Bad Things Happen In Threes

Just over a week ago, my gran went into hospital.
She woke me up at 5AM because she couldn't breathe and I stayed with her for three hours before calling an ambulance, despite her many requests not to.
The doctors told her she had pneumonia and she ended up having to be in for just over a week.

Last Thursday, I took my cat to the vet and she found a large lump on my cat Oscar's abdomen.
I broke down in tears and didn't stop crying until after my best friend came over at midnight to make sure I was okay.

Today, my uncle swore and pushed my sister because the living room wasn't cleared of my things.

My bedroom's been needing done for years.
I've been struggling to get rid of stuff since my gran and I moved into a smaller house almost seven years ago and multiple reasons over the years have stopped me from getting stuck into it.
While my gran was in hospital, a new carpet was fitted and we moved everything from my room into the living room so I could organise and get rid of things.

I haven't yet gotten everything out of it but I've been doing a little every day and I am extremely grateful for all the help I've had.
What I'm not grateful for is my uncle being self-righteous and nasty.

We've all done things we regret before.
I've said things I shouldn't have and I've apologised but he went behind my back and talked about me to my mum - which isn't even the worst part.
She called him because she was furious with his behaviour and, instead of apologising for it and admitting he was wrong, he called me out on mistakes I've made and pulled my aunt and great aunt into it, saying they were mad too.

I've always hated childishness in adults.
I mean, I'm all for getting silly at Disneyland or getting drunk just to have fun but, when it comes to serious things, I hate it.

There's a time and a place, you know?

A 46-year-old man bitching to his sister about her 20-year-old daughter is pathetic.
If you're going to be an asshole, go ahead and say it to the person's face.
I can take it!
I'm a big girl!

When I have a problem with someone, I go to them about it and try to figure out a way for it to be resolved.
Bitching about someone and refusing to accept when you're wrong is something I would've done in High School.
After the age of 12, it stops being acceptable.

I've always had a complicated relationship with my family because I can't trust a lot of them but I've been mending my relationship with my mum and she has my back.

My uncle though? Once I move, I'm never talking to him again.

People who can't admit when they're wrong and who act like children when they get older are pathetic and I don't need that in my life.

Jessica
xoxo

Cats Vs. Dogs • Debatable

Having had both a cat and dogs, I'm so far on the dog side.
Cats can be cute (there's a cat I see while on my way home from nights out sometimes that nuzzles against my legs and is really sweet) but they also know their place in the home. That place is as the VIP.
I have never felt more loved and appreciated in my house than when I had dogs. My old dog Benji would run to greet me at the door and give me kisses and cuddles - one time, I was ill and laying around on the couch and he got biscuits. He nudged one towards me with his nose because he thought it might help and he didn't leave my side until I got better.
My cat Oscar (who I got after Benji) doesn't even acknowledge my existence when I get home. He could not care less.
Dogs are affectionate, kind, loving and will always be your biggest fan.
Cats like to remind you of your place in the household by letting you pet them when they SAY you can pet them.
God forbid you have a bad day and need a cuddle.
It's funny to see the difference between Team Cat and Team Dog though.
I think it's really easy to tell who's a Dog Person or a Cat Person at times.

I mean, I'm a passionate dog person who's okay with cats. One of my best friends (a cosplaying, super-talented singer I met at college) is a cat person.
I'm extremely outgoing and will talk to, literally, anyone. She laughs at me for it. But cats and dogs, ultimately, compliment each other extremely well. Just like her and I.

So, whether you're a cat or a dog person, embrace it and be your awesome self. Uniqueness is important in everything. Have fun with it.

Jessica
xoxo