Tortie Tuesday

It's Tortie Tuesday and time for a lesson we've recently learned. Whenever you feel like hiding out from everything even the sun. Remember that you're never alone...

We now know we're not alone. Hope you know you're not either!

Enjoy your Tortie Tuesday!

Isabella

Sadieday Lesson

It was three years ago this week when Sadie taught us a lesson but we didn't get it until now.  She got a spiffy new feeder but of course she was quite used to and comfortable with her old one...

Even when it was pointed that the new feeder was so much better, she wasn't sure she wanted to leave her old one...

But then she tried it and discovered it had all of the same foods but in a much better package...

So what was the lesson we finally learned?  That although it can be very hard to leave something we've grown very comfortable with, sometimes change is most definitely for the better.  

We've just finished the first month of tax season and Mommy has not had one stressful day yet.  After she made the decision last year to leave an environment that made her miserable, every day has been a joy.  Oh sure there's the normal messy books and workpapers brought in by clients but what's different is no negativity or disrespect which was abundant before.  So, she left her comfort zone for something that has all the same tax stuff but in a much better package!   If there's something in your life that is bringing you down, make this the year for change.  We know it's hard but we also know it's well worth it!  

One thing that can change the day for you and others around you is to smile!  A smile can do wonders so spread them around often!

Have a Happy Sadieday and a great weekend!

Tortie Tuesday

You know, I'm a very wise Tortie but there are some things I wonder about like how do little cars come out from the side of this flat box...

I also wonder why I'm suddenly craving french fries...

I guess it's okay to wonder about certain things since it makes me that much wiser!

Wisdom begins with wonder.

~Socrates

It would be wise of you to have a Happy Tortie Tuesday!

Isabella

Tortie Tuesday

It's Tortie Tuesday!  You know, I've been thinking, wouldn't it be wonderful if humans were more like us cats when it comes to taking things in stride and not stress as much?  Even the time change with daylight savings time caused a stir but it didn't bother me at all.  I still got in my 20 hours of sleep no matter what time the clock said...

Mommy always dreads Mondays and tax season but life is too short to live with dread.  She needs to learn to enjoy every moment and seek out the treats that every day offers.  I sure do! 

Think like a Tortie today and notice the joy the day brings!  Then be sure to take a nap! 

Have a Happy Tortie Tuesday!

Isabella

Tortie Tuesday

It's Tortie Tuesday!  Today I'm thinking that I'm proud to be an American Tortie and I'm very blessed to have wonderful friends all over the world...

No matter what country we live in we all want the same things - love, acceptance, respect, treats - so while we'll never forget the past, we wish for a world of peace one day.  And some tuna. 

Sending you many blessings this Tortie Tuesday!

Isabella

Tortie Tuesday on Tax Day!

Yay it's Tortie Tuesday and it's also Tax Day! We had to help Mommy work an extra day this year since yesterday was the Emancipation holiday in Washington, DC so the whole country got an extra day to invest in their IRAs and to file their taxes today...
But now it's time to get back to normal around here. One of the things Mommy doesn't like about tax season is that so many things get put on hold because she's working so much. My wise Tortie advice is that life is too short to be put on hold! I even convinced Mommy that it's okay to take a cake decorating class she's always wanted to and she listened! Here's her first cake that she made last Thursday:
She said it was more stressful than a 6 hour tax return but she did have fun. We love the buttercream frosting and can't wait for the next 8 weeks of cakes!
Huh, what's that Mommy? Why are the next cakes going to Daddy's work? Can we at least have some frosting?

Anyway, today's lesson is: Life is too short, enjoy the frosting!
If there's something you've always wanted to do - do it!

Hope you have a very Happy Tortie Tuesday!
Isabella

Tortie Tuesday

It's Tortie Tuesday! Today's lesson is that although a little alone time is nice from time to time...
It's also enjoyable spending time with those we love...
I hope you are surrounded by loved ones this Tortie Tuesday!
Isabella

Tortie Tuesday

It's Tortie Tuesday! Today's lesson is to be grateful for every moment you have. On these unusually cold and snowy days, I'm grateful for every sunbeam that makes it through the clouds!
What are you grateful for today?

