Silly, talkative, trouble :)

3. Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people.

My Human and her Mum.

We live in a house but my favorite place is the fenced in front yard.  I love to run and play....and chase the neighbor's cats that come to visit.  I love to bark at the cows who are across the street and I can always see when Michael comes to visit.  He is one of my favorite humans.

4. Do you have any ailments or physical weaknesses?

Nope I am a healthy pup.

5. If you were any other creature what would you be?

I like who I am just fine.  Being a dog is just great....I get to run and play and be friendly.

6. What are your pet peeves?

I don't like cats in my outside territory and I hate loud music.  I do not like when Bella has my Human's attention.

7. What is your greatest fear?

I am not scared of very much....well except my cousin Nova....she is a much bigger dog than I am!

 8. Do you care what others think of you?

Very much so.  I get my feeling hurt very easily but I forgive with just a few cuddles.

9. What is your favorite food?

What ever is in the bowl.  I have been known to eat napkins and the like but I have not done that since I was a pup.

10. How do you deal with stress?

 I like to bark my feelings out.

So now you have meet my sweet Bella and fun Sami!  Pets really do make our world a better place :)

Have a wonderful weekend Peaches!

 
 

Bella

So my new bloggy friend and fellow Exemplify writer, Tracy, has been doing this fun series of introducing her pets.  I just could not resist any longer!  So taking a cue from her I thought I would introduce my kitty and my puppy dog to you.  

Today I am introducing you to Bella....tomorrow I will introduce Sami.

 Bella is my kitty.  She was my college graduation gift.  It was a really rough time family wise and I needed a pet.  Bella was a fiesty little kitten.  She had been outdoors and she did not like become an indoor kitten...at first.    She is definitely a cat.  She has quite the stubborn personality and can be a little erhm...stuck up!  She has definitely mellowed out over the past 4 years.  She is also a one person cat.  This year has been a really tough year for me health wise and she has been a constant in my life.  She sleeps with me and loves on me and she makes me laugh a lot.  When I am feeling really bad she stays by my side and follows me everywhere.  I could not ask for a better furry friend.

I loved Tracy's questions so I thought I would borrow those too :)

Bella loves my computer so of course she jumped at the chance to answer a few questions!

1. What three words best describe your personality?

Lazy, stubborn, Queen.

2. What three words would others probably use to describe you?

Lazy, constant, lovable.

3. Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people.

My Human and her Mum.

We live in a house with windows and french doors that are perfect for sunning and plenty of room for me to run around like a crazy cat.  I also love the heater that I can lay in front of during the cold times.

And I have a scratch pad with cat nip that is one of my favorite things.

4. Do you have any ailments or physical weaknesses?

I have a weird flap of skin but it does not detract from my natural beauty.

5. If you were any other creature what would you be?

Why would I want to be any thing else?  Cats are far superior beings to other creatures.

 6. What are your pet peeves?

Not having food in my bowl all the time and lots of people in our house.  When my human leaves...I try to sneak in her suitcase but she always finds me.  And when my human will not let me climb the Christmas tree.  Oh and when my Human gets out her camera...sometimes I have to put my paw over my face to stop her from taking my photo.  I mean I know I am beautiful but there is a point where photos are just too much.

7. What is your greatest fear?

Loud noises and going outside...I tried once but hid under the stoop...its a scary world out there.

8. Do you care what others think of you?

Of course not....I am a cat you know.

9. What is your favorite food?

I enjoy this special formula of cat food for indoor cats that helps with hairballs....I have not had one since I added it to my diet.  I also like a little milk every now and then.

 10. How do you deal with stress?

Stress?  What stress?  This is the life!

I really do have a fabulous life!  

So there you have it...your introduction to my sweet Bella.

 
 

Things that bring me Joy.

   

The little things and the big things in life bring me joy.  I am not feeling well this week so I thought I would remind myself of some things that make me happy! 

--Reading makes me happy.  My TBR stack is huge and I love knowing a good book is just a bookshelf away! Re-reading also brightens my day....my old favorites and a comfy chair is perfection.

--My journey with my Beloved has brought me to a level of Love I have yet to fully comprehend.  I cannot even begin to describe what an amazing journey this year has been!

--Music (especially DC*B's new cd as well as the Wicked soundtrack are my go to choices) makes me happy.

--Tea and chocolate are pure enjoyment..

--Netflix and Hulu make my insomnia not seem so bad.

--Getting comics in my inbox makes me laugh.

--My kitty cozying up to me for a few snuggles in the morning brings me contentment.

--Good friends bring delight to my life.  And a few Rockstar friends remind me what life is all about.

--Encouraging others encourages me.

-- Cooking and trying new recipes makes me feel creative and useful.

--Creating in PSE, taking photos, and writing energizes me.

-- Being a part of the amazing Exemplify team blesses my sock off.

--My family is just so wonderful and I am glad they are mine.

--Thinking of little Bean and being an Aunt next year...let's just say it brings such delight to my heart I cannot even begin to describe it :)

How can I stay down when I have such goodness in my life.  Our God has blessed me so tremendously and I lose sight of that sometimes.  

He is so good to Me!

Peaches, what brings you Joy?