Because I Knew You

For Raja. April 2002 – July, 11^th 2014. We love you, always.

Because I knew you, I learned…

if it’s worth changing, complain loudly until SOMEONE FRIGGIN DOES SOMETHING

sometimes bite the hand that feeds you because they just don’t listen

walk with a little bit of swagger, sometimes a lot

think outside the litter box

if you don’t like something, pee on it

if you do like something, pee on it

help yourself to treats once in a while (perhaps someone’s unattended cereal); life is short

stay close to and/or directly on top of the ones you love; life is short

show the ones you love that you love them... actions always speak louder than words

there are few better things in the world than a cat nap, a good cuddle, or someone opening a can

play outside and play hard… because those f*cking chipmunks act like they own the place

give your absolute trust to few, but be adored by many

thunderstorms are scary, even to a badass

if you’re doing it right, it will literally be impossible for someone to sneak up on you

sometimes it’s better to react; sometimes to respond

explore, and explore without fear

body language. body language. body language.

land on your feet, and if you don’t, just walk off coolly like you totally meant to do that

be your genuine self; there’s only ever going to be one you

be larger than life

know when to make your exit.