Why Breakfast Time is Troublesome

Hi there! It's been three years since I updated this blog and I figure it's better late than never. I've spent the last three years working on Pole Dancing Adventures (poledancingadventures.com), but I figure it's never too late to update Dorkface when the inspiration arises.

And this cat gave me a ton of inspiration today.

Dorkface playing on his scratching post this morning...

A new video I shot of Dorkface this morning. There must be a little bit of catnip there because he's tripping out. We built this floor to ceiling scratching post for the cats and mounted the shelves. They love it!

Sentimental Dorkface

 

Sometimes, me and my special Dorkface cat share a sentimental moment. :) He's not always pullin' weird tricks or bouncin' around. Sometimes he'll just come over and simply relax in your arms. I love how he's not all bug eyed in this picture. It's a first in never.

This was taken back in 2003 when I was jobless and in need of a hug. It's nice finding cute pictures like these many years later to remind you how special your cat (or any pet) is to you. 

Zen Dorkface Cat

I wish I had photographic proof. But all I have is a memory and a tale.

It was one sunny day in college and I had brought Dorkface (then a kitten) to my apartment for a weekend. (At the time, my husband --then boyfriend-- and I were living in separate places.) That afternoon, I got up to go to the kitchen and opened my door and was struck by an incredible sight all sprawled out on the floor:

Dang. There was Dorkface, arched back in a PERFECT CIRCLE and just chillin' with his TAIL IN HIS MOUTH. It was the perfect conclusion to a tail-chase. He looked so.... peaceful. lol

My girlfriends came out from the room opposite mine and also stopped to stare at him.

Friend 1: "Damn. Your cat is weird."
Me: "OMG. It's a perfect circle."
Friend 2: "I have never seen that before..."

I honestly wish I had a camera. I have never before seen this prior to or ever again. Such anomalies and miracles of life just weren't meant to be seen again. XD

A little late, but how about a friendly reminder?

My, my! I'm a bit late for this one! When the Giants won the World Series last year, I made this for my big brother who is a Giants fan. lol! Enjoy!

Dr. Who Cat!

A good friend of mine is a huge Dr. Who fan. I drew and painted this for her on her birthday. I hope all the Dr. Who fans enjoy this! I based it after the 10th doctor and Rose. -_^ I had fun with it! I can't say I watch the series, but the 11th Doctor did pique my interest a bit!

Samurai Pizza Dorkface Cat!

Dorkface tried to follow Daddy to Kendo practice last week. As his Dad was about to leave, we found Dorkface nestled inside the "bogu." (A bogu is the chest/belly armor that Kendoka wear around their torso.) He seemed pretty adamant about going with.



Naturally, the following image came to mind...


SO EPIC.

Why I Never Finish A Book

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When it comes to me and my reading buddies, I'm always behind. I can never keep up with Oprah's book club and I'm always a few months behind on the bestseller list. And it's not that I read slow; it's just that when you have a day job, chores and meow-faces to feed -- reading just never happens until right before I sleep. And if it's not fatigue that gets me first after a few paragraphs, then it's always Dorkface.

The above really happened once. Now, I hold onto my books a little tighter now. Hell has no fury like a kitty ignored. :P

Dorkface Gets Wet

1. We started out by brushing out any loose fur before his bath. We prefer using the Furminator to really get in deep! (No association to product! We just love this tool!)
2. We make sure to place a drain strainer in the drain to catch the fur. During his bath, we had to empty it out three times! Ah, with warm weather on the way, he sheds madly.
3. Wash thoroughly, apply shampoo, lather well, and rinse, rinse, rinse!
4. Dry and let loose to the world. hahaha!

Dorkface goes NOM NOM NOM

Before an entire year goes by, I owe you something Dorkface action! I haven't forgotten about the awesomness that is my stupid tuxedo cat! NOM FACE!

If you're wondering, he's taken a fancy to celery leaves. It drives him nuts and I'm happy he's getting his veggies in. :P

The Irresistible Urge

When my husband decided to buy himself a PS3, he bought the version that came with Metal Gear Solid 4. The console was IMMEDIATELY unpacked and hooked up to play this awesome game. And as I watched the opening movie on the TV screen, I saw this out of the corner of my eye.




If you don't get it then I'm sorry -- you're just not nerdy enough. I laughed till I cried! Here's a photo of the real D in the MGS4 Box.

If you think you can handle the Metal Gear Solid cuteness, then look no further. For thanks to Creative Paper, the world has been blessed with the opportunity to make a homemade Snake-In-A-Box!




Snake In A Box - Page 1
Snake In A Box - Page 2

_{Snake: I dunno. I was just looking at it and suddenly I got this irresistible urge to get inside... No. Not just an urge-- more than that. It was my destiny to be here; in the box. - Metal Gear Solid 3}

Meet Lambie

Meet Lambie: This poor, unfortunate soul came home with my husband one day and permanently became another doomed resident of our household.

Dorkface became attached to Lambie quite quickly. He would grab her in his mouth and viciously shake his head from side to side. (Isn't that what dogs, do?) And after shaking himself dizzy, he give her one last GLORIOUS fling up and backwards over his head...




... And this poor ragdoll of a finger puppet would go flying in a most amazing curve. She'd hang, sadly, in the air for a while before coming down onto the ground with a sad THUMP.

When I've seen enough of the abuse, I store Lambie inside the cat-nip box. A little peace and solitude while she marinates in her doom.

Ingredients of a Dorkface

Ingredients List:

1 Pair of Alert Eyes - Constantly looking like they're on the verge of being terrified and clueless.

1 "Lambie" - A sad finger puppet that has seen better days. It is constantly hated on, abused and flung about with careless abandon by Dorkface.

1 ERECT TAIL - This beat-stick of a tail has felled flower vases, scissors onto my husband's head, remote controls, etc.

12 lbs of CUTE - Because without this important ingredient, he would be without a hearth and home.

Oh Well.

All in all, it's not to be helped.

Position #4

Position #4: THE LIE. I think the final blow was the night I dreamt of PATRICK STEWART. I was at some nerdy convention and Picard-himself came up to me and TOUCHED ME! ON THE SHOULDER! He was smiling at me and telling me to buy an autographed photograph of himself. Um, weird! But I was a flustered, blushing mess! (C'mon, admit that you feel the same way about him, too!)

But then I woke up.
And there was Dorkface's ass. Masquerading as Patrick Stewart. :(

Position #3

Position #2: The Wedge First, he walks across me or my husband and PLOPS down between us. Then he'll do this awful shoulder roll thing and just SPRAWL on his back. And after a few seconds, his grand finale is to curve his body so his hip is just puuuuuussshing me away from my source of body heat! =_=;; Eventually, it'll just be so uncomfortable, I roll away from the darn cat. ::sigh:: (And let's note how peacefully my husband gets to sleep through this!)

Position #2

Position #3: The Face Smash I think the worst by far has been sleepily waking up to something cute and fuzzy only to find this cute and fuzzy thing firmly planted to your face. O_O Ah~ Snorgling your pet is all cute when HE doesn't want to do it, but it's just EW in the middle of the night! I think he was trying to suffocate me just to takeover my side. :(

Position #1

Position #1: The Ass Warmer. Um Gross. I wake up to this one more often than I'd like. Usually stuffing a pillow between his butt and my body quickly solves the problem. But when he PURRS. Oh, that kills me.