kitties.

my life consists of a kitty playground.  if they aren't launching off my body while i try to sleep (keyword try), rubbing up against my hand while writing, stomping on my keyboard while using the computer, sitting in the sink while i try to brush my teeth, jumping on the counter while i chase them with a squirt bottle, or standing directly in front of the tv while a new episode of some trashy reality show (my guilty pleasure) airs, it just wouldn't be the kitty lifestyle.
and let me tell you this.  my cats live it up.  it's easy for them since they have minor parental supervision.  living by myself, working, and going to classes provides them opportune moments to do those things i absolutely hate.  including, but not limited to, tipping over my trash cans and rummaging through them like they are raccoons, jumping on the counter/fridge/cabinets, and chewing on blinds.  see, kitties don't realize mother knows best, and since they lack opposable thumbs they leave massive evidence at the scene of the crime.  trash cans being tipped over...i come home, see my trash can on the ground with its contents scattered about, and they look at me as if the wind knocked it over.  sorry boys, but the windows are closed!  it's very easy to spot when someone was on the counter, since everything that was on the counter in the morning, is now located on the floor.  (when i say everything i mean everything under 5 pounds)  this also includes fridge magnets, and my successes i still hang on my fridge.  the sad thing is, these things always end up in their litter box crumbs.  for those of you who don't know what litter box crumbs are, it's the litter your cats beautifully fling outside the litter box, lord knows how, to make a ring around the litter box mat.
note:  litter box crumbs are only applicable to those using a litter box mat.  if one doesn't use a litter box mat, i don't feel bad for your litter mess.  however, spending $10 on something that is practically useless should be applauded, since these are the people who clearly want what's best for their feline.
finally, i know someone has been chewing on my blinds when more of my little panels are lying on the ground dead.
while these things are annoying, i find pleasure in things my cats hate.  mainly, cleaning their ears.  i'm not sure why my cats are so against it, because their ears are nasty...you'd think i'd be doing them a favor.  however, i'm sure they have ear mites, but i hate using the treatment, because they get so wet and unhappy.  however, this is mainly their fault..they shouldn't shake their heads and just let the cleaning process happen!  but today was one of those days, and kitties were less than thrilled.  robbie had it the worst.  after his forced "spa" session, his head shakes led to his saliva getting all over his face.  sigh.  and he just looked so pathetic.  reggie took it a little bit better...he at least came up to watch me do homework later while robbie just avoided me at all costs.  both cats have been grooming themselves the rest of the day...i swear they're going to lick the fur off their paws, but robbie has decided to forgive me and has been washing himself on my desk as i type.  unfortunately for him, this horrific day has ended in a cowlick.

poor kitty.  he's still handsome though.  :)