Over this past weekend, I planned a trip to Baltimore, MD to not only visit my brother and sister-in-law, but to go into Washington D.C. to march in the #MillionWomenMarch. Sadly, we couldn’t catch a train so we didn’t get to march. I did get to spend a lot of quality time with my brother and sister-in-law, which is amazing! However, they have cats. Two adorable kitties, Muffin and Sammy.

I have always been allergic to cats. When I was younger, I hated them. I hated all cats-- because they made my throat itchy, my eyes water, and they made it harder for me to breathe. As I’ve grown up, I’ve started to realize that I actually adore cats which makes my allergy that much more frustrating for 11 reasons.

1. I can't pet them

They're so cute and I just want to hug and pet them, but if I do my eyes will water and my throat will get itchy.

2. I can’t sit on fabric furniture

This is the actual worst because, if a home only has fabric furniture, where else do I sit? That's right, you probably guessed it, the ground.

3. When I stay with my brother and sister-in-law, they LOVE my bed

Honestly, I do too so... can't blame them.

4. I can’t breathe near them

Legit me every time I'm near a cat.

5. Their fur clings to everything

INCLUDING ME. Bad things happen!

6. If I want to live, they have to stay in the master bedroom… away from me

For a while it's okay, until...

7. In the master bedroom, they meow and I need to live knowing it’s my fault

:(

8. They’re so fluffy, yet so dangerous

ALL THAT HAIR! It's just begging to cling to my clothing and make me hate my life!

9. THOSE EYES THOUGH

I CAN'T RESIST!

10. The sass when I won’t pet them

Sassy cats are the best cats, let be honest here.

11. The satisfaction when I do pet them… then immediately need to wash my hands twice and shower

Totally worth it, though.