Hope you have a Happy Tortie Tuesday!
Isabella

Tortie Tuesday

It's Tortie Tuesday but instead of giving advice today, I think I need some. Kitties, how do you handle an overprotective, worry-wart Mommy? I mean seriously, look at this...
And this is just Volume 1! You should see the size of the Volumes for our Noon and Night routines! We are being left in the care of neighbors and also a pet sitter but Mommy keeps having panic attacks thinking something is going to happen. The only thing that is going to happen is that the pet sitter won't even get halfway through her notes before Mommy gets back from Kansas!

Do you have any words of advice for me? How about any advice for my mommy on how not to worry so much?

Hope you have a non-stressful Tortie Tuesday!
Isabella

Tortie Tuesday

It's Tortie Tuesday! A tiger may not be able to change his stripes but a Tortie can add them...
Today's lesson is that we may look different on the outside but we're still the same on the inside!

Have a Happy Tortie Tuesday!
Isabella

Tortie Tuesday

It's Tortie Tuesday! Today's lesson is to make the most of every situation you find yourself in. When I found myself in the middle of all these little wire squares I thought, hmmm, now what? Then I realized I can use these squares to workout my cute Tortie thighs...
This isn't easy, especially with my mommy giggling at every step I take!
I'm glad I turned the situation around into a workout to help my figure but I think I'll stick to squishy Tortie thighs from here on out! Mommy will just have to find somebuddy else to laugh at!

Have a Happy Tortie Tuesday!
Isabella

Tortie Tuesday

It's Tortie Tuesday and today I'm excited about a special delivery we got!

It's a Super Sized box just for ME!

This box is so roomy and spacious...

One thing about having a big box though is that I can't see what's going on around me...

Shhh. Be very, very quiet...

You know, sometimes we tend to believe that bigger is better but if it's more than we need it often makes us lose sight of what's important. It can also make us leary of what may come and take our big box away.

Hope you have a Happy Tortie Tuesday!

Isabella

Tortie Tuesday

It's Tortie Tuesday! Today I wanted to point out that you never have to worry about whether or not your showing your best side...

if you are projecting love and respect then you are always beautiful inside and out - no matter what!

I hope you have a lovely Tortie Tuesday!

Isabella

Tortie Tuesday

It's Tortie Tuesday! Today I was sitting here looking out the window, observing and thinking...

I noticed that often we see something that we wish we had or could do. But what we don't see is that it's often way more comfortable where we are than where someone else is sitting...

Today's lesson is to be appreciative of what you have because the seat elsewhere isn't always softer than the one you're already sitting on!

Happy Tortie Tuesday!

Isabella

Tortie Tuesday

It's Tortie Tuesday! Today is another one of those days when I don't know what to say. It doesn't happen too often that I'm speechless so I'll do my best to come up with something.

Hmmm. I'm thinking really hard...

Nope. Nothing. Nada.

Today's lesson is there is not a need to ever say too much. Just be content in being. I'm quite content being me. Being in the sun with my Jelly Bean doesn't hurt either!

Have a Happy Tortie Tuesday!

Isabella

Tortie Tuesday

It's Tortie Tuesday! Today's lesson is that no matter if you feel like you are on a pedestal...

remember that we are never above or below anyone else. We are all special in our own way!

I hope you have a Happy Tortie Tuesday!

Isabella

Tortie Tuesday

It's Tortie Tuesday! Today's lesson is that no matter what your surroundings are...

your true beauty will never blend in and will always shine through!

Hope you have a lovely Tortie Tuesday!

Isabella

Tortie Tuesday

It's Tortie Tuesday and today's lesson is to never stop learning. There's always something new to learn whether it's where the treats are kept, where are the best sunbeams to nap in or even something as fun as algebra.

Okay, maybe algebra itself isn't fun but I've learned that if I sit on Daddy's notebook while he's doing homework I get lots of attention! See, learning new things has its rewards!

What's one of the best things you've learned?

Isabella

Tortie Tuesday!

It's Tortie Tuesday! Today's lesson is one of tolerance. You know when you are doing something that you want to do.

That is almost as good as it gets.

And someone disturbs you?

It takes a lot of tolerance to realize that some people just can't help themselves, especially with flashy boxes.

We can't control others, only ourselves so don't let them get to you! Once they go away, we can proceed with what we were doing. And now back to my nap...

Tortie Tuesday!

Happy Tortie Tuesday! Today's lesson to realize that we are never alone - no matter if it seems that way at first glance.

Also, be sure to grap the sunrays whenever you can!

Have a Happy Tortie Tuesday!

Isabella