Today, time moves slowly, the kind of day that makes you want to linger over a cup of coffee or just stare out the window. And in this house, the slow-ticking clock always feels a little warmer because they are here.
If anyone ever tells you that cats are indifferent creatures, they probably haven’t experienced the quiet joy of being followed around, from the bedroom to the kitchen, and from the kitchen to the bathroom. Or maybe, they’ve never listened to the soft purring that becomes the most soothing background track when the world outside gets a little too loud.
Watching them curl up and sleep inside a plastic basin in the morning, keeping me company while I hang the laundry, always brings a wave of pure happiness. It’s as if the weight of everyday work suddenly feels a little lighter. They have a natural gift for teaching us how to truly slow down and embrace the present moment.
Of course, days with them aren't just filled with quiet stillness. There are moments when their antics leave me shaking my head. It ranges from them staring at me with wide, round eyes demanding food (even though they just ate an hour ago), to wandering off all day long and only returning in the evening, leaving me anxious the entire time.
But that’s exactly where the magic lies. This house is never truly lonely. There is always the sound of tiny paws approaching, or a pair of eyes peering down at me from the top of the Computer while I’m typing away. Sometimes, they even drift off to sleep right next to me, completely unprompted, just when I didn't ask for any company.
Spending my days with them makes me realize that happiness is often found in the simplest forms. It doesn’t require grand celebrations, just a quiet presence, a loyalty kept in silence, and a pair of round eyes welcoming you home.
The sun has set now, and they look like scattered leaves on the floor, each choosing their own favorite spot to unwind and let go.
In the end, a home isn't just about walls and a roof. Home is a small, gentle warmth purring right beside you.
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