Patchouli loves summer. Summer means that every morning I go outside and do battle against the weeds for 30 minutes. Yes, I set a timer. I'm a little OCD about my daily schedule. I do everything in 30 minute increments and take little walking breaks in between. But enough about me weird schedule, let's get back to Patchouli. I've mentioned before that she is extremely skittish and afraid of every other cat, whether they are threatening to her or not. So, she doesn't spend a lot of time outside. But in the early mornings, with me out there, she relaxes a bit. Not too much, but a bit.
Sometimes she even plays a little in the grass. This time, the neighbor's cats were out in their yard, so she hunkered down on the driveway, keeping a watchful eye on them. I think she also stuck her tongue out at them.
One of them wandered onto our driveway, which caused her to go on high alert. Usually after our mornings outside, she runs inside and sleeps for about 4 hours! It's exhausting being on high alert every second that you're outside!
Here she is for her artsy photo:
Loulou says
Hi, Pachouli. I think we are cousins but I am a short-haired Tux and you are most definitely not that, but oh, so elegant. I like your 30-minute work patterns. Sounds good to me, but maybe cut it to 10-minutes every few hours, no?
Hope to see you one day on my blog, too.
PepiSmartDog says
PepiSmartDog: stunning photographs! Really beautiful.
Thank you for joining our Thankful Thursday Blog Hop. Love your posts and look forward to seeing what you get up to this week. *waves paw* :=o)
Erik N. says
Our critters DO wear themselves out being on high alert so much. As I was typing this Graham rushed to the window to see what the neighbor dogs were barking about (NOTHING, as usual). If they'd just relax they could do more with their day.
Jean Dion says
Popoki is nervous like this, too. I've been taking her out on a leash, and it helps a lot. She's physically connected to me, so she knows she is under my protection!
Jean from Welcome to the Menagerie
Comedy Plus says
What a beautiful girl. Great shots too.
Have a purrfect Feline Friday. ☺
Kathe W. says
What a sweet Tuxedo kitty!
stevebethere says
Aww! isn't she cute heheh!
messymimi says
Beautiful cat, i wish she could relax outdoors sometimes. Even our two cats that hate each other ignore each other when outside.
Jeanne Foguth says
Beautiful model 😉
Oz the Terrier says
She is a beautiful cat!
The Daily Pip says
Patchouli looks absolutely content and beautiful.
Bj Bangs says
Patchoili, we have a tuxedo that is very skiddish, as well. Almost afraid of his own shadow. Glad you can get out with your mom, who we know is protecting you.
Erin the Cat Princess says
Patchouli is most definitely a lovely lady. I hope in time she will become less stressed and get to be in charge of her yard. purrs ERin
Lola The Rescued Cat says
What a beautiful kitty!
Jeanne Foguth says
Patchouli is beautiful! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend.
Ann says
Lovely Patchouli
Cathy Keisha says
She's a beautiful cat.
Jackie Copeland says
That is NOT a weird schedule - been following your plan and it makes all the difference in the world in tackling that to do list!
The Island Cats says
Patchouli is very pretty.
Katie Kat and Katie Kitty Too says
Beautiful Patchouli - me understands about high alerts - as I gets fraidy outside anymores so Mom keeps me inside too. -Katie Kitty Too
Athena and Marie says
Very beautiful!
Purrs xx
Athena and Marie
Liz says
Pretty Kitty. Have a good weekend
Frida, Bilbo and Sofia Cats says
What beautiful photos of Patchouli !!!!!!
I really enjoyed the second picture is very funny !!!!Hehehehe....
Have a great weekend Pam !!!
A meow of Bilbo
Caren Gittleman says
what a beautiful ladycat she is! She looks quite a bit like Mr.Puddy!! She is adorable!
Ellen Pilch says
She is a gorgeous kitty. I like that tongue shot 🙂
Socks, Scylla, Fenris, Tuiren, YinYang & Chimera (ATCAD) says
Mommy needs to become OCD about time. She goes down the decoupage hole for hours and has no clue how long she has been doing it until she FINALLY gets up and realizes that her day is GONE.