Sunday, February 26, 2012

I Am A Cat Person (And So Are You)


When I arrived at Target at 7am to wait in line for the Jason Wu collection to go on sale the morning of Super Bowl Sunday, I only had one goal in mind: Get a Milu the cat shirt, tote, and scarf.
A long line had steadily formed, and when the doors finally opened an hour later, I made a dash for the accessories department and grabbed the tote emblazoned with a black cat on the front. With it barely in my grasp, I turned and raced across the aisle to the clothing section to find some cat t-shirts to try on before they were all snatched up.

My sense of relief at getting a tote and shirt was short lived, before it hit me like a thunderbolt that I hadn't seen the scarf. I raced back over to the accessories rack, but no more than three minutes later, it was completely picked clean. My heart sank as I made my way to the fitting room to try on the shirts.

Outside, I encountered a young woman standing in front of a shopping cart, holding up the cat scarf to examine it. I uncharacteristically approached her, and in a feline fashion induced frenzy blurted out, "I'll trade you a shirt for that scarf!"

She thought about it for a moment, nodding her head and giving me a sad look. The woman next to her, who appeared to be her mom, delivered the final, crushing blow: "Sorry, we're cat people."

Admittedly, it took everything in me not to shout back "If you only knew!" - which I didn't, because I am (mostly) a sane person and, um - it was just a scarf. I certainly couldn't begrudge them for liking cats, and in retrospect, I probably should've just given them my business card and chalked it up to marketing experience.

In the end, my cat lady karma paid off and I eventually got a scarf (which I proudly wear every day to show that I am a cat person) thanks to Janine and Cree. While at the time I beat myself up for not being able to get one for myself, it honestly means that much more because it came from the hands of fellow cat lovers and friends.

I don't need anyone to tell me there are all kinds of cat people in this world, but a heartwarming video like this helps to remind us we're not alone (even if it that means we all want to wear the same scarf). However, if eating ice cream in my pajamas is all it takes to earn the "crazy cat lady" moniker these days - then count me in!


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6 comments:

nitegracee said...

I am a cat person, always have been, always will be! And I love all cat people because we are compassionate and well, just plain nice aren't we?

Unknown said...

I am clueless or getting way too old. I knew nothing of the Jason Wu collection. I'm going to Target tomorrow. :( I probably crazy to think anything will be there...alas.

Kathy said...

Stephanie Sweetie!!!
Is that you in the advert for Cat People??
You look GORGEOUS!!
Well done on spreading the good word. I often think the population can be divided into 'cat' people or 'dog' people, but I have met enough who own & love both. Our girl is a total cat person and I am recently converted.
Keep up the great work on your blog.

Catsparella said...

Hi Kathy, thank you but nooo that is not me in the ad! :)

Kathy said...

Sorry!
(maybe your cat twin?)

Catsparella said...

@Kathy It's ok! Hehe, maybe..!! :)

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