This is my cat Subira (pronounced sue-beer-ah). She is a Longhair, Lynx, Bluepoint, Applehead Balinese. Now that’s a mouthful. She has Lynx markings on her head and ‘tuffed paws’; her ears, paws and tail are blue-tipped; here head is round (not like a Siamese cat’s head which is triangular; she is related to the Siamese); and her species is a Balinese. Whew!!! She is also hypo-allergenic.

And, of course those lovely blue eyes are to just die for.

Also, this is her birthday week! She’ll turn four years old on April 28th. I have events planned for her every day. It’s party time!!

For example, I had her out last night for a wee drink at a local watering hole. (this establishment doesn’t mind cats; the owner’s a cougar herself)

Anyway, we stayed until closing time then headed home.

Outside, she got a little woosy and had to lie down a minute. I snapped this photo and tweeted it.

 

 

 

 

 

Here she is the next day still sleeping it off in my clothes box.

I didn’t want to disturb her to get my clothes so I went around for the entire day sans pants.

Good thing I work at home. (good thing my underwear is kept in another dresser.)

Fours years old! I still can’t believe it. We got her from a breeder when she was about eight months old. Our last cat lived to be 26 (human years); so we are hoping she lives to be at least twice that age.

This is the very earliest picture I have of her. It was taken by the breeder when she was just

seven weeks old.

(Notice the colouring she started with.)

And, what an inquisitive mind.

(she’s probably thinking: where’s my Marge Simpson blue hair? I’m supposed to be a blue-point! Are you guys just messing with me?)

Don’t tell her but I’ve planned a surprise birthday party with dozens of guests.

 

And, her parents couldn’t be happier.

I’m bringing in extra play toys for the event and a dozen or so more scratch posts for those that have left their nails fashionably long.

(Note: Subira actually has never scratched up our furniture – not even once! She always uses her scratch posts. True! Well, our couch is made of cement so maybe that has a little bit to do with it.)

Also, when my partner Alexandre and I created our own press what better symbol for our printing house than a cool-looking cat! We drafted many logos and this is the one Subira fancied the most. (her tail makes an excellent bookmark)

 

She just loves the fact she looks like a virtual hologram. And she herself chose the colour.

 

 

Well, I’m off to shape up the guest list for the ‘event’.

I think I’ll invite all kinds of animals. Of course it will be a BYOB. (bring your own box – as in litter box.)

With this crowd it should be an interesting evening. I am so stoked!!

Happy Birthday Subira! You are the cat’s meow.

Today is the 28th. The birthday girl is ready to party!!!